Obituaries
MINNIE BELL
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Minnie Bell on June 8, 2025, at the age of 92. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 70 years, Dick Bell; her children, Joady Bell (Larry Bloom), David Bell, Karyn Burleigh (Paul), and Debby Brown (Bob); grandchildren Cory, Breanne, Jenna (Adam) Jordan (Kady), Jason, Jonah (Danielle), and Justin; and great grand-children Charlize, Zack, and Mimi.
Minnie was predeceased by her parents Freda and Abraham Bay; sisters and brothers- in-law, Jen and Alec Goldman, and Dorys and Morris Silver. She was Aunty Minnie to nieces and nephews; Tannis and Sheldon Mindell, Glenda and David Segal, Les and Andi Silver, Fern and Narvey Goldman, and Andi Bell.
Minnie was born in Winnipeg on September 11, 1932 and grew up in the city’s North End. She attended William Whyte School for grades 1 through 9 and graduated from St John’s Tech.
Minnie and Dick initially met at a YMHA dance. They were later reacquainted in Winnipeg Beach, which was when their love story began. They were married October 10, 1955 at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue.
The Bell family was a very busy household. Minnie had her hands full with four active children, especially while Dick travelled for business for over half the year. Minnie volunteered for several organizations including Hadassah and Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood. She chaired and canvassed for CJA Campaigns and Men’s Youth Aliyah.
Minnie and Dick were always strong supporters of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, the Holocaust Museum, the Combined Jewish Appeal, and the State of Israel. They had a mutual love of music and international travel. They also shared a love of cruising and embarked on over 30 cruises before slowing down and spending their winters in Palm Desert.
Dick had quintuple heart bypass surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in 1986 when he was just 58 years old. Minnie made it her life’s mission to advocate for Dick’s every medical and emotional need from that time forward. Thanks to Minnie’s tremendous efforts on Dick’s behalf, and to Dick’s own commitment to daily walks and a heart-healthy diet, he is still alive today at the age of 97.
Minnie always took great pride in her appearance – her hair, makeup, lipstick and perfectly manicured almond shaped nails were all of utmost importance to her. She was also known for her beautiful heels – Naturalizers or Clark’s were never an option! Minnie especially loved her off the shoulder sweaters and blouses. She also loved hats and typically donned a selection from her extensive collection for synagogue services.
The family wants to especially acknowledge a number of individuals for their exemplary love, care and devotion to Minnie- Dr. Cynthia Sawatzky and Dr. Keevin Bernstein; Dr. Harvey Chochinov; the staff of the outstanding Simkin Centre and, particularly, the staff on Weinberg 1.
Minnie and Dick’s caregivers and companions, namely, Mae, Sandra, Nettie, Estella, Amanda, Cora, and Tammy were all of invaluable assistance in caring for both of them over the past few months. They truly became a part of our family and we thank them all from the bottom of our hearts
For those who wish, donations in Minnie’s memory may be made to the Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre or the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue Choir and Music Fund.
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MAL JURAVSKY MARCH 24, 1931 – AUGUST 19, 202
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Malik Juravsky on August 19, 2026 at the age of 95.Mal leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 67 years, Ruth, his children Louis Juravsky (Tracey Sauerland),Marsha (David) Rosenberg, Nancy (Howard) Pitch, Kathryn (Shayne) Taback, his grandchildren Joshua and Eliana Rosenberg, William Pitch, Geoffrey (Nicolette) Pitch, Menashe (Maytal) Pitch, Eitan Pitch, Abigail and Elliot Taback, and great-granddaughter Tziporah Pitch.
The son of Luba and Louis Juravsky, Mal was born in Winnipeg and raised in Garson, Manitoba. The youngest of six, he was predeceased by his siblings Lotte Cohen, Maurice (Minno) Jeroff, Wilfred (Curly), Abie, and Sam. After moving to Winnipeg, he graduated from St. Johns High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics from the University of Manitoba. In his forties, he obtained a B.Ed and Master of Education. He became a junior high math and science teacher and taught for many years at Selkirk Junior High. After he retired from teaching, he was often stopped by former students who came up to him and told him how much they loved and appreciated him. He was an avid reader and life-long learner. He enjoyed taking classes of all kinds after retirement. Always curious and a natural innovator, he invented machines and tools that were useful in his work at Garson Limestone, the business started by his father. Many iconic stone buildings were built using this Tyndall stone from the quarries, and he was intimately involved in every aspect of the cutting, and laying of the stone for the Winnipeg Post Office, Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, among others. He was responsible for creating the 14,000-pound pivoting stone door at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, a task no engineer in North America would take on due to the danger and level of difficulty involved. Yet Mal, without an engineering degree, knew it was possible and set out to do it and succeeded.
