Obituaries
KEN TENNENHOUSE
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ken Tennenhouse on February 27, 2025 at the Riverview Health Centre. Ken passed surrounded by his family at the age of 66 after an eight month battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by his wife Reesa, children Lana (Erik), and Emily (Connor). He will also be mourned by his siblings Karen, Ron (Elaine), and Marsha (Doug) and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ken was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Gertrude.
Ken was born on June 8, 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Winnipeg. Ken loved life and had so many passions, but his first priority was always to his family. He married Reesa (née Reinhorn) in June 1988 whom he shared the rest of his life with. Ken was the best husband and father. He doted on his family and always put everyone’s needs above his own. He loved to spend time with his family travelling, watching silly TV shows, attending his girls sporting events and just being with each other. He would make sure the family had supper together at least once a week, often accompanied by one of his Saskatoon pies. He never stopped providing advice and support, helping his daughters prepare for work papers, interviews, moves, and more. He was so proud of his daughters and marvelled as they grew into accomplished women.
Ken had so many hobbies. He loved to garden and he spent countless hours growing his vegetables, raspberries, roses and other flowers. Sunday mornings meant a hot cup of coffee, CBC radio and the New York Times Crossword Puzzle. Ken could do a crossword puzzle faster than seemed humanly possible. Ken was also a winemaker and produced a sweet red wine from grapes each year meticulously following his dad’s recipe. Research of the Tennenhouse Family Tree was another one of Ken’s endeavors which he spent years undertaking and managed to go back as far the 1700’s. Ken had a passion for history and archeology and had a library with numerous historical books. Ken was an avid Winnipeg Jets fan and never missed either attending or watching a game on TV. He spent countless hours discussing and dissecting the current state of the team.
Ken had an amazing professional career as a lawyer. He worked for 36 years at Manitoba Hydro. Ken started his career as an in-house counsel for Manitoba Hydro, he was then promoted to the head of the law department and then became the Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In 2016 Ken was named to the General Counsel Power list as one of the top 500 general counsel lawyers in Canada. Ken retired in 2020 and thoroughly enjoyed travelling to Palm Springs with Reesa over the cold winter months.
Funeral Services were held at the Chesed Shel Emes on March 2, 2025. Our heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Kliel Rose and Cantor Tracy Kasner who officiated the service.
Special thanks to all of Ken’s medical team including Dr. Green, Dr. Moltzan, Dr. Ogaranko, Dr. McClure and a very special thanks to Nurse Maureen at Riverview.
Pallbearers were: Jesse Searle, Josh Kimelman, Sam Kimelman, Martin Reinhorn, Arthur Reinhorn, and Leslie Reinhorn.
Donations in Ken’s name can be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, the Riverview Health Centre Foundation directed to 3E Palliative Care, or to a charity of your choice.
Obituaries
ROSALYN GOLFMAN (née LINHART)
Rosalyn Golfman (née Linhart) passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Winnipeg to Jack and Clara Linhart, Roz and her brother Sam grew up with a deep appreciation for education, music, and community. Her father, along with her mother who was an accomplished singer and performer in Jewish plays and on radio, instilled in her a deep appreciation for both hard work and family traditions. The tragedy of the Holocaust, which claimed the majority of her mother’s immediate family, profoundly shaped Rosalyn’s outlook on life, nurturing in her a strong sense of identity, resilience, and commitment to her Jewish heritage.
Growing up in a home filled with music, the aromas of traditional cooking, and the warmth of family celebrations, Roz developed a lifelong connection to her roots. Her devotion to the Jewish community continued throughout her life as she volunteered and chaired various programs at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and served as a member of the National Council of Jewish Women.
Education was one of Rosalyn’s greatest passions. She earned her B.A., M.Ed., a Ph.D. in Psychology, and a Masters in Family Therapy. As a clinical psychologist, Roz worked for 43 years dedicating her career to helping others. Rosalyn also served as President of the Manitoba Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and Chair of its Ethics Committee and taught at various times at the Universities of Manitoba and Winnipeg, and at Red River Community College.
