REBECCA ROSNER

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REBECCA ROSNER (nee ROSENHECK) Rebecca passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital on April 26, 2015, after a short illness, at the age of 96 years. She was born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan on September 27, 1918 to Minnie and Arthur Rosenheck. She was the third oldest of her eight siblings. She was predeceased by her parents Minnie and Arthur Rosenheck, her husband Ephraim and her eight siblings. After her father passed away in 1945, the family moved to Winnipeg and they lived in the "North End". Becky helped look after her younger siblings. She worked at Cari's in the "Undergarment Business". She met Ephraim, the love of her life, in the mid 1950s. They married on November 9, 1957 and had two children, Martin and Jackie. In our early years Mother was at home and Dad was a "Traveling Salesman" for a garment company. Dad took ill in the early 1960s and was unable to travel. They decided to start a business and opened up "Peacock Corsetry" in the new Polo Park Shopping Mall. Becky was a "specialist" in her field and the store was known for its "Customer Service". Becky and her staff did all their own alterations on the undergarments free of charge. Becky also fitted many women after surgery. This provided them with comfort and brought back their dignity. After nearly 30 years Becky retired. She was in her early seventies. Long time customers would phone her at home and ask her to help them with their fittings and she would always oblige. Family was always important to her. Becky always enjoyed attending family occasions: outings in the park, dinners, weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. A "Jewish Home" was always important to her and the celebration of the Jewish holidays. Becky always baked "Honey Cake" and prepared other holiday foods three to four weeks in advance. Everything she prepared was delicious and we enjoyed being together with family. In June, 2000, the first of her two grandchildren were born. Becky was excited to become a "Baba". Natalie and Sarah brought great joy to her life and her eyes would light up every time she saw them. She is survived by her son Martin, daughter-in-law Lori, grandchildren Natalie and Sarah of Coquitlam, BC and her daughter Jackie of Winnipeg. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Doreen Rosenhek of Richmond, BC. A graveside funeral service was held at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on April 28, 2015. Pallbearers where her nephews Sidney Rosenhek, Larry Zack, Gerald Rosner, Evan Rosner, Jonathan Fine and Zev Rumstein. The family would like to thank the staff of the Thorvaldson Care Center for all their kindness and compassion over the last two years. We also thank the staff of 5E Medicine, St. Boniface Hospital for all their care and concern. And a big thank you to Becky's companion Loretta. We are very grateful to everyone. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 25, 2015