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SOLOMON (ZALMAN) MASARSKY
Sol was born in Winnipeg on December 4th, 1925 and passed away on June 29th, 2020 at the Grace Hospital with family by his side. His funeral was held on July 1st, 2020 and was meaningfully conducted by Tracy Kasner Greaves.
Sol was a very hard-working and independent man. He had a great sense of humour and was well liked by all he came in contact with.
He loved his beautiful farm in Stony Mountain, a short commute from the city, where we lived. We have fond memories of celebrations, BBQ’s, hayrides, cycling, and walks. Dad served as the large animal zookeeper for the municipality and we literally had a menagerie of unclaimed lost animals including a Shetland pony and a billy goat. Although a busy guy with the farm operation, he made sure we attended the Red River Ex every summer. He loved all manner of mechanical things including skidoos and dune buggies. Our dad had a zest for life!
In his later years, he regularly attended Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre for exercise and social activities. He discovered that many of the friends he made at Gwen Secter found their way to the Simkin Centre, where he lived for five years. When he lost his ability to walk, he did not despair, he got wheels and motored everywhere on his electric wheelchair. He was a regular at Shabbat Services and joyfully participated in recreation activities. He tenderly watered his tomato plants daily in the home garden. Dad received care that made a difference from many, including Sara, Cheryll, Olga(s), Gemma, Manny, Joey, Salfie, Connie, and others.
Sol is predeceased by his wife, Marion, and son Mark. He leaves behind his children – Harold, Rochelle (Ed), Nancy (Laurie), Gail, and Earl (Linda), and grandchildren – Katie, Carly, Alex, and Anna.
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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.
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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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