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Riva Leah Gordon
GORDON, Riva Leah (nee Demberg). 1923 – 2015. Peacefully, on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Beloved wife of Ben for sixty-four years. She will be sadly missed by her sons, Norm (Edith) and Allan (Miriam); grandchildren, David (Robin), Lynne, and Brian; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Rebecca. Predeceased by her parents and siblings who perished in the Holocaust. Adopted by the Bloomberg family. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. The family would like to thank her caregivers for their loving care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, March 18 at 12 noon. Burial at the Nusach Hoari Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sima Pell
PELL, Sima (nee Goldfield). Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Wife of the late Haskell Pell. Beloved mother of Issie, and the late Dr. Jerry. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Teddy and the late Libby Goldfield, and the late Claire and the late Nathan Rossdeutscher. She will be sadly mourned by her family and friends. Graveside service on Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Ian Leslie Grinblat
GRINBLAT, Ian Leslie. Peacefully at home, on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Beloved husband Sylvia Portner. Step-father, father-in-law, and grandfather of Rotem and Natie, Yifat and Avner; and their children Leeann, Danielle, and Tal all of Israel. Brother and brother-in-law of Doreen and Jack Carman of Australia; and brother-in-law of Gerald and Ruth Portner, Sydney and Sidney Portner. Ian will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the CLSC Cote-des-Neiges, and of NOVA Montreal for their attention, compassion and care. Graveside service on Friday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Contributions in his memory may be made to NOVA Montreal, (514) 866-6801. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Imy Nemenoff Gellert
NEMENOFF-GELLERT, Imy (née Rothmuller). Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, in her 101st year. Wife of the late Istvan Halmos (Pista), the late Hans Nemenoff, and the late Andrew Gellert (Bandi). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Micky and David Blask, Gabor and Jane Gellert, Andrew Gellert. Cherished grandmother of Lauren and Craig Brown, Sarah Blask; Adam Gellert, and Eric Gellert. Adoring great-grandmother of Julian and Gabriel Brown. Sadly mourned by her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Jeny, Solomon, Winnie, Merlin, Leah, Deborah, Chan, Raj, Myra, and the staff of 3 North at Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their devoted care. Born in Lugos, Hungary, Imy was deported to Auschwitz, where her first husband perished. An avid lover of classical music, she, along with her husband Hans Nemenoff, was one of the co-founders of Musica Camerata Montreal. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. The family will be receiving visitors following burial at the Vista Residence (apartment of Dov Zimmer): 5300 ch. de la Côte-Saint-Luc. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, (514) 345-2605.
Amiram Ralph Abergel
Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Annie Sauvignon. Loving and devoted father of Haguit Abergel and Karen Abergel. Cherished “Papi” of Ethan and Sara. Ralph will be sadly missed by Arlette Acoca, his siblings, nieces, nephews, family and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 7NW at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 8145, boul. du Saint-Laurent #708, Brossard.
Rosine Menasce
MENASCE, Rosine (née Levy). Peacefully, with her loving daughter by her side, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Wife of the late Elie. Beloved mother of Ruby. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Fortunée and the late Nessim Levy, the late Suzanne and the late Félix Abourbih, the late Maurice Levy, and the late Rachel Levy; and sister-in-law of Pearl and the late Berto Menasce, the late Esther Parsons, the late Vicky and the late Joseph Carmel. Loving aunt of Renée Levy, Michel Levy; Regine and the late Moise Zarmati, Jacques and Karen Abourbih, Benjamin and Cathy Abourbih; Jean-Claude and Madonna Levy; Jackie and Bob Barrett; and Peter Menasce. Special thanks to Tina Zenakis and her wonderful staff at the Westhill Residence, and to the staff of the King David Residence for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Shaas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home.
Sonia Weinzweig
WEINZWEIG, Sonia (nee Schachter). Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Beloved wife of Henri z”l. Daughter of Miriam z”l and Rev Gedalia Schachter z”l, and daughter-in-law of Rosa z”l and Bernard Weinzweig z”l. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Randy Weinzweig, Shelley and Mark Sherman. Amazing Grandma of Benjy and Samuel Weinzweig; Roni, Andy, and Mimi Sherman. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sam and Claire Schachter, Joe and Arlene Schachter, Danielle and Manny Glick. Sonia will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, and members of her extended family whom she treasured. The family would like to thank Dr. Carmela Pepe and Dr. David Melnychuk and the 4th floor staff at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to Shant, Cherry and Nanny. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, March 23 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home from 2 p.m. on daily. Contributions in her memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400, or to the charity of your choice.
Beatrice Chapman
CHAPMAN, Beatrice (nee Levine). On Saturday, March 21, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Jack Starr and the late Edgar Chapman. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dorothy Starr, Ian and Donna Starr, and Tommy Starr. Cherished grandmother of Jason Starr and Tammy Kovac, Amanda Starr; Katherine Starr, and Jonathan Starr. Stepmother and step-grandmother of Richard and the late Rosalind Lafontaine and their children, Averill and Dan LeBlanc. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Allen and Roslyn Levine, Leon and the late Ruth Huberman, the late Rose and the late Saul Gordon, the late Yetta and the late David Katz, the late Shirley and the late Morris Strober. Beatrice will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Connie, Nilda and Jenny. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 24 at 12 noon. Burial at the King George Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Beatrice’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sam Burko
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, March 21, 2015, in his eighty-third year. Beloved husband of DeDee (Edith) Burko. Devoted and cherished father and father-in-law of Aura Burko and David Kaplan, Benjamin Burko and Melanie Litwin. Stepfather of Lawrence Litwin and Fabiola Metellus. Proud Zaidie of Aiyana, Amanda and Marie; Jordan and Aliyah. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elinor and the late Howard Goldsmith, Alegria and the late Lou Burko, the late Mary and the late Isaac Rocklin. Special uncle of Cheryl Goldsmith, the late Paul Goldsmith, Brian Rocklin and Romy Schnaiberg, Dr. Benjamin Burko and Donna Litvack. Sam will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Special thanks to his caregiver, Lydia, and to the doctors, nurses and staff of 6W at the Jewish General and Mount Sinai Hospitals for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to “Sam Burko Memorial Fund for Parkinson’s Research” c/o Montreal Neurological Hospital Foundation, (514) 398-1958.
Carole Albert
ALBERT, Carole (nee Ungar). On Saturday, March 21, 2015, in her eighty-fourth year. Wonderful wife and best friend of the late Jack. Beloved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lionel and Linda Albert, Leona and Harvey Lowe. Cherished grandmother of Corey, Gillian, and Josh. Loving daughter of the late Reuben, the late Ida and the late Lillian Ungar. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marcia and the late Morton Schnaar, and sister-in-law of the late David Albert (Ettie). Carole will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723.
June Wolf
WOLF, June (nee Smith). June 11, 1925 – March 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Heather, and Michael. Devoted grandmother of Chantal (Ryan). Proud great-grandmother of Brooklyn. Dear sister of Arthur (Sonny), Gail, and May. Special thanks to the staff of Manoir King David for their exceptional care. Graveside service on Wednesday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in June’s memory may be made to Chabad Queen Mary, (514) 738-3434.
