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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.
Yacote Elkrief
ELKRIEF, Yacote (nee Amzallag). On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in her 105th year. Wife of the late Judah. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Samuel and Yvette, Giselle and Howard Stein, Michel and Annie, Annie and Marc Gaulin, André and Fortune, Elie and Betty. Dear sister-in-law of Rachel Amzallag. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Due to the festival of Passover, shiva commences on the evening of Saturday, April 11.
Bobby (Robert) Elkin
ELKIN, Bobby (Robert). On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the age of sixty-four. Beloved husband of Ann Steiman. Loving and devoted father of Jonathan (Andrea), Joshua (Allison), and Daniel. Brother and brother-in-law of Donna and David Plen, and Nancy Nahum; and brother-in-law of Mark and Helene Steiman. He will be deeply missed by The Captain, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in Bobby’s memory may be made to AMI-Quebec, (514) 486-1448.
Aaron Harry (Archie) Soroka
Peacefully, on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the Chinook Nursing Home in Calgary, Alberta. Husband of the late Jackie (Sheft) for over sixty years. Dear companion of Freda Plucer. Beloved father of Mark Soroka (Laura), Steve Soroka (Kitty), and the late Susan Lynn Davis. Cherished grandfather of Faith Moore (Rory). Proud great-grandfather of Evelyn Susan and Audrey Mary. Brother and brother-in-law of Abe (Meme) and Liz Soroka. Predeceased by his parents, Masha and Bernard Soroka, and by his siblings, Jack Soroka, Ray Carr and Goldie Pap. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Harry spent the last part of his life in Calgary and, after losing his wife several years ago, met Freda Plucer. Freda and her family made him part of their family, making his final years very warm and happy. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the Belaire Wing at the Chinook Nursing Home, and Dr. Sarah Evans. Special thanks to Laurie, his personal caregiver, for all her help and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, April 23 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1-888-473-4636.
Eli Caron
CARON, Eli. Suddenly, on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Elayne Wasserman. Cherished and devoted father of Adam, Bram (Connor), and Michelle (Nathan). Proud and treasured Zaida of Abbygail. Dearest son of Mollie and the late Issie Caron; and son-in-law of Hazel and the late David Wasserman. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Leon and Wendy Caron, Etta and Jeff Kuhnreich, Morty and Joanne Caron; Jon Wasserman, Ruth-Ann and the late Michael Weinberg. Eli will be deeply missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaare Zedek Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva in the reception room of 11115 Cavendish Blvd., from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hope and Cope c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, (514) 871-1551.
Harry Biskin
It is with great sadness that the family of Harry Biskin announces his passing on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Beloved husband and best friend of Claire. Devoted father and father-in-law of David and Susan, Stephen, and Joy. Cherished grandfather of Robert and Jennifer Biskin, Karen and Robert Altman, Jeremy, and Michael Levine. Much loved great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Nathan and Emma. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Abe and Ethel Biskin, Helen and the late Sam Teller, Natalie and the late Sam Biskin, and the late Lou Biskin. Harry will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, April 24 at 12 noon. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 6800 Macdonald Ave., C.S.L., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, April 30. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the “Harry Biskin Memorial Fund for Cancer Research” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Irving Harry Lubin
LUBIN, Irving Harry. Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Charlotte Silverman for sixty-three years. Loving father and father-in-law of Sheldon and Sandy Lubin, Cindy and David Lorsch, Randy and Eric Abecassis, and Lynda Weiner-Lubin. Proud Zaidy of Amanda and Harold, Jesse and Gwendy, and Gab; Scott, and Hilary; Michael, Talia, and Jais. Adoring Zaidy Zaidy of Dylan, and Nathan. Brother and brother-in-law of Sybil and the late David Weigensberg. Son of the late Abe and the late Sarah Lubin. Irv lived his life to the fullest; travelling, dancing, golfing and drinking his beloved scotch. He loved a party and his presence will be forever missed and never forgotten. Heartfelt thanks to Josephine and Lulu for taking such good care of Irving. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Canadian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his daughter’s home on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Harry Pinker
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the age of eighty-seven. Beloved husband of Roslyn Wiesenfeld for sixty-one years. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Steven Pinker and Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, Susan Pinker and Martin Boodman, Robert Pinker and Kristine Whitehead. Cherished Papa of Eva, Carl and Eric Boodman; Jack and David Pinker. Brother of the late John Pinker. Dear brother-in-law of Sheila and the late Mark Wiesenfeld, Barbara Rennert and the late Barry Wiesenfeld. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Drs. Joan Zidulka, Ted Wein and Steven Cape, and to the Cancer Care team at St. Mary’s Hospital. Heartfelt thanks to Younes Missaoui and Joe Ricciuto for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Harry Pinker Memorial Fund for Cancer Care” c/o St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
Robert (Bob) Auerbach
On Sunday, April 19, 2015. Beloved partner of the late Rosalee Rosen. Cherished father of Jonathan (Dana), Robert, Mark (Elaine), Brad, and Ted Cohen (Aaron). Loving grandfather of Ethan, Taylor, Kevin and Logan. Dearest brother of Munroe (Diana) and Beverley (Bart). Dearly missed by Lucille Beaulieu, Soula Staikos, and by his family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday.
Shawn Leib (Leibovitch)
LEIB (LEIBOVITCH), Shawn “Raider”. It is with infinite sadness that Shawn’s family announces his passing after a brief battle, bravely fought, on Thursday, April 23, 2015, with his devoted and loving wife Kimberley Bonder by his side. Incredible and fun-loving father of Russell and Avery, whom he loved so much. Adored brother of Andrea Leibovitch. Son of the late Ralph and the late Nancy Leibovitch. Cherished son-in-law of Karole Raizer and Herb Bonder. Dear brother-in-law of Melanie Bonder and Kevin Pledge, Samantha Bonder and Ricky Wagen. Amazing uncle of Jonah Bonder; Cole and Brett Wagen. He will be sorely missed and forever remembered by his many incredibly supportive friends who rallied around him throughout this difficult time. Shawn was larger than life, with his presence, personality and sense of humour. Special thanks to Drs. David Melnychuck, Peter Kavan and Ricky Payne, the nurses, and staff of the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Contributions in Shawn's memory may be made to Hope and Cope for pancreatic research c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. There is a void in our world now that cannot be filled; we will all miss him dearly.
