Obituaries
GEORGE KEIVES
George Keives, born October 1, 1923 in Constantinople, Turkey passed away peacefully at age 95 on March 25, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
His parents made the choice to immigrate to Canada to become farmers when our father was age three. He travelled from Turkey across Europe to Amsterdam, by ship to Montreal and then by train to the Jewish Colony of Sonnenfeld (Hoffer/Oungre) in southern Saskatchewan.
Father loved school and was a good student. He always enjoyed softball and was a very good pitcher. After high school, he briefly attended the University of Saskatchewan with dreams of becoming an engineer. Due to family needs, he left university to return to the family farm to help his parents.
On October 20, 1946 he married Anita Feuer and they had four children. In 1948 they purchased their own farm. The work was hard and the hours were long but father had a good feel for the land and a determination to succeed. That combination made him a good farmer and that farm is still within family ownership.
Father and mother were married for 57 years before Mother’s passing in 2004. They both had a love for travelling and had the opportunity to visit Mexico, Israel and Hawaii. When they retired they purchased a motor home so they could see the landscape by ground. Travelling coast to coast throughout Canada and the US, along the way they created memories and stories that they enjoyed sharing with family and friends. Whether it was the Alaska Highway or their favourite winter spot in Palm Springs, they packed up and off they went.
After watching a “How to” picture painting show on TV in the late 1970s, father found out he had a natural ability for painting. He created some beautiful works of art that he was very proud of. As his eyesight began to fail he was forced to give up his painting, but he loved to show and talk about his work.
A very proud and independent man, he continued to live in his own home in Garden City until shortly before his passing. He was a lifetime member at the Gwen Sector and made many friends. Our father prided himself in accomplishing something every day. In his own words, he had no regrets for what he had done in his life but rather for things he had not done.
Predeceased by his parents, Kiva and Laka, wife Anita, son Lorne, sister Sophie Elfenbien, and brothers, Phillip and Ted.
Survived by his sons, Garry (Kim), Rick (Cyndy) and daughter Norma; grandchildren, Nico, Nina, Andrew and Jeremy, and great-grandchildren, Alex, Konner and Charlotte; a sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Services were held on March 27 at the Chesed Shel Emes with interment at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
Special thanks to friends and family for sharing their time with him.
You will be greatly missed.
May you rest in peace.
Obituaries
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.
Obituaries
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).
Obituaries
EDWARD (BARNEY) SEGAL
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Edward “Barney” Segal on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 70.
Barney will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sister, Elaine (Paul) Olin; his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephew: Jason Olin, Carrie Shenkarow, Jessica and Shirley Ransby; Brenlee, David, Hayley, and Leah Selchen; and Daniel, Jordi, Poppy, and Skylar Olin; Shannon Chisick-Harman, Charlie Harman; and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Sam Segal (1998) and Louise Segal (2006), and by his sister, Dolly Chisick (December 2025).
Barney was born on April 27, 1955, in Winnipeg, where he lived his entire life. He spent his formative years on Lansdowne Avenue, a place that remained close to his heart and was filled with many fond memories throughout his life. Barney was the youngest of four children, and from an early age, he was a spirited and energetic presence, full of personality and spark.
Barney carried that same determination and energy into his adult life. With an unwavering work ethic, he pursued a career in education while working full-time, earning his degree from the University of Manitoba. He went on to dedicate many years to teaching and supporting schools throughout Winnipeg. Barney took great pride in helping students grow, always striving to make a lasting impression on the young people whose lives he touched.
He was fiercely loyal to his family, his friends, and the communities he served. Barney found joy in life’s simple and meaningful moments: cheering on the Chicago Bears, sharing vivid stories about his parents and days gone by, riding his motorcycle, and heading out on long road trips in his beloved Jeep, “Sparky,” always in search of the next good story.
Barney will be remembered for his strong spirit, his storytelling, his sense of humor, and the genuine care he showed to those around him. His presence filled a room, and his absence leaves a space that cannot be replaced. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 6, at Chesed Shel Emes, officiated by Rabbi Matthew Leibl. Pallbearers were Daniel Olin, Jason Olin, Laurie Gorenstein, Jeff Brown, Gavin Rich, and Mark Lomow. Honorary pallbearers were Brenlee Selchen, David Selchen, Shannon Chisick-Harman, Charlie Harman, Jordi Olin, Carrie Shenkarow, Rick Lousier, Ben Szymkow, Ron Nelson, Leroy Fox, Robert Marvin, and Gerry Dudley.
In memory of Barney, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.