Obituaries
MOSHE REUTER December 23, 1929-May 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Moshe Reuter announces his death on Friday May 29, 2020 (6 Sivan, 5780) in Winnipeg at the age of 90 years.
He was a devoted husband to Nehama (65 years), a loving father to Orit, Tali, and Shelley, a supportive father-in-law to Ami and Grant, a fiercely proud grandfather (Saba) to Michael (Sheryl), Daniel (Angela), Liat (Adam), Danit, Eidan, and Jonah. Moshe was a joyful great grandfather to Annie and Arthur, to Noah and Abby, and to Gabriel and Vienna.
Moshe was predeceased by his mother Elka and father Shraga. He leaves behind his sister Aviva and brother Avram and many nieces and nephews in Israel.
Moshe was born in what was then known as British ruled Palestine and participated in the establishment of Israel. In 1946, at the age of 17, he participated in underground manoeuvres against the British rule. In 1948 he fought in Israel’s War of Independence, in 1956 the Sinai War, and in 1967 the Six Day War. He immigrated to Canada with his young family in 1967. He became a Canadian citizen who worked hard to provide for his family and to ensure that his children would have an education and a good life. He was a proud Canadian and grateful for the opportunity this country afforded him. Moshe enjoyed working and meeting people from all walks of life and from all corners of the world. He spoke a few words in many languages enabling him to greet people in their mother tongue as a sign of respect and appreciation.
Moshe established successful grocery businesses and ultimately opened Falafel Place, which allowed him to pursue his love for cooking. Unfortunately, he became ill and was unable to continue in the restaurant. As was Moshe’s personality, he turned this misfortune into an opportunity to pursue other lifelong learning. He became involved in wood carving, paper tole art, and honed a new skill in computers. He attended the Rady Centre Gym and later became involved in the Deer Lodge PRIME day program. He was respected in the community and recognized as a mensch.
Thank you to the staff at Riverview Palliative Care for their compassionate care. Thank you to all the staff at PRIME. The care demonstrated there epitomized and illustrated the ultimate in patient and family centered care. This program served to enhance the quality of Moshe’s life in every way. The family is very grateful to everyone on the team. Nancy Fiebelkorn, Moshe’s Case Manager was our lifeline.
We love you forever and you will always be in our thoughts.
A private service was held at Rosh Pina Memorial Park on May 31, 2020. The Shiva is also private due to Covid-19 social distancing considerations.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Deer Lodge Centre PRIME program or to the charity of your choice.
Obituaries
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).