Obituaries
UNA GLOBERMAN
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Una Globerman on January 18, 2021 at Grace Hospital.
Una was born to Sara and Murray Labinsky on March 25, 1934. She attended Laura Secord and Gordon Bell schools and upon graduation attended Success Commercial College where she became a stenographer.
She had several jobs before settling in at North American Life where she worked for 8 ½ years.
She first met Abe when he came to sign her brother up for B’nai B’rith curling. They started going together after her birthday and got engaged at the Glendale Country Club in September and got married on November 12, 1961 at the Herzlia Academy. They enjoyed 59 years of happily married life.
In August 1962 they moved into their house on 18 Coralberry Avenue in Garden City where they resided for the next 50 some odd years.
Una was a voracious reader; some of her favorite authors were Danielle Steel, Mary Taylor Bradford and Sandra Brown. She drove a car, played Maj, Kalooki and belonged to a poker group where we toasted in many New Year’s Eves on t.v. She loved to entertain and we had many Passover seders and social gatherings at our house. She loved music and was a terrific dancer. She loved soap operas and Young and the Restless was her favorite.
During our marriage we raised three terrific kids, Jeff, Rhonda and David. Una loved travelling and some of her favorite destinations were Vegas, Hawaii, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood Beach, Dominican Republic, Vancouver, San Francisco and Los Angeles. We took many car rides to the U.S. Midwest with the kids and still remember setting out on Saturday mornings.
Dementia took its toll on Una and she had to move into the Simkin Centre in November 2015.
Left to mourn her passing are her children Jeff, Rhonda (Martin) and David (Rochelle), grandchildren Daniel, Sean, Patti, Mark, Shayna, Eric, Rebecca and Adam, her brother Benson (Sharon), sister in law Faye (Harvey) and niece Rochelle (Harvey) Litman as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was pre-deceased by her parents Sara and Murray Labinsky and her in-laws Dora and Israel Globerman.
Pallbearers were Eric Globerman, Sheldon Appelle, Michael Charach, Rabbi Boruch Heidingsfeld and Rabbi Y. Charytan.
Interment was held at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 there was no shiva. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to a charity of your choice.
REST IN PEACE
Obituaries
Dr. VELIMIR KON B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc., Ph.D. September 18, 1950-June 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Velimir Kon, or Shlomo, beloved husband of Branka and father of Deborah and Lea. Velimir was an accomplished teacher and academic, and he was renowned for his intellectualism, humility and humanity.
A gentle soul who was always sociable and who genuinely loved people, Velimir was equally at home in the university classroom as a professor and as a secondary school Biology, Chemistry and Math teacher in Northern Ontario (Big Trout Lake) and Manitoba (God’s River, Berens River). Velimir made a difference to many First Nations students throughout a career that spanned decades. He was dedicated to his students, colleagues and family. An adept and talented pianist, Velimir enjoyed the arts and of course Jewish humour. He was an avid shul goer and supporter of Israel and enjoyed his duties in shul as a Kohayn. Velimir was a man of faith who was able to fuse his love of science and Judaism.
Born in Croatia, Europe (the former Yugoslavia) to Shoah survivors Rose (Rochel, ne Lederer) and Arnold Kon (Ariel), Velimir immigrated to Canada with his wife and girls in 1988, making many personal sacrifices along the way to ensure a peaceful and safe life for his family. Adaptability and optimism characterized Velimir. Known for his heart of gold, Velimir touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. A love of Jewish values, family values and life-long learning and education characterized Velimir. With his charming, outgoing and friendly personality, Velimir welcomed everyone into his life and into our home.
His kindness, humour, generosity and goodness will be deeply missed by his family and friends in Winnipeg, Victoria, B.C., Guelph, ON, Osijek, Croatia, Belgrade, Serbia, Los Angeles and Boston, U.S.A., and Israel, Jerusalem, Haifa and Karmiel. Baruch Dayan Haemet.
A traditional funeral was held on June 30, 2025 at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can still be made to Chabad Lubavitch of Winnipeg, B’nai Brith or the JNF.
Velimir will be forever missed and cherished by Branka, Deborah and Lea.
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ELAINE BEVERLEY KAPLAN
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister and aunt, Elaine Kaplan. She died on June 24, just a month shy of her 69th birthday.
She was diagnosed with lung cancer 15 months ago, and was given about six months to live, which she was able to exceed with great courage and determination.
Elaine was predeceased by our father Phil Kaplan and mother Bess Kaplan. She is survived by her brothers Gerry (Nancy Hughes), Allan (Rennie) and Sheldon (Mona), along with her nieces and nephews.
Elaine was able to remain at home up until a few days prior to her passing at the St. Boniface Hospital, which was her wish. She was employed by the Canada Revenue Agency for the majority of her career. She loved nature and was devoted to feeding the neighbourhood squirrels and birds. She also adopted and cared for many rescue rabbits over the years. Her family was important to her, and she loved attending family weddings and barbecues.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a pet rescue of your choice.
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ALAN KLUNER
Suddenly and unexpectedly, Alan Kluner passed away on July 11, 2025 at the young age of 66. Alan had a very good life despite some ongoing health challenges he met head on for the majority of his life. He loved family and was a very kind and loving son, brother and uncle.
Born in Winnipeg, Alan developed a small but close circle of friends he maintained for many years. His passions were following his sports teams (Jets, Vikings, Bombers) and attending numerous rock concerts.
Alan is survived by his oldest brother Martin (Reesa), his sister-in-law Hanna, his four nephews and nieces Mickey (Stephanie), Corey (Sean), Zev (Kristen), Elana (Danny), and his great-nephews and great-nieces Mason, Lucy, Nora, Remy and Enzo.
He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Phyllis, brother Kerry, and uncle Alvin Mantell.
Alan’s funeral service was graveside at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on Tuesday July 15, officiated by Rabbi Matthew Leibl. Pallbearers were: Martin Kluner, Mickey Kluner, Corey Kluner, Elana Kluner, Henry Goldfeld, and Alan Levine. Honorary pallbearer was Albert Yanofsky.
For those who wish, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to Diabetes Canada or the charity of your choice.