Obituaries
Mary Benarroch November 11, 1930 – May 29, 202321 Cheshvan 5961 – 9 Sivan 5783
Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Mary Benarroch z”l passed away at the age of 92 on Monday, May 29, 2023 (9th day of Sivan, 5783). Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Salomon Benarroch, parents Yamin Muyal and Rachma (Bensoussan), and sister, Esther Levy. Mary is survived by her children Rabbi Yossi (Elana Carrol), Rabbi Yamin (Rivka Ohayon), Michael (Kim Bailey), and Albert (Brenlee Sucharov), siblings Mojluf Muyal (Mary), Anita Muyal (Mojluf z”l), Moses Muyal (Darcy z”l), fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Mary was born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1930 and moved to Tangier, Morocco at a young age where she was raised and closely connected to Jewish life. The vibrancy of the cosmopolitan Tangier and its tightknit Jewish community permeated her family life. As a young woman, Mary worked at a woman’s clothing boutique, Fifth Avenue, which sold the height of Western fashions. She met her soulmate in the shy and gentle Salomon and were married on September 15, 1954. Children soon followed – twins Yossi and Yamin in 1957, and Michael in 1959. Life for Jews in Morocco was generally positive, until Arab-Jewish tensions began to slowly escalate following the birth of the State of Israel. With the massive exodus of Moroccan Jews in the late 1950’s thru early 1960’s, Mary and Salomon made the big move and set off for Canada in 1963. First by ship, aboard the Queen Frederica to Halifax, and then by train, they settled in Winnipeg, with three young children in tow. Soon came the arrival of their youngest, Albert, in 1964. Mary was the consummate homemaker, creating a strong Jewish home built on the core values and principles of love, respect, total devotion to husband, and children.
In her early years in Canada, Mary was a devoted homemaker preserving the Sephardic traditions of Morocco, while also learning the nuances of Ashkenaz recipes from her newfound community. Devotion to the family home and the cycles of Jewish life were at the centre of Mary’s life – with Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and all fast days, observed to the highest degree.
In the mid 1970’s, Mary started a home daycare providing much needed childcare for many children, something needed by many orthodox parents. She had a natural rapport and magnetism with young children, something that she turned into a career over the next 30 years, first at home, then as an Assistant at Talmud Torah’s nursery and kindergarten, and finally at Aleph-Bet Daycare.
Mary was the consummate aunt and grandmother to her many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She maintained regular contact with many of them, even though they were all over the world. Mary was an active member in Jewish community life, both at synagogue and in the Winnipeg Chapter of Emunah Women, where she made countless, lifelong friends. She was a second mother to many of her children’s friends, ensuring that the home was always open and welcoming to all. As many of those friends have attested, the Jewishness and warmth of the Benarroch home made lasting lifelong impacts on many of them.
Mary spent her final years at the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre, whose care and compassion cannot be measured. Though her final years were ravaged by dementia, Mary never forgot her family, her many early memories, or her gregarious social skills. The ultimate testament to Mary’s legacy is the unwavering support she afforded all her children and her investment in their educations – all of whom excelled in their respective fields, are community leaders, and devoted to Jewish life. As she would often say, even at the end “All my children are educated.”
Loved by all and deeply missed, Mary’s funeral took place at the Chesed Shel Emes, 1023 Main Street, on Tuesday May 30, 2023, officiated by close family friend, Rabbi Charles Grysman of Toronto. Pallbearers were Mary’s grandsons, Aden Benarroch, Keenan Benarroch, Netanel Benarroch, Zion Benarroch, and nephews Yamin Muyal and Aaron Benarroch. Interment followed at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory can be made to the Adas Yeshurun- Herzlia Synagogue (204-489-6262) or Jewish Child and Family Service (204-477-7430).
Obituaries
PEARL ROSENBERG
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister on April 25, 2024 at the age of 98.
She will forever be missed by her daughter Pam Noble, sister Myrna Shiffman, and daughter-in-law Merle Rosenberg (Jerry).
