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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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.