Obituaries
LEONARD HARRIS October 19, 1923 – December 3, 2017
Leonard passed away December 3 at age 94, surrounded by his loving wife of 54 years, Diane, and children, Mark (Sam), Billy and Roberta (Ron).
He was the youngest of five children and was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Anne, sisters, Deby (Lou) Blank, Syma Harris and Ethel (Sam) Birks, his brother Harold (Laura) Harris, and by Mark’s mom Dena.
Leonard was a devoted husband, father, uncle and friend. He loved with all his heart. He loved to laugh and make others laugh with his own kind of humour.
He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
Funeral services were held on December 5 at Etz Chayim Synagogue with interment at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ron Corby, Charles Birks, Richard Altman, Marc Kipnes, David Stern, and Brian Scharfstein. Honorary Pallbearers were Jule Dashefsky, Sheldon Altman and William (Bill) Silverberg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Reh-Fit Centre (1390 Taylor Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 3V8, 204-488-8023) in care of Leonard Harris. He was a regular member there for over 25 years, going three times a week, until he was 89.
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GERALD (JERRY) BRIAN CHMELNITSKY
With great sadness we announce the passing of Jerry Chmelnitsky on October 16, 2024 at the age of 73 in the Niagara Falls Hospital, Ontario, after a long illness.
Jerry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 30, 1950, and most recently resided in Fort Erie, Ontario.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Anne Chmelnitsky, and loving aunts and uncles. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his daughters Dana and Elly, cousins and his partner Rachel, her sons and their families.
Jerry was very close with his extended family and especially enjoyed spending time with his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and daughters at weekly family dinners. He also spent many summers with his daughters in Clear Lake, Manitoba.
Jerry graduated from the University of Manitoba and spent his career working at his father’s business and then in sales. Jerry was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in his early teens and over the years raised money for Diabetes Canada. In his younger years, Jerry enjoyed playing golf, softball, and curling with his friends. Jerry fought through and survived many illnesses over his lifetime, always with a smile on his face.
Donations can be made in Jerry’s honour to Diabetes Canada or a charity of choice.
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FAYE FAIGEL GORENSTEIN RABER September 1, 1921 – September 12, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother and Bobie, FAYE RABER nee GORENSTEIN on September 12, 2024, the 9th of Elul in Ottawa surrounded by her family at the age of 103. Faigel was predeceased by her loving husband, Leon after 68 years of marriage It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother and Bobie, FAYE RABER nee GORENSTEIN on September 12, 2024, the 9th of Elul in Ottawa surrounded by her family at the age of 103. Faigel was predeceased by her loving husband, Leon after 68 years of marriage in 2017 in 2017. Predeceased by her parents, Aryeh Leib (Louis) and Frayda Gorenstein of Winnipeg in 1951. Faye was the last surviving member of her generation having been predeceased by her brothers, sister, sister-inlaws and brother-in-laws on both the Gorenstein and Raber side of the families. She is survived by her daughter Frayda Raber (Charles Wiseman) and son Label Raber (Lynn Superstein), Grandsons, Joshua Raber, Yossi Bokhaut (Julia) and Michael Bokhaut (Tatyana) and Great Grandchildren, Samantha, Emma, Leon, Marcus and Bridget.
Faye was born in Winnipeg, September 1, 1921, the second youngest of seven (7) children at home at 360 Manitoba Ave. She attended Peretz Day School until Grade 5 where English and Yiddish subjects were taught and completed their after school program until the end of high school. Grades 6-9 were completed at McCrae School and high school at St John’s High School.
Mom had wanted to study to become a Dietician. Sadly her parents could not afford university tuition. She attended the Manitoba Business College where she was on the honour roll for Dictation, Short Hand and Typing. She worked as a Legal Secretary with her first job being with David Levin and then with the first Ukranian law firm- a father and son office- Swystun and Swystun.
When she and our father married on March 13, 1949, our Dad said he would be the provider and Mom was to be responsible for the home and the children. Our home was filled with love, affection and laughter, not to mention good cooking. Mom was very easy to get along with. She was kind and loving and yet, firm and very sensible. Rarely did we ever have an argument. Mom was a wonderful parent. We were very fortunate to have had a mother like her!
Mom was a life long learner and consummate community volunteer. Over the years she learned to drive a car at age 40, take Hebrew speaking classes, adult swimming lessons, learned to play Mah Jongg, sewing lessons, dancing lessons and computer classes. She was a Life Member of National Council of Jewish Women and of Canadian Hadassah WIZO. She actively volunteered at the Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Synagogue chairing the Mother and Daughter Luncheon. Family and Yiddishkeit were very important to her.
She participated in Aquafit at the Rady Center three times a week well into her 80s, played Mah Jongg twice a week and attended Herzlia Synagogue weekly for Shabbat Services.
In the fall of 2017, Mom decided to come to Ottawa after our Dad had passed away on what she called a “Trial Basis.” She settled in beautifully. She participated in a Jewish Seniors’ Day Program at our JCC, played Mah Jongg, enjoyed her grand-son Yossi and his family’s company and synagogue services.
Funeral Services were held September 16, 2024, graveside at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery with Rabbi Y. Benarroch officiating. Pallbearers were Label Raber, Charles Wiseman, Joshua Raber, Yossi Bokhaut, Michael Bokhaut and Geoffrey Katz.
Donations in Faye’s memory may be made to the Leon and Faye Raber Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Synagogue Winnipeg, Canadian Magen David Adom, or charity of your choice.
Donations in Faye’s memory may be made to the Leon and Faye Raber Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Synagogue Winnipeg, Canadian Magen David Adom, or charity of your choice.
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SOL SHLOMO TODRES
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sol (Shlomo) Todres on October 27, 2024 in Israel. Sol was born in Winnipeg in 1934 to Sam and Bessie Todres. He was a proud North Ender who graduated from St. John’s High School and received his BA and Masters in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. He was a strong believer in the power of group work and translated those beliefs in his role as the first full-time Director of Bnai Brith Camp in Kenora. Of his many innovations, his most beloved and enduring was the development of Advanced Camp for the older campers- a source of meaningful and enduring memories for many.
In 1968 he made Aliyah and settled in Kfar Saba. He earned his doctorate in Social Work from Yeshiva University. His work career included contributions to the Ministry of Welfare and Bar Ilan University.
He is survived by his loving wife Varda, his son Allon (Ortal), his daughter Naomi of Ibiza, Spain. He leaves behind his brother Rubin (Elaine), his nephews, Jesse of Toronto, Howard of Saskatoon, his nieces Lindsay of New York, and Susan of Winnipeg, and three grandchildren.
Donations in his honour can be made to Bnai Brith Camp of Winnipeg
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