ESTHER KATZ

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ESTHER KATZ

With deep sadness we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Esther Katz on December 15, 2022, at the age of 92.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law Fay-Lynn Katz (Martin Krawitz); her grandchildren, Matthew (Desiree), Cara (David Coodin), Jonathan (Rachel); great- grandchildren, Miles, Lyla and Phoebe; sister-in-law Thelma Shore; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Edie and Minnie Shore; her husband Morris; her two sons, David and Philip and her brother Victor Shore.
Esther was born in Winnipeg and had a happy childhood. She grew up alongside her big brother in a family home where all Jewish customs and traditions were observed. As a teenager, she joined a Jewish youth group, where she met the love of her life, Morris. They married in 1951 and shared a wonderful life, blessed with the company of family and friends. Together, Morris and Esther ran Y-Not Grocery across from the University of Winnipeg, where the store still stands. They enjoyed travelling, especially with Victor and Thelma. Esther and Morris lovingly raised their two sons, providing them with Jewish education and instilling in them both strong Jewish values.
Esther was a brave, resilient and independent woman. Although she suffered a number of tragic losses, after each, she found the strength to move forward. Her son David died suddenly in 1982, her husband Morris in 1985 and her son Philip in 2014. Throughout all of this adversity, Esther bravely soldiered on.
Esther maintained many lifelong friendships through neighbourhood activity, mah-jong, Bnai Brith Women's bowling, National Council of Jewish Women, the YMHA Stay Young Club, the Shaarey Zedek seniors group and volunteer work .
Esther loved to walk, do crosswords, read, play cards and play games on the computer. She taught her grandchildren many card games. She was an amazing baker and shared her cookies with everyone. She loved to travel and visited many continents in her lifetime. Esther also enjoyed annual summer visits with her Toronto relatives at their cottage on Lake Muskoka. Above all else, Esther loved her family and after the loss of her youngest son and husband, her