Obituaries
KENNETH BRIAN ZELICKSON Feb 22, 1954 – July 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Zelickson. Kenny passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg.
Predeceased by his mother and father, Bessie and Cyril Zelickson, Kenny leaves behind his loving wife, partner and friend of 44 years, Magda Zelickson, his son and daughter-in-law Kory and Lynsey Zelickson, his daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Adam Chisick, and his four beautiful grandchildren, Layah, Ari, Zev and Penelope, who were the joy of his life. He will also be greatly missed by his sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Howard Kowall, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Sam and Rhonda Kupfer, and his nieces and nephews, Sarah and Nick Adamson, Ira Kowall, Remi and Andrew Kupfer.
Ken had a natural zest for life and he leaves a long trail of friendships and family who loved him deeply. He was charismatic, funny, and a pleasure to be with, but most of all he was a kind soul with the best sense of humour.
Ken and Magda, young and passionate, founded the family business, Interior Illusions, and built it into the modern home furnishing store it is today. Customers always enjoyed coming to the store to be entertained by his jokes and fun loving personality. It was never long before customers became friends.
Kenny could often be found cooking amazing food with a glass of wine in his hand, listening to great music and celebrating life with his family and friends. His passion for the things that he loved was so evident in the way that he chose to live his life.
We are grateful for all the moments and experiences we shared together. While his family has suffered a deep loss, we find strength in remembering all of the good times, the laughs and the beautiful moments we had together. Ken was a true blessing to those around him. He may not have been here for a long time, but certainly a good time.
Kenny’s funeral was held on July 6, 2021. Pallbearers were his very close friends and family: Adam Chisick, Yale Shaffer, Mark Chisick, Ira Kowell, Arthur Maister and Arthur Fox. For anyone wishing to honour him donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Jewish Child and Family Service or a charity of your choice. We want to thank all of the staff at the Seven Oaks Hospital for the care and kindness they expressed during the last number of months.
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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).