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SELMA SHEARER

selma shearerPeacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Selma Shearer (Levin) at the age of 88 passed away on Wednesday October 24, 2018.


She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Leo, her daughters Shelley Shearer-Nelko (Dana), Dr. Ronna Sherman (Joel) and Dr. Brenna Shearer (Stephen). She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Lindsay (David), Riley, Lana, Remy, Hayden, Joshua, Mara, Amy and Sam, as well as her sister in law Shirley, nieces, nephew and great-nephews & nieces. Selma was predeceased by her parents Joe and Anne Levin and her sister Ruth Neiman.

Selma was born above her father’s grocery store in an area of Winnipeg called Weston, south of the CP Railway yards. The family moved to Bannerman ave when she was a young girl. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.A. Selma worked with her father as a bookkeeper in his Chrysler car dealership, which was the first Chrysler dealership in Western Canada, on Bannerman and Main. 

Selma was the love of Leo’s life. They shared many interests together including travel, ballroom dancing, playing bridge and socializing with their large group of close friends.  

Selma was a renaissance woman. She had a passion for the performing arts, especially the symphony, ballet, opera and musical theatre. A voracious reader, Selma continued to educate herself about history, different cultures and current affairs. She played an integral part in building the family home, designing much of the infrastructure of the house including space saving and efficiency improving technologies. In addition, Selma was just as proficient repairing things around the house on her own. Not only did she appreciate and support the arts, she took sculpting and weaving courses to express her own artistic visions.

A woman ahead of her time, Selma understood the importance of healthy eating 40 years before it was fashionable. Unlike some others of her generation, she was fascinated by technology and was eager to learn to use it.

Selma’s greatest joy was her family and especially her grandchildren. She took it upon herself to chronicle primarily through photographs, the lives of everyone in the family.

It’s clear that Selma touched many lives.  She was beautiful inside and out, elegant, kind, warm, always welcoming, meticulous and a real “Class Act”.

A special thank you to Doris Boutillier, the Comforts of Home Care staff, especially Anastasia, Brook and Daniel who were with Selma in her last days. The love and support from friends and family has been greatly appreciated.

Funeral services were held on Friday October 26, 2018 at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Shiva was held and ended Sunday October 28, 2018. Thank you to Rabbi Matthew Leibl and staff at the Synagogue.
For those who wish to remember Selma, donations can be made to:
The Selma & Leo Shearer G.R.O.W. Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
www.jewishfoundation.org
204-477-7520

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MARJORIE BAKALINSKY

It is with heavy hearts and deepest sadness that our family announce the peaceful passing of our dear sweet mother Marjorie Bakalinsky.
Mom passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Simkin Centre.

Mom was predeceased by her parents, Rose and Joseph Weinstein; her sister Shirley; her in-laws, Dora and Beryl Bakalinsky; her sister-in-law Rosalie; and most recently, her dearest brother in-law Shia. Mom is survived by her loving and dedicated life long partner Leonard; her children Rachelle (Bob), Marty (Theresa), Cheryl (Avrum) and Gayle (Frank); her loving grandchildren, Jennifer, David (Andrea), Daniel, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Carllen, and Jerrett; her sister Kayla (Saul), sister-in-law Miriam (Jerry), and many nieces and nephews.

Mom was born in Winnipeg on March 7, 1935. She was raised as a youngster in the north end on Burrows Ave, then moved to Ferry Rd in St. James where her parents owned a grocery store. After graduating high school in 1953, she enrolled in nursing school in Chicago. She spent one year studying in Chicago, came home for summer break, met our dad, fell in love and didn’t go back. On June 5, 1955, Mom and Dad exchanged their wedding vows and were able to celebrate 69 years of marital bliss.

Mom always put others in front of herself, especially our dad, her children and grandchildren. She was the most unselfish woman we have ever known and loved. The matriarch of our family. Our home on Coralberry Ave. was always an open door to our many childhood friends.

Mom loved our cottage at Falcon Lake where many wonderful memories were made over the years, with her grandchildren always by her side. That gave her the greatest joy.
For over 25 years Mom and Dad’s second home was in Margate, Florida. Every year Mom would welcome her children and grandchildren to their Florida home, where there was always a home cooked meal on the dinner table.

