Obituaries
LEN WEINBERG
It is with a great deal of sadness and sorrow that our family announces the passing of Len Weinberg on Monday, September 24th, 2018.
Len fought heroically through the past 18 months to overcome several serious medical issues including two major surgeries and a heart attack which no one, including his surgeon, thought he would survive. As was so often the case with Len, he surprised everyone. He soldiered on and regained a foothold on life giving us all a few more precious months with him in our lives. In the end however his body could not withstand all that had occurred, and he died peacefully at the hospital with his eldest son Lloyd at his side.
Len is survived by his children Lloyd, Garry (Asha) and Shoshana (Jack). Len is survived as well by his wife Addie and his step-sons Doug Jason and Todd Jason, and his beloved grandchildren Hannah, Myer, Jacob, Maya, Amit and Briana.
Len practiced law for more than 50 years, having graduated from the U of M in 1960. Following his call to the bar, he spent the early part of his career under the tutelage of the esteemed Harry Walsh and Archie Micay. He was a senior partner at a number of firms including McJanet Rich and of course at Myers Weinberg LLP for over 25 years. At the time of his death, Len had moved his practice to the firm of D’arcy & Deacon LLP where he worked in the capacity of Senior Counsel.
Over the length of his career, Len (one of the most easily bored people who was always looking for a new challenge) dabbled in most every area of law. This included criminal, real estate, domestic and civil litigation law in his early years to the areas of practice where he really made his mark involving corporate/commercial law, franchising and related trade-mark and copyright matters.
Len was a lateral thinker, and his ability to think outside the box to find unique and innovative solutions to complex issues that invariably arise in the business world was one of his greatest assets.
Of the many accolades he has received during his career, including being appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1981 for his work in both the legal community and the community at large, Len was most proud of being known in the community as a “lawyer’s lawyer”. The profession can bestow no greater honour to one of its own.
Of course Len’s life was a lot more than just a distinguished legal career – he was also a father, a grandfather, a husband, an uncle and a friend to all. He cherished family time at the cottage at West Hawk Lake and provided a loving, welcoming and well fed environment to all who came there and to his home in town. He loved learning and always had a new book in hand. He was a product of the north end Jewish community having attended St Johns High School where he made lifelong friendships that survived to the end. He was loved and cherished and will be sorely missed by so many.
We will miss him very very much.
Len’s funeral was held at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on Thursday, September 27th, 2018 and he is interred amongst family at the Shaarey Zedek cemetery. The family would like to thank Rabbi Matthew Leibl for the time he spent with our family and for the lovely eulogy he delivered.
Pallbearers were Len’s sons, Lloyd Weinberg and Garry Weinberg, nephews Elliott Richman and Earl Raber and cousins, David Perlov and Danny Globerman. .
Honorary Pallbearers include Jack Andress, Doug Jason, Todd Jason, Alex Richman, Vincent Richman, David Eisenstat, Paul Henteleff, Yude Hentelleff, Joel Dudeck, Frank Short, Don Bass, Morris Raizen.
Obituaries
MAY TADMAN TALLMAN (nee MINDESS)
On June 10, 2024, the world lost a loving mother, grandmother and friend when May Tadman Tallman peacefully passed away at her home in her sleep, three days shy of her 100th birthday. In her final days May was surrounded by family members, Michael, Candis, Julia and Joshimar Tadman, Rebecca (Rebbie) and Alan Schacter and Bob and Cathy Tallman.
May was born on June 13, 1924, and grew up in the North End of Winnipeg. Her life changed when she attended a dance at Winnipeg Beach and a young man, Alexander B. Tadman (Alex), came up to her and asked if she would be his steady. On April 7, 1944, she and Alex (who later became a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants) were married. They raised two children, Michael and Roberta, and spent 51 very happy years together. During that time May did volunteer work with the Girl Guides of Canada, volunteered at various Winnipeg hospitals, was active in the bridge community and became president of the Chartered Accountants’ Wives Club of Manitoba. Alex died in 1995 while he and May were wintering in Palm Springs. May subsequently married a kind and loving gentleman, Daniel (Danny) Tallman in 1999. May was lovingly welcomed into the Tallman family and she and Danny spent 13 wonderful years together until his passing in 2012.
May enjoyed socializing at the Glendale Golf Club; she loved travelling and spent many of those long, cold Winnipeg winters in Palm Springs with Alex and then Florida with Danny. She travelled to Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Caymen Islands and enjoyed various cruises with her family. May was an avid bridge player and throughout the years belonged to many bridge groups and stopped playing only when prevented by her failing eyes and arthritic hands. She enjoyed shopping, entertaining and spending time with family and friends. May planned her meals like a chess master, always several meals ahead.
