RUBIN MAYER

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RUBIN MAYER July 04, 1929 - August 20, 2016 Suddenly with family by his side, Rubin passed away at the Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 87, after suffering with C.O.P.D. and dementia for many years. Rubin is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Clara; children, Faye Kozuska, Norman (Debra), Sam; grandchildren, Rachel, David (Mia), Matthew, Jesse (Katrina), Seth, Marlee, Danelle; and great- grandchildren, Terek, Calista and Oliver, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Max and Rachelle; and his sisters, Sara and Hannah; and son-in-law Garry Kozuska. Rubin was born in Romania (Orea) and survived the Holocaust, arriving in the new state of Israel in time to defend his kibbutz and join the Haganah where he fought in both the War of Independence and the Suez-Sinai Campaign. Rubin met his wife Clara in Israel and married there before immigrating to Canada in 1960. In Canada Rubin worked hard to support his family in a number of occupations including a bus driver for Metro Transit, owning and operating the Hilton Restaurant, Rubin's Deli and the restaurant at the YMHA. Rubin also did volunteer work for the Rainbow Society cheering up sick children at the hospitals. Rubin was full of life, and loved dancing, fishing, painting and sculpting. The family appreciates the support provided to Rubin by his caregivers, JCFS, Dr. S. Choy and Mohammad Kamara. The funeral was held August 23, 2016 at the Etz Chayim synagogue with interment at the Bnay Abraham cemetery. His grandchildren honoured him by serving as his pallbearers.
Publish Date: Sep 10, 2016

RUBIN MAYER Rubin Mayer died suddenly on August 20, 2016. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Congregation Etz Chayim, 123 Matheson Ave. E., Winnipeg, MB. Longer obituary to follow.

Publish Date: Aug 23, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2016