BARRY REINER

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BARRY REINER January 10, 1941 - January 29, 2011 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Barry Reiner announces the passing of our husband, father and zaida on January 29, 2011, weeks after his 70th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lorraine (nee Reich) and his three children, Sam of Calgary, Marlaina (Hillel) of Winnipeg and Susan (Wil) of Winnipeg. Barry is also survived by three siblings: Paul (Steph) Reiner of Chicago, Lillian (Asher) Bluestein of Haifa and Linda (Gordon) Fudge of Toronto. Barry was blessed with three grandchildren, Sarah, Jordana and Micah. He was predeceased by his parents Max and Vera, brother William and two grandchildren, June and Beth. Barry had a passion for music. In his teens, he used to sing in the Cantor Brownstone synagogue choir. He also sang a toast at both of his daughters' weddings. Barry never spoke negatively about anyone. He was always accepting, and never judged others. Barry worked as an auditor for Revenue Canada and was one of the first employees for the GST department. Upon retiring, Barry started his own tax preparation service, Adanac Accounting and Income Tax. He continued to practice until hours before he died. The memory of Barry that stands out above all is his love for playing cards. Card games proved to be a unifying force for the extended family. That's how we spent most of our time with him. However, it is no secret that Barry had a very competitive nature, especially when it came to card games. His career as an accountant played a huge role in his card prowess. He had a very sharp mind and was always good with numbers. Zaida Barry made sure to make special connections with each one of his grandchildren, and showed a genuine interest in their lives. He would always make sure to let them know how proud he was of each of their achievements, whether big or small. In summary, we remember Barry Reiner as a man whose love for his grandchildren was without boundaries or limits. They were the light of his life. The funeral was held at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on Sunday January 30, 2011 followed by a burial service at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cal Reich, Stephen Reich, William Rothman, Alan Schweid, Hillel Sommer, Micah Sommer and Gary Weinberg. The family wishes to thank the numerous healthcare staff who participated in Barry's care during his lengthy illness over the past few years, especially the dedicated staff at the Sherbrook and Central Dialysis units. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Barry Reiner are encouraged to contact either the Kidney Foundation of Manitoba or Heart Stroke Foundation.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2011