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DR. WALTER (WALLY) WOLF BLOCH
Born: Jan 13, 1930
Date of Passing: Jan 02, 2020
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DR. WALTER (WALLY) WOLF BLOCH
January 13, 1930 - January 2, 2020
Wally was born in Pietersberg, South Africa to Boris and Rachel Bloch, and grew up with his two sisters, Ethel and Helen. Wally went on to study dentistry in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. He met Susana Leistner, from Porto Allegre, Brazil, while visiting Israel in 1958. Three months after meeting they got married and moved back to England to start a life together. After initially living in London, England and then Johannesburg, South Africa, they immigrated to Canada in 1978, settling in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Wally retired from practice in 2018, at the age of 88, being one of the oldest practicing dentists in Manitoba.
Wally was a gentleman and a true mensch, and was loved by all who met him. He made everyone he met feel special. He only spoke kindly of people, and was a role model to all who had the privilege to know him. The world would be a much better place if we could all be little more like Wally! He will sorely be missed by his family, friends and patients.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Susana Leistner Bloch, his adoring children, Daniela Jacobsohn and Anthony Bloch, granddaughters, Maxine and Sarah Jacobsohn, Rebecca and Megan Bloch, son-in-law Eric Jacobsohn, and daughter-in-law Alyssa Bloch.
The family wish to thank the care teams at St. Boniface Hospital and CancerCare Manitoba, the home care and palliative care programs; and the wonderful team in the 3E Palliative Care ward at Riverview Health Centre. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation (www.rhc.mb.ca).
Funeral services will be held at Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Congregation, 620 Brock St., Winnipeg, at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5. This will be followed by a graveside service at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery at approximately 2:15 p.m. The meal of condolence will be held at Herzlia Synagogue at 3:30 p.m. Shiva times and location will be announced at the service.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2020
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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My condolences to the entire Bloch family. A truly wonderful example of a human being will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I was a patient of his for 40 years from his time at Portage Avenue Dental and then his move to Norwod Dental. He was the consummate professional and interesting conversationist....always put his patients at ease. Will miss the visits and the conversations. Will greatly miss this outstanding man. - Posted by: George bellerose (Patient) on: Feb 17, 2020
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We were deeply, deeply saddened to have just learned of Walter’s passing. My wife and I were patients of Walter’s for almost 40 years. Walter was always the consummate gentleman in every definition of the word. He pretty much adopted his patients as extended family members and even though I’ve never met his wife or children, I feel I know them all very closely. Without question, the best dentist I’ve ever had and he will be missed. R.I.P. Walter. - Posted by: Dan Kirk (Patient ) on: Feb 04, 2020
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Although neither Roz or I knew Wally personally, we felt we did because of our friendship with Daniela and Eric. Our sincere condolences to all the family. John M - Posted by: John Mansfield and Roz Williams (Friends of family) on: Jan 08, 2020
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I’m deeply saddened to hear about Wally’s passing. I will remember him as a kindly gentleman who was a wonderful neighbor all the years I’ve known him. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: lois isfjord (Neighbor ) on: Jan 06, 2020
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Dr. Bloch was a very nice man. I worked at Portage Ave Dental as a Dental Assistant when he had his practice there back in 1994. Dr. B was a very nice man to work with, he will be missed. Condolences to his family. Candice S - Posted by: Candice Sliworsky (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2020
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I was blessed to have Dr Bloch as my dentist for 15 years. When he announced his retirement, I was heartbroken. I had hoped he would be my dentist for many more years. He had such a gentle, tender, and kind manner and I always felt relaxed with him. He was also incredibly competent and I always knew that I was in good hands. I will miss him terribly. Rest In Peace, my friend. - Posted by: Choo Choo Rosenbloom (Patient ) on: Jan 05, 2020
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To the Bloch family Time passes but love and affection do not. Our love we are sending to you comes from a place of the heart combined with the deep respect we have for your husband, father, grandfather that we had the privilege of knowing. - Posted by: Carol and Bill Noyes (Long lost friend ) on: Jan 04, 2020
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I was truly saddened to hear about Dr. Bloch’s passing. I was a patient of his for many years. He truly was a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to his family. - Posted by: Faye singer (Patient of his) on: Jan 04, 2020
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I was a patient of Dr. Bloch’s for many years. He was an extremely kind, polite and gentle man. The perfect dentist! I remember calling Dr. Bloch at home one Saturday back in the early 1990s after I had an unfortunate encounter with a hockey stick. Dr. Bloch graciously met me at his office and stabilized my front tooth so I could “get through the weekend”. Then he did a marvellous job giving me my smile back! A true professional! - Posted by: Len Dacombe (Patient) on: Jan 04, 2020
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Dr. Bloch was my dentist since the 1980s until his retirement. As a patient, I trusted him fully and enjoyed our conversations. Condolences to the family. He was a very special person and a great dentist. RIP....Dr. Bloch. - Posted by: LP (Patient) on: Jan 03, 2020
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Dr. Bloch was a wonderful, kind man. I was blessed to work as a hygienist at 807 Portage when he had his practice there. My heartfelt condolences to all of your family. - Posted by: Judy Vermette (Hygienist at 807 Portage when Dr Bloch had his practice there.) on: Jan 03, 2020