Obituaries
SHIRLEY DINER
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Shirley Diner on November 7, 2017.
Predeceased by her loving husband Dr. Allan E. Diner. Cherished mother of Janis Diner Brinley (Dana), Barbara Kowall (Sydney), Steven Bruce Diner and sister Audrey Stall.
She leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her treasured grandchildren Andrew Kowall (Candace), Madeline Lopez Ficher (Federico), Robert Brinley and great grandchildren Ruby Kowall, Eli and Jonah Lopez Ficher.
Shirley recently celebrated her 91st birthday with great joy surrounded by her family. Her indomitable spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Gramma Shirley deeply loved spending time with each one of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Known for her extraordinary culinary talents, Shirley enjoyed creating fantastic themed dinner parties, sumptuous family meals and elaborate care parcels.
Her flair for style and design was evident in everything she did. Mom was a trendsetter and enjoyed dressing up, never leaving the house without her red lipstick.
Shirley described the Winnipeg Art Gallery as her “home away from home” serving with the Volunteer Associates for 52 years. She chaired several committees and was a long standing member of two art study groups, one since 1957.She took great pleasure in attending a variety of arts and cultural events; particularly the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and going to the movies.
Mom and Dad loved travelling, exploring many countries around the world. In recent years she enjoyed extended visits with her family in Victoria.
Her passing is a reminder of how precious life is, to live each day to its fullest, filled with love.
The family is very grateful for the loving support of Shirley‘s special friend Grace Fracz.
A heartfelt thank you to caregivers Ethel and Mafi.
We will lovingly continue Shirley’s tradition of ending every singing of Happy Birthday with “Good evening friends”.
Funeral services were held on November 9, 2017 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Pallbearers were Andrew Kowall, Robert Brinley, Federico Lopez Ficher, Bruce Ames, Marvin Samphir, Joel Samphir and Daniel Samphir.
Donations may be made to Congregation Shaarey Zedek Minyan Fund, Winnipeg Art Gallery or the Humane Society.
“Stand still long enough for the butterfly to land on your nose.”
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SOL SHLOMO TODRES
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sol (Shlomo) Todres on October 27, 2024 in Israel. Sol was born in Winnipeg in 1934 to Sam and Bessie Todres. He was a proud North Ender who graduated from St. John’s High School and received his BA and Masters in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. He was a strong believer in the power of group work and translated those beliefs in his role as the first full-time Director of Bnai Brith Camp in Kenora. Of his many innovations, his most beloved and enduring was the development of Advanced Camp for the older campers- a source of meaningful and enduring memories for many.
In 1968 he made Aliyah and settled in Kfar Saba. He earned his doctorate in Social Work from Yeshiva University. His work career included contributions to the Ministry of Welfare and Bar Ilan University.
He is survived by his loving wife Varda, his son Allon (Ortal), his daughter Naomi of Ibiza, Spain. He leaves behind his brother Rubin (Elaine), his nephews, Jesse of Toronto, Howard of Saskatoon, his nieces Lindsay of New York, and Susan of Winnipeg, and three grandchildren.
Donations in his honour can be made to Bnai Brith Camp of Winnipeg
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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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