Obituaries
WALTER SYDNEY STERN
Walter Sydney Stern, also known as Syd from Syd’s Carousel, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Grace Hospital, at the age of 93.
Walter is survived by his loving children, Jo Ann, Lewis and wife Deb and David and wife Marsha. Walter will be missed by his eight grandchildren, Kamala, Leyla, Sara, Max, Sawyer, Zev, Nathan and Jason. Walter also had a tribe of great-grandchildren that, while far away, connected with him often.
Walter dealt with many tragic events over his 93 years. His first wife Doreen (Eaton) and oldest son Keith both died of Cancer well before their time. Zora (Ditlove) his second wife, also died of Cancer and died exactly 17 years ago to the day and hour
of Walter’s passing.
Walter served with the R.C.A.F.’s 422 and 424 Bomber Command during the Second World War. Despite this experience and others during his life, Walter was a remarkable man who had a very positive view on life.
His many passions included hockey, baseball, the horse races and collecting hockey cards. His biggest passion was his family. Walter was selfless and would help family whenever and with whatever he could. He was centered on being able to do the right thing. Walter was a true “mensch” with a passion for his family and religion.
Walter’s positivity and his ability to adapt and move on were truly inspirational. Walter had the power to enter a room and change the mood. His warm smile meant he was very approachable and he could start a conversation with anyone as long as they were willing to talk about the weather, politics, the Winnipeg Jets or the Blue Bombers. Most importantly, he loved talking about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the center of his life.
Walter’s family would like to thank the staff at the Grace Hospital, all of whom helped make Dad’s final hours as comfortable as they could be. You were kind, patient and sincere; much like our Dad was his whole life. Finally, we would like to thank Dr. Ismail Mohammed and his staff for over 40 years of personalized care.
DAD, WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU.
The funeral was held on Monday, August 27 at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. A special thanks to Walter’s pallbearers: Ben Berkal, Mark Ditlove, Cyril Labman, David Pfeffer, Max Stern and Zev Stern.
In keeping with Walter’s wishes and spirit, in lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Shaarey-Zedek Minyan Fund Synagogue or a charity of your choice.
Obituaries
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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