Obituaries
David Gerald Katz November 6, 1965 – March 10, 2023
We would like to let family and friends know that David – husband, father, brother and uncle – died unexpectedly on March 10, 2023. We are all completely heartbroken and truly devasted by the loss of this amazing man.
David was an incredibly compassionate, considerate and gentle person. He was very much like his own father Ben (Zaida). As a young child, David was introspective and kind. David was happiest when he met and married his strong and nurturing wife Linda and was overjoyed when he became a dad to their daughter Ava. David was an incredibly attentive and loving father. From the day Ava was born, he doted on her and cared for her with his entire heart. The two of them share an amazing bond, and he wanted nothing more than for her to be happy. He was an exceptionally patient dad who would move mountains for his family.
David or “Uncle DG” as he was known to his nieces Talia and Hannah, was an involved and caring uncle. He attended every special event and was present to celebrate every milestone. When Talia and Hannah’s own dad Tom died in 2007, David was an essential figure, providing unconditional love and support to Talia, Hannah, and their mother, Ilana. Ilana always looked up to her older brother and they were deeply connected since childhood. Rarely a day went by without several phone calls to one another.
David began working at a very young age and throughout university often had two or more jobs. He worked for the government for over 25 years and was a loyal and hardworking employee. He loved to travel and prior to becoming a father, he took many trips to Europe (sending postcards from every location). He travelled with his family to China and took them on many adventures across North America.
David was incredibly generous with his heart and his time, first to offer to help others in all types of situations. He was nonjudgmental and accepting and those who knew him loved him dearly. He was quiet and thoughtful in his conversations, and also playful and witty with family and close friends.
David has many people who loved and cared for him especially his wife Linda, daughter Ava, sister Ilana, brother Roni, and nieces Talia, Hannah, and Naomi. He will also be missed by many extended family members. David had long term friendships and was especially connected to his best friend Nish. David was very close to his father Ben, mother Avivah and brother in law Tom, and he honored their memories throughout his life.
We know that David would never want any of us to suffer on his account and we are mindful of this as we mourn this profound loss. We cannot imagine the world without David, and will hold his kind, generous, and loving energy with us as we navigate the days ahead.
Obituaries
BARBARA GOSZER April 15, 1930 – October 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness along with gratitude for her long and purposeful life that we announce the passing of Barbara Goszer. Left with cherished recollections are her children Sharon (Steven Tritt), Elliott (Jennifer Schulz), her grandchildren Sam (Justine), Joseph (Shaun), Nicholas, Sarah, Jack and Max, and her great-grandchildren Carson and Callie. She also leaves to mourn her passing nieces Hilda (Len), Debbie (Jack), Libby (Doug) and their families who loved their “Aunty” dearly. She was predeceased by “the love of her life”, Adam, to whom she was married for almost 60 years and by a daughter, Yonah.
Barbara was born in Lwow, Poland where she often said she had an idyllic childhood until 9 years of age, when the Second World War and the Holocaust started. She was the sole survivor of her family, having been hidden by a courageous woman whom she had honoured as The Righteous Among the Nations and whose descendants sought her out in 2013, forming a warm connection over the past decade.
Barbara was a petite but strong, opinionated, principled woman with an extraordinary sense of social justice, a remarkable work ethic, and the deepest of loyalty. She lived with intention. As a living witness to a time in history when inhumanity was at its height, she spent decades dedicated to educating school aged children and their teachers throughout Manitoba and other parts of Canada about the dangers of discrimination and intolerance of diversity. She advocated standing up for others and taking action despite fear. She also encouraged appreciation for freedom and having a roof over one’s head. Her legacy will inspire her family members as well as generations of children to make a difference in bettering the world we live in. She dreamed of a world free of hatred and of a bright future.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Domke, her primary care physician, to the entire health care team on 4 North at Grace Hospital, and to her many caregivers in the past couple of years who treated her with the utmost of dignity and respect.
Funeral services were held graveside at Rosh Pina Memorial Park on October 8, 2024. Those wishing to honour her memory can do so by making a donation to the “Barbara and Adam Goszer Holocaust Education Centre Endowment Fund” at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Obituaries
BARBARA RUTH HOCHMAN June 7, 1952 – September 16, 2024
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Hochman on Monday, September 16, 2024. Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the first child born to Clarice and Jack Rubin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny, mother Clarice, sister Jackie (Akman), brother Ron (Rubin), brother-in-law Mickey Hochman (Dorine), nephew Jared Akman (Leanne), niece Jamie Berman (Skyler) and great-nieces and nephew, Lowan, Julie, Shea and Hannah. Barb was predeceased by her father Jack Rubin and brother-in-law Richard Akman. Barbara grew up in River Heights, attending Grant Park High School, then continued her studies at the University of Manitoba. On her first day of university she met Danny and they were married two years later. Barbara began working as a secretary at the law firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, and then advanced to become a corporate and commercial paralegal. She returned to law school while working at AM&T, and eventually became a partner at the firm. Barbara excelled at everything she put her mind to. She was beautiful, stylish and fiercely intelligent. Barb courageously fought her first battle with cancer over 30 years ago. Since then she enjoyed life to the fullest. Barb was a loving and devoted wife, an amazing sister and an extremely generous aunt and great-aunt. She and Danny moved from Winnipeg to Kelowna 15 years ago where they escaped Winnipeg winters and saw their golf games flourish. Barbara will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held to celebrate Barbara’s life on September 20, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jared Akman, Jamie Berman, Skyler Berman, Brent Knazan, David Rubin and Danny Rubin.
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AVISHY SHUMELEY
It is with profound sadness I announce the passing of my beloved husband Avi. A graveside service was held on Sept 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held
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