VERA OMNITSKY

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VERA OMNITSKY January 13, 1918 - May 14, 2010 On Friday morning, May 14, 2010 Mom passed peacefully, with her daughter Shirley, granddaughter Kori and great-granddaughter Talia by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill), parents, Louis and Clara Borodkin, brother Harry Borodkin, sister Mary Peltz. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Marilyn Levant (Milton), Shirley Brown (Larry), grandchildren Carla Corder (Rick), Kori Kagan (Jamie), Shane Brown (Sheryl), Rachel Brown (Aaron Catellier), great-grandchildren, Hannah Corder, Dylan and Talia Kagan, Aliya and Samuel Brown, sisters, Edith Komisar, Sara Gelfand, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was born in Pavlich, Russia. She and her family immigrated to Canada when she was four years old. Mom was not your average woman. Packed into her little frame was a giant personality, dynamic, talented, clever, sweet, silly, charming and funny. Mom was admired for her beautiful voice. She instilled in her family, by her actions, the courage to utilize their talents, to be strong in character and beliefs. She never realized the impact she had on others, but her little body hid a woman with the strength of a lion. Her zest for life allowed her to overcome bodily breakdowns and medical issues that would have brought down most others. She always wanted to live...to experience life...even when modern medicine said she couldn't. She lived till she died and never gave up. It wasn't until her 93rd year when her little body could no longer keep up with her enormous spirit. She had a great life, a full life, a life blessed with joy, laughter and love. A life that she treasured. We celebrate her life, a wife, mother, grandmother (Grammy), and great-grandmother, who touched so many with her talents, her humour, her friendship, and her magnificent soul. Though our sadness is immeasurable with the reality of our loss, our hearts overflow with the memory of her life and the warmth of her spirit. A very special thank you to Mae Bukowski for all the years, love and care. Also thank you to the nurses and staff at the Simkin Centre (Weinberg 1). Funeral services took place on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Neil Rose. Donations may be made to Jewish Foundation or Simkin Centre.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 05, 2010