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Harold Berger
A caring and quiet man passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Much loved by his wife of fifty years, Susan Goldie. Adored father and father-in-law of Joel Berger, Deborah Berger and Daniel Lavan, Leah Berger and Brandon Blant. Cherished Zaida of Anna and Isaac Lavan; Jonah and Miles Blant. Harold will be sadly missed by his long-time friends, who valued his friendship and supported him during his brief illness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 7 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 3577 Atwater Ave. #708, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. through Friday afternoon. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Kurt Samuel
SAMUEL, Kurt. On Sunday, December 6, 2015, in his 96th year. Loving and much loved husband of Ellen for 60 years. Devoted father of Robert, and Carolyn. Sincere thanks to the staff of 7 West at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at his home, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Kurt and Ellen Samuel Growth Fund” c/o Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom Congregation, 514-937-3575.
Philip Blander
After a long and valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, on Shabbat, December 5, 2015, surrounded by his beloved family. Loving and devoted husband of Lily for fifty-eight years. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Sharona and Bernie Nadler, Adina and Colin Singer, Errol and Karen Blander. Exceptional Zaida of Talia, Samantha, and Jonathan Nadler; Jeremy, Oren, Daniel, and Jordana Singer; Davina, Jonah, Nathaniel, and Jesse Blander. Son of the late Reva Shragie and the late Saul Blander. Special brother and brother-in-law of Elana (Ethel) and the late Amos Spector of Israel, the late Sylvia Moscovitch (Dave), Sammy and Bozena Blander, Abraham and Louise Blander, and brother-in-law of Irving and the late Rose Itman, and the late Ruth Romaner. Special uncle to his nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, both here and in Israel. Special thanks and appreciation to Segundo Gutierrez for his loving companionship as a caregiver and a friend to Philip for many years. With gratitude to Dr. Michael Zigman, Dr. Serge Gauthier, Dr. Billy Finkelstein, Sheldon Berenbaum and the CLSC team who have helped Philip over the last sixteen years. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care and compassion extended to Philip by Dr. Jack Gaiptman, Ivo Ivanov, and the staff of the 2nd floor A North at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 8 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Victorian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in Philip’s memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400, or to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Zina (Zelda) Moncarz
MONCARZ, Zina (nee Aizenstros). Peacefully, on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of John Moncarz, Offra Shirin, and Shoshana Moncarz, and mother-in-law of Sheryl. Cherished ‘Bubby Zina’ of Ruby Lehrer and Walid Otaki, the late Randy Lehrer; Mark and Rachel Shirin, Jessica Shirin, Stephanie and Matt Wolfe; Lindsey, and Ryan Moncarz. Proud great-grandmother of Nicholas, Stephanie and Alyssa Otaki; Edan and Sivan Shiran; Ivy Scarlett Wolfe. Dear sister of Rifka Fogel, Luba Morgan, Gedalia, Chaim, Itzhak, Zev and the late Phil. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5775 Cavendish Blvd., C.S.L.