She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Michelle Van Doeselaar (Carlo), Rick Noble (Michelle), Sari Rosenberg (Brian), Karlee Rosenberg (Josh) and her great-grandchildren, Dani, Robyn, Ryan (Ashley) and Kyle, whom she loved with all her heart.
She was predeceased by the love her life Mickey of 73 years, her beloved son Larry, her parents, Millie and Max Lerner, her in-laws, Esther and Morris Rosenberg, and her brother-in-law Frank Shiffman.
Pearl was born in Winnipeg on January 4, 1926. She devoted her heart and soul to raising her children with much love. She loved to read, knit, and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked as a bookkeeper for over 50 years at the Rosh Pina gift shop, she took great pride in this.
She was instrumental in instilling the values of kindness, generosity and humility to her family, this is her legacy and it will always be remembered and followed.
Her love for her family was immeasurable and can never be replaced. She was our hero. We love you and miss you so much.
Funeral services were held at the Rosh Pina Cemetery on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Pallbearers were Rick Noble, Carlo Van Doeselaar, Sari Rosenberg, Karlee Rosenberg, Ryan Van Doeselaar, and Kyle Noble.
Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Larry Rosenberg Research Fund, St. Boniface Hospital Research Foundation (204-237-2067) or Etz Chayim Congregation (204-589-6305).
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MARILYN ABOSH
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marilyn, on April 29. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Dave & Eva.
Left to cherish her memory are her younger brothers Allan (Leslie) and Harold (Elizabeth), niece Dory (David) her children Coleman & Ryan; nephew Paul and his children Dovid and Eden. She also leaves to mourn many cousins and extended family and friends.
Marilyn was born in Winnipeg, and grew up in the North End. Marilyn shared a home full of love and Jewish Traditions. She was a warm, kind & gentle person with a strong will & spirit that touched the lives of those who knew her. She was challenged with cerebral palsy at birth which stole her dream of becoming a nurse, however she was able to live independently on her own.
Marilyn was willing to try many things in life and her greatest joy was when she discovered the benefit of tai chi and through her 15 years of practice she became an “assistant instructor for beginners”. We were all so proud when Marilyn passed the St. John’s Ambulance First Aid Emergency Course and in 2006 was awarded the “MLA Red River Award” for the volunteer work performed at the Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre.
Since 2011, Marilyn found joy in helping the staff at the Saul & Claribel Simkin Center where she had resided and emerged as the “Resident Artist”. A special thanks to the staff at Weinberg 3 at the Simkin Centre who showed their kindness & compassion to Marilyn over the years.
A graveside service was held May 2, at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Cemetery.
We love & miss you Marilyn.
Obituaries
FAYGEE HARRIET HECHT (née YUFFE)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faygee Hecht on April 15, 2024. Faygee was born on September 3, 1954 to parents, Louis and Elsie Yuffe. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Phil, and sister-in- law, Maddy. Left to mourn her passing are: partner, Rob Irvine; siblings, Howard Yuffe, Stephen (Randie) Yuffe, Corky (Stephen) Rosenfield, Debbie (Abe) Braverman; her nieces and nephews, Lee, Rebekah, Sharla, Lorne, Erin, Lana; the “greats”, Cayla, Hannah and Jake, Charley and Ben, Saul and Louis, Adam; Rob’s family, Rupert and Nicole (Michael, Zizza, Trevor), Victoria; extended family and friends. Whatever job or project Faygee took on, it was done 100%. Faygee was very involved at the Etz Chayim Synagogue. She was truly a “minyannaire extraordinaire”. Faygee was always worrying about others before herself. This one of a kind essence was captured in eulogies by Rabbi Rose, Rebekah and Erin and her friends, AnnaGail and Faina. Thank you. Thank you to the compassionate and caring staff of the Grace Hospital ICU. Faygee was laid to rest on April 17th at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. Thank you to pallbearers: Sean, Lee, Gavin, Jared, Royle, Benji, Harlan and Morgan. Donations in memory of Faygee can be made to the charity of your choice.
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