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DINA FRANKEL

Dina Frankel (nee Gilman), loving wife of the late Mark Frankel Z”L, dedicated mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 27, 2023 (15 Tevet 5784) at Grace Hospital.
Dina Frankel was born in the North End of Winnipeg on October 7th, 1931 to Samuel and Mollie Gilman Z”L. Growing up in this humble, working class setting with seven siblings and immigrant parents fresh from the old country instilled in Dina a strong sense of family values that she passed down to her children and grandchildren. For Dina, it was always “family first”.
As destiny would have it, Dina met Mark Frankel at a Yom Kippur event in the early 1950’s and they were married in November of 1955. Dina and Mark raised their three children in Garden City. As a close-knit family of five, the Frankels were devoted, active members of the Jewish community.
Mom’s legacy was that of total dedication in every area of her life. Be it raising her children and grandchildren or preparing meals for her extended family and close friends whom she thought of as family, Mom was never happier than when she was bringing people together.
Our Mother’s infectious personality & beautiful smile made her easy to love, and her natural warmth drew many friends into her orbit throughout her life. Fostering relationships was always important to Mom, and through weekly Mahjong games and her time at Gwen Secter, she was lucky enough to develop a group of friends who remained close forever.
Dina was a passionate woman, and when she loved something, she put her heart and soul into it — be it her love of knitting, reading, cooking, playing Mahjong, weekly bowling & in her younger years working full time and raising her children and then being there for her grandchildren.
Though she lived all her life in Winnipeg, Dina’s wisdom and experience surpassed the borders of Manitoba. Dina was always looking to learn new things and expand her horizons; an avid reader and lover of old films, Dina regularly took part in book exchanges through B’nai Brith Women and loved bringing her family to the theatre. The kids, thus fascinated with culture, traveled often when they were old enough to go on their own, and the parents followed suit in due order.
Giving back to her community was one of the driving forces of Dina’s life. Through her involvement with Jewish organizations B’nai Brith Women where she became chapter president of the newly formed Nadir Chapter JWI and Beth Israel Synagogue where she served as the Sisterhood co-president, she worked tirelessly to help her community.
The memory of Dina Frankel endures in her friends and family, who still work to live up to the principles of kindness, charity and Yiddishkeit that she instilled in them. Dina was loved in life, and will be fondly remembered for generations to come.
Towards the end of her life, Dina was aided by two committed, loving and invaluable caregivers who helped her tremendously through her later years — Femy Abenes and Marga Torres, both of whom often referred to Dina as their mother. Special thanks to Dr. Tamara Buchel and the team at Shaftesbury Park Retirement Centre led by Jennifer Lambert and Charmaine.
Dina is survived by her son Sidney Frankel [Roser Cusso] of Paris, daughter Gail Cantor [Ron] of Winnipeg, daughter Carla Worb [Michael] of Toronto, her five grandchildren: Jorey Worb [Alex Raiman], Molli Worb [Obed Ortiz], Harry Worb [Carly Goodman], and Marlee Cantor, her younger brother Ronnie Gilman of Los Angeles and sister-in-law and very dear friend Charna Gilman of Winnipeg, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Dina was predeceased by her elder siblings Ida Cohen [Lawrence], Izzy Gilman, Abe Gilman, Bess Miller [Al], Harry Gilman [Elsie], Jack Gilman, sister-in-law Anne Gilman, mother and father-in law Anne and Louis Frankel and brother-in-law Bernie Frankel [Gloria].
The funeral was held on Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at 10:30 am at the Chesed Shel Emes Funeral Chapel.
Pallbearers were: Son Sid Frankel, grandsons Harry Worb and Alex Raiman, nephews Murray Miller, Steve Rogul & Geoffry Wolk.
Donations in Dina Frankel’s name can be made to Jewish Foundation of Manitoba – Dina & Mark Frankel Fund
https://www.jewishfoundation.org/send-a-card
Etz Chayim Synagogue -Dina & Mark Frankel Fund
https://www.congregationetzchayim.ca/

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EARL (ARIE) PERLMUTTER

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and cousin Arie Perlmutter at the age of 77. Arie died peacefully after a brief but difficult struggle with cancer on April 12, 2025.

He was predeceased by his parents, Hymie and Thelma and by his beloved sister Sheila.

Arie developed and maintained many close friends throughout his life. He attended St. John’s High in the 60s and kept in touch with many of his classmates. He began his working life as a delivery driver for City Bread. This was followed by a career of over 20 years at Advance Electronics, where he was a well-respected and expert sales associate. He hung out at North End Sals, for virtually his entire life, discussing (arguing? kibitzing?) with many people too numerous to name, the issues of the day but especially about sports, and most especially about baseball.

In his retired life, he was a member of Larters Golf Club, golfing with much enthusiasm and passion, if not prowess. Arie donated to and volunteered at the Winnipeg Humane Society for many years.

