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ROCHELLE BLUMENTHAL (née Schwartz) July 4, 1935 – March 13, 2019

Rochelle BlumenthalRochelle Blumenthal died peacefully and in her own time on March 13, 2019. Predeceased by her parents, Abraham and Sophie (Cristall) Schwartz, her sister Ethel, brothers Harold and Wilfred and her beloved husband Sidney Blumenthal.

Left to miss her are her children Susan (Ab Freig), Heather (Otto Ehren), Brian (Lisa Mendelson) and Jennifer (Danny Bubis), her grandchildren Rebecca, Layla, Zachary, Myles, Ira, Spencer and Jack, her brother Bernard (Barbara) and a legion of family and friends, including her long-time companion and friend Ashoke Dasgupta.

Mom was a Winnipeger – and an ardent Winnipeg Beacher — all her life, but for a short stay in Montreal after graduating from university. She grew up on Glenwood Crescent, attending St. John’s Tech High School where, according to her yearbook write-up, she had a hard time managing her school work with all her club memberships. She continued her education at the University of Manitoba, where, true to form, she was involved in all aspects of campus and sorority life.

After getting married and having her children, Mom found an outlet for her skills in volunteer work, becoming involved in the National Council of Jewish Women, the provision of hearing tests to schoolchildren and Future for Youth, an organization devoted to youth with mental health problems. Later, after the death of Sidney in 1978, Mom went back to school to become a library technician and worked in various libraries for several years.

Nothing made Mom happier than to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Raising her four children, she said, was her greatest achievement, especially in the years after Sidney died. Nothing made her prouder than seeing her children flourish – except perhaps her grandchildren. And nothing made her happier than to be surrounded by all her children and grandchildren at the table for holidays or special events – like Wednesday.

In her retirement years, she became a mainstay of Winnipeg Friends of the Public Library, an enormously satisfying undertaking for her. She also played a mean hand of bridge and delighted in the daily trivia quizzes at her home, The Wellington, which, thanks to her wide and constant reading, she regularly aced.

Mom’s family would like to thank the staff of the cardiology ward, critical care unit and palliative care ward at the St. Boniface Hospital for their comfort and care. And especially we would like to thank Maria Desousa, who has been so much to Mom over the past several years.

Funeral will take place at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on Friday March 15, 2019.

To honour Mom’s memory, the family would appreciate donations to Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library or the Rochelle Blumenthal Women’s Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.

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ALAN JEFFREY RAPPAPORT

With much love and sadness, we mourn the passing of Alan Jeffrey Rappaport who died at the age of 72 on July 1, 2025.

Alan was predeceased by his parents – Sidney and Elaine Rappaport. He is survived by his former wife, Lynnie and their children Amy (Josh Bloomfield) and Lissie (Tamir Bourlas), grandchildren Aiden, Olivia, Shai and Aviya, his sister Bonny Leszcz (Molyn), brother Eppy (Ellen), brother Danny (Marcy), and many nieces, nephews and niblings.

Alan was born in Brooklyn, NY. He lived in Pennsylvania and California before moving to Winnipeg at the age of 14 when his father accepted a position as head rabbi at the Rosh Pina Synagogue. He earned an accounting degree at the University of Manitoba and became a Certified Chartered Accountant. An entrepreneur at heart, he went on to become co-owner of Omnitsky Kosher with his brother Eppy.

Alan was a gifted athlete. He had a sharp intellect (particularly with numbers). He played a great game of pool, poker and golf. He was well loved for his sense of adventure. He knew how to live large and did so in the first part of his life.

Alan had a significant stroke at the age of 48 when he lost the use of his left side. The latter part of his life was marked by adjusting to disability. He learned to live with less and appreciate ordinary everyday delights – a riveting murder mystery, a corned beef sandwich, a Blue Jays game.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Simkin Centre for the care he received in his final years.

If desired, memorial donations can be made to: Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre or Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.

