JONAH EPHRAIM NEPON

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JONAH EPHRAIM NEPON January 17, 1984 - March 3, 2013 With devastated and broken hearts our Jonah passed away at the young age of 29, surrounded by his family, after a difficult but brave fight with brain cancer. Jonah will be deeply missed by his mother Leslie, his brothers Adam and Seth, sisters Amber (Joe), Mara (Sal), Rachel, Micah, Dana and Meriav. He is also survived by his nephews, Jordan and Asher Cohen, Meir Pellettieri, niece Hannah Cohen, his aunts Annette (Pat) Morrow, Andrea Montagnon, and loving dog Pongo. Jonah was a son, brother, uncle and best friend to many. He was predeceased by his grandparents Armand and Dorothy Montagnon and great Uncle Albert Montagnon, whom he loved dearly. Jonah was born and raised in Winnipeg. He attended Aleph Bet Day Care and Talmud Torah I.L. Pertez School and graduated from Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate in 2002. At an early age he developed a passion for film and music. His many hours of volunteering at the West End Cultural Centre, led Jonah to the establishment of his own production company, Ghost Town Manitoba. Through Ghost Town Jonah had the opportunity to work with many talented people here in Winnipeg and across Canada. While in Winnipeg, Jonah volunteered at the University of Manitoba Radio Station, UMFM. His love for movies led him to be a projectionist at Cinematheque. In August of 2010 Jonah's goal to move to Montreal came true. Unfortunately in February 2011 Jonah was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma brain tumour. On returning to Winnipeg Jonah continued to promote bands and in August 2011 travelled back to Montreal for the event Pop Montreal. No matter how Jonah was feeling he managed to walk his dog Pongo twice a day. Despite his poor health Jonah always reached out to those around him with love and kindness, and never an ounce of judgment. His strong will to live made him an inspiration to those around him. Jonah will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul, who marched to the beat of his own drum. Pallbearers were his brothers Adam and Seth, brother-in-law Sal Pellettieri, and loving friends Gabe Brojges, Eytan Perl and Eric Feuer. Honorary pallbearers were his brother-in-law Joe Cohen, Terry McGarry, Derek McGarry, Graham Heide, Matthew Yan and Alex Gumenyuk. Funeral services were held at the Congregation Etz Chayim Synagogue on March 4, 2013. Thank you to Dr. Schroeder and staff at CancerCare. Donations in Jonah's memory can be made to the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, 3801 University St., Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3B4, or The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 0R3. Jonah, I'll love you forever; I'll like you for always. As long as I am living, my baby you'll be. Love mom
Publish Date: Mar 30, 2013

JONAH EPHRAIM NEPON January 17, 1984 - March 3, 2013 With devastated and broken hearts our Jonah passed away at the young age of 29, surrounded by his family, after a difficult but brave fight with brain cancer. Jonah will be deeply missed by his mother Leslie, his brothers Adam and Seth, sisters Amber (Joe), Mara (Sal), Rachel, Micah, Dana and Meriav. He is also survived by his nephews, Jordan and Asher Cohen, Meir Pellettieri, niece Hannah Cohen, his aunts Annette (Pat) Morrow, Andrea Montagnon, and loving dog Pongo. Jonah was a son, brother, uncle and best friend to many. He was predeceased by his grandparents Armand and Dorothy Montagnon and great Uncle Albert Montagnon, whom he loved dearly. Jonah was born and raised in Winnipeg. He attended Aleph Bet Day Care and Talmud Torah I.L. Pertez School and graduated from Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate in 2002. At an early age he developed a passion for film and music. His many hours of volunteering at the West End Cultural Centre, led Jonah to the establishment of his own production company, Ghost Town Manitoba. Through Ghost Town Jonah had the opportunity to work with many talented people here in Winnipeg and across Canada. While in Winnipeg, Jonah volunteered at the University of Manitoba Radio Station, UMFM. His love for movies led him to be a projectionist at Cinematheque. In August of 2010 Jonah's goal to move to Montreal came true. Unfortunately in February 2011 Jonah was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma brain tumour. On returning to Winnipeg Jonah continued to promote bands and in August 2011 travelled back to Montreal for the event Pop Montreal. No matter how Jonah was feeling he managed to walk his dog Pongo twice a day. Despite his poor health Jonah always reached out to those around him with love and kindness, and never an ounce of judgment. His strong will to live made him an inspiration to those around him. Jonah will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul, who marched to the beat of his own drum. Pallbearers were his brothers Adam and Seth, brother-in-law Sal Pellettieri, and loving friends Gabe Brojges, Eytan Perl and Eric Feuer. Honorary pallbearers were his brother-in-law Joe Cohen, Terry McGarry, Derek McGarry, Graham Heide, Matthew Yan and Alex Gumenyuk. Funeral services were held at the Congregation Etz Chayim Synagogue on March 4, 2013. Thank you to Dr. Schroeder and staff at CancerCare. Donations in Jonah's memory can be made to the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, 3801 University St., Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3B4, or The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 0R3. Jonah, I'll love you forever; I'll like you for always. As long as I am living, my baby you'll be. Love mom
Publish Date: Mar 26, 2013

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2013