His family and friends would like to thank the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital whose compassionate and caring attention to Arie in his final days was truly a great comfort to him.

In keeping with Arie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral will be held.

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IRENE MARANTZ (nee KATZ) November 28-1930 – March 30, 2025

Our mother, Irene , passed peacefully in her own home at the age of 94. Irene was predeceased by: her parents, Abe and Sally Katz , her husband; Cyril Marantz, sister Clarice Rosenbloom, brother Max Katz, sister Bernice Grant, her sons-in-law Mike Langer and Bruce Cook
Irene is survived by her children: Jeff Marantz and Barb, Debra Marantz, Susan Marantz, Ellen Marantz, and brother Harvey Katz; her grandchildren, Sarah Marantz Lindenberg and Ira, David Marantz and Olivia; her great-grandchildren Rose, Izabella and Max; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Our mother was born in Fort Francis, Ontario. After meeting and marrying my father Cyril she moved to Winnipeg. Mom loved that she moved to Winnipeg and had this large Jewish community for which she became an integral part of and it became a major part of her life.
Once her youngest daughter Ellen was in school, she went to work at the family business : Marantz and son, as a bookkeeper, and worked there until her early 70s.
Irene love to go to synagogue and be a part of Rosh Pina congregation. She was also a member of the sisterhood and was very involved in the activities in and around the synagogue. She was so grateful to learn Hebrew and to be able to participate in the Shabbat and other holiday services.
She spent every summer since the birth of her eldest son Jeff, at Winnipeg Beach.
She loved the beach riding her bike, going for long walks, meeting with her beach friends, playing cards and sharing good meals.
Irene was a kind soul.
She never had a negative word to say about anybody and nobody ever had anything but a kind word to say about her.
Her family was the light of her life. She encouraged her children to pursue their dreams and be the best they could be.
She was a loving and caring grandmother to her grandchildren, and her home was always opened to them, her friends, her children’s friends and even to strangers.
Funeral was held on April 2
Pall bearers were : David Marantz, Ira Lindenberg, Allan Marantz, Ari Marantz, Stephen Rosenbloom, Hartley Katz. Honorary pall bearer: Josh Marantz

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SYLVIA BASS NOVEMBER 19, 1924 – MARCH 14, 2025

On March 14,2025, after a very long life and a brief illness Sylvia Bass (nee Breitman) passed away peacefully. She is survived by son Ken, daughter Robyn Lerner (Neal) and grandchildren Jordyn (Tina), Shea (Anna) and Blake (Jacqueline). She is predeceased by her husband Harold and her four siblings (Alvin, Joseph, Belle and Shirley).
Sylvia was born on November 19, 1924, and had her North End Winnipeg childhood shaped by the rigours of the Great Depression. When the warehouse that employed her father went out of business in 1931 her mother, a seamstress, regularly worked late into the night to keep the family from destitution.
In 1942 Sylvia graduated from Isaac Newton High School with an A average and entered the world of work as a receptionist and secretary. In the pre- Dictaphone era this was a challenging vocation, requiring mastery of the arcane language of Gregg and Pitman shorthand. Her employers included Dr. Art Lerner and a forerunner agency of Jewish Child and Family Services.
In 1948 Sylvia met her life partner Harold Bass, an auto mechanic and auto body shop proprietor. After they married, at the fashionable Marlborough Hotel, she devoted herself to providing a home for her husband and children -Ken, born in 1950 and Robyn, in 1960. Her responsibilities increased in the Fall of 1966 when Harold decided on a radical career change, from the auto trades to government employment as a welfare worker.This meant attending an eleven month college course, available only in Brandon.
Sylvia was always sociable, enjoying the company of her Garden City neighbours, her many friends and her large extended family. For many years she was active in Pioneer Women (Na’amat), and a memorable 1971 trip to Israel strengthened her connection with the homeland. She and Harold also travelled to Chicago and Florida, as well as several trips to Las Vegas, where she indulged the Breitman family taste for gambling.
In their later years Sylvia and Harold focused their attention on their grandchildren, letting everyone know of their many and various accomplishments. Unfortunately, in 2009 Harold suffered serious health problems and was no longer able to live at home. He died the next year. Because her natural sociability made living alone out of the question Sylvia moved to the Portsmouth Retirement Residence, where she was a vital part of the community for the next sixteen years.
The funeral took place at the Chesed Shel Emes on Sunday, March 16 with interment at the Shaarey Zedek cemetery, Rabbi Anibal Mass presiding. Pallbearers were Jordyn Lerner, Shea Lerner, Blake Lerner, Harrison Katz, Ramy Penner and Benji Winestock. Neal Lerner, David Davis and Ken Bass were honorary pallbearers. Our thanks to the caring staff at the Portsmouth, JTRC Care Services and the Grace Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Terry Babick, who cared for Sylvia for many years and helped her to reach 100.
Anyone wishing to make a donation is asked to do so to an Israeli – linked charity of their choice.

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