Obituaries
MYRNA SINGER
Peacefully at home with her family by her side, Myrna Singer (nee Nepon) died on June 21, 2022.
She is survived by her husband of over 55 years Herb, her daughters Leslie, Marnie and Sheryl (Kevin Segall), her grandchildren Josh and Sari Glow and Justin and Hayden Segall, her sisters Bonnie Dressler (Ken) and Maureen Steinfeld (Leo), and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Earl and Mimi Singer. She was predeceased by her parents Irma and Harry Nepon and in-laws Anne and Dave Singer.
Myrna was born in Winnipeg on May 18, 1946 and grew up on McAdam Ave. She was a brilliant student, graduating high school at the age of 15 and earning the Gold medal in Education from the University of Manitoba. She met the love of her life, Herb, in her early teens and they married soon after she graduated from University. She left teaching to be a full-time mother to her three daughters. In 1980, she enrolled in a two-year computer science program at Red River, and managed to graduate at the top of her class while juggling motherhood and her studies. She re-entered the workforce as a computer programmer at the Canadian Wheat Board and later worked at Agricore United, James Richardson and ended her career as a project manager at the University of Manitoba.
Myrna enjoyed these years and made many friends along the way. She and Herb enjoyed traveling all their lives, whether it was to vacation destinations or to celebrate simchas with family and friends. Myrna was an avid reader, bridge player, baker and made exercise a lifelong pursuit. Myrna was the most organized person around, and once computers entered her life her organizational skills were taken to a new level. She loved to use Excel in every facet of her life – including planning holiday meals, book reviews and organizing for vacations. During COVID times, Myrna kept her fellow bridge players connected by coordinating on-line games and acting as tech support for all who needed. The biggest joys in her life were her grandchildren and she reveled in their accomplishments. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with them, attend various concerts, games or ceremonies or help them with school work. Babie was always just a phone call (or more likely an email) away for help with computer work, English essays, for a ride or an order of her famous cinnamon buns.
A funeral service was held at the Rosh Pina Memorial Park on June 23, 2022. Those who are wishing to honour Myrna are encouraged to make a donation in her memory to a charity of their choice.
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BARBARA GOSZER April 15, 1930 – October 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness along with gratitude for her long and purposeful life that we announce the passing of Barbara Goszer. Left with cherished recollections are her children Sharon (Steven Tritt), Elliott (Jennifer Schulz), her grandchildren Sam (Justine), Joseph (Shaun), Nicholas, Sarah, Jack and Max, and her great-grandchildren Carson and Callie. She also leaves to mourn her passing nieces Hilda (Len), Debbie (Jack), Libby (Doug) and their families who loved their “Aunty” dearly. She was predeceased by “the love of her life”, Adam, to whom she was married for almost 60 years and by a daughter, Yonah.
Barbara was born in Lwow, Poland where she often said she had an idyllic childhood until 9 years of age, when the Second World War and the Holocaust started. She was the sole survivor of her family, having been hidden by a courageous woman whom she had honoured as The Righteous Among the Nations and whose descendants sought her out in 2013, forming a warm connection over the past decade.
Barbara was a petite but strong, opinionated, principled woman with an extraordinary sense of social justice, a remarkable work ethic, and the deepest of loyalty. She lived with intention. As a living witness to a time in history when inhumanity was at its height, she spent decades dedicated to educating school aged children and their teachers throughout Manitoba and other parts of Canada about the dangers of discrimination and intolerance of diversity. She advocated standing up for others and taking action despite fear. She also encouraged appreciation for freedom and having a roof over one’s head. Her legacy will inspire her family members as well as generations of children to make a difference in bettering the world we live in. She dreamed of a world free of hatred and of a bright future.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Domke, her primary care physician, to the entire health care team on 4 North at Grace Hospital, and to her many caregivers in the past couple of years who treated her with the utmost of dignity and respect.
Funeral services were held graveside at Rosh Pina Memorial Park on October 8, 2024. Those wishing to honour her memory can do so by making a donation to the “Barbara and Adam Goszer Holocaust Education Centre Endowment Fund” at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
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BARBARA RUTH HOCHMAN June 7, 1952 – September 16, 2024
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Hochman on Monday, September 16, 2024. Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the first child born to Clarice and Jack Rubin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny, mother Clarice, sister Jackie (Akman), brother Ron (Rubin), brother-in-law Mickey Hochman (Dorine), nephew Jared Akman (Leanne), niece Jamie Berman (Skyler) and great-nieces and nephew, Lowan, Julie, Shea and Hannah. Barb was predeceased by her father Jack Rubin and brother-in-law Richard Akman. Barbara grew up in River Heights, attending Grant Park High School, then continued her studies at the University of Manitoba. On her first day of university she met Danny and they were married two years later. Barbara began working as a secretary at the law firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, and then advanced to become a corporate and commercial paralegal. She returned to law school while working at AM&T, and eventually became a partner at the firm. Barbara excelled at everything she put her mind to. She was beautiful, stylish and fiercely intelligent. Barb courageously fought her first battle with cancer over 30 years ago. Since then she enjoyed life to the fullest. Barb was a loving and devoted wife, an amazing sister and an extremely generous aunt and great-aunt. She and Danny moved from Winnipeg to Kelowna 15 years ago where they escaped Winnipeg winters and saw their golf games flourish. Barbara will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held to celebrate Barbara’s life on September 20, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jared Akman, Jamie Berman, Skyler Berman, Brent Knazan, David Rubin and Danny Rubin.
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AVISHY SHUMELEY
It is with profound sadness I announce the passing of my beloved husband Avi. A graveside service was held on Sept 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held
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