Rosalyn’s greatest devotion was to her husband of more than 60 years, Charles (Chuck) Golfman. Together they traveled the globe and shared a lifetime of love and adventure. Their mutual curiosity led them to explore new places, lectures and forums, always seeking to expand their understanding of people and the world around them. Roz and Chuck raised three children – Jeff (Helen Huang), Lisa (Steve Kroft) and Jill (Mark Kantor). Her grandchildren – Angela, Nathan, Alex and Maya – were her greatest joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them, whether during family dinners, at her beloved Clearwater Bay, or on family trips. Rosalyn’s brother Sam (Judy) was a constant source of support, and the times Roz and Chuck spent with Sam and Judy in Phoenix and Aspen were always highlights for her. Family events with nieces, nephews, her numerous cousins and other relatives were also very special for Roz.
Rosalyn will be remembered for her compassion, intellect and unwavering devotion to family, her friends, and her Jewish faith. The values she instilled in her family will endure through them.
The family wishes to thank the many friends who supported Roz with gentleness, dignity and love. Thank you also to Dr. Marshall Pitz, Kim Paradoski and the caring and talented doctors and caregivers at CancerCare Manitoba and Grace Hospital who assisted Rosalyn and our family during this difficult journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rosalyn and Chuck Golfman Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, or to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
Obituaries
MARK BERNARD SCHACTER
May 12, 1946 – October 19, 2025
We are sad to announce that Mark Schacter died peacefully in Vancouver on October 19, 2025, at age 79.
He was born in Winnipeg on May 12, 1946, and moved to Vancouver at the age of 22 to seek his fortune, and lived and worked there for the rest of his life, in a number of careers. He was a raconteur, a free spirit, a sports fan, a close observer of current events, and a good friend to many, as far away as Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles. He attended the Canada-Russia hockey series in Moscow in 1972, flew on the Concorde to London, and went to Rio for Carnival on a number of occasions.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig, nieces Miriam Stoller (Michael), Isanne Schacter, and Jennifer Schacter (Neil Rockman), grandnieces Reina and Maddie Stoller, Beatrice Schacter, and Sally Rockman, and grandnephew Jacob Rockman.
He was laid to rest in the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery near his parents on October 22, 2025. May his memory be a blessing.
Donations in his memory may be made to Yaletown House (www.yaletown.org) where he resided or to the charity of your choice.
Obituaries
GLORIA GERSHMAN
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria Beatrice Gershman (née Lipchen), lived 95 remarkable years filled with love, laughter, resilience, generosity, a youthful spirit and a touch of mischief. Gloria passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Nathan Lipchen, her husband George Gershman in 2016 and her grandson Jesse Short-Gershman in 2014. Gloria is survived by her three children: Darryl (Diane), Shelley (David), and Stu (Niki), eight grandchildren: Rachel, Daniel (Yeraldin), Mike (Hannah), Kara, Emily, Ashley (Andy), Max, Zak, and two great-grandchildren Ari and Grayson.
Born in Winnipeg on November 27, 1929, Gloria spent her early childhood in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, before returning to Winnipeg in 1940. Gloria and George married in 1949, residing in Winnipeg until moving to Miami, Florida in 1958 and returning to Winnipeg in 1961.
Gloria attended business college and worked at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and Glendale Golf Course. She volunteered in the community conducting hearing tests for elementary school children.
To our family, Gloria was our biggest supporter, our safe place, our guiding voice, and our example of what it means to be strong, independent, loyal, resilient, and generous. Gloria was known for her wonderful sense of humour and occasional salty language.
Gloria’s talents included sewing, knitting, needle working, cooking, baking, gardening and bowling. The family loved her homemade cookies.
She was devoted to her grandchildren and shared a special and unique relationship with each of them. She adored every moment she spent with Ari and Grayson, who brought her joy in her later years.
Gloria was a regular with the super seniors at the local McDonalds. During the Covid pandemic, she and her friends held “parking lot gatherings” at McDonald’s, sitting in their cars, chatting through windows, laughing, and refusing to let isolation dull their spirits.
She was an unofficial counsellor and second mother for many of our friends, offering warmth, insight, honesty, and love.
Gloria cheered (sometimes colourfully) for her Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Jets, rarely missing a televised game.
Mom wanted her family to live their best lives; Mom’s memory will forever be a blessing and legacy for her loving family.
Among the many people we thank, we give a special thanks to Dr. Ify Osagie and mom’s dear health care companion Tess Barillos.
Graveside funeral was held on October 20, 2025, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
Donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Buddy Check for Jesse Society, supporting youth mental health in honour of her grandson: https://buddycheckforjesse.com/ donate/