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LAURANE SCHULTZ
Born: May 14, 1926
Date of Passing: Jan 25, 2020
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LAURANE SCHULTZ
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Albert; parents, Anna and Louis Greenberg; sisters, Esther Goodman and Sylvia Struzer, daughter-in-law Anna, and cherished family members.
She is survived by her children, Erica (Phil Denomme), Lois, Victor and Myron (Elana), and granddaughters, Dafna, Abbie and Liat. She will also be greatly missed by sisters-in-law, Alice Halprin and Sally Shuckett; her sisters' daughters, Roberta Goodman, Pam Stelcner and Lisa Ohayon; her dear nieces and nephews; her grand-parenting partners, Serky and Ben Goldberg; and many wonderful friends.
Born May 14, 1926, she was the golden-haired youngest of three. Her parents were immigrants who settled in Regina before moving the family to Winnipeg's North End in 1929. Her father was a Hebrew school teacher, her mother a homemaker who performed in Winnipeg's Jewish Theatre. They imparted strong values of social consciousness which she carried throughout her life.
As a young child she was recognized as a piano prodigy and learned much of the most difficult repertoire by ear before she could read music. She went on to win many awards and scholarships and had her own weekly radio show on CBC. She had fond memories of playing for the troops in Carberry and accompanying the Gilbert and Sullivan productions at St. John's High School.
In her late teens, she left to study piano in Montreal, continuing at Juilliard in New York with Joseph Raieff and in California with Soulima Stravinsky. Reflecting back, she said that the greatest piano teacher she had ever worked with was here in Winnipeg, the late John Melnyk.
On one of her visits home, our parents were introduced by a mutual friend who knew of their shared love of music. They married on December 20, 1951 and a budding concert career was happily set aside for a wonderful life as inarguably the world's most cherished wife and mother.
Her love and knowledge of music was at the core of her soul, and we literally learned music at her feet, lying underneath her treasured grand piano as she taught and played. As our own talents emerged, she devoted herself to developing them to their greatest potential.
Throughout her life she was also a marvellous cook and hostess. Her baking was unsurpassed, her fried chicken could have built an empire. Her presentation of food from the simplest sandwich to the fanciest torte was as wonderful as the taste, and brought her great satisfaction.
Our mother also helped our father in business as a sounding board for marketing and developing products, working at trade shows across North America and helping in the retail store - the Wonderful World of Sheepskin. She loved visiting with the staff at the company's annual Christmas party where she was always treated with great affection and respect.
As a young family we enjoyed wonderful trips to Grand Forks, Bemidji and Grand Beach, and later to Florida, Las Vegas, Maui, and the Caribbean. In retirement, our parents cruised the world and then fully embraced the Snowbird life at their home in Palm Springs, which became our favourite place to spend time together, with beloved spouses, partners, and grandchildren now added to the family.
Her granddaughters brought tremendous joy to her life. She followed their interests and activities with great pride and was so pleased that music was a part of their well-rounded lives. She was fascinated by their discussions about environmentalism and their understanding of the world's most pressing issues.
Though nearly 94, our mother retained her youthfulness, beauty, grace, intelligence and vitality. Her strength upon losing our father in 2013 was an inspiration and we did everything in our power to ensure she continued to live the best life possible. We loved spending time with her sharing meals, talking, playing cards, travelling, getting together with friends, or just watching TV. She was a voracious reader, a Scrabble and crossword expert, and a very talented sculptor. She continued to practice the piano daily, and still played beautifully. She was a political news junkie, always up on pop culture, and in recent years a devoted Jets fan.
We are thankful to her physician and friend Dr. Wayne Manishen and his colleague Dr. Dana Moffat; to Leona, Lettie and Dolores who assisted her in her home and treated her like a queen; to the gatekeepers at 141 Wellington Crescent, especially Chris, Hans, Randy and Tony; and to Drs. Jean Prenovault and Bruce Martin and the staff at Victoria General Hospital 4 North for their care and kindness.
Our mother was our comfort, our friend, our guide and our biggest supporter. All who knew her will miss her beautiful smile, humour, wisdom, kindness and gentle spirit. While our loss is beyond profound, what we had was so extraordinary, the only word that truly applies to us is Blessed.
Services were held Tuesday, January 28 at Congregation Etz Chayim officiated by Rabbi Kliel Rose and Cantor Tracy Kasner.
The eulogy was lovingly delivered on our behalf by David Weinberg.
Pallbearers were Jason Cristall, Allan Keisler, Daniel Koulack, The Honourable Shane Perlmutter, Kinzey Posen and Steven Raber.
Honorary Pallbearers were Melvyn Pollins and Richard Yaffe.
Donations in her memory can be made to The Canadian Music Competition/Winnipeg Chapter at www.cmcnational.com or to any organization serving Winnipeg's homeless.
Publish Date: Feb 8, 2020
LAURANE SCHULTZ
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 28 at Congregation Etz Chayim, 123 Matheson, 11:30 a.m.
Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Jan 28, 2020
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2020, Feb 08, 2020
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Sincerest condolences on your loss. Laurane was an incredibly gifted musical talent who, thankfully passed that talent along to her family and many others. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. - Posted by: John Peden and family (friend of Erica's) on: Aug 11, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to you for the loss of your mother. The musical gifts your mother gave you have gone on to benefit the Winnipeg and International community. - Posted by: Elvira and Harry Finnigan (friend) on: Feb 08, 2020
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To the memory of your mother, Victor. - Posted by: James (Neighbor) on: Jan 30, 2020
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Thought Of Often And Never Forgotten. What A Wonderful Lady. I Guess Heaven Needed Another Angel. - Posted by: wade (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2020
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Your mother was truly a fine and remarkable woman in So many ways. She was so thoughtful and kind. We will cherish our memories of her. Peace to all of your family and friends . Love Tom and Sue - Posted by: Tom and Sue Dojack (Friend of the family) on: Jan 28, 2020
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My heartfelt condolences for your loss and understand the difficult time it can be for your family and close friends. Take care of yourself during these life circumstances. Sherman. - Posted by: Sherman Greenfeld (Friend) on: Jan 28, 2020