May was devoted to her family; nothing was more important to her. Their well-being and happiness came first and foremost to her.
May very much looked forward to and enjoyed family gatherings with her niece Rebbie (Alan) Schacter and their children and great-grandchildren. May always appreciated the welcoming and love the Schacter family extended to her. May also looked forward to and always enjoyed her lunch dates with her nephew Marty Tadman.
May retained her sense of humour, quick wit, warmth, charm and memory right to the end. Despite her physical pain and limitations, she didn’t complain and considered herself fortunate to be able to live in her own home and have the care that she received from Marian, Clem and Cora.
May was predeceased by her parents, Morris and Rebecca Mindess; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Mary Mindess and Harry and Diana Mindess; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jack and Sooky Tadman and Bill and Anne Tadman; brothers-in-law, Harvey Tallman and Erwin Tallman; husbands, Alexander Tadman and Danny Tallman; daughter Roberta Chochinov and son Martin Tallman.
May is survived by her son Michael (Candis) Tadman, Gloria Tallman (whom May considered a daughter), son-in-law Ronald Chochinov, grandchildren, Julia (Joshimar) Tadman, Jennifer Chochinov, Carrie (Andy) Sundberg, Krissy Goodhand and Alexander Tallman. May leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Alexander and Bailey Sundberg and Morgan Tallman.
May was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
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MATTHEW GLASS
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Glass, a beloved husband, father, grandfather (Zaida), and community pillar on Friday June 28, 2024. Matthew passed away at the age of 92, having lived a long and wonderful life alongside his devoted wife, Dianne. This August, they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, a testament to their enduring love and commitment.
Matthew was born in 1932 in Winnipeg to immigrant parents, and he was the third of four sons and grew up in an entrepreneurial household where his parents owned a corner grocery store in the North End of Winnipeg. Matthew was the only one of his siblings to pursue higher education, earning a professional degree in pharmacy. At the age of 18, he began an apprenticeship as a pharmacist and shortly after entered the faculty, graduating in 1954. This marked the beginning of a long and esteemed career as a community pharmacist.
Once he purchased his first pharmacy, Talbot Pharmacy in 1962, located at the corner of Talbot and Grey, and got married, Matthew began his long career serving generations of families in the community. He and Dianne spent the first ten years of their marriage without children, working hard at the pharmacy while traveling the world and sharing his love for the game of golf. In 1980 Matthew had the opportunity to open a second pharmacy in the same community, Munroe Pharmacy, located at the corner of Munroe and London. Later he would amalgamate both pharmacies at the one location. Matthew worked long hours and loved his profession, dedicating almost 60 years to pharmacy, with 50 of those years as a pharmacy owner in the Elmwood/East Kildonan community. He was deeply respected for his expertise, empathy, and respect.
As a pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Matthew had the privilege of not only managing people’s health and medication but also acting as their advocate, in many aspects of their life. He truly cared for his clients and their families, with generations seeking his services and guidance. Even though he retired over 10 years ago, he remained a cherished figure in the community, with many still asking about him and sharing kind words. At work he led by example with his strong work ethic, compassion and heart. He created a legacy at the pharmacy, one that his daughter Michelle, who followed in his footsteps, continues to uphold with pride.
Matthew was a role model and mentor for his family. He excelled in many activities, from winning bowling championships to curling and playing golf. He was very active throughout his life, achieving a hole-in-one in his 70s—a modest yet proud accomplishment. He supported the Arts with his wife with season tickets to the RWB, MTC, and Virtuosi to name a few.
Despite his busy career, Matthew made time for his family, especially as a Zaida to his three grandchildren, Miri, Gabi and Saully. Matthew was predeceased by his parents Fanny and Joseph Glass, siblings Ervin, David and Alfred Glass, son Frederick Glass.
Matthew is remembered as a kind, gentle, and generous man by all who knew him. He lived a full life, achieving everything he wanted to while being surrounded by his loving wife Dianne, daughter Michelle (Roni Estein) and his entire family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice, in memory of Matthew Glass.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at Chesed Shelemes and may be viewed at chesedshelemes.org
May his memory be a blessing.
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Unveiling for Jerry Silbert
The family of the late Jerry Allan Silbert wishes to inform their relatives and friends of the unveiling of a headstone dedicated to his loving memory on: Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11:00am at the Rosh Pina Memorial Park 2795 Main St. Winnipeg, MB
Meal of Condolence to follow at the Congregation Etz Chaim, 1155 Wilkes Avenue Winnipeg, MB
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