Obituaries
GOLDIE KRAVETSKY
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gigi January 18, 2020.
Born on March 12, 1932 to Sam and Sonia Dora Porter, Clara Goldie was predeceased by her sister Elsie, her parents and her husband Alvin.
Goldie worked full time throughout her life, managing the Beachcomber Polynesian Restaurant and later in life at her nephew Gary Kravetsky’s Fort Storage.
Goldie and Alvin enjoyed travelling especially to Florida, Vegas and Hawaii where they would meet friends on an annual basis.
For decades summer weekends were spent at the cottage in Winnipeg Beach, arriving ladened with bags of goodies from Gunn’s Bakery and Omnitskys, it was always a party with Gigi.
Although having no children of their own, Goldie and Alvin were the parents to a litany of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great ones too. For over 60 years every week was marked by a convergence on Sunday of family at her home for food, fun and camaraderie.
Goldie was the first one to go to for advice and guidance, the first one you sought out to share good news or bad. She was never judgemental and always even tempered and loving.
She will live in our hearts and continue to be the inspiration to future generations.
Our thanks to those who cared so well for Goldie, especially her great nieces and nephews that surrounded her from morning till night during her last few weeks while in hospice.
Special thanks to her second favourite nephew Daniel Kravetsky who took the responsibility of attending to Goldie’s every needs in her final weeks and was beside her, comforting her in her final moments.
Pallbearers were Azriel Kravetsky, Clinton Behrsin, Alexander Levine, Michael Kowalson, Timothy Ginter and Ryan Munro.
Honorary pallbearers were Hillel Kravetsky, Daniel Kravetsky and Guy Tyrrell.
Services were held Sunday January 19, 2020 at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue.
Eulogies in memory of Gigi by Hillel Kravetsky and Barbara Kravetsky
Donations to honor Goldie can be made to the Chesed Shel Emes Capital Campaign 1023 Main Street Winnipeg. (204)582-5088
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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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