ELANA PALAY

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ELANA PALAY It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elana Palay on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 40. Elana is survived by her loving husband Michael, step-children Josh, Zach, and Sami, parents Zvi and Ethel Dil, brother Michael Dil, sister Andrea Dil, in-laws Syd and Pearl Palay, Linda and Norman Gold, Murray Palay and Ivy Kopstein, Andie and Noel Solomon, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends, and colleagues. Elana was born in Winnipeg on September 26, 1969 and attended Talmud Torah, Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate, and the University of Manitoba where she received her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in marketing in 1996. Upon graduation, she began her career at MTS where she remained until her passing. She loved her work and the people with whom she worked. In 2005, Elana met Michael Palay and together with his children they became a family. Elana and Michael were married on September 2, 2007. Although their life together was short it was filled with love and laughter. Elana had a passion for travel and new experiences having visited Israel numerous times, Europe, and Russia. She was an active volunteer for Camp Massad, Jewish Child and Family Service, Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University, Jewish Foundation, and Jewish Federation of Winnipeg. Funeral service took place at Congregation Etz Chayim on Thursday, April 29 with burial at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Elana Palay Women's Endowment Fund at The Jewish Foundation or to Cancer Care. Elana touched people from all walks of life and had a profound impact on those who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace dear Elana.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2010