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Valentine Samuel
SAMUEL, Valentine (née Faraj). Peacefully at home, on Monday, April 1, 2013, at the age of eighty-seven. Wife of the late Eli. Daughter of the late Saleh and the late Gourgie. Loving mother of Charles and David. Cherished ‘Mamala’ of Eli and Ben. Dear sister of Joseph Faraj, the late Salim Faraj (the late Doris), the late Gracie Khazzam (the late Haroun), the late Suzanne Faraj. Sister-in-law of Joe and Ruby Samuel, Nory Samuel, Hermi Mahlke, and Rachel Meyers. Predeceased by her four brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Adopted mother to Virginia. She will be lovingly remembered by Cecile and June. Memories of the wonderful times spent with her will always be with us. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, April 4 at 12:30 p.m. Burial at the Spanish and Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 ch de la Forêt. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, (800) 616-8816 or visit www.alzheimer.ca/en/DonateNow.
Messoda Azoulay
AZOULAY, Messoda (née Rebibo). On Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Jacob for seventy years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Charles and Simone, Estelle and David Levy, Jacqueline and Sam Chocron, David and Dolly, Yvette, Annie and Ruby Arbeiter, and Colette and Ralph Benarrosh. Cherished grandmother of seventeen, and great-grandmother of forty. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Special thanks to staff of the Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6595 Mackle Road, Cote-St-Luc. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation, (514) 482-4252.
Evelyn Cohen
COHEN, Evelyn (née Lewis). On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in her one-hundred-and second year. Beloved wife of the late Irwin Bernard. Deeply loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Stanley, and the late Jerry. Treasured and adored “Bubby Evelyn” of Amanda and Michael, Paul, and Tamar. Loving great-grandmother of Mia Ray, and Samuel Nathan. Dear and devoted sister of Herbert. The family would like to thank the staff of 4 South at the Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Hwawa Segal for her genuine warmth, care and love to our mother. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121, ext. 2207. A woman who devoted herself deeply with being kind to others her entire life.
Rae Jacobson
JACOBSON, Rae (nee Ballin). Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Harold for sixty-three years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Georgia of Philadelphia, the late Teddy Jacobson. Cherished Bubby of Miriam, Rebekah, Kyle, and Dylan. Great grandmother of Kaidence. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Ida and the late Max Greenberg, the late Mickey and the late Morris Yuck, and the late Celia Ballin; and sister-in-law of Norma and the late Leonard Cohen, the late Adelle Schwartz. Rae will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Fay and the staff of the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the House of Israel Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 2450 Thimens Blvd., V.S.L., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., ending Monday evening.
Toby Diamond
DIAMOND, Toby (née Baum). Peacefully, in her ninety-seventh year, on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bill Diamond. Cherished and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Rosa and Claude Ferdinand, Barry and Gwen Diamond. Dearly loved grandmother of Raquel Ferdinand. Dear sister of Arron Baum, and Sol Baum; predeceased by her siblings Hyman, Harry, Lillian, Ethel, Ella, and Shirley. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews, and by Rebecca Nudelman and Eric Ostroff. Loving friend of Larry Moldowan. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 7 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her daughter’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Tuesday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500, ext. 2124.
Mark Leibovitz
LEIBOVITZ, Mark. Peacefully, in his ninety-sixth year on Friday, April 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Selda Ripstein for seventy years. Loving father of Rita, and the late Larry. Proud Papa of Lee Cuttler, Davey Cuttler and Rori Kitman. Adored great-Papa of Jamie, Jackson, and Levi. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lily and the late David Klegar, the late Joe and the late Mae Leibovitz, the late Fanny and the late Nat Shtull; and brother-in-law of Helene and the late Horace Ripstein, the late Reitta Rickles, the late Coral and the late Seymour Fenster. Uncle Mark was loved by his many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his caregivers for their extraordinary care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 Chemin de la Forêt. Donations in his memory may be made to “Larry Leibovitz Memorial Fund” c/o the YM-YWHA Foundation, (514) 737-6551, ext. 224. Mark will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched.
Harvey Taub
On Friday, April 5, 2013, at Valley View Nursing Home in Toronto. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father and father-in-law of Shelley and Michael Lack, Brian and Debbie Taub, Mark and Linda Taub, Elisa and Joshua Stevens. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Phyllis and Norman Weiss, Elaine and the late Larry Schaffer. Devoted grandfather of Andrew, Charles, Maxine, Hannah, Jordan and Laurel, Arin, Chloe, and Jonah. Funeral service from Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W., on Monday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Montreal, at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane, on Tuesday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. Shiva at 7601 Bathurst Street #1105, Thornhill on Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 416-488-8772.
