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SAM REINER

Born: Aug 21, 1963

Date of Passing: Aug 24, 2016

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SAM REINER Sam was born August 21, 1963 in Winnipeg and passed away August 24, 2016 in Calgary at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Reiner; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Marlaina and Hillel Sommer and Sue and Wil Scheiring as well as nieces and nephew, Sarah, Jordana and Micah Sommer. Sam is predeceased by his father Barry Reiner, grandmother, Vera Reiner and nieces June and Beth Scheiring. Sam was educated in Winnipeg at Talmud Torah, Jefferson Junior High and graduated at Garden City Collegiate. He also attended Tech Voc where he studied broadcasting. Sam was chosen to be part of the technical crew to record the visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in Winnipeg in 1984. Sam moved to Calgary in early 1990 and remained there until his death. Throughout his life, Sam endured multiple medical issues. In the last several years of his life he developed diabetes, kidney failure and heart disease. Sam was intelligent and cared for others. He was a deep thinker and had an intrinsic need to seek justice and fairness. He was his own best advocate. Sam had a small network of friends who maintained regular communication with him for many years. He enjoyed playing bridge and other card games and in his younger years enjoyed participating in Calgary's water polo swim club. While growing up, Sam gave of himself to others in his volunteer work with Shinerama in support of Cystic Fibrosis. He also volunteered at Videon Cable. Sam had a sharp mind and a keen interest in computers. In Calgary, he operated his own computer consulting company for a few years. Later he spent time working as a bus driver until his vision began to fail due to complications of Diabetes. Throughout his life, Sam maintained a special bond with his paternal aunt, Linda Fudge. Sam continually reached out to her, confiding in her and looking to her for understanding. The family would like to thank one of Sam's closest friends, Odile Peloquin, for her genuine care and generosity towards Sam. Her loyalty and companionship made a difference to his life. We would also like to thank those other friends of Sam who have reached out to the family since Sam's sudden death. Arlene, Matthew and Howard, the time and care you devoted to Sam are truly valued and appreciated by the family. Thank you to the Jewish Child and Family Service of Calgary for their support of Sam over the years as well to his Calgary medical team. Funeral services were held graveside at Shaarey Zedek cemetery on Tuesday August 13, 2016. Pallbearers were Hillel and Micah Sommer, Wil Scheiring, Cal Reich, Brian Rosenberg and Sean Smith.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 17, 2016

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • My deep condolences to the Reiner family. I felt so sad when I saw his obituary in the Jewish Post. Sam and I go way back to the Talmud Torah days when we were in elementary school. We were good friends and I remember all the great times we had and all the great lunches I had at their house at 19 Peony. His mother was always so welcoming and always made me so comfortable there. We lived very close both being brought up in Garden City. We also went to the YMHA and remember the fun we had there and his dad would often give me and Sam a ride home. I remember his sisters Marlaina and Susan as youngsters and would always be at home when I visited Sam. Unfortunately we grew apart once he moved to Calgary. A few years ago I looked him up on Facebook and sent him a message to try and catch him up on the lost years. He came to Winnipeg shortly after and we made a day to meet but unfortunately it didn't work out. I feel very sad even though it has been so long. You don't forget relationships in your childhood and youth and Sam had a great impact on my life. He was so kind to everyone and had such a great nature. I will miss Sam. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Mort Adler (Former friend and school mate) on: Oct 12, 2016

  • My sincere sympathy - Posted by: Deloris Ankrom (friend) on: Oct 11, 2016

  • I'm very sad to hear of Sam's passing but being his friend, although long distance, meant a lot to both of us. I can tell you that Sam was an amazing man who had many struggles in life but always reached out to talk to someone and although his life wasn't perfect he always worried about others. Sam and I would talk sometimes for hours and I think he enjoyed The conversations we had and we shared many laughs. Sam will be missed greatly. I have known the Reiners for pretty much my entire life and my condolences go out to all of you right now. - Posted by: Arlene Lefeele (Berenhaut) (Friend ) on: Sep 25, 2016

  • Lorraine & family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Sam. You are all in the thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Margaret Feliksiak (former co-worker with Lorraine Reiner) on: Sep 19, 2016

  • I was very sorry to hear that Sam had died when I went to visit him on Sept 2. CNIB got me together with Sam in May and I met weekly with him to assist him with his mail. I visited him last on Aug 17 as I was going away for 2 weeks on a summer vacation trip. Sam was very ill and I was unsure whther to leave him but he said someone else would be there soon so not to worry. Until that last visit Sam felt he was going to get better. He was hoping to get approval to drive again I was quite concerned and told him that I would help him by taking him for drives before he started so he could get used to traffic. We only had one drive before his death. I have been looking for some notice of Sams passing so I was very glad to see that I found this notice. Regards. - Posted by: Gordon Clarke (CNIB Vision Mate) on: Sep 18, 2016

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