Frida Karsh
KARSH, Frida (nee Shmith). On Monday, December 7, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Natan. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jacob and Juanita Karsh, Anita and Mark Richer, Eva and Gabor Fulop, and the late Max Karsh. Cherished and adored Bubby of Ruhamah, Rachel and Jonathan, Amanda, Jason and Bella. Proud great-grandmother of Jillian. Predeceased by her sibling who perished in the Holocaust. Frida will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Congregation Zichron Kedoshim Cemetery, New Anshay Ukraina Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter Eva’s home from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Stanley David Jacobson
June 23, 1930 – December 1, 2015. Stan left this planet at 8:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at North York General Hospital in Toronto, with Frances (Wisleski) his devoted wife of forty-five years at his side. Predeceased by his sister Helen, his mother Sadie and father Joseph. He leaves his loving sister-in-law, Grace Lindover (Tom Newman), nephews, Jamie Lindover (Laura) and David Lindover (Ellen), grandnephews, Sean and Cory Lindover, and his grandniece Kate. He will be sorely missed by his very best friend, his cat Ralphie. Spanning a career of over fifty years, Stan was an innovative and prolific television producer, director and writer, both in Canada and the U.S. From the Wayne and Shuster Comedy Hour to the Johnny Cash Show, a documentary on the Battle of Britain to the celebrated Skydome opening ceremony, as well as the opening ceremonies of the Calgary Olympics are just small examples of his prodigious body of work. Stan's proudest achievement was a theatrical first for Canada, when he negotiated the rights to produce the comedy hit, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter in Toronto, while it was still running on Broadway. Funeral service at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto, on Thursday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. Burial in Montreal, on Friday, December 4 at 3:00 p.m. at the Zichron Kedoshim Congregation Cemetery, Beth Israel & Samuel Section, de la Savane. Shiva at 73 Chiswell Crescent, Toronto, Sunday and Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, 1-888-668-7722 or to the Toronto Humane Society, 416-392-2273.
Rose Birenbaum
BIRENBAUM, Rose (née Degen). Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Daughter of the late Sarah and the late Ben Degen. Devoted wife of the late Sam Birenbaum. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Rhonda and Ian Duskes, Brian and Eva, Jeffrey, Debra and Michel Tylbor. Cherished Bubbie of Brandon, Samara, Sydney, Sasha, Chloe, Shane, Braeden, Coby and Morgan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Lily Degen, and sister-in-law of Gail and the late Sam Weniger. Rose will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Dr. Jason Agulnik and nurse Tara Jesion, Dr. Golda Tradounsky and nurses Chloe, Kathy and Helene, and all the staff at Mount Sinai Hospital. A special thank you to her caregivers, Mayette, Prozie and Marlene. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 4 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her daughter Debra's home, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1299.
Mania Segal
SEGAL, Mania (nee Lapp). Peacefully at home, in her 94th year, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Szalom (Itzik) Segal. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sonia and Greg Mitelman, Mary and Louis Bannet, Jacob and Celine Segal. Cherished “Bubby M” of Jeffrey and Leah Mitelman, Pammy and Dr. Jonathan Cooperman; Mike, and Steve Bannet; Lisa and Johnny Bertolo, and Brenda Segal. Proud great-grandmother of Max and Nate; Dylan, Micah and Levi. Dear sister of David Lapp of Israel, the late Morris Lapp, the late Leah Migdal. Mania will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 1 Wood Ave., Westmount. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Emergency Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8251.
Abraham Mamane
Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, a day after his eighty-sixth birthday. Beloved husband of Sara Cohen. Devoted father and father-in-law of Nancy and Beryl. Dear brother of Jacques, Marc, and Gisèle Altit. He will be sadly mourned by his siblings in Israel, his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Abraham was a quiet hero. We build on the foundations of those like him. He battled every challenge, assumed every duty with uncomplaining grace and optimism. His ready smile, quiet patience and sincere compassion comforted all whom he touched. He fought for his country, he eased the way for his family at every turn, and he triumphed over the ravages of disease that felled so many so much earlier. His final battle was fought with rare dignity and determination, as he had all those that had come before. He will be sorely missed. His like is rarely seen today. Graveside service on Friday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m., at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dialysis Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Edward Surkes
SURKES, Edward. Born on September 8th, 1929 in Montreal, he died on Sunday, November 29th, 2015 from complications of heart and lung disease. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ruth Surkes (Koltz). Ed is survived by his children Mike (Michelle; Clara), Rick (Elli), Jan (Barry), grandchildren Ava (Bryan), Jessica, Robert, Amanda, great-grandchildren Prudence, Ethan, and Angela, his brother Jack Surkes and his brother-in-law Lou Koltz. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd, at 1 p.m., at the Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. A limited Shiva will be held after the burial at Vista Residence, 5300 Côte St. Luc Road, on Wednesday December 02, 2015 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
