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BEN KUSHNER

BEN KUSHNER Peacefully, on Saturday, July 21, 2012, Ben passed away at the age of 86 years. Ben was a character, who made an impression on everyone he met. Ben was born and raised in the North End of Winnipeg, and as he always said left home at the age of nine and grew up in the school of hard knocks. Ben was a proud Veteran, Mason, and Shriner, and as a community-minded man, actively served on many boards, committees and organizations. Ben had many careers, and always worked hard to provide a good and happy life for his family. Ben had countless wonderful and devoted friends from all walks of life, both young and old, because he valued friendship greatly. Ben lived in Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie and Winnipeg Beach, always managing to create a network that surrounded him. Ben is survived by his children Paul (Linda), Michael (Monica) and Gayle, and grandchildren Skye and Cara Kushner, Gavin and Jared Kushner, Alana (Angela) and Morgan Fiks, brother-in-law Ben Freitag, sister-in-law Hazel Kushner, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ben was predeceased by his parents Meyer and Clara, brothers George and John, sister Dobbie Freitag, sister-in-law Ruth Kushner, and the love of life, his wife Gladys and her extensive Shindleman family. The funeral was held at Congregation Etz Chayim (123 Matheson) at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 24, 2012. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ben's honour can be made to a charity of your choice. Benny, you had a full life and we were all enriched by your presence, your tough-guy exterior and kind heart will be missed.
Publish Date: Jul 28, 2012

BEN KUSHNER Peacefully, on Saturday, July 21, 2012, Ben passed away at the age of 86 years. Ben was a character, who made an impression on everyone he met. Ben was born and raised in the North End of Winnipeg, and as he always said left home at the age of nine and grew up in the school of hard knocks. Ben was a proud Veteran, Mason, and Shriner, and as a community-minded man, actively served on many boards, committees and organizations. Ben had many careers, and always worked hard to provide a good and happy life for his family. Ben had countless wonderful and devoted friends from all walks of life, both young and old, because he valued friendship greatly. Ben lived in Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie and Winnipeg Beach, always managing to create a network that surrounded him. Ben is survived by his children Paul (Linda), Michael (Monica) and Gayle, and grandchildren Skye and Cara Kushner, Gavin and Jared Kushner, Alana (Angela) and Morgan Fiks, brother-in-law Ben Freitag, sister-in-law Hazel Kushner, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ben was predeceased by his parents Meyer and Clara, brothers George and John, sister Dobbie Freitag, sister-in-law Ruth Kushner, and the love of life, his wife Gladys and her extensive Shindleman family. The funeral will be held at Congregation Etz Chayim (123 Matheson) at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 24, 2012. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ben's honour can be made to a charity of your choice. Benny, you had a full life and we were all enriched by your presence, your tough-guy exterior and kind heart will be missed.
Publish Date: Jul 23, 2012

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on July 28, 2012

Guest Book(10 entries)

  • My belated condolences to Paul, Michael, Gayle and their families. Was just talking about your family with an old Portage friend with whom I just reconnected.
    - Posted by: Linda Litwack (Toronto) (Member of congregation in Portage as a child.) on: Aug 23, 2012
  • Dear Family of Ben Haluk, The Selkirk & District Community Foundation has received a thoughtful gift in memory of your Dad. This community minded donation was given by his friends with the Order of Eastern Star - Selkirk Chapter.
    - Posted by: Selkirk & District Community Foundation on: Aug 7, 2012
  • Dear Paul and Family, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved father and grandfather. Love- Erika and Archie
    - Posted by: Archie Nicholson and Erika Uustalu Nicholson (Friends of Paul and Family ) on: Jul 29, 2012
  • Michael and Paul, my sincerest condolences to you and your families with warmest regards.
    - Posted by: Jim Kahane (Friend ) on: Jul 29, 2012
  • As most things in life one postpones them far to long. My intention was to visit Benny this summer. I was due to be in Winnipeg this August. Benny helped me thru many trying times and was always there. Jack
    - Posted by: Jack Follett (Friend) on: Jul 24, 2012
  • We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved father, Zaida and friend. Our families were always close and Ben was one of the "vanishing breed". His warm and charming personality will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with all the Kushner family. Deepest sympathy from your Weinstein cousins.
    - Posted by: Esther. Irv Weinstein and family (Cousins) on: Jul 24, 2012
  • Paul, Michael and Gayle, I always enjoyed visiting with your father when he visited with us in Los Angeles. It provided us all with such a wonderful connection back to Winnipeg and our family. It revived the memories of Baba Chaia and Zada Meyer and all of us oousins. We will miss him as we miss all of our parents and grandparents, uncles and aunts. Stay in touch. Love, Elliot, Jane, Julia, Luke and Beth Kushner
    - Posted by: Elliot Kushner (Nephew) on: Jul 24, 2012
  • I'll miss that smile and words of encouragement ......
    - Posted by: Paul Lamotte (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2012
  • A most gentle and warm friend. Sorry to lose you Benny. Arnold.
    - Posted by: Arnold E.Packer (Good friend and A Freemason & Shriner) on: Jul 23, 2012
  • Ben was a true gentleman and will be missed.
    - Posted by: Bill And Heather McKenzie (Brother in Masonery And Sister in Eastern Star /a good friend.) on: Jul 23, 2012

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