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RUTH PORTIGAL
Born: Nov 15, 1919
Date of Passing: Jan 09, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRUTH PORTIGAL November 15, 1919 - January 9, 2015 Peacefully at 95 years of age in Toronto. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Terryl Portigal, Karen and Mickey Lester and the late Peter Laurie. Loving grandmother of David and his wife Esme Wachsmuth and Jeffrey Wachsmuth, and Michael Laurie. Great-grandmother of Max Wachsmuth. Special family to Danielle, Ruvan, Jamie, Marley and Jacob Waltman, Samantha, Mitchell, Lauren and Sarah Winemaker and David, Vanessa, Chloe and Sienna Lester. Funeral will be graveside in Winnipeg on Monday, January 12 at 2:30 p.m. Shiva at the Inn at the Forks on Monday and Tuesday. There will be a one day shiva in Toronto on Thursday at the Lester's home. If desired memorial donations may be made to Dr. Graham Trope Glaucoma Research Fund at the University Health Network Toronto Western Hospital.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Our family has great memories of Auntie Ruth ! A zest for life, a genuine interest in what we were up to and a great broccoli souffle! Our condolences to Karen and Terryl and the rest of the family. - Posted by: Marshall Carroll (great nephew) on: Jan 13, 2015
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Wow, Auntie Ruth, what a lady! I have so many wonderful memories growing up across the street from you, Uncle Nate, Tarol and Karen. Great family get togethers for the high holidays and other special occasions. And can we talk about your Schmoo Cake.....legendary! We all love you and will miss you but your memory will live on forever in our hearts. Love, Murray and Family - Posted by: Murray Wall (Nephew) on: Jan 12, 2015