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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.
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.
Greta Matus
MATUS, Greta (née Blanshay). Peacefully, in Toronto, on Monday, December 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Victor Matus. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jeffrey, Rachelle Matus and Elliott Posen. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Sarah Posen. Sister of Denise Blanshay, Mildred Wadler, and the late Rhoda Ruddie. Greta will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Wednesday, December 24 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Shiva at Rachelle and Elliott’s home, at 361 Roselawn Ave., Toronto, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in Greta’s memory may be made to the “Greta and Victor Matus Charity Fund” c/o the Jewish Community Foundation, (514) 345-2645 ext.: 3305, or to Baycrest Foundation, (416) 785-2875.
Abraham (Abie) Tebovici
TEBOVICI, Abraham (Abie). Peacefully, on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lenka. Devoted father and father-in-law of Elisabeth and Steve Kowch, Rosa Tebovici, Shirley and David Rosenbaum. Cherished Zaidie of Layla and Mac, Melissa, Joshua, and Aaron. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Frieda and the late Morris Rydzinski, the late Tovia and the late Anna, and predeceased by his parents and other siblings who perished in the Holocaust. Abie will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, and by all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 26, at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Tuesday evening. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, (514) 871-1551, or to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Alisa Schaffer
SCHAFFER, Alisa (née Schonberg). Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the age of ninety-two. Beloved wife of the late Zoltan. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Irit Schaffer, Edna and Allan Friedberg. Cherished Bubby of Ryan and Michelle, Marc and Robyn, Michael and Christine. Proud Great-Bubby of Zachary, Jacob, Ben, Alex, Madison, Noah, and Oliver. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ruth and the late Ernest Sembera, the late Irena Hellinger, the late Edith and the late Isaac Hellinger, and the late David Schonberg. Special thanks to Julie and the whole team of Alisa’s caregivers for their devotion and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 26 at 12:45 p.m. Burial at the Young Israel of Montreal Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5761 Honoré de Balzac Rd. #906, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Wednesday evening. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Holocaust Center, (412) 421-1500, or visit holocaustcenterpgh.org.
Amos Federman
After a courageous battle, with dignity, on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Beloved partner and soul mate of Helen Wiener. Father of Tali Federman Gillette, and devoted stepfather of Jeff and Heather Wiener, Wendy and Robert Gold, Stacie and Jeffrey Burt. Proud grandfather of Max, Allison, Jordan, Danielle, Jessica, Sabrina, Jacqueline, Ethan, and Lauren. Son of the late Abraham and the late Clara. Brother of Dan Federman. Amos will be lovingly remembered by Goldie Grossman, his nephew Eli Federman, as well as by his family and many dear friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 26 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Friday from 12 to 3 p.m., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Hope & Cope Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Fannie Solomon
SOLOMON, Fannie (née Frost). Peacefully, in her ninety-third year, on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in Montreal. Devoted wife and best friend of the late Louis Solomon. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jerry and Barbara Solomon, Carolyn and Stephen Appotive of Ottawa. Dearest Bubbie of Michael Solomon, Erica and Jeff Winterstein; Jonathan Appotive, Suzanne and Aaron Holtzman. Cherished Great-Bubbie of Liam and Annie Winterstein; and Lauren Holtzman. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Louis and the late Birdie Frost, the late Ettie and the late Harry Ostroff, the late Peter and the late Millie Frost; and sister-in-law of Frances and the late Harry Solomon. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital, and to Fannie’s caregivers, Amelia, Lani, Monching, Mercy and Alice. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Friday, December 26 at 1:30 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in Fannie’s memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Foundation, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1299, or to the Hope & Cope Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Jack Rosenberg
In his ninetieth year, on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Deborah Rand. Sadly mourned by Deborah’s son, Aaron (Val) and her grandchildren, Molly and Casey. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Sophie and the late Sergiu Enciu. Special thanks to his caregiver, Rhona, for her care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 26 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shevat Achim Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home through Sunday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), 485-7233.
Sadye Engels
ENGELS, Sadye (nee Krainer). Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in her ninety-first year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Engels. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Paula Engels, Trudy and Lawrence Chernin. Adored grandmother of Emily Lecker and Leam Venafro; Simon and Annalie Chernin. Proud great-grandmother of Lily and Owen. Predeceased by her dear siblings and their spouses, Nettie and Moe Smith, Ruth Krainer, Morris and Nancy Krainer. Sister-in-law of Louis and the late Doris Engelberg, Chaim and the late Evelyn Engelberg, the late Frank and the late Rita Engels, the late Harry and the late Rose Engels, the late Sam and the late Lois Engels. Sadye will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, many friends, and countless people whose lives she touched. Special thanks to her devoted caregivers, Lina and Mila. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 29 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home, Monday following burial and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694, or to the YM-YWHA, (514) 737-6551.
Chaim (Charlie) Szolomowicz
SZOLOMOWICZ, Chaim (Charlie). Peacefully, on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Leah and the late Joshua Leib. Beloved husband of Arnona Reller for forty-seven years. Adoring father and father-in-law of Karen and Jack Zaritsky, and Galit Szolomowicz. Treasured “Saba Chaim” of Jessica, and Jordan. Predeceased by his sister Yaffa. Dearest brother-in-law of Yael and Avraham Maayan of Israel. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and many friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of 3 North at the Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, December 24 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Beth Yitzchok Section, de la Savane. Shiva at 5616 Alpine Ave., C.S.L., following burial until 9:00 p.m., on Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
