Obituaries
BECKY ROSENBERG
May 30, 1921 – October 31,2018
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Becky Rosenberg at the age of 97 surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry, Becky is survived by her three children Janis (Arthur) Ross, Ken (Vivian) Rosenberg, Faren (Keevin) Bernstein; eight grandchildren Robyn, Tami (Andrew), Jamey (Justine), Corey, Suzanne (Kevin), Kylie (Tyler), Brayden, Griffin; 4 great grandchildren: Siena, Elly, Dylan, Henry; sister Sali (Chaim) Ben-Ezra; brothers and sisters in-law; and many nieces and nephews who reciprocated her love for them.
Born in the north end of Winnipeg to Fanny and Joseph Stern, Becky was the 5th of 9 children in a close-knit family. From her youngest days, she was a good student, an athlete – dancer, gymnast, acrobat, volleyball and basketball player, with a large social circle of friends that she maintained for a lifetime.
Following graduation from St. John’s Tech, she went to business college where she became a legal stenographer working for the provincial government as well as private law firms. When she became a wife and mother, she embraced this role wholeheartedly, devoting herself to the care and nurturing of her husband and children, but beyond that to her large, extended family on both sides.
Family was the cornerstone of her life. Becky was happiest when she was surrounded by those she held dearest, whether during Shabbat dinners, Sunday gatherings, family get togethers, or holidays. As she raised her family, she baked, cooked, curled, bowled, played mahj and bridge. Becky was engaged in community activities and volunteer work. She was particularly proud of the 20 years she spent volunteering at the Seven Oaks Hospital gift shop.
The arrival of her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her much joy and they in turn have wonderful memories of food, fun, and love. An avid golfer, culminating in a hole in one at the age of 80, travelling, and winters spent in Florida or Palm Springs with their family coming to visit, rounded out a happy, well-lived life.
Beautiful on the outside, Becky was even more beautiful on the inside. Despite living with dementia in her latter years, it was her warm, genuine smile, and friendly hello that lit up the room while her sincere interest, pride, and love for others captured the hearts of everyone who knew her. Becky and Harry’s 70-year marriage was inspiring; a true partnership of love and devotion to each other, their immediate and extended families, friends, and community. We take comfort in knowing they are now together again.
Thank you to the staff of the Simkin Centre for making mom’s final years without dad so comfortable. We especially want to express our eternal gratitude to mom’s “guardian angels”, Lisa, Terry, and Oxana who lovingly and devotedly cared for her everyday, ensuring that she always looked her best, keeping her safe, healthy, and happy right to the end.
Graveside services were held on Friday, November 2nd, beautifully eulogized by Cantor Tracy Kasner Greaves with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers. If so desired, donations may be made to the Becky and Harry Rosenberg Fund of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba or to a charity of your choice.
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ESTHER MINUK Dec. 27, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk, beloved matriarch of our family. She was predeceased by her bashert, her beloved husband, Julius; her parents, Doris and Harry Golub; and her sister, Evelyn (Herbie).
Esther was a loving and proud mother, Baba, and Great-Baba to her children Yale, Rhonda (Tom), Perry (Abby), Jody, and Marla (Franklin); her grandchildren Jordan (Amy), Daniel (Allie), Allie (Jordan), Hannah, and Lily; and her great-grandchildren Julian, Aidan, and Eddie.
Known to many as `Queen Esther’, she led with kindness and integrity, always seeing the good in others. Her home was open and welcoming, filled with warmth, laughter, and love. She was sharp, compassionate, and deeply devoted to her family. We are heartbroken and forever grateful for the love and legacy she leaves behind. She will be eternally missed by her family.
Memorial donations may be made to B’nai Brith of Canada Foundation, 416-633-6224, https://bit.ly/4bRsabI or Sunnybrook Foundation, 416-480-4483, www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation
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MILTON FREEDMAN
It is with profound sadness and much love that I announce the passing of Milton Freedman on October 30th, 2025, three months after we celebrated his 100th birthday. Milton was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Peter, his older brother Sam, and his younger brother Sid, with whom he shared a very special relationship. He is survived by his wife Joanie, his sister Ruby Donner, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a great-great nephew.
Family and friends meant everything to Milton, and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was gentle and kind, quiet and dignified, thoughtful and wise. He gave the best advice, but only if asked.
Milton and I liked to travel, and for many years spent the winter in Palm Springs. We also travelled to Europe and England, and felt most at home in London. We reminisced endlessly about the river cruises we went on, and the amazing places we had the opportunity to visit, whether it was having dinner at a restaurant overlooking the North Sea, or attending a private concert at a palace in Vienna, or tasting Black Forest cake especially prepared for us, while we were in Germany’s Black Forest region. It all was stunning, magical, delicious. But it was the people we met along the way, who made everything even more special, and we never forgot them.
Milton was an avid reader, inhaling newspapers, magazines, and books as if they were oxygen. Remarkably, he remembered much of what he read, and it wasn’t unusual for him to quote a passage from a book that he had read years earlier, if it was relevant to a conversation. It was not to show off…that wasn’t who he was.
Milton was a runner, and for years ran ten miles, three times a week. On the days he didn’t run, he walked outdoors for two and a half hours. Eventually, he gave up running, preferring to walk seven days a week no matter the season, no matter the weather. This continued until he was well into his 80’s. And even in his 90’s Milton remained determined to walk, at first using one cane, then two, then a walker. When he was asked, how he did it, Milton simply said, “Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.” On occasion he might add, “And eventually you’ll get to where you’re going.”
Sage advice.
Milton is deeply missed, and will forever be remembered.
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MARLI REBECCA SILVERMAN
Marli Rebecca Silverman passed away on March 11th at the age of 43 from end-stage renal disease. She lived her life with meaning, courage, and resilience, and touched everyone who knew her with her strength, warmth, and spirit.
She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Rylee, who was the light of her life; her father, Bruce; her brother, Matthew; Rylee’s father, Drake; and many family members and dear friends who will carry her memory forward with love.
Marli will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the impact she made on those around her.
May her memory be a blessing.
Donations in Marli’s memory may be made to Breakthrough T1D (breakthrought1d.ca).