ESTHER WEINSTEIN

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ESTHER WEINSTEIN It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother and Baba, Esther Weinstein (nee Gelfond), at Grace Hospital, Sunday, May 6, 2007. She is survived by her son Fred (Heather); and her daughter Audrey Agasi (Israel); and six grandchildren, Roxanne, Matthew, Jason, David, Tamara and Elana; two great-grandchildren, Aidan and Samuel; and many nieces and nephews. Mom was born March 10, 1912, in Rumsey, Alberta, where she lived on a farm with her parents and three brothers. As a young girl, she moved to Winnipeg where she met and married Oscar Weinstein to whom she was married for 53 years. Mom was a private person; she faced many challenges and handled them with courage, dignity, and a positive attitude. She was a stay-at-home mom, and a marvelous homemaker; she made sure our needs were taken care of. She was a life member of Hadasah and Eastern Star. In earlier years Mom and Dad travelled to Hawaii, Palm Springs, and Israel for their winter vacations. The family would like to thank Dr. Joshua at the Grace Hospital for his kind care and compassion during Mother's final hours, and Lolita, Mother's companion, who treated her with great care and respect. The funeral took place at the Etz Chayim Synagogue and burial at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernest Green, Zvi Dill, Hymie Weinstein, Matthew Weinstein, Jason Weinstein, and Israel Agasi. Donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 29, 2007