Obituaries
ESTHER DREMAN (née GINSBERG) 1918 -2017
Surrounded by loving family and close friends Esther passed away peacefully at the Winnipeg Grace Hospital on July 30, 2017.
She was 99 years old. Esther was born in Toronto, Ontario on March 20 1918. Always close to and proud of the Ginsberg family, all of whom predeceased her, she was the daughter of Morris and Sootel Ginsberg, and the sister of Irving, Molly and David. Esther devoted herself to their well being for as long as they lived.
Esther was a strong , shrewd and capable person. She had worked as a secretary in Toronto, but when, in her early forties she married the love of her life, Abe Dreman, she left Toronto and her career behind and joined Abe, a successful businessman in Winnipeg. She worked by his side in their Dry Goods Store until his death in 1992. Esther and Abe had a wonderful marriage; she worshipped him, and he her until his sudden death. Not only was Esther devoted to Abe, she was a welcome addition to the extended Dreman family and treated Abe’s many siblings as her own, often hosting dinners for the holidays and other occasions and offering her support in more difficult times. When Abe passed away, Esther was broken hearted but with great strength she gradually championed widowhood , taking charge of their affairs and successfully managing their assets.Late in her 90’s , and after some serious health challenges , she was still clearly aware of how she wanted her investments managed, and kept a sharp eye on all of her business affairs.
Aunt Esther was a particularly warm and very generous person who drew people in with her kindness and honesty. Whether she welcomed her many nieces and nephews and friends to her home, or chatted on the phone with those who lived in distant places, she was always concerned about how they were doing, and would ask detailed questions about how their lives were going. She always knew what was going on, and genuinely cared about our family and others who became like family in her later years. This was a wonderful central characteristic of the person she was.
Much later on in her life when she was in need of caregivers to assist her in her daily life, she welcomed them to her home with the same kind and generous spirit making sure they were treated fairly, kindly, and with respect. Our family wishes to thank each of Aunt Esther’s caregivers for their kindness and dedication to her through these last challenging years.. Menchie,Jenny, Carmela, Imelda, Mariffe,Patty and Marenor , we will always be indebted to you because we know that you provided the daily emotional and physical supports that sustained Esther’s well being.
Esther is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; Cynthia Brick, Sharon Ganetsky, Sherrill Hershberg ( Dane },Choo Rosenbloom ; David Cohen , David Dreman ( Holly), Solly Dreman (Orly), Ben Zion Kerem; and by Ruth and Phil Rubin whom she also loved dearly.
A graveside funeral was held at the at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetary with Rabbi Yitzhok Charytan officiating . Pallbearers were: Ira Brick; Dane Hershberg; Chuck Weiner; Phil Halprin; Norman Wolk; Jack Wolk; Shawn Wolk; Geoffrey Wolk
If you wish donations may be made to the Esther Dreman Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba phone; 204-477-7520 or email; w.w.w.jewishfoundation.org
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MARK BERNARD SCHACTER
May 12, 1946 – October 19, 2025
We are sad to announce that Mark Schacter died peacefully in Vancouver on October 19, 2025, at age 79.
He was born in Winnipeg on May 12, 1946, and moved to Vancouver at the age of 22 to seek his fortune, and lived and worked there for the rest of his life, in a number of careers. He was a raconteur, a free spirit, a sports fan, a close observer of current events, and a good friend to many, as far away as Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles. He attended the Canada-Russia hockey series in Moscow in 1972, flew on the Concorde to London, and went to Rio for Carnival on a number of occasions.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig, nieces Miriam Stoller (Michael), Isanne Schacter, and Jennifer Schacter (Neil Rockman), grandnieces Reina and Maddie Stoller, Beatrice Schacter, and Sally Rockman, and grandnephew Jacob Rockman.
He was laid to rest in the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery near his parents on October 22, 2025. May his memory be a blessing.
Donations in his memory may be made to Yaletown House (www.yaletown.org) where he resided or to the charity of your choice.
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GLORIA GERSHMAN
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria Beatrice Gershman (née Lipchen), lived 95 remarkable years filled with love, laughter, resilience, generosity, a youthful spirit and a touch of mischief. Gloria passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Nathan Lipchen, her husband George Gershman in 2016 and her grandson Jesse Short-Gershman in 2014. Gloria is survived by her three children: Darryl (Diane), Shelley (David), and Stu (Niki), eight grandchildren: Rachel, Daniel (Yeraldin), Mike (Hannah), Kara, Emily, Ashley (Andy), Max, Zak, and two great-grandchildren Ari and Grayson.
Born in Winnipeg on November 27, 1929, Gloria spent her early childhood in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, before returning to Winnipeg in 1940. Gloria and George married in 1949, residing in Winnipeg until moving to Miami, Florida in 1958 and returning to Winnipeg in 1961.
Gloria attended business college and worked at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and Glendale Golf Course. She volunteered in the community conducting hearing tests for elementary school children.
To our family, Gloria was our biggest supporter, our safe place, our guiding voice, and our example of what it means to be strong, independent, loyal, resilient, and generous. Gloria was known for her wonderful sense of humour and occasional salty language.
Gloria’s talents included sewing, knitting, needle working, cooking, baking, gardening and bowling. The family loved her homemade cookies.
She was devoted to her grandchildren and shared a special and unique relationship with each of them. She adored every moment she spent with Ari and Grayson, who brought her joy in her later years.
Gloria was a regular with the super seniors at the local McDonalds. During the Covid pandemic, she and her friends held “parking lot gatherings” at McDonald’s, sitting in their cars, chatting through windows, laughing, and refusing to let isolation dull their spirits.
She was an unofficial counsellor and second mother for many of our friends, offering warmth, insight, honesty, and love.
Gloria cheered (sometimes colourfully) for her Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Jets, rarely missing a televised game.
Mom wanted her family to live their best lives; Mom’s memory will forever be a blessing and legacy for her loving family.
Among the many people we thank, we give a special thanks to Dr. Ify Osagie and mom’s dear health care companion Tess Barillos.
Graveside funeral was held on October 20, 2025, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
Donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Buddy Check for Jesse Society, supporting youth mental health in honour of her grandson: https://buddycheckforjesse.com/ donate/
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MARC AARON COHEN
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Marc Aaron Cohen on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 55, following a brave battle with cancer.
Survived by his parents Lawrence and Dolly (Reesa) Cohen, sister Michelle (Ben) Levich, nephew Seth Levich, auntie Deanna Cohen, uncle Sherv Sharagge, and many cousins.
Marc was in love with his career. He was passionate about trucking and was good at it, wearing several hats during his career. He was a dispatcher, a long haul and local trucker, and an instructor to new truckers, while working for several trucking companies including Quick Transfer, Big Freight, and Gershman Transport. Marc received numerous awards and recognitions during his career including the Elite Award for Excellence in Performance in 2014 and 2015 from Big Freight. His commitment to the trucking industry led him to be chosen for the Industry Excellence Award in 2015 from the Manitoba Trucking Association.
Marc’s second love was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Being on his motorcycle brought him so much joy. He loved playing, watching and coaching football. He was active in the Nomad Football Club. Being outdoors in any kind of weather was his favorite place to be.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Brightwater Tuxedo, Health Science Center, and St Boniface Hospital. We are grateful for the compassionate care they provided Marc.
Donations in Marc’s memory can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation. 204-787-4143.