ELSIE WEINSHENKER

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ELSIE WEINSHENKER

Peacefully, in the early morning hours of October 13, 2022, Elsie Weinshenker passed away at the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre at the age of 96.
Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Sol Hazan and her husband Isaac (Izzy) in 2004. She is survived by her three sons, Brian (Vivian) of Charlottesville, Virginia, Harold (Renee) of Winnipeg and Allan of Winnipeg. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Elliott, Daniel (Shivaun), Colin, Nathan, Laura (James) and Adam (Jayme-Lyn). She was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Maya and Chloe. She also leaves nieces and other relatives in the U.S. and Israel.
Elsie was raised in a Jewish home in the West End of Winnipeg. She met her husband Izzy through a mutual love of music as they both played violin. They married in 1954 and raised their three sons in the Garden City area. She took pride in her sons' Jewish and University educations. Elsie was always of sharp mind and offered thoughtful advice and encouragement to each member of her family.
Elsie also took pride in her work outside the home at the Winnipeg School Division, but due to health concerns retired earlier than she planned.
After the passing of her husband, Elsie was active at the Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre and was grateful for her connections with an old acquaintance Sam and his son Murray.
Her final year of life was spent in the Simkin Centre where she had constant visits from her family and special friend Jacque.
The funeral was held graveside on October 14, 2022 at the B'nay Abraham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Weinshenker, Laura Cowtun, Jeff Beyer, Liat Vendrasco, Yehuda Tcherni and Gordon Steindel.
Donations can be made in Elsie's name to the Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre Winnipeg.

May Elsie's Memory Be a Blessing.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 29, 2022