Obituaries
EDITH GARDNER
Died peacefully on January 4, 2019 at the age of 92.
Edith grew up in Winnipeg’s north end with aunts, uncles and cousins living close by. She often reminisced about how much fun she had going back and forth to each other’s homes and maintained an ongoing close relationship with her relatives. She attended St. Johns Tech and United College, and prided herself on being an excellent student. Family and education were of the upmost importance to our mother. She was very involved in our learning and extra-curricular activities.
Mom was a principled woman, who had strong opinions and stood by her convictions. She enjoyed the challenge of a good argument. Despite this, she had a wonderful quality of being able to laugh at herself.
Once her children were older, mom worked part time for Pioneer Women-Naamat, where she found the work as well as the people very rewarding. Mom enjoyed going to the symphony, theatre, and opera. She loved playing Mah-Jong, and was an avid bowler for many years.
Mom was predeceased by Morris, her much missed husband of almost 60 years, her parents Avrum and Doba Raber, brother Sonny Raber, sister Gloria Polsky, daughter in law Shirley, as well as numerous brothers and sisters in law.
Edith is survived by her children, Maureen Gordon (Jeremy), Jack Gardner, Harriet Rosenbaum (Sid), grandchildren, Mira (Steve), Ethan (Melissa), David (girlfriend Meira), Jessica (Tim) and Sophie, and great grandchildren Sully, Ben, Aliya, Vayda and Hadley.
Many thanks to Mario and Marissa Mariano for their many years of dedication to both our parents, Aida Macalalad, who strived to maintain moms dignity and independence while at home, and to the staff at the Simkin Centre for their care.
Funeral services were held January 7th, 2019 officiated by Rabbi Anibal Mass.
We miss her Friday night dinners, her chicken soup and most of all her love.
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ESTHER MINUK Dec. 27, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk, beloved matriarch of our family. She was predeceased by her bashert, her beloved husband, Julius; her parents, Doris and Harry Golub; and her sister, Evelyn (Herbie).
Esther was a loving and proud mother, Baba, and Great-Baba to her children Yale, Rhonda (Tom), Perry (Abby), Jody, and Marla (Franklin); her grandchildren Jordan (Amy), Daniel (Allie), Allie (Jordan), Hannah, and Lily; and her great-grandchildren Julian, Aidan, and Eddie.
Known to many as `Queen Esther’, she led with kindness and integrity, always seeing the good in others. Her home was open and welcoming, filled with warmth, laughter, and love. She was sharp, compassionate, and deeply devoted to her family. We are heartbroken and forever grateful for the love and legacy she leaves behind. She will be eternally missed by her family.
Memorial donations may be made to B’nai Brith of Canada Foundation, 416-633-6224, https://bit.ly/4bRsabI or Sunnybrook Foundation, 416-480-4483, www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation
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MILTON FREEDMAN
It is with profound sadness and much love that I announce the passing of Milton Freedman on October 30th, 2025, three months after we celebrated his 100th birthday. Milton was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Peter, his older brother Sam, and his younger brother Sid, with whom he shared a very special relationship. He is survived by his wife Joanie, his sister Ruby Donner, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a great-great nephew.
Family and friends meant everything to Milton, and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was gentle and kind, quiet and dignified, thoughtful and wise. He gave the best advice, but only if asked.
Milton and I liked to travel, and for many years spent the winter in Palm Springs. We also travelled to Europe and England, and felt most at home in London. We reminisced endlessly about the river cruises we went on, and the amazing places we had the opportunity to visit, whether it was having dinner at a restaurant overlooking the North Sea, or attending a private concert at a palace in Vienna, or tasting Black Forest cake especially prepared for us, while we were in Germany’s Black Forest region. It all was stunning, magical, delicious. But it was the people we met along the way, who made everything even more special, and we never forgot them.
Milton was an avid reader, inhaling newspapers, magazines, and books as if they were oxygen. Remarkably, he remembered much of what he read, and it wasn’t unusual for him to quote a passage from a book that he had read years earlier, if it was relevant to a conversation. It was not to show off…that wasn’t who he was.
Milton was a runner, and for years ran ten miles, three times a week. On the days he didn’t run, he walked outdoors for two and a half hours. Eventually, he gave up running, preferring to walk seven days a week no matter the season, no matter the weather. This continued until he was well into his 80’s. And even in his 90’s Milton remained determined to walk, at first using one cane, then two, then a walker. When he was asked, how he did it, Milton simply said, “Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.” On occasion he might add, “And eventually you’ll get to where you’re going.”
Sage advice.
Milton is deeply missed, and will forever be remembered.
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MARLI REBECCA SILVERMAN
Marli Rebecca Silverman passed away on March 11th at the age of 43 from end-stage renal disease. She lived her life with meaning, courage, and resilience, and touched everyone who knew her with her strength, warmth, and spirit.
She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Rylee, who was the light of her life; her father, Bruce; her brother, Matthew; Rylee’s father, Drake; and many family members and dear friends who will carry her memory forward with love.
Marli will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the impact she made on those around her.
May her memory be a blessing.
Donations in Marli’s memory may be made to Breakthrough T1D (breakthrought1d.ca).