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JACOB (JACK) KLEIMAN FEBRUARY 8, 1927 – AUGUST 19, 2024

It was with great sorrow that we announced the passing of Jacob (Jack) Kleiman (Jacob ben Moishe) on Monday August 19, 2024 (16, Av) in his 98th year.
He was predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Rose Kleiman, his brother, Harvey, and his sisters, Florence (the late Louis Selby), Betty (the late Joseph Gilfix) and Ruth (the late Ben Aisenstat). He is survived by his sister Ann of Bethesda, U.S.A. (the late Harold Eist). He will be missed by his many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grand-nieces, great-grandnephews, and great-grandnieces.
Jack’s maternal grandparents were among the pioneer families established in the then Hirsch Colony (founded 1892) by the Jewish Colonization Association in the Southeast corner of Saskatchewan. Jack and his late brother Harvey lived and farmed on the same land purchased by their parents in the area.
In later years he and his brother developed many business interests: initially farm implement and automotive sales and later oil exploration companies including Poplar Developments Ltd., drilling locally. They were well known in the surrounding community and were generous supporters of local charitable initiatives such as the Estevan General Hospital.
Jack and his brother were the last Jewish farmers in the Hirsch area and over the years were the subject of many literary articles and television interviews. Jack and his brother helped to maintain the Jewish cemetery in the Hirsch area until it was taken over as a historical site by the province. Due to advancing age, the family farm was sold in 2016 and both retired to Calgary to be nearer to family. This marked the closing of one chapter of Jewish history in Canada.
Jack was a talented mechanic who remained married to the land and devoted to his family. He was ever of good spirit. Although frail in body, Jack remained active mentally and involved in life until the end being always interested in the happenings of his extended family.
It is hard to adequately sum up a long life marked by both hard work, dedication to family, and good humour. The entire family remember him and honour him with love, affection, and good memories.
The family wishes to thank the many friends and neighbours in the Estevan area who provided help and support during his last years and especially to his dedicated care givers in Calgary.
The funeral was held in Calgary on August 22, 2024, at the Chevra Kadisha Chapel with interment at the 37th Street Jewish Cemetery.
The unveiling will take place on July 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. Donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the charity of your choice.

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EDITH LANDY

June 30, 1920 – July 2, 2025

After a long and fulfilling life, our Mother passed on July 2, 2025. Born in Winnipeg, she grew up as part of a large extended family.

Mother was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Mayer Freiden and Rivka (nee Fordman), our father, David Landy, and her sisters Syma Katz and Jennie Rich. Edith is survived by her five children and their families: Laurie Landy and Nora Spinks, Barbara and Paul Livingston, Bob and Rhonda Landy, Mark Landy and Jenifer, and Martin Landy, her grandchildren Saralyn, Adam, Alex, Joshua, Ethan, Caitlin, David, Alicia, Lily, and six great-grandchildren, her cousins Norma Chernick and Shlomo Mayman and her many friends and relatives.

Mom grew up as part of a large extended family in the North End of Winnipeg, guided by her father’s values of service, community and the importance of family. She entered the School of Nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital, now the Health Sciences Centre. She progressed from general duty nurse to nursing supervisor and served as the Assistant Director of Nursing for 15 years until her retirement in 1983. Over the course of her five-decade nursing career, she raised five children, managed a household, cared for many extended family members and remained actively involved in the community.

Community was a foundation of Mom’s life. Mom was very proud of her volunteering at the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival, Winnipeg Folk Fest and other community events. She and David were patrons of the arts, including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Manitoba Opera. In 2024, she was recognized as the longest continuous subscriber to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

The North Centennial Seniors Association played an important role in our parents’ later years. She ran her kitchen crew, supervised Hot Dog Day and provided food for many bus trips. Mom’s legacy was the Grandma Grandpa Swim Club, which she established, raised funds for, and built into a strong organization.

After a long and remarkable life of service and giving care, Mom accepted the need to receive care. The Family would like to thank Melita and Nelissa for their care and dedication, as well as the staff of the Simkin Centre, especially on Weinberg 2.



We cannot put into words how much she will be missed.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Joseph Freiden Scholarship for Jewish Studies at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.

A service was held July 4, 2025, at Chesed Shel Emes – Winnipeg.

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