It is with heavy hearts and deepest sadness that our family announce the peaceful passing of our dear sweet mother Marjorie Bakalinsky.
Mom passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Simkin Centre.

Mom was predeceased by her parents, Rose and Joseph Weinstein; her sister Shirley; her in-laws, Dora and Beryl Bakalinsky; her sister-in-law Rosalie; and most recently, her dearest brother in-law Shia. Mom is survived by her loving and dedicated life long partner Leonard; her children Rachelle (Bob), Marty (Theresa), Cheryl (Avrum) and Gayle (Frank); her loving grandchildren, Jennifer, David (Andrea), Daniel, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Carllen, and Jerrett; her sister Kayla (Saul), sister-in-law Miriam (Jerry), and many nieces and nephews.

Mom was born in Winnipeg on March 7, 1935. She was raised as a youngster in the north end on Burrows Ave, then moved to Ferry Rd in St. James where her parents owned a grocery store. After graduating high school in 1953, she enrolled in nursing school in Chicago. She spent one year studying in Chicago, came home for summer break, met our dad, fell in love and didn’t go back. On June 5, 1955, Mom and Dad exchanged their wedding vows and were able to celebrate 69 years of marital bliss.

Mom always put others in front of herself, especially our dad, her children and grandchildren. She was the most unselfish woman we have ever known and loved. The matriarch of our family. Our home on Coralberry Ave. was always an open door to our many childhood friends.

Mom loved our cottage at Falcon Lake where many wonderful memories were made over the years, with her grandchildren always by her side. That gave her the greatest joy.
For over 25 years Mom and Dad’s second home was in Margate, Florida. Every year Mom would welcome her children and grandchildren to their Florida home, where there was always a home cooked meal on the dinner table.

There were many things Mom loved to do. One was playing mahjong with her weekly groups in Winnipeg and in Florida. Mom was an active member of Hadassah and was very involved in the Bnay Abraham Synagogue sisterhood. All of these were secondary to her love for her husband, children and grandchildren.

When it came to the point where her family felt Mom was no longer safe in her own home, Dad made the very difficult decision to make the Simkin Centre her new home. All the staff at Simkin who cared for Mom treated her with respect and dignity. Mom’s family will forever be grateful to the wonderful people at the Simkin Centre.

To Rabbi Matthew Leibl, thank you for being a source of support for our family. Your presence helped guide us through mom’s stay in Simkin.
Mom, we love you to the moon and back and beyond.
Forever remembered, forever loved!

In loving memory of our mom, Marjorie, donations can be made to the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre, or to the charity of your choice.

October 10, 1949 – November 4, 2024

For the last two years Viktor had been battling cancer. He fought hard, and the last two weeks he fought his hardest. He lost his battle against cancer on November 4, 2024.

Viktor is survived by his loving wife Laura, his daughter Brianne (grandson Abraham), daughter-in-law Karly (granddaughters, Reah Shine, Zoey Riley), son Eli, stepsons Gordon and Grant, stepdaughter Kathryn, and many step-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife Cheryl, his parents, Jacob and Elfrieda Lewin.

He was very proud of his Jewish heritage, and celebrated the Jewish holidays; Laura learned to cook lots of Jewish dishes for him.

Viktor attended Jefferson High School, University of Winnipeg, and University of Manitoba.

He was a City transit operator for 28 years. After retiring he worked for Safeway for five years.

He met Laura in 2010, both retired, we had many wonderful trips, took pride in redoing the house and our yard. Viktor’s passion was his beautiful garden, front and back. Many hours were spent looking after flowers and lawns.

As per Viktor’s wish, there will be a private increment and no service.

Professor Elliott Levine passed away peacefully while holding his granddaughter’s hand, November 1, 2024.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Zelda (nee Rosenthal) and his son-in-law Dominique Thifault.

Elliott was the proud father of Elan Swatek (David), Alissa Levine, and Marly Tcherni (Len Frass). His grandchildren, Rachel Tsang (Adrian), Max Swatek (Grace Li), Julia Thifault, Alexis Levine, Avram Tcherni, and Anna Tcherni brought him tremendous joy.

The only child of Max and Martha Levine, Elliott was born on June 20, 1935, and grew up spending his winters in Toronto and his summers at cottages with his cousins, B’nai Brith Camp with his mother, or a prospecting camp with his father.

He dabbled in several faculties in university before deciding to focus on Philosophy.

Elliott took what was originally thought to be a short-term position at the University of Winnipeg in the mid-1960s. Zelda and Elliott fell in love with Winnipeg and their home on the Red River where they chose to spend the rest of their lives.

Elliott was a founding member and past president of Temple Shalom and active with synagogue and social action causes, especially the Winnipeg Committee for Ethiopian Jews.

The family thanks the thoughtful and caring staff from the Simkin Centre who supported Elliott during the last few weeks of his life.

A funeral service was held at Temple Shalom with burial following at Beit Chaim Mikdash Shalom, Rabbi Allan Finkel officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Temple Shalom Winnipeg.