Obituaries
HARTLEY EDWARD CHISICK
January 3rd, 2024, Hartley “Hart” Chisick passed away with his daughter Becky and partner Betty by his side, after a brief illness. Hart was 77 years old.
Hart was predeceased by his parents Max and Tamara Chisick. He is survived by his brother Mark (Haderra), daughter Becky, granddaughter Lily, partner Betty, stepson Andrew (Jennifer), grandson Cooper, as well as nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Hart grew up in Winnipeg’s north end with a “tough guy” reputation. He was a protector of those he loved and to others, known as a guy you shouldn’t mess with. Hart grew up in the family scrap business, but his passion was for hunting and fishing, spending most weekends on fishing trips and hunting trips with the boys. Once Becky was old enough, he took her on many of those fishing trips. He later introduced his passion to Andrew and his grandchildren Lily and Cooper. Hart met Betty 23 years ago. This time in his life had a huge impact on him. Betty brought out the softer side in Hart. They had a wonderful relationship full of silly spats and many tropical vacations. Hart was welcomed into Betty’s family with open arms. He made many new lifelong friends and gained a son in Andrew. Hart and Andrew spent two decades outdoors fishing and hunting. Hart truly embraced the role of Grandpa. When Lily was born, he loved having a baby to play with, and as Lily grew up, he loved to kibitz with her and tell her some of his extraordinary stories. He loved spending every Sunday with Lily, his dad Max, Becky, Betty, Mark, and family at the Pancake House. When Cooper arrived, he loved that he had another set of ears for his stories. Hart loved when his blended family would gather for holidays and special mitzvahs. As Cooper grew up, Hart was able to pass on his hunting skills and they too shared many outdoor adventures.
Hart was a sports fan. He didn’t miss a Winnipeg Jets game on tv. During the Canadian anthem, he shouted “True North” from his chair in the living room, which he referred to as the best seat in the house. He would call Becky before every game to discuss the plan for the game, often more than once for updates.
The family would like to thank Rabbi Matthew Leibl for his magical words at Hart’s service. Thank you to the doctors and nurses on the 8th floor at St. Boniface Hospital for their excellent care. Funeral Services were held at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on January 5th, 2024. Donations can be made in Hart’s memory to the Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, 1588 Main Street, or to a charity of your choice.
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SOL SHLOMO TODRES
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sol (Shlomo) Todres on October 27, 2024 in Israel. Sol was born in Winnipeg in 1934 to Sam and Bessie Todres. He was a proud North Ender who graduated from St. John’s High School and received his BA and Masters in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. He was a strong believer in the power of group work and translated those beliefs in his role as the first full-time Director of Bnai Brith Camp in Kenora. Of his many innovations, his most beloved and enduring was the development of Advanced Camp for the older campers- a source of meaningful and enduring memories for many.
In 1968 he made Aliyah and settled in Kfar Saba. He earned his doctorate in Social Work from Yeshiva University. His work career included contributions to the Ministry of Welfare and Bar Ilan University.
He is survived by his loving wife Varda, his son Allon (Ortal), his daughter Naomi of Ibiza, Spain. He leaves behind his brother Rubin (Elaine), his nephews, Jesse of Toronto, Howard of Saskatoon, his nieces Lindsay of New York, and Susan of Winnipeg, and three grandchildren.
Donations in his honour can be made to Bnai Brith Camp of Winnipeg
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BARBARA GOSZER April 15, 1930 – October 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness along with gratitude for her long and purposeful life that we announce the passing of Barbara Goszer. Left with cherished recollections are her children Sharon (Steven Tritt), Elliott (Jennifer Schulz), her grandchildren Sam (Justine), Joseph (Shaun), Nicholas, Sarah, Jack and Max, and her great-grandchildren Carson and Callie. She also leaves to mourn her passing nieces Hilda (Len), Debbie (Jack), Libby (Doug) and their families who loved their “Aunty” dearly. She was predeceased by “the love of her life”, Adam, to whom she was married for almost 60 years and by a daughter, Yonah.
Barbara was born in Lwow, Poland where she often said she had an idyllic childhood until 9 years of age, when the Second World War and the Holocaust started. She was the sole survivor of her family, having been hidden by a courageous woman whom she had honoured as The Righteous Among the Nations and whose descendants sought her out in 2013, forming a warm connection over the past decade.
Barbara was a petite but strong, opinionated, principled woman with an extraordinary sense of social justice, a remarkable work ethic, and the deepest of loyalty. She lived with intention. As a living witness to a time in history when inhumanity was at its height, she spent decades dedicated to educating school aged children and their teachers throughout Manitoba and other parts of Canada about the dangers of discrimination and intolerance of diversity. She advocated standing up for others and taking action despite fear. She also encouraged appreciation for freedom and having a roof over one’s head. Her legacy will inspire her family members as well as generations of children to make a difference in bettering the world we live in. She dreamed of a world free of hatred and of a bright future.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Domke, her primary care physician, to the entire health care team on 4 North at Grace Hospital, and to her many caregivers in the past couple of years who treated her with the utmost of dignity and respect.
Funeral services were held graveside at Rosh Pina Memorial Park on October 8, 2024. Those wishing to honour her memory can do so by making a donation to the “Barbara and Adam Goszer Holocaust Education Centre Endowment Fund” at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
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BARBARA RUTH HOCHMAN June 7, 1952 – September 16, 2024
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Hochman on Monday, September 16, 2024. Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the first child born to Clarice and Jack Rubin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny, mother Clarice, sister Jackie (Akman), brother Ron (Rubin), brother-in-law Mickey Hochman (Dorine), nephew Jared Akman (Leanne), niece Jamie Berman (Skyler) and great-nieces and nephew, Lowan, Julie, Shea and Hannah. Barb was predeceased by her father Jack Rubin and brother-in-law Richard Akman. Barbara grew up in River Heights, attending Grant Park High School, then continued her studies at the University of Manitoba. On her first day of university she met Danny and they were married two years later. Barbara began working as a secretary at the law firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, and then advanced to become a corporate and commercial paralegal. She returned to law school while working at AM&T, and eventually became a partner at the firm. Barbara excelled at everything she put her mind to. She was beautiful, stylish and fiercely intelligent. Barb courageously fought her first battle with cancer over 30 years ago. Since then she enjoyed life to the fullest. Barb was a loving and devoted wife, an amazing sister and an extremely generous aunt and great-aunt. She and Danny moved from Winnipeg to Kelowna 15 years ago where they escaped Winnipeg winters and saw their golf games flourish. Barbara will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held to celebrate Barbara’s life on September 20, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jared Akman, Jamie Berman, Skyler Berman, Brent Knazan, David Rubin and Danny Rubin.
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