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RUDY GOLDMAN
Born: Jun 24, 1914
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRUDY GOLDMAN June 24, 1914 December 5, 2008 Rudy passed away at the Grace Hospice. He was the only child of Maurice and Celia Goldman, with whom he was very close. At his side, at the time of his death were his long time best friend and partner Cecile Bellec as well as Kerri Miller whom he called, his Princess. Rudy was survived by a few relatives in England, Fran Miles in Winnipeg a cousin, and Howard Leeds in Los Angeles. Rudy had no children of his own but he treasured the times spent with Doug, Elaine and their two children, Kerri (Jason) and David. Rudy graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Manitoba in 1937. After a brief time in the Armed Forces, Rudy purchased and operated his own Drug Store at the corner of Sherbrook and Ellice Ave. called Rudy's Pharmacy. He later opened another Pharmacy at the corner of Logan Ave. and Keewatin Street called, Westwood Pharmacy. He retired in the early 90's. He was a devoted Pharmacist and shared a kind and sympathetic understanding with his numerous customers. Rudy loved to Golf and was a charter member of the Breezy Bend Golf Course from the time it was opened. He also loved to take long winter holidays so he could golf year round. He was also very fond of horse racing and got to know countless trainers and owners at the Assiniboia Downs. Another one of his favorite pastimes was meeting with friends in his favorite restaurants. He greatly appreciated his many good and devoted friends for whom he is thankful for enriching his life. Many thanks to the staff at the Grace Hospice as well as the St. Boniface Hospital for their love and care in the final days of his life. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Palliative Care Manitoba, 119-2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3J 0L3, or CancerCare Manitoba, ON1160 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9. CHAPEL LAWN 885 - 9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2008
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Rudy and my Dad - Stan Goodman, were best friends growing up and as adults. Dad moved us from Winnipeg to Vancouver in the early 60's, but we usually vacationed in Winnipeg/Gimli every year or 2. We always stopped by the pharmacy to say hello. My Dad and Mom (Alice) met at Rudy's and were married a few years later. Rudy had a smile, that, when he directed to me, I felt all was right in the world and even at my young age of under 10, I knew that was a good thing. - Posted by: Peter Goodman (life long friend) on: Dec 05, 2020
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As a child I hung out at Rudy's lunch bar and read his comics, when I wasn't next door at the Macs. I think I got a ride in his convertible, which was always sitting over at the garage across the street gleaming and ready to go. In our small neighborhood Rudy's was one of the anchors. Always an interesting place to go, have fun and feel safe. - Posted by: Roy (knew him as a child) on: Sep 06, 2014
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I found this page googling Rudy's name to see what had happened to him. My grandmother was his cousin, but I think all the members of my family here in the UK who remembered him directly predeceased him. I spoke to him about the family history in 2007; he was the last member of my family to bear the Goldman surname. I'm touched to find that though he died four years ago, his memory lives on here for people like me to learn a little more about him. - Posted by: Michael Grant (First cousin twice removed downwards) on: Nov 07, 2012