Obituaries
IZZY SHORE
Izzy Shore passed away suddenly at his home on August 5, 2024. He was 85.
He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn (Roberto), Carla, and Sheryl, by his partner Sonia Kaplan, and by his grandchildren, Emilia, Silvio, Ethan, Kevin (Quinn), Lila, Noa, Hugo and Joseph. He was predeceased by his wife Rachelle and parents, Hymie and Rose.
Izzy was born in Winnipeg, an only child. He was surrounded by many aunts and uncles and many cousins who became his close friends.
He graduated from St. John’s High School and completed his engineering degree at the University of Manitoba. Meeting Rachelle (Shelley) at a party when she needed a ride home led to a courtship and their marriage in 1962. After Marilyn was born, they moved into a house in Garden City where they raised their family and lived until Shelley’s death in 2007.
Izzy spent all his working years with Manitoba Hydro as an electrical engineer. Retiring early, he then volunteered at the Manitoba Electrical Museum and the Fringe Festival. He had many leadership roles, including president of his condo association and computer club, and board member of his credit union. Keeping up to date on computers, Izzy was the ‘tech support’ guy for his friends.
Izzy thrived after retirement and pursued activities that brought him joy. He was enthusiastic about the arts, and held season tickets for Manitoba Theatre Centre, the Warehouse, the symphony and the opera. He was an integral part of the Jewish community, and enjoyed his daily Kildonan Park walking group, breakfasts and lunches with friends.
He had the opportunity to travel extensively with Shelley, as well as with his daughters’ families. He traveled to Vancouver and Montreal regularly to visit his children and grandchildren, being there to celebrate birthdays, enjoying adventures and quiet moments, always with a silly story to share.
Izzy was fortunate to find Sonia in his later years. They shared a love of theatre that blossomed into a lovely relationship.
A quiet man, Izzy was a big thinker and an avid reader, particularly of mystery novels. His daily routine included reading the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and the Winnipeg Free Press. He was well liked, helpful and respected.
Izzy was a patient, dependable, generous, kind, supportive father, Zaida, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Funeral was held on August 8 at Temple Shalom.
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ESTHER MINUK Dec. 27, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk, beloved matriarch of our family. She was predeceased by her bashert, her beloved husband, Julius; her parents, Doris and Harry Golub; and her sister, Evelyn (Herbie).
Esther was a loving and proud mother, Baba, and Great-Baba to her children Yale, Rhonda (Tom), Perry (Abby), Jody, and Marla (Franklin); her grandchildren Jordan (Amy), Daniel (Allie), Allie (Jordan), Hannah, and Lily; and her great-grandchildren Julian, Aidan, and Eddie.
Known to many as `Queen Esther’, she led with kindness and integrity, always seeing the good in others. Her home was open and welcoming, filled with warmth, laughter, and love. She was sharp, compassionate, and deeply devoted to her family. We are heartbroken and forever grateful for the love and legacy she leaves behind. She will be eternally missed by her family.
Memorial donations may be made to B’nai Brith of Canada Foundation, 416-633-6224, https://bit.ly/4bRsabI or Sunnybrook Foundation, 416-480-4483, www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation
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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.
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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).