Obituaries
JAQUELINE ANN (JACKIE) GORENSTEIN
With incredible sadness, we announce the sudden and tragic loss of Jackie Gorenstein, on Saturday, March 13, 2021.
Jackie was born on May 17, 1940, in Winnipeg, MB. She grew up on McAdam Avenue, surrounded by family, friends and a very close-knit community.
Jackie was blessed with a full and precious life. She was fiercely proud of her career as a fundraiser, and spent many years volunteering, after her retirement.
Her favourite activities were playing bridge and mahj with her many, many friends, planning menus and hosting a never-ending array of dinner parties, as well as playing cards with her grandchildren, of whom she was so proud.
Jackie loved her synagogue in Ottawa (Kehillat Beit Israel), where she was a member for many years, as well as her “winter shul”, B’nai Torah, in Boca Raton, Florida. Her faith and her family were the most cherished aspects of her life.
Jackie was known for her warmth and kindness, generosity of spirit, and love of life. She could always be counted on for a smile, a willingness to help in any situation, an apple crisp, “nothings”, or mandelbroit (Jewish biscotti).
Jackie leaves behind Burt, her devoted husband of over 60 years, her loving children Alan, Karen and Joanne, the apples-of-her-eye – her grandchildren Daniel, Ehryn, Carter and Sacha, as well as her brother Gary Hyman (Miriam Corne) and her sister-in-law Libby Gillman (Garry), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In Jackie’s memory, we would appreciate donations made to either the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank, or the Ottawa Jewish Community School.
Jackie was suddenly taken from us way too soon. It is a tragic loss that she will not be able to share in her grandchildren’s future goals and dreams. She was an incredibly special woman, mother and grandmother and will be lovingly remembered and always missed.
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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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