Obituaries
SANDY CHOCHINOV
It is with profound and overwhelming sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Sandy Alan Chochinov, Sunday, March 14, 2021, at home in Winnipeg surrounded by his wife Lori and son Joachim Storm.
Sandy leaves his loving and supportive family to mourn: Mom Gertie Chochinov; his sister Heather Chochinov, (Terry Calof); his brother Barry (Sharla) Chochinov; nieces and nephews, Jesse, Mallory (Justin), Lindsay (Colin), Kai (Lauren); great-nephew and nieces, Jayden, Harper and Maverick; his in-laws, Lorraine and Pete Harder; and the Harder and Sinclair families.
Along with many, many relatives, friends and colleagues.
He was predeceased by his one-of-a-kind father, Stormin Norman Chochinov.
A Canadian musician since 1968, Sandy bravely followed his passion for music – which was like breathing for him. He played the electric bass with his own unique style, sound and tone unlike any other.
He toured, recorded and performed across Canada until the late 1990s.
Sandy taught himself the art of recording, editing and mixing his own music in his home studio for the last 20 years. He continued to create and record music, playing bass, beats, guitar and keys, along with many of his musical brothers and sisters, producing 17 projects to date.
Sandy worked for Child and Family Services as a family support worker for 20 years where he inspired many young people and their families to never give up and to always follow their dreams.
Sandy was a champion for the vulnerable and the less fortunate and he honestly and fearlessly advocated for every single one of them. He continuously put others first and lived and enjoyed every moment of his life to the fullest.
He loved being outside in nature, leaving only his footprints behind.
He was full of peace, love, humility – a kind and gentle soul.
A loyal lifelong friend to many, a loving, funny and dedicated son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.
An unconditional father to Joachim Storm and the love of Lori’s life.
Sandy made the world a better place just by being him and he will be deeply missed by all.
“ …all we have is this moment to be alive
reach out before it passes and it’s gone.
BE STRONG”
-Sandy Chochinov, 2020
Donations can be made to Winnipeg Harvest or Siloam Mission.
Obituaries
ESTHER MINUK
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk on April 3, 2026 – 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
Obituaries
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).