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Rita Epstein
On Monday, November 10, 2014, in New York, after a brief illness. Beloved daughter of the late Solly and the late Bessie Epstein. Rita will be missed by her friends and family in Canada and the United States. Memorial service was held in New York on Thursday, November 13. A graveside service will be held in Montreal, on Monday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m., at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery (E-8, main gate, behind the office building), 5015 rue de la Savane. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Gertrude Bacal
BACAL, Gertrude (nee Schwartz). In Ottawa, In her one hundred and second year, on Friday, November 21, 2014. Wife of the late Sidney Bacal. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Murray Bacal, Ellen Bacal and Mel Segal. Cherished "Granny" of Phillip and Andrea Segal, David Segal and Emily Ferreira, Charles and Lila Segal. Loving "GG" of Jeremy and Simon Segal; Sofia and Hailey Segal; Juliette Segal. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Sylvia and Moe Raff, Abe Schwartz, Becky and Harry Bacal, Aaron and Sarah Schwartz, Ellie and Jack Hymes, Harry and Joan Schwartz, Ruth and Harold Lehrer. Special thanks to her private caregivers and the staff of Hillel Lodge, Ottawa. Graveside service on Monday, November 24 at 11 a.m., at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her daughter's home in Ottawa. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hillel Lodge, (613) 728-3990, or the Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, (613) 761-5066.
Ryna Pinsky
PINSKY, Ryna (nee Levin). It is with great sadness that the family of Ryna Pinsky announces her passing at the age of eighty-six, on Friday, November 21, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Abe Pinsky. Beloved mother of Deborah Pinsky and Erica Pinsky. Cherished grandmother of Abee Pinsky-Haiduga. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Barbara and the late Bernard Margolis, Allan and Elinor Levin, Mervyn and the late Ricki Levin, the late Gloria and the late Harvey Shatz; sister-in-law of Richard (Mickey) and the late Naomi Davine, the late Rose and the late Sonny Blauer. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Ryna engaged life to its fullest. Intellectually curious with a thirst for knowledge and an avid traveller, Ryna traversed the globe: from China in the days of Mao to the Arctic Circle and the Galapagos islands. She taught English for many years at McGill University, Concordia University and Dawson College. Her latest passion was playing golf at Hillsdale Golf Club where her late husband Abe was a founding member. The family wishes to thank the medical and administrative staff at Mount Sinai Hospital for the compassionate care Ryna received at the end of her life. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, November 24 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zedek Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, 30 Elm Ave., Beaconsfield. Shiva at her home, at 5721 Queen Mary Rd., through Thursday evening. In honour of her memory, donations may be made to Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1299.
Gertrude Bacal
BACAL, Gertrude (nee Schwartz). In Ottawa, In her one hundred and second year, on Friday, November 21, 2014. Wife of the late Sidney Bacal. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Murray Bacal, Ellen Bacal and Mel Segal. Cherished "Granny" of Phillip and Andrea Segal, David Segal and Emily Ferreira, Charles and Lila Segal. Loving "GG" of Jeremy and Simon Segal; Sofia and Hailey Segal; Juliette Segal. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Sylvia and Moe Raff, Abe Schwartz, Becky and Harry Bacal, Aaron and Sarah Schwartz, Ellie and Jack Hymes, Harry and Joan Schwartz, Ruth and Harold Lehrer. Special thanks to her private caregivers and the staff of Hillel Lodge, Ottawa. Graveside service on Monday, November 24 at 11 a.m., at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her daughter's home in Ottawa. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hillel Lodge, (613) 728-3990, or the Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, (613) 761-5066.
Sheina Gillman
GILLMAN, Sheina (nee Weinstein). In her ninetieth year, on Friday, November 21, 2014. Beloved wife of Israel Gillman. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Etty and Ralph Bienstock, Erit Gillman. Cherished “Baba” of Lorne Bienstock and Bridgit Kotler, Neil Bienstock and Deborah Wolfe; Andrea Borod and Kenny Koby, and Ari Borod. Proud “Great-Baba” of Aidan, Russell and Sabrina; Samson, Rachel and Ryan. Sister of the late Joseph Weinstein, the late Shulamit Lazar, the late Mula Weinstein. Dear sister-in-law of Sonia Weinstein of Israel, the late Leah Weinstein, the late Wolf Lazar. Predeceased by her siblings, Leibl, Jenia and Miriam, who perished in the Holocaust. Devoted aunt of David and Chana Weinstein, Arieh Lazar, Luba and Beni Magal, Etty and Itzik Steingarten, the late Josh Lazar. Special thanks to her ‘angels’, Clarita, Analyn, Kiyoko and Jasmine for their love and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 23 at 10 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6111 ave. du Boisé. Contributions in her memory may be made to “Sheina Gillman Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish Community Foundation, (514) 345-6414 ext.: 3305.
