HILDA STERN

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HILDA STERN October 29, 1920 - March 11, 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Hilda Stern. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Sidney; by her parents, Louis and Gertrude and by her brothers, Sam, Ron and Lloyd. Hilda is survived by her devoted children, Ricki Segal, Carole Gutkin (Terry) and Marvin Stern (Sherri); by her grandchildren, Marshall Lerner (Jolene), Brenlee Stafford (Denis), Michael Lerner, Shaun and Meghan Gutkin, Micah and Max Stern; and by her great-grandchildren, Syraii, Mahala, Maquire, Emily, Jacob, Angelica and Aria. She is also survived by her brother Edward Lazar; by sisters-in-law, Grace Lazar and Dawn Lazar and by a large extended family. Hilda devoted her life to raising and supporting her family which was her first priority and who were at all times the recipients of her unconditional love. Hilda always found time to give back to her community. She was actively involved with Na'amat and with Beth Israel Synagogue. Her working life included bookkeeping, being a manager and owner/operator of a grocery store, but her kitchen was her passion with her joy in life emanating from sharing the bounty of her table and being there for her family and many friends. In all respects she was the matriarch of her immediate and extended family. Hilda's passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her and she will live forever in their memory. The many long term friendships she enjoyed are a testament to her kindness and loyalty. She will be missed by all. Hilda's family wish to sincerely thank the Simkin Centre, their staff and in particular her caregiver Marcela Fullante, whose loyalty and loving care over the last eleven years went well beyond the call of duty. The family is grateful to Marcela for ensuring that Hilda spent her last years in comfort and most importantly with dignity. The funeral services were held at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on March 17, 2016 with interment at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. The pallbearers were Marshall Lerner, Michael Lerner, Shaun Gutkin, Neil Lazar, Matthew Lazar and Max Stern. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Hilda and Sid Stern Fund c/o The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba or to the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre.
Publish Date: Mar 26, 2016

HILDA STERN The funeral of Hilda Stern will take place at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Crescent, Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Burial is at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery.
Publish Date: Mar 14, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2016