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Wylma Migicovsky
MIGICOVSKY, Wylma (nee Jacobs). Beloved wife of the late Bernard Migicovsky. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of William and Esty, Samuel and Mary Ann, and Beth. Cherished grandmother of Valerie (Paul), Aaron, Zoe, Rose, and Jonah. Proud great-grandmother of Phynnleigh. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Hannah and the late Edward Adeland; and sister-in-law of Adele and the late David Migicovsky, Pearl and the late Newton Migicovsky, Roslyn and the late Phillip Migicovsky, the late Velma and the late Hymie Poch-Goldin. The family would like to thank Patricia Ejiofor, Wylma’s devoted companion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1297 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. only through Thursday evening. As Wylma was a founding matriarch in the Pet Industry, contributions in her memory may be made to the MIRA Foundation, (450) 795-3725.
Alan Kravitz
KRAVITZ, Alan - On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Beloved husband of Heidi Lenkov. Loving father of Mandy. Devoted son of Helene and the late Leo Kravitz of Montreal. Dear brother and brother- in-law of Beverly Kravitz and Brian Wexler, and uncle of Lauren, and Rachel. Lovingly remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva will be held privately for the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Alan Kravitz Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780- 0324, www.benjamins.ca
Howard Rabinovitch
RABINOVITCH, Howard. On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Vancouver, B.C. Loving husband of Carol Pate. Brother and brother-in-law of Joanne Rabinovitch and Mark Schneiderman. Funeral service was held in Vancouver on Friday, March 27, 2015.
Istvan Eckstein
Peacefully, on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Olga. Dear father and father-in-law of Catherine and Norman Anick. Cherished "Grand-Pa" of David Anick. Predeceased by his siblings. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. Graveside service on Thursday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m., at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O.
Ellen Bloomfield (Nee Steinberg)
BLOOMFIELD, Ellen (nee Steinberg). On Monday, March 30, 2015. Born in Montreal, Canada May 11, 1929, Ellen was bitten by the acting bug early in life, performing in children’s theater and hosting her own radio show. As a teenager, she took elocution lessons with fellow Canadian, William Shatner. She later went on to host the Canadian/Eastern US kids’ television show, Romper Room, as “Miss Ellen” before moving to Cincinnati with her family in the mid-1960s. In Cincinnati, Ellen took a Masters of Social Work degree and worked as a Licensed Social Worker with grieving children and geriatric clients, while promoting ethnic diversity in the North Avondale neighborhood where she lived. Ellen loved to write poetry for every occasion, large and small. She also loved to travel and lived abroad in Switzerland, France and England. For about 25 years, she wintered on Sanibel Island, FL; she made many life-long friends there and loved watching wildlife from her lanai. But more than anything else, she loved her family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Saul; dear sister Evelyn Hamovitch; children Lawrence, Patricia, and Matthew; and beloved granddaughter Sophie. Graveside service on Wednesday, April 1 at 12:00 noon at the Rest Haven Memorial Park, Evendale, Ohio. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, (513) 865-1616, or to Fernside, (513) 246-9140. Arrangements entrusted to Weil Funeral Home of Cincinnati.
Howard Rabinovitch
RABINOVITCH, Howard. On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Vancouver, B.C. Loving husband of Carol Pate. Brother and brother-in-law of Joanne Rabinovitch and Mark Schneiderman. Funeral service was held in Vancouver on Friday, March 27, 2015.
