Obituaries
DAVID WIWIERSKI
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Wiwierski on Friday, October 7, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David was born in Haifa, Israel on December 24, 1949 to Morris and Clara Wiwierski, both Holocaust survivors. The family immigrated to Canada when David was 21 months old and ended up settling in the north end of Winnipeg, where he grew up and attended Luxton School and then Gordon Bell High School. David’s brother, Garry, was born in 1959, and although there was a 10-year difference between them, they developed a very close bond right up until the day of David’s passing.
With a knack for numbers, David graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), and went on to get his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
David began his career as an auditor with the Credit Union Stabilization Fund and then went on to work for Revenue Canada for 32 years. Holding many positions throughout his long career with the CRA, he retired in December 2013 after being the manager of specialized audit responsible for tax avoidance, international tax, larger files and non-resident audits.
David met his wife Susan (nee Engel) in 1983 and it was love at first sight. They were married in May 1984 and had their son, Jared, in November 1985. Their daughter, Shayna, was born in 1988. David loved his children and was devoted to their happiness. His family meant everything to him.
As an animal lover, David also considered his beloved dogs, Chase and Ziggy, to be members of his family. He also had fond memories of his Siberian Husky, Blazer, who passed away in 1995.
David’s retirement years were spent enjoying life with his family, traveling to Lake of the Woods, gardening, cooking, and biking. He was an avid cyclist, accumulating over 60,000 kilometres over his lifetime. David was also a passionate fan of both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (of which he was a season ticket holder) and the Minnesota Vikings.
David is survived by his wife, Susan Beverly; brother, Garry; son, Jared Tyler; daughter, Shayna Dara; and his dogs, Chase and Ziggy. He was preceded in death by his father, Morris, and mother, Clara.
The family wishes to thank the staff on GH4 who cared for David at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg before his passing.
The funeral was held on October 12, 2022 at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. The pallbearers were Sid Rutman, Phil Halprin, Gary Yip, Joshua Vorstenbosch, Jared Wiwierski, and Garry Wiwierski.
The family asks in lieu of flowers for donations to be made to Darcy’s A.R.C.,where David adopted his beloved dog Chase.
Obituaries
SOL SHLOMO TODRES
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sol (Shlomo) Todres on October 27, 2024 in Israel. Sol was born in Winnipeg in 1934 to Sam and Bessie Todres. He was a proud North Ender who graduated from St. John’s High School and received his BA and Masters in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. He was a strong believer in the power of group work and translated those beliefs in his role as the first full-time Director of Bnai Brith Camp in Kenora. Of his many innovations, his most beloved and enduring was the development of Advanced Camp for the older campers- a source of meaningful and enduring memories for many.
In 1968 he made Aliyah and settled in Kfar Saba. He earned his doctorate in Social Work from Yeshiva University. His work career included contributions to the Ministry of Welfare and Bar Ilan University.
He is survived by his loving wife Varda, his son Allon (Ortal), his daughter Naomi of Ibiza, Spain. He leaves behind his brother Rubin (Elaine), his nephews, Jesse of Toronto, Howard of Saskatoon, his nieces Lindsay of New York, and Susan of Winnipeg, and three grandchildren.
Donations in his honour can be made to Bnai Brith Camp of Winnipeg
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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