Victoria Heller
HELLER, Victoria (Vee) (nee Goldberg). On Saturday, April 6, 2013, in her one hundred and second year. Beloved wife of the late Moe Heller. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Elaine and Syd Kronish, Gordon and Charna Heller. Loving grandmother of Steven Kronish and Etty Bitton, Lorne Kronish and Bonnie Bloch, and Marcy Kronish. Proud great-grandmother of Samantha and David Kronish; Amanda, Carly, Ashley and Jason Kronish; Mallory and Matthew Ohayon. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Diane (Dee) and the late Maurice Berke, the late Rose (Ro) Goldberg, the late Dorothy (Do) Sosno, and the late Harvey Goldberg. Predeceased by Moe’s siblings and their spouses, Jean and Edward Desmond, Harry and Helen Heller, and Giddy Heller. Vee will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the 3rd floor staff at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Special thanks to Cora Dosado for care and devotion for the past seven years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 9 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Congregation, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5840 Marc Chagall Ave. #504, Côte Saint-Luc H4W 3K6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Victoria’s memory may be made to Miriam Foundation, (514) 345-1300.
Mark Leibovitz
LEIBOVITZ, Mark. Peacefully, in his ninety-sixth year on Friday, April 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Selda Ripstein for seventy years. Loving father of Rita, and the late Larry. Proud Papa of Lee Cuttler, Davey Cuttler and Rori Kitman. Adored great-Papa of Jamie, Jackson, and Levi. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lily and the late David Klegar, the late Joe and the late Mae Leibovitz, the late Fanny and the late Nat Shtull; and brother-in-law of Helene and the late Horace Ripstein, the late Reitta Rickles, the late Coral and the late Seymour Fenster. Uncle Mark was loved by his many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his caregivers for their extraordinary care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 Chemin de la Forêt. Donations in his memory may be made to “Larry Leibovitz Memorial Fund” c/o the YM-YWHA Foundation, (514) 737-6551, ext. 224. Mark will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched.
Adolf Ullman
ULLMAN, Adolf. Peacefully, on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Stella Koch for seventy years. Devoted father of Sylvia Zarr, and Ellen Nadler. Cherished grandfather of Larry and Nancy Zarr, Karen Zarr; Mark and Rachel Nadler, Jill and Ofer Tamir. Proud great-grandfather of twelve. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lionella and the late Fred C. Ullman. Uncle of Vivian and Howard Cohen, Elliot and Debbie Rappoport. Heartfelt thanks to Evelyn Madriaga, Rose Cadag, and Mildred Miranda for their exceptionally loving care. Graveside service on Wednesday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Temple-Emanu-El Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Donations in Adolf’s memory may be made to Federation CJA, (514) 345-2600. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Sylvia Propas
PROPAS, Sylvia (nee Fogel). 1923 – 2013. After a brief illness, on Monday, April 8, 2013. Beloved wife for fifty-three years of the late Reuben Propas. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Corrine and Dr. Leonard Parver, Sheldon and Cindy Propas. Cherished grandmother of Dr. David Parver (Maya), and Deborah Oremland (Ryan). Proud great-grandmother to her sweet grandchildren, Lia and Bobby Oremland; Noa and Talia Parver. Sister of the late Kate Hirsch (Marty), and the late Jack Fogel (Claire), and sister-in-law of the late Doris Propas-Hyman, the late Max and the late Pearl Propas. Sylvia is survived by her nieces and nephews, Linda and Solly Feldman, Roz Gareh, Sharon, Stanley and Arthur Fogel, Lorne, and the late Steven Propas, and their families. Her family and many good friends will miss her lovely smile and presence. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care provided by Dr. Walter Gregory, and Dr. Gordon Crelensten, the staff of the Intensive Care Unit and Endocrinology Department at the Royal Victoria Hospital, as well as Sylvia’s caregivers at the Waldorf Residence. Graveside service on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m., at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at 7400 ch. de la Côte-Saint-Luc, C.S.L. on Wednesday only, continuing in Washington, DC. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Endocrinology Department c/o the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation, (514) 843-1543. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
