Obituaries
SOLOMON DAVID (SAM) KIMELMAN
May 27, 1927 – October 31, 2017
With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of Sam.
Born in Bilcze Zlote, Borszczow, Galicia, Poland (now Ukraine), Sam survived the horrors of the Holocaust but lost his father and many extended family members.
Sam immigrated to Winnipeg in January 1949 and married his wife, Edith, on April 4, 1954.
Much of his working career was spent as a dedicated and skilled avionics technician in the airline industry. Sam was based in Winnipeg but frequently worked in northern locales such as Chesterfield Inlet, NU, Churchill, MB, and Red Lake, ON. Training courses took him to the USA and Japan.
Sam had many fine qualities such as integrity, resilience, modesty, wisdom, humour, and devotion to family. He was deeply proud of his accomplished sons and took pride in his grandsons.
Sam spoke seven languages, followed current events, loved to reminisce, and walked several miles daily. He loved the sun and enjoyed trips to places such as Florida, Hawaii, Cuba, and Vietnam. An avid gardener, Sam enjoyed many summer visits to the Winnipeg Beach cottage.
Living a traditional Jewish life was of the utmost importance to Sam. He was a faithful, long-time member of Chavurat Tefila Synagogue, and active participant of the Shaarey Zedek minyanaires.
Cherishing Sam’s memory is Edith, his wife of 63 years, sons Neal of Vietnam, Dr. Allen (Jay) of Winnipeg, Dr. Perry (Ruth) of Winnipeg, grandsons Elliot and Ari, nieces, nephews, and extended family in Montreal, New York, and Israel. Sam was predeceased by parents, Mendel Kimmelmann (1943) and Shaina (Sabina) Sternschuss (1976), and sisters Sarah Ross (2011) and Czarna Stermer (2008).
The funeral, officiated by Rabbi Yosef Benarroch, was held at Chesed Shel Emes on November 3, 2017. The meal of condolence was held at the Gwen Secter Centre. Interment was in the family plot at Bnay Abraham Cemetery. Honourary pallbearers were: Sam Bebchuk, David Diamond, and Irvin Labovitch. Active pallbearers were: Ruben Abecassis, Sam Kravtsov, Myron Love, Jerry Rubin, Bob Steele, and Morley Wiseman. Shiva was observed at home.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love and support from our family and friends. We are eternally grateful to the ICU team, 5th floor, at the I.H. Asper Institute, for their compassionate and dedicated care.
Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Obituaries
BERNARR IVAN KLAPMAN
Passed away November 12 in his home in Tampa.
Barry (as he was known) Klapman was a business leader in Winnipeg. After law school he went to work for his father, Meyer, who started Peerless Garments manufacturing company and grew the family business into one of the largest employers in Winnipeg. Barry loved boating and trips to Las Vegas with his family.
He is survived by his: wife Monique Landry; two children, Arla Klapman Green and Jason Klapman; daughter-in-law Sarah Klapman, and son-in law Stephen Green; sister Maxine Brownstone; niece and nephew, Lorrie and Danny Brownstone; as well as his four grandchildren, Charli, Myles, Miller, and Gabrielle. .
He lived his life to its fullest. Donations in Barry’s memory can be made to Brothers For Life https://www.brothersforlife.com/donate/
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BARRY POSNER
It is with deep sorrow that he family of Barry Posner announces his passing after a lengthy illness at the age of 75 on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Barry leaves behind his wife, Sharon; children, Adam (Christiane) and Daniel (Victoria); grandchildren, Jordan, Jade, Ari, and Zoey; brother, Murray; and nephew, Cort. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Alec and Claire, and his in-laws, Harry and Rose Borodkin.
Thank you to all the staff at St. Boniface E2 Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit, especially Dr. Denira Govender and nurse Kaitlin for all of their kindness during this difficult time.
Funeral service was held graveside at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Our thanks to Rabbi Matthew Leibl for his beautiful eulogy and to the pallbearers: Cort Posner, Zeev Rafaeli, Joseph Gillies, Aaron Migie, Rod Gordon, and Stephen Dubienski.
Barry loved his family and friends. He had a great sense of humour and always made people laugh. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother, and uncle. Barry was so brave and courageous during the years of his illness. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Obituaries
JOEL COOPERBAND
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Joel David Cooperband on Friday, October 6, 2023. Joel leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Cheryl, his gorgeous daughter Adeena, and his beautiful son Joshua. He also leaves behind his sister Reesa (Marty), brother Benjie (Adrienne), brother-in-law Monte (Stephanie), mother-in-law Shirley, along with nieces, nephews, and his uncle David Weinberg.
Additionally, he leaves behind his favourite fur babies, Jersey and Milo. Joel joins his dad Mickey, who passed February 1983, his mom Sandra – March 2018, and his father-in-law Phillip – December 2022.
Joel grew up in Garden City on Woodcrest and loved going to the family cottage at Winnipeg Beach. He worked at Silverman Jewellers and started Executive Jewels with his wife. They travelled across Western Canada setting up their wares but more importantly, enjoyed daily adventures together. Their children both worked with them. And they loved their lives. Family was his greatest passion. Josh chose a different path to take and Joel was so very proud of him. He would talk about him at every opportunity. Adeena was his sidekick, his buddy, his best friend. A huge hole in our hearts is felt by everyone who knew him. Funeral services took place at the Chesed Shel Emes with interment at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on October 10, 2023. Shiva was private.
Joel was so appreciative of a second chance at life. Unfortunately, it didn’t last as long as we hoped. Until we meet again – beautiful soul.
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