Obituaries
BARRY STEINFELD March 25, 1950 – Winnipeg, Manitoba July 20, 2018 – Foothills, Alberta
Barry was born in Winnipeg on March 25, 1950, the second son of Bluma and Morris.
His parents, who immigrated to Canada after World War II, instilled in him the values of having a goal, working hard, and respecting others. Barry never shied away from hard work. Whether it was his schoolwork, his professional work, or his recreational pursuits, he put in 120% all the time.
Barry graduated from the University of Manitoba Law School in 1974 and began his career in Winnipeg. He worked with three different firms over the years in Winnipeg, the last being Taylor McCaffrey. In 2002, he moved his family to Calgary and joined McLeod Law where he became a partner and worked until he fell ill. His clients and co-workers have a deep respect for Barry, and he worked tirelessly for them. He was well respected by the legal community in Winnipeg and Calgary and gave talks on personal injury law to his peers.
His hard work was also evident in his recreational pursuits. Barry ran marathons in Winnipeg, hiked to the base camp on Mount Everest, and did a cycling road trip in New Zealand. He played baseball in the law leagues in Winnipeg and Calgary. Barry “the lion of Zion”, trained and also fought in a semi-pro boxing match in Winnipeg as a fundraiser for the local Jewish Community Center.
Barry was active in the JCC in Winnipeg and in Calgary. He was a big supporter of Israel, of Jewish culture, and of the need to educate people about the Holocaust. He was dedicated to seeing that all people’s human rights were protected. He loved Canada and the opportunity and acceptance it provided his parents and family.
Barry leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Jo; his children Roz (Moshe), Ben (Maggie), Bryan (Amy), Eli (Rebecca), and Aidan; his grandchildren Danielle, Noa, Ori, Elad, Ella, Anissa, Copper, and Dylan. He will be fondly remembered by Mary Jo’s Children Joey (MJ), Heather (Kurt); and grandchildren Logan, Jackson, and Oliver. Also mourning his passing are his brothers Leo (Maureen), Sam (Karen); and his nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, (North East Corner of Highway 22X & 37th Street S.W.) on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with interment followed at 37th Street Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
We would like to thank Rabbi Glickman for his support, spiritual guidance, and friendship. Thank you to Dr. Kelly, the neurosurgical staff and Cancer care staff at the Foothills Hospital, Dr. Wilson and the homecare palliative care team and nurse Clare for their dedication and care.
If friends do desire, donations in Barry’s memory can be made to The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada https://www.braintumour.ca/ The Canadian Museum of Human Rights https://humanrights.ca/ The Calgary Jewish Community Center http://www.calgaryjcc.com/
Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA OF CALGARY, Telephone: 403-244-4717.
Obituaries
MARK BERNARD SCHACTER
May 12, 1946 – October 19, 2025
We are sad to announce that Mark Schacter died peacefully in Vancouver on October 19, 2025, at age 79.
He was born in Winnipeg on May 12, 1946, and moved to Vancouver at the age of 22 to seek his fortune, and lived and worked there for the rest of his life, in a number of careers. He was a raconteur, a free spirit, a sports fan, a close observer of current events, and a good friend to many, as far away as Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles. He attended the Canada-Russia hockey series in Moscow in 1972, flew on the Concorde to London, and went to Rio for Carnival on a number of occasions.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig, nieces Miriam Stoller (Michael), Isanne Schacter, and Jennifer Schacter (Neil Rockman), grandnieces Reina and Maddie Stoller, Beatrice Schacter, and Sally Rockman, and grandnephew Jacob Rockman.
He was laid to rest in the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery near his parents on October 22, 2025. May his memory be a blessing.
Donations in his memory may be made to Yaletown House (www.yaletown.org) where he resided or to the charity of your choice.
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GLORIA GERSHMAN
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria Beatrice Gershman (née Lipchen), lived 95 remarkable years filled with love, laughter, resilience, generosity, a youthful spirit and a touch of mischief. Gloria passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Nathan Lipchen, her husband George Gershman in 2016 and her grandson Jesse Short-Gershman in 2014. Gloria is survived by her three children: Darryl (Diane), Shelley (David), and Stu (Niki), eight grandchildren: Rachel, Daniel (Yeraldin), Mike (Hannah), Kara, Emily, Ashley (Andy), Max, Zak, and two great-grandchildren Ari and Grayson.
Born in Winnipeg on November 27, 1929, Gloria spent her early childhood in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, before returning to Winnipeg in 1940. Gloria and George married in 1949, residing in Winnipeg until moving to Miami, Florida in 1958 and returning to Winnipeg in 1961.
Gloria attended business college and worked at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and Glendale Golf Course. She volunteered in the community conducting hearing tests for elementary school children.
To our family, Gloria was our biggest supporter, our safe place, our guiding voice, and our example of what it means to be strong, independent, loyal, resilient, and generous. Gloria was known for her wonderful sense of humour and occasional salty language.
Gloria’s talents included sewing, knitting, needle working, cooking, baking, gardening and bowling. The family loved her homemade cookies.
She was devoted to her grandchildren and shared a special and unique relationship with each of them. She adored every moment she spent with Ari and Grayson, who brought her joy in her later years.
Gloria was a regular with the super seniors at the local McDonalds. During the Covid pandemic, she and her friends held “parking lot gatherings” at McDonald’s, sitting in their cars, chatting through windows, laughing, and refusing to let isolation dull their spirits.
She was an unofficial counsellor and second mother for many of our friends, offering warmth, insight, honesty, and love.
Gloria cheered (sometimes colourfully) for her Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Jets, rarely missing a televised game.
Mom wanted her family to live their best lives; Mom’s memory will forever be a blessing and legacy for her loving family.
Among the many people we thank, we give a special thanks to Dr. Ify Osagie and mom’s dear health care companion Tess Barillos.
Graveside funeral was held on October 20, 2025, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
Donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Buddy Check for Jesse Society, supporting youth mental health in honour of her grandson: https://buddycheckforjesse.com/ donate/
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MARC AARON COHEN
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Marc Aaron Cohen on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 55, following a brave battle with cancer.
Survived by his parents Lawrence and Dolly (Reesa) Cohen, sister Michelle (Ben) Levich, nephew Seth Levich, auntie Deanna Cohen, uncle Sherv Sharagge, and many cousins.
Marc was in love with his career. He was passionate about trucking and was good at it, wearing several hats during his career. He was a dispatcher, a long haul and local trucker, and an instructor to new truckers, while working for several trucking companies including Quick Transfer, Big Freight, and Gershman Transport. Marc received numerous awards and recognitions during his career including the Elite Award for Excellence in Performance in 2014 and 2015 from Big Freight. His commitment to the trucking industry led him to be chosen for the Industry Excellence Award in 2015 from the Manitoba Trucking Association.
Marc’s second love was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Being on his motorcycle brought him so much joy. He loved playing, watching and coaching football. He was active in the Nomad Football Club. Being outdoors in any kind of weather was his favorite place to be.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Brightwater Tuxedo, Health Science Center, and St Boniface Hospital. We are grateful for the compassionate care they provided Marc.
Donations in Marc’s memory can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation. 204-787-4143.