Marlene Tenenbaum
TENENBAUM, Marlene (nee Yuck). After a courageous battle, on Friday, November 21, 2014, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife and soulmate of Michael. Loving daughter of Bennie and the late Minnie Yuck. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Elysa Monk and Philippe Begin, Evan Monk and Sabrina Bercovitch, and stepmother of Stacey Tenenbaum, Errol and Nicole Tenenbaum, Abby and Howie Brass. Cherished Bubbie of Joey, Max, Jesse, Ryan, and Harper. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Mary Yuck, the late Sharon Goldsmith. Marlene will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law, Martin Goldsmith and her bff, Abi Cohen Goldsmith, by Rona Steinman, Aunts Evie, Jesse,Irene and their families, Sarah Deitcher, and all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank Drs. Issie Wyse and Linda Braha, Walter Gotlieb, Susie Lau, Shannon Salvadore, pivot nurse, Nancy Drummond, and all the staff of 5NW and 8th floor Segal Cancer Centre at the Jewish General Hospital. Special thanks to Fasika and Esti for their loving care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 23 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Marlene’s memory may be made to the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, (877) 368-6326, Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723, or to the charity of your choice.
Maria Lebovits
LEBOVITS, Maria (nee Janko). Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at the age of ninety-three. Beloved wife of the late Sandor. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Aggie and the late Rod Brook of Toronto, Harold and Jo-Ann. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey, Breanna and Phil, Jesse, and Max. Dearest sister-in-law of Lina and the late Bumi Lebovits, the late Shimon and the late Sonya Lebovits of Israel, the late Clary and the late Henrik Lebovits, the late Sam and the late Fela Lebovits, the late Muncie and the late Bela Lebovits. Special thanks to Claudette, Grace, Elena, and Julio, and to the 5th floor staff at the Kastner Pavilion at the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, (514) 861-4422.
Polly Smiley
SMILEY, Polly (nee Sherman). Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Issie. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Roslyn and Abe Slawner, and Murray Smiley. Cherished Bubbie of Chad and Hyo, and Heath Slawner. Great ‘Bubbie Polly’ of Jack and Noa. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Rose and Ernie Starr, Syd and Vicki Sherman, and by Issie’s siblings and their spouses, Harry and Rose Smiley, Annie and Harry Wiseman, Millie, and Lily Smiley. Special thanks to her caregiver, Annie for her care, kindness and devotion, and to the staff of 4C at the Jewish Eldercare Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, November 20 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her daughter’s home, ending Sunday, November 23. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 ext.: 2124.
Isaac Jesion
After a lengthy illness, at the age of seventy-two, on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. High school sweetheart, most beloved husband and soul mate of Elizabeth Zalshtein for nearly fifty years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Sandy Jesion and Bonnie Leiner, Tara Jesion and Ian Stewart. Cherished Zaidie of Hannah and Sophie Jesion; Ryan, Jeffrey and Zachary Stewart. Son of the late Henry and the late Anna. Brother of the late Leon. Dear brother-in-law of Sol Zalshtein. Isaac leaves a great void in all our lives. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends. Special thanks to the caring staff of the Cardiology Department at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 23 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Isaac Jesion Memorial Fund for Cardiology” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. His wisdom, sense of humour and gentle spirit will be forever missed.
Josif Berger
Courageously, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, in his sixty-eighth year. Beloved husband of Tessa Selvin. Devoted and loving father of Joshua. Dearest brother-in-law of Martin and Gilberte Selvin. Cherished uncle of Matthew and Julie, David, Rachelle and Steven, and Daniel. Son of the late Zelig and the late Rosa Berger, and son-in-law of the late Bernard and the late Rhea Selvin. Adored by all who knew him, both family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, 514-481-2723. “A gentleman... a worthy man, who was worth knowing.”
Marlyn Magyar
Passed away in Houston Texas, Shabbos Kodesh Vayeira, November 8, 2014. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Phillip (Tzvi) and Shoshana Isaacson, Morton and Leslie Isaacson, and Marta Dubnoff. Grandmother of Shalom Avraham Isaacson and Michael and Paul Isaacson. Sister and sister-in-law of Kenny and Rhoda Bessner, and Herbert and Anna Gutenplan. Dearly loved aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral service took place in Houston, Texas on Sunday, November 9. Shiva will be observed in Houston and Montreal Quebec. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the charitable organization of your choice in memory of Malka Chaia bas Peretz.
