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GERTIE SCHWARTZ
Date of Passing: Jan 05, 2022
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GERTIE SCHWARTZ
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished Mother, Baba, and Great-Baba, Gertie Schwartz, at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home in Toronto where she resided for the last 10 years.
Gertie was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Harry (Hashie), parents, Sam and Maeta Priesel, sisters, Berte Sera and Anne Erenberg, and daughter-in-law Ronda. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Howie (Kathy), Maureen, and Ken (Gayla), as well as her grandchildren, Brad (Donna), Devin (Melanie), Rayna (Bas), Lisa, Carly, Ali, and Lindsey, her 10 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Lucy Slusky, as well as her many nieces and nephews.
Gertie was always interested in everything and everyone around her, making new friends wherever she went. In her 80s, she embraced technology and spent hours every day at her computer either emailing friends and family, on Facebook, or reading the Free Press. In the last few years Alexa became her new best friend as she listened to Jets and Bomber games and CJOB. Gertie was an eternal optimist who always said "When one door closes, another one opens".
What more can one ask for...a long life, respect and to be loved by all!
Donations in Gertie's memory may be made to the Gertie and Harry (Hash) fund at the Jewish Foundation of Winnipeg or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2022
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My condolences go out to my fellow Grant Park High School alumni Ken and Linda Schwartz on the sudden passing of Mrs. Schwartz. Michael McCheyne was classed in grade seven while I was preparing to successfully complete all the necessary courses to receive my high school diploma. - Posted by: Philip (Class of 2001) on: Jan 15, 2022