There were many things Mom loved to do. One was playing mahjong with her weekly groups in Winnipeg and in Florida. Mom was an active member of Hadassah and was very involved in the Bnay Abraham Synagogue sisterhood. All of these were secondary to her love for her husband, children and grandchildren.

When it came to the point where her family felt Mom was no longer safe in her own home, Dad made the very difficult decision to make the Simkin Centre her new home. All the staff at Simkin who cared for Mom treated her with respect and dignity. Mom’s family will forever be grateful to the wonderful people at the Simkin Centre.

To Rabbi Matthew Leibl, thank you for being a source of support for our family. Your presence helped guide us through mom’s stay in Simkin.
Mom, we love you to the moon and back and beyond.
Forever remembered, forever loved!

In loving memory of our mom, Marjorie, donations can be made to the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre, or to the charity of your choice.

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CAROL SLATER (née GENSER)

With great courage on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Treasured daughter of the late Esther and the late Percy. Beloved wife of Ron for 69 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Charles and Dina Slater, Erin and Joe Battat, Adam and Kit, Claudia and the late David. Cherished grandmother of Zach, Robert and Hydi, Ben and Martha, Liam and Addison, Thom and Emeline, Max, Ilai, Emanuelle and Eli. Proud great-grandmother of Rafael, Lily, Maya, and Jojo. Special sister and sister-in-law of David and Joan Genser, Roberta and Mayer Lawee; and sister-in-law of Joel and Sheila Slater. Greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank Drs. Shamy, Lipes, Chang, the doctors, nurses and staff at the Jewish General Hospital Palliative Care Unit as well as DeyDey, Linette and everyone who took such wonderful care of our Mom.

Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. Livestream available. Burial in Israel.

Donations in her memory may be made to the “Carol and Ron Scholarship” c/o Mothers Matter Canada 1-604-676-8250
Publish Date: Nov 9, 2024

CAROL SLATER

(née GENSER)


With great courage on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Treasured daughter of the late Esther and the late Percy. Beloved wife of Ron for 69 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Charles and Dina Slater, Erin and Joe Battat, Adam and Kitt, Claudia and the late David. Cherished grandmother of Zach, Robert and Hydi, Ben and Martha, Liam and Addison. Proud great-grandmother of Rafael, Lily, Maya, and Jojo. Special sister and sister-in-law of David and Joan Genser, Roberta and Mayer Lawee; and sister-in-law of Joel and Sheila Slater. Greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank Drs. Shamy, Lipes, Chang, the doctors, nurses and staff at the Jewish General Hospital Palliative Care Unit as well as DeyDey, Linette and everyone who took such wonderful care of our Mom.
Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. Live stream available. Burial in Israel.
Donations in her memory may be made to the “Carol and Ron Scholarship” c/o Mothers Matter Canada 1-604-676-8250

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VIKTOR LEWIN

October 10, 1949 – November 4, 2024

For the last two years Viktor had been battling cancer. He fought hard, and the last two weeks he fought his hardest. He lost his battle against cancer on November 4, 2024.

Viktor is survived by his loving wife Laura, his daughter Brianne (grandson Abraham), daughter-in-law Karly (granddaughters, Reah Shine, Zoey Riley), son Eli, stepsons Gordon and Grant, stepdaughter Kathryn, and many step-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife Cheryl, his parents, Jacob and Elfrieda Lewin.

He was very proud of his Jewish heritage, and celebrated the Jewish holidays; Laura learned to cook lots of Jewish dishes for him.

Viktor attended Jefferson High School, University of Winnipeg, and University of Manitoba.

He was a City transit operator for 28 years. After retiring he worked for Safeway for five years.

He met Laura in 2010, both retired, we had many wonderful trips, took pride in redoing the house and our yard. Viktor’s passion was his beautiful garden, front and back. Many hours were spent looking after flowers and lawns.

As per Viktor’s wish, there will be a private increment and no service.

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