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MYRA JOAN WOLCH
Date of Passing: Jan 25, 2021
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MYRA JOAN WOLCH
1933 - 2021
She was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Gordon Kliman, and her beloved partner Saul Cherniack.
Cherished and loving mother to Sara (Julian Zuckerbrot), Mark (Sandra) and Jonathan, and grandmother to Ari Zuckerbrot and Jackson Wolch. She is also lovingly remembered by Saul's family: Lawrie (Bea), Howard (Laurie Kahn), granddaughters, Katie (Grant Prairie) and Jennie (Matthew Williamson); and great-grandchildren, Isaac, Oliver and Sybil.
Myra was the eldest cousin in a very large and loving extended family that ensured she was an only-child in name only.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Myra moved to Winnipeg at the age of 17. Her job in a record store in her teens began her lifelong love of music: from Broadway hits to Jacques Brel, Lenny Breau and Classical. A true patron of the arts, she held season tickets to the Winnipeg Symphony and Manitoba Theatre Centre for more than 50 years. She adored the visual arts and design and had a special love for Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" series. Her heart sang when she was finally able to travel to Monet's home in Giverny, France, to walk among the flowers and grounds that inspired such timeless beauty.
Myra was strong, smart and incredibly glamorous, all in equal measure. She was a voracious reader and devastating Scrabble opponent, a lover of CBC radio, and devourer of the New Yorker Magazine. She loved to entertain and joked that her table was always elastic, easily accommodating more food and more chairs. Her homemade toffee and brownies, which she claimed contained "love" as their secret ingredients, brought smiles to everyone.
A graveside ceremony and private shiva have taken place.
The family wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation to: Rabbi Matthew Leibl, Estelle Raber and Rena Secter Elbaze of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue; our dear cousin, Dr. Sarah Kredentser, for her compassion and guidance; Dr. Susan Robillard; and Dr. Peter Bialy, along with the nurses and staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital.
Heartfelt thanks to Marilyn Roldan, of Blossoms Senior Care, for her gentle presence and loving-kindness as Mom's caregiver.
Donations in Myra's memory may be made to:
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's
Endowment Fund
Tel: (204) 949-3973; and, Online at
https://my.wso.ca/donate/contribute1?ct=13
The 'Myra Wolch Fund' at the
Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
Tel: (855) 284-1918; and,
Online at www.jewishfoundation.org
Or the charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2021
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I met Mrs. Wolch when I was in my twenties and married to Richard Gordon. My in-laws at the time, Beverly and Harold Gordon (beautiful people) were neighbours and friends in Winnipeg and when I knew her at Falcon Lake. Oh my! As a young woman I could not take my eyes off her, her heavily lidded eyes, red hair, decolletage and dangling earrings were mesmerizing, such glamour. That and her friendly, sophisticated conversation informed me. I first heard of Coq au Vin dinners from her bright lips. Since meeting her I have a mantra; if you have a little extra weight, go with boobs, they always look great. - Posted by: Paulette L. Touby (one-time young admirer) on: Feb 22, 2021
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I have very fond memories of Myra and her family, deepest condolences to you all. - Posted by: Linda Wolch (long ago friend) on: Feb 06, 2021
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I first met Myra in 1973 when I came to be the nanny for the summer. She took me under her wing and I moved in with the family and she supported me to go to college to study art. She had a profound impact on my life. I continued to visit her through the years and made her godmother of my daughter Zoe. Myra has been my role model for mothering. She was intelligent and compassionate. I will never forget what she has meant to me. Sherry Doerksen now Tzipporah Meijering. - Posted by: Tzipporah Meijering ("adopted daughter") on: Feb 06, 2021
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I am so sorry to hear of Myra’s passing. I always remember her fondues at the dock. A beautiful lady, inside and out. - Posted by: Patricia Fisette (Falcon Lake neighbor) on: Feb 06, 2021
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Myra was my Mom's cousin + very close friend especially in my mother's later yrs. In addition, Saul (actually his late wife Sybil) was my 1st cousin on my dad's side. So I connected with Myra both ways. I was extremely fond of Myra, usually connected with her on my return visits to Winnipeg. She was a warm, friendly, loving person with whom I enjoyed spending time. We also connected via email to keep up to date. I will seriously miss her as I know the rest of her family will as well. Regards and condolences to her family. - Posted by: Arnold Zeal (Cousin) on: Feb 06, 2021