Mal will be remembered for his kindness, his compassion, his humility, his sense of humour, his selflessness, his willingness to help anybody, his ability to teach, his love for his wife and family, and his beautiful, easy smile.
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Dr. HYMAN “Hy” DUBO March 14, 1939-July 11, 2026
Dr. Hyman (“Hy”) Dubo passed away peacefully in Kamloops, British Columbia, on July 11, 2026, after years of declining health due to Parkinson’s disease. He was 87.
Hy was born in Winnipeg on March 14, 1939. He and Donna married in 1964 and shared more than six decades together.
Following fellowship training, Hy began working as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist in 1969. He later served as medical director of the Manitoba Rehabilitation Hospital and as head of the Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba.
Over four decades, Hy helped build rehabilitation medicine in Manitoba. He developed specialist training, taught medical students, residents, and allied health professionals, and helped establish programs in spinal cord injury, amputee care, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and brain injury. He also served as an examiner and as president of the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, published widely, and presented nationally and internationally. His research contributed to the evidence supporting seatbelt legislation in Manitoba.
Hy developed what he often described as a “second career” in myofascial pain medicine. He shared these approaches with physicians and other health professionals, helping to advance treatments that continue to play an important role in pain management today.
Hy retired in 2010. Outside of medicine, he was known for his jokes, his love of travel and photography, and his lifelong devotion to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Winnipeg Jets. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna; daughter Deborah and her husband, Matt Matthew, and their sons Thomas, Alex, Nicholas, and Jacob Matthew; son Nathan Dubo and his partner, Tamara Steinborn; and daughter Sherryl Dubo and her husband, Russell Lewis, and their children Violet, Charlotte, and Jack Lewis.
Hy will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a gifted physician and teacher whose work improved rehabilitation care for generations of patients.
The funeral will be held at Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Avenue, in Winnipeg on Friday, September 4 at 2:00 pm.
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RHONA SHNIER JULY 4, 1929 – AUGUST 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearest mother, Rhona Shnier. We find comfort in knowing that she will be reunited with “her Allie,” to whom she was married for almost 73 years. Theirs was the quintessential love story. She was cherished and had the privilege of remaining in her own home with the assistance of a team of treasured caregivers until she succumbed to dementia, which she had lived with for many years.
Our mother was a generous woman who always had a welcoming and warm home, whether it was in Winnipeg, at the lake, in Palm Springs, accompanying Allie to Las Vegas, or visiting her children in Toronto and Vancouver. She and Allie also generously took us all on many cruises.
Her cooking, baking, joyous laughter, and open-door policy created a wholesome village for us to grow up in. She was an open-minded and liberal woman with an elegant sense of personal style and interior design. She was supportive of all of her grandchildren’s interests and attended many dance concerts.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Clifford (Ruth Anne z”l) Shnier, Sara (Jeffrey) Bernstein, Jordy Shnier, and Gary Shnier; her grandchildren, Carrie Shnier, Kelly Shnier, Tammy (Ilan) Vinokur, Jared Bernstein (Laura Gordon), Noah Bernstein (Alexa Gelles), Lily Bernstein (Kel Exner), Jacob Blaeser (Abby), Andrew Blaeser (Bailie), Zoe Shnier, Skyler Shnier, and Bryn Shnier; and her great-grandchildren, Zoey, Lexi, Wesley, Goldie, Ivory, Baker, Iris, Cooper, and Bodie. She will also be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews and her dearest friend, Sos Plattner. Sincere thanks go to Dr. Grant Goldberg for his many years of patience and kindness, and for his constant communication with hospitals. We would also like to thank Nurse Practitioner Sabrina Singh, who worked closely with Grant. A special thank you to the nursing staff, who were always accessible and supportive to us. May her memory be a blessing.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
The family would like to thank the pallbearers: Joel Remis, Dr. Alan Ritter, Laurie Gorenstein, and grandchildren Skyler Shnier, Bryn Shnier, Tammy Vinokur, and Jacob Blaeser.
