Obituaries
ZENA MINUK
It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Zena Minuk on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Simkin Centre in Winnipeg.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband William (Bill) Minuk and her parents Max and Sara Kirshner.
She leaves to mourn her beloved children, Dr. Howard (Dr. Cheryl), Dr. Rick (Francine), and Dr. Terry (Dr. Bev); her nine grandchildren, Marlee, Zachary (Janna), Jennifer (Jarrett), Ashley (Fraser), Carly (Pieter-Jan), Jeffrey, Mark, Steven and Devin; her six great-grandchildren, Kenzi, Madison, Scarlett, Wyatt, William and Katelyn; her brother Ron Kirshner (Monique), brother-in-law Bert Minuk, and sisters-in-law Esther Minuk and Doris Steiman. Zena also leaves to mourn her many cherished nieces and nephews and large extended family.
Zena was born in Portage la Prairie on September 17, 1927 and raised in MacGregor, Manitoba. She moved to Winnipeg to study Home Economics at the University of Manitoba. Zena met her husband Bill in Winnipeg and they were married in 1948. They became a devoted and inseparable couple, maintaining a “twinkle-in-their-eye relationship” for 59 years of marriage. Zena was Bill’s loving companion, and her constant support and encouragement were instrumental to the success of his business. Zena and Bill spent many winters at their Florida condominium where they made many close friends. They enjoyed summers in Winnipeg with their large, close-knit family. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were a constant source of pride.
Zena was an expert player of Mahjong, Pan, and Rummi-Q, which she enjoyed regularly with groups of her treasured girlfriends. The games set the stage for lively afternoons of chit chatting, noshing, and laughter. Zena was a fabulous hostess, famous for her quick-wit and entertaining storytelling. Her guests were always greeted to an exquisite table, a delicious meal and especially tasty desserts that kept them coming back.
The Minuk family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Simkin Centre and her companions Anna, Dinah, Mila, Marissa, Aida, Minda, Grace and Fidelyn for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided to Zena.
A private graveside service was held at Shaarey Zedek cemetery on Friday, February 8, 2019. Pallbearers were Dr. Barry Weinstein, Dr. Danny Yan, Dr. Harvey Frankel, Jeffrey Kliman, Arnie Moss and Jerry Shell.
Donations may be made in Zena’s memory to the Zena & Bill Minuk Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
204-477-7520 or to a charity of choice.
The moment that you left me my heart split in two,
One side filled with memories and the other side died with you.
I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek.
Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday,
But missing you is a heartache that never goes away.
I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain.
You see life has gone on without you,
But will never be the same.
Anonymous
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.
Obituaries
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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