Obituaries
ESTHER SLATER June 14, 1934 – October 19, 2019
After years of dementia and the struggles of memory loss, Esther passed away in her sleep at 1:15 a.m. at the Simkin Centre.
Esther was predeceased by her husband Jack, sister Reva, and parents Rose and Samuel Friver. She will forever be remembered by her children, Karen (David), Janet (Arnold) and Sandy. Her four grand-children, Jona, Jordan, Brynne and Gavin.
Born in Winnipeg and raised by her mother alone after the loss of her father at the age of 10, Esther led a similar life after losing Jack in 1975 and raising three young girls on her own. With the help of many of her friends, she was able to maintain her home before she began working in the Jewish community. She worked at Ramah Hebrew School in the office, then the Jewish National Fund and finally at the Jewish Historical Society prior to her retirement.
In recent years, the dementia started to take affect and with the selling of her condo to move into assisted living and then three years later to the Simkin Centre. After exactly one year, her status started to diminish quickly, which led to her passing.
We would like to thank the staff at the Simkin Centre Weinberg 3 for all their support and caring for mom over the last year. Jane, Roma, Courtney, Stacey, Alice and Barb, only to name a few, who were loving and caring and called to keep us notified as well as were great for hugs when times were frustrating.
As per her request, mom has been cremated. We will be having a memorial to her life on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Canad Inns Garden City, 2100 McPhillips Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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BERNARR IVAN KLAPMAN
Passed away November 12 in his home in Tampa.
Barry (as he was known) Klapman was a business leader in Winnipeg. After law school he went to work for his father, Meyer, who started Peerless Garments manufacturing company and grew the family business into one of the largest employers in Winnipeg. Barry loved boating and trips to Las Vegas with his family.
He is survived by his: wife Monique Landry; two children, Arla Klapman Green and Jason Klapman; daughter-in-law Sarah Klapman, and son-in law Stephen Green; sister Maxine Brownstone; niece and nephew, Lorrie and Danny Brownstone; as well as his four grandchildren, Charli, Myles, Miller, and Gabrielle. .
He lived his life to its fullest. Donations in Barry’s memory can be made to Brothers For Life https://www.brothersforlife.com/donate/
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BARRY POSNER
It is with deep sorrow that he family of Barry Posner announces his passing after a lengthy illness at the age of 75 on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Barry leaves behind his wife, Sharon; children, Adam (Christiane) and Daniel (Victoria); grandchildren, Jordan, Jade, Ari, and Zoey; brother, Murray; and nephew, Cort. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Alec and Claire, and his in-laws, Harry and Rose Borodkin.
Thank you to all the staff at St. Boniface E2 Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit, especially Dr. Denira Govender and nurse Kaitlin for all of their kindness during this difficult time.
Funeral service was held graveside at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Our thanks to Rabbi Matthew Leibl for his beautiful eulogy and to the pallbearers: Cort Posner, Zeev Rafaeli, Joseph Gillies, Aaron Migie, Rod Gordon, and Stephen Dubienski.
Barry loved his family and friends. He had a great sense of humour and always made people laugh. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother, and uncle. Barry was so brave and courageous during the years of his illness. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
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JOEL COOPERBAND
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Joel David Cooperband on Friday, October 6, 2023. Joel leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Cheryl, his gorgeous daughter Adeena, and his beautiful son Joshua. He also leaves behind his sister Reesa (Marty), brother Benjie (Adrienne), brother-in-law Monte (Stephanie), mother-in-law Shirley, along with nieces, nephews, and his uncle David Weinberg.
Additionally, he leaves behind his favourite fur babies, Jersey and Milo. Joel joins his dad Mickey, who passed February 1983, his mom Sandra – March 2018, and his father-in-law Phillip – December 2022.
Joel grew up in Garden City on Woodcrest and loved going to the family cottage at Winnipeg Beach. He worked at Silverman Jewellers and started Executive Jewels with his wife. They travelled across Western Canada setting up their wares but more importantly, enjoyed daily adventures together. Their children both worked with them. And they loved their lives. Family was his greatest passion. Josh chose a different path to take and Joel was so very proud of him. He would talk about him at every opportunity. Adeena was his sidekick, his buddy, his best friend. A huge hole in our hearts is felt by everyone who knew him. Funeral services took place at the Chesed Shel Emes with interment at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on October 10, 2023. Shiva was private.
Joel was so appreciative of a second chance at life. Unfortunately, it didn’t last as long as we hoped. Until we meet again – beautiful soul.
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