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RUTH CHARACH
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's our beloved Ruth Charach passed away on the first day of Passover, Saturday, April 16, 2022. Interment was held on Tuesday, April 19.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband of over 65 years, Barney, her children, Gayle (Mark), Lori-Sue (Yisrael) and Avrom (Fayanne) who all miss her deeply and her brother Ralph Katzman. As well she leaves to mourn her grandchildren, Ayah, Eliana (Avner), Rivka (Rotem), Zushia, Chana Mindel (David), Yehuda Yoseph, Ariel, Carli and Taylor as well as seven great-grandchildren in Israel.
Ruth was the epitome of an Eshet Chayil, a Woman of Valour whose Jewish values defined many of her decisions - including ensuring that her children had strong Jewish educations and were rooted in Yiddishkeit. She was consumed with self-sacrifice in her effort to always nurture others. Whether it was taking in newcomer Israelis or Argentinians who came to Winnipeg with no family of their own or the many organizations who benefited from her volunteerism (National Council of Jewish Women, Talmud Torah PTA, Chai Folk Ensemble, Folklorama's Israel Pavilion, Jewish Child and Family Service, Parents of North Americans in Israel and the Rosh Pina Sisterhood to name a few), Ruth is remembered as being the one who took care of everyone. Seders and other holiday feasts were filled with multicultural visitors and people with nowhere else to celebrate. And of course, her and Barney's home had an open door always for her children's many friends, and even the occasional high school class who needed a cool place for a lesson when it was too hot outside. Ruth was a mother to so many, not biologically born to her but loved all the same.
Shiva will be observed at her daughter Gayle's home on 199 Oakdean Blvd. in Woodhaven from Sunday, April 24 to Thursday, April 28. Visitors are welcome from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Evening services will be held at the home.
In lieu of donations, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to Folklorama or the Charach Family fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
The family gratefully thanks Ruth's caregivers, Reita and Levi who treated her like a mother over the last five years and the staff of Unit 6E at St. Boniface Hospital who watched over her for her final weeks.
"You blew us kisses, Mom - and we grasped onto every one - and returned them, with the full strong hearts that were and always will remain filled with you.
Tee-hi-yeh meesh-ka-veych shalom."
(May she rest in peace)
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2022
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I had the privilege to know Ruth. She was one of the kindest warmest caring person I ever met. I am extremely sad to learn of her passing. May she be in eternal happy rest. My deepest condolences to all the family. - Posted by: Maria Da Silva (Friends ) on: Aug 10, 2022
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My wife Marilyn and I met Ruth and Barney when we were living in River Ridge II Retirement Residence on north Scotia St. Both couples appreciated the friendship we shared. Over the period of two years we came to know Ruth as a woman of deep faith and a lifelong devotion to her Jewish heritage. She was a friend to all in the residence and they were deeply missed when they moved because of Ruth's advancing illness. Barney and Hal struck up a fond friendship as both our spouses had Alzheimer's disease. We began to refer to each other as Barney, the resident Jew and Hal the resident Christian, both titles of deep respect. May we offer our condolences to the family at this difficult time. May she rest in Peace Hal and Marilyn Studholme - Posted by: Harold Studholme (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2022
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We met Ruth and Barney during a winter holiday in Punta Cana. Their love and charm radiated. Despite this having been many years ago, they are forever impressed in our hearts and minds. We are sending condolences at this difficult time, with warm affection for Ruth’s family. - Posted by: Kim McCann & Nancy Lyons (Friendship) on: Apr 23, 2022
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My sincere sympathies Barney, Avrom and family in the loss of a lovely lady. - Posted by: Jackie Beaton (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2022
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With deepest sympathy to you Barney, Avrom & your family. - Posted by: Darryl & Bob Gill (Folklorama friends) on: Apr 23, 2022