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Obituary (10/21/2002)
FISHER, Francis A. (Frank). Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Sunnybrook Hospital on Saturday, October 19, 2002. Devoted husband of Wilma. Loving father of Theresa and her husband Steve McLellan, Monique and her husband Ward Quinlan. Cherished Opa of Tristan, Brandon, Jeremy, Kaitlyn and Peter. Born in Montreal to the late John and Catherine Fisher. Dear brother of Reg, Bill, Joe, Mary, and the late James, Bobby, John, Artie and Mike. Special thanks to Dr. Sandra Black, Farrell Liebovitch, and the doctors and staff of C3 at Sunnybrook Hospital for their excellent care. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral home (6150 Yonge St., at Goulding, South of Steeles) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from Church of the Good Shepherd (21 Simonston Blvd.) Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospital Foundation (2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5).
Obituary (10/21/2002)
FOGEL, Chaja-Liba (nee Szklarz). On Sunday, Ocober 20, 2002. Wife of the late Chaim (Szosenfogel). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Norman and Gina, Joe Fogel, and Kitty Samberg. Cherished Bubbie of Rhonda and Grant Couture, David, Cindy, and Shawn. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, October 21 at 3:15 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Section, Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her residence. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Obituary (10/21/2002)
GIGUERE, Rose (nee Byrne). Passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, at the Royal Victoria Hospital on October 19, 2002, wife of the late Maurice Giguere, loving mother of Karen and Dianne, and grandmother of Richard (Lorna) Evanshen, Catherine (Sandy) MacFayden and Brian Evanshen and great-grandmother to Chelsea, Kyle, Trent, Piper, and Hunter. Mom's bright smile will be missed by friends and family. A special thanks to Dr. Jose Morais from R.V.H. for being so compassionate and caring for Mom for the past several years. Also a special thank you to the staff at the Alzheimer's Society and Clinique Communautaire Pointe Ste. Charles for their support. Visitation at Feron's Funeral Homes, 2035 Wellington Street, Wednesday, October 23 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel's Church, Thursday, October 24 at 1 p.m. Cremation at Cote-des-Neiges. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Montreal (369-0800).
Obituary (10/21/2002)
HEYBROEK, Joan. Peacefully on October 19, beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Richard (Jane) and Jane (Simon), grandmother of Callista and Peter, sister of Betty, sister-in-law of Bill (Sandy). Joan was a Signals Intelligence Officer in the R.A.F. in WWII. Time and place of memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Obituary (10/21/2002)
LEHRER, Esther. On Shabbat 13 Marcheshvan, October 19, 2002. Wife of the late Ludwig Lehrer. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and the late Benny Freedman. Loving Bubby of Ariela and Jeremy, Orit and Modya, Avidan and Menachem. Delighted great-grandmother of Benjamin. Special thanks to Dr. David Zukor, Dr. Ronnie Schondorf, Cordelia, Doreen, Alda, and the kind staff at the King David Residence. Funeral Service took place from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, on Sunday, October 20, 2002. Shiva at 5522 Westbourne, C.S.L. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hebrew Academy 489-5321 or to the Canadian Magen David Adom 731-4400.
Obituary (10/21/2002)
LENKIEWICZ, Stefan. At the Lakeshore General Hospital on October 18, 2002 aged eighty-two years. Stefan Lenkiewicz, loving husband of the late Melania Kolesinska. Dearest father of Richard (Krystyna), Elizabeth (Roger) and Marie. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Viviane (Israel), Veronique, Vickie, Monika, Karen and his great-son Mark Antoine. Resting at Feron's Funeral Homes, 2035 Wellington Street. Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Trinity Church (1660 Center St.) on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Montreal Memorial Park Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Obituary (10/21/2002)
LEPKY, Gerry. 1946 - 2002. In Montreal on October 18, 2002 at the age of fifty-five years old, passed away Mr. Gerry Lepky. He leaves to mourn his son Gerald Jr., nephew Edward Jr., his brother Edward Sr. (France Pharand), as well as many friends. Resting at the Laurent Theriault Funeral Home Inc., 1270 rue Laprairie, Montreal, Quebec, 514-937-7755 on Monday, October 21, 2002 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Obituary (12/26/2002)
ADLER, Mina (nee Lasker). Peacefully in Ottawa on Tuesday, December 24, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Szymon. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Chaim and Brenda, Erik and Rosa. Cherished Bubby of Samantha, Ted, Daniel, and Ben. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Thursday, December 26 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, De la Savane. Shiva private. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Obituary (12/26/2002)
ARGINTARU, Joseph (Iosca). Peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2002. Cherished husband of Sara (Tita). Loving father and father-in-law of Vlad and Anne-Marie. Proud grandfather of Daniel. Loving brother of Eleonora and Edith. Beloved uncle, cousin and friend. He passed away with lots of love around him, and will be greatly missed by relatives in Israel and in Canada. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of 5 North-West and I.C.U. of the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, on Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labor Zionist Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva strictly private.
Obituary (12/26/2002)
BANNISTER, Pierce. Peacefully in Lachine on Monday, December 23, 2002 at the age of eighty years. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Mancini. Pierce will be sadly missed by family and many friends. Special thanks to the Residence Les Floralies staff for their care and kindness. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Cardinal.
Obituary (12/26/2002)
ELKERBOUT, Pieter. Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2002, Cherished husband of Gisela Preusser. Loving father of Jan, Rommy (Peter), Peter (Linda). He also leaves behind many grandchildren and dear friends. Gathering in Pieter's memory to be held at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Blvd., Dollard-des-Ormeaux, (514-685-3344) on Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 11 a.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the VON or to the CLSC Lac St. Louis.
Obituary (12/26/2002)
FLORKEVITZ, Leah. Founder of Warshaw Supermarket. Mrs. Warshaw died peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at the age of one hundred and one years. Wife of the late Shlomo Stainlaugh and the late Yehuda Laib Florkevitz. Beloved mother of Helen (Robert) Levy and the late Sarah (William) Obront. Grandmother of Harvey Levy (Phyllis), Irwin Levy (Silvia), Stephen Levy (Lisa), Lorry Silver (David), Linda Gallof (Joel), Howard Obront (Donna), the late Alan Obront (Andrea), and Curt Obront. Great-grandmother of Lisa (J-R Roy), Riana (Lorne Scharf), Alexandra Levy, Oliver Levy, Jared Levy, Jonah Levy, Mason Levy, Benjamin Silver, Shawna Silver (Tim Daly), Jonathan Silver, Melissa Glick, Julie Glick (fiance Russell Bank), Mia Hart, Justin Obront, Sarah Obront, Brittany Obront, Dylan Obront, Jackson Obront and Tyler Obront. Great-great-grandmother of Marlo Joy Scharf. Predeceased by siblings Sam and Gedahlia Medwedowsky, Clara Pollack, Chillah Borenheim and Tillie Rosenblum. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her caregivers Juliette Enoch and Agatha. Funeral Service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, on Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 12:15 p.m. Burial at the Dominion Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. The family wishes to observe Shiva in the strictest of privacy. Donations to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Foundation, Leah Florkevitz Memorial Fund, 514-738-4500 ext. 2124.
Obituary (12/26/2002)
GEDVILA, Gene. Passed away suddenly, December 23, 2002 at the age of eighty-five. She is survived by daughter Lilija and cherished granddaughter Jura. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends in Toronto, Lithuania and the U.S. Prayers December 27 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Gate of Dawn Church, 1465 de Seve, Cote St. Paul. Service on Saturday, December 28 at 10 a.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the Lithuanian Children's Orphanage, c/o Mrs. G. Kudgma. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Alfred Dallaire, (514) 270-3114.