Dr. Max Jacob Palayew
PALAYEW, Max Jacob M.D., F.R.C.P.(C). It is with infinite sadness that the family of Dr. Max Palayew announces his death on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, after a brief illness. Husband of Eunice Goodman. Father and father-in-law of Dr. Mark Palayew and Dr. Chris Greenaway, Dr. Karen Palayew and Lorne Segal, Danny Palayew and Jocelyn Kapusta. Grandfather of Noah, Matthew, and Julie Segal; Adam, Michael, and Nathan Palayew; Steven and David Palayew. Brother and brother-in-law of Noreen and Aaron Lipsin, Chana Palayew, Mildred Goodman and the late Clermont Pepin, the late Rosalie and the late Norman Namer. He was an extraordinary man; a superb radiologist, a devoted and inspiring teacher, but above all a kind, giving, and compassionate human being. He was a role model and mentor to many of his students, colleagues, and friends; to his family he was and will always be their strength and inspiration. He received his medical degree from l’Université de Montpellier in France and subsequently trained in Radiology at the Jewish General Hospital, the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, and the Cincinnati General Hospital. In 1971 he was appointed Radiologist-In-Chief at the Jewish General Hospital, a position which he held until 1992. He was appointed Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology, McGill University for consecutive terms from 1977 to 1987. In 2009 he was appointed Emeritus Professor, McGill University. He was a member of numerous professional associations and held Officer roles in many, including National President of the Canadian Association of Radiologists and Administrator of the Board of the Corporation Professionnelle des Médecins du Québec. He was a frequent Visiting Professor at universities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He received many honours, including the Prix Albert Jutras, awarded by the Société Canadienne Française de Radiologie, “in recognition for an outstanding career and exceptional contributions to Radiology”. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Fôret. Due to the advent of Passover, shiva at his home ends Friday afternoon. Donations in his memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital, (514) 340-8222 ext. 2845 (Nadia), or to March of the Living c/o the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation, (613) 798-4696 ext. 274.
Joseph Weinstein
Peacefully, on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the age of eighty-five. Joseph was born in Poland, and, after surviving the Holocaust, lived in Montreal for sixty years. Husband of the late Rose (Shoshana) Paz. Beloved father and father-in-law of David and Liliane, Marlene and the late Sam Weinstein. Cherished grandfather of Joshua and Kathleen, Jessica, and Jonathan Weinstein; Michael, and Suzanne Weinstein. Proud great-grandfather of Seth and Jacob. Brother-in-law of the late Hania and the late Moishe Goldman, the late Elimelech and the late Tzipora Paz, and the late Baruch Paz. Special thanks to Judy Epstein and her staff at the Snowdon Residence, and to the doctors, nurses and staff of 4 West at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. The family will be receiving visitors at 1500 rue Todd, V.S.L., through Thursday evening. Shiva in Boca Raton, FL, commencing Sunday evening, April 12. For shiva details, visit www.paperman.com. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre for Holocaust Studies, 1-866-864-9735.
Fernande Zevy
ZEVY, Fernande - On Thursday, April 9, 2015 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Marco Zevy. Loving mother & mother-in-law of Aaron, Danielle and Jamie Leiba of Israel, and Dov and Caroline. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Henry and Fernande Ades, Odette and the late Nissim Avrashi, Lilliane and Andre Hozer, Mireille and the late Roger Hotter, and the late Gracia and Charles Assine, and Emile and Joelle Ades. Devoted grandmother of Benjamin and Rivki, Natan, Shoshana and Mordechai, Ariel, Samantha, Danna, Rachel, and Rena. Devoted great-grandmother of Pnina. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W., (three lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 11:30 A.M. Interment in the community section of Pardes Shalom. Shiva 39 Downing Blvd, Thornhill. Memorial Donations may be made to the Fernande Zevy Memorial Fund c/o the Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst St., Toronto, M6A 2C3 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca
Ruta Frajtag
FRAJTAG, Ruta (nee Rajchgot). Peacefully on April 10, 2015 in her 100th year. Wife of the late Aron Frajtag. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Hannah and Bill Lewkowict, Rena and James Borovay. Cherished Bubby of Leonard and Shelley, David and Laura, Melissa and Chris, Lindsay and Darren, and Karen. Great-grandmother of Sam, Alex, Sarah, Josh, Molly, Aaron, Samantha, Emmett, and Jonah. Sister and sister-in-law of Pavel and Shoshana Rajchgot, Ceisa and the late Yankel Forshpan ,the late Bella and the late Josef Wloski, the late Regina and the late Yankel Korc. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ruta was a resilient and determined woman who, together with Aron, fled her Nazi-occupied home in Poland, survived life in a Soviet labour camp, and journeyed with their young family through Uzbekistan, Poland, and Israel before rebuilding their life in Canada. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in Ruta’s memory may be made to Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121, ext. 2207.
