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Dr. JOEL MARVIN NIZNICK

Joel Niznick colour edited 1It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved Dr. Joel Niznick on Friday, April 8, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Dr. Barbara Power; their three children, Harrison, Liam, and Dr Naomi Niznick; his siblings, Judi Donoff (his twin sister), Sharon Glass (Arnold Glass), and Dr. Gerald Niznick (Reesa Niznick); his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dr. Ellen Power, Mary Power, Edward Power, Dr. P. J. Powers (AnneMarie Tallent), and George Power (Lorraine Valdy); and all his beautiful nieces and nephews.
Joel was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, and was raised in Winnipeg. He completed his Medical schooling at the University of Manitoba, his Internal Medicine training in Toronto, and his Cardiology subspecialty training in Ottawa. Joel was a visionary – his motto was stay in the present but keep your eye on the future. He led the development of the Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre (OCC), one of Ontario’s most advanced Cardiology care providers. Joel was a strong advocate and champion for excellence and continuity in patient care. He built leading educational and implementation tools for patients and physicians (cvtoolbox.com). Joel was a vital link in building community-academic hospital bridges, and he was a former board member of the Ontario Association of Cardiologists. It was his life’s pleasure and honour to take care of his patients.
Joel’s interests were broad and varied – from medicine to red wine, cooking, golf, and traveling. He had a lifelong passion for music, architecture, and design. He embraced each pursuit with depth and enthusiasm. His greatest love was for his family and his children, who loved him as a husband, father, brother, and friend.
Joel faced his illness with resilience and optimism. The world has lost an extraordinary and admirable man who will be deeply missed.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Drs. John Hilton, Robert McCrae, Vidya Screenivasen, Mark Nassim, and Ed Fitzgibbon, and to all the staff, especially the nurses a the Rehabilitation Centre and the Medical Oncology ward for their excellent and attentive care.
Memorial donations can be made to Jewish Family Services or the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre Spinal Care Cord Unit.

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RUTH BILLINKOFF

Ruth Billinkoff passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Winnipeg to Morris and Jennie Lentz, immigrants from Poland, she was especially close to her sister, Lottie Rosenstock.

Ruth married Lou Billinkoff in 1951. Devoted to each other for 71 years, they loved travelling and raised their sons, Lorne and Errol on Elm Street, their home for 62 years.

Gifted with a remarkable voice, Ruth sang in school productions, music festivals, operettas and the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue Choir. She also taught kindergarten for many years at Hebrew schools. At home, she was an accomplished homemaker, cook and baker who cared deeply for her family.

Predeceased by Lou and her daughter-in-law, Marilyn, Ruth is survived by her sons, Lorne and Errol (Nicole Smith); grandchildren, Alix (Natan Cramer), Mitchell (Micaela Levi), Jordan and Asher; and great-grandchildren, Shalev, Boaz and Nava.

Ruth spent her final years at The Shaftesbury. Her family thanks Liza and her team, Dr. Marlie du Plessis and her assistant, Emily, for their compassionate care.

Ruth was laid to rest beside Lou at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on September 18. Pallbearers were Jordan, Mitchell and Asher Billinkoff, Daniel Bronstein, Ruben Levi and Max Asper.

Donations may be made to the Louis and Ruth Billinkoff Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba or to a charity of your choice.

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JUNE BLACK (nee KERNAGHAN FAULKNER LEIPSIC)

June 30, 1931 – September 16, 2026

Peacefully, Mom passed away with her family by her side.

Mom was raised in St. James, moving to Charleswood where she met and married our father, Ted Faulkner. In the seventies, Mom converted to the Jewish faith, marrying Barry Leipsic. Mom’s Hebrew name is Zahava (golden one). After Barry’s passing, Mom married Dr. Harold Black.

Mom was active throughout her life as a member at Glendale Golf Course and The Rady Centre where lifelong friendships were made.

Predeceased by her parents, William and Isabelle; sister Arlene; brother Bill; and husbands, Barry, Ted, and Harold. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Neill (Joyce); twins, Michael and Patricia; son David (Jenny); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Debbie (Bill), Max (Kaitlyn), and Sam; and great-grandchildren, Jake, Sam, Sophie, Campbell, Desmond, Quinn, and Isabelle.

A private family service has taken place at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.

Those we love don’t go away,

they walk beside us every day,

unseen, unheard, but always near,

still loved, still missed, and very dear.

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