Obituaries
SUSAN DIANNE KAHANOVITCH (née COHEN) August 26, 1948 – April 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Kahanovitch in Winnipeg, MB on Sunday, April 9th, 2023.
Susan will be remembered by her loving husband of 47 years Philip, and her dear son Joshua; brothers Michael and Neil; niece and nephews, Deborah, Aaron and Jonathan; brother-in-law David, sister-in-law Kes and son-in-law Christopher. Susan is predeceased by her parents Ettie and Ruben Cohen, and in-laws Gerry and Risa.
Susan was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She spent time with her parents and siblings helping run the family’s many restaurants, and enjoying summers at Winnipeg Beach. She was also very close with numerous cousins while growing up, with many photos of them together.
Susan will be remembered for her career as a teacher in Altona and with the Seven Oaks School Division, serving as PTA Treasurer for the Grey Academy, and resource teacher for Talmud Torah School. For over 20 years Susan was an avid reader with her regular book club, and enjoyed playing games with her Scrabble group. Susan also had a deep love of dogs, owning many beautiful terriers over the years.
Susan adored traveling, with cruises to the Southern Caribbean, Alaska and the Panama Canal, and she loved to collect miniatures on her many travels with Philip. Susan and Philip celebrated their honeymoon while traveling to England, France and Italy. Before discovering her love of cruise ships, an annual family road trip allowed her to explore North America.
Susan enjoyed cooking, and would often prepare meals fit for an army at every gathering. She would eagerly host holidays, birthdays, and other special events in her home. Second helpings were mandatory, and leftovers sent home regularly.
Following a service, Susan was interred at Rosh Pina Cemetery. If loved ones desire, a memorial donation can be made to a charity of their choice.
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ESTHER MINUK Dec. 27, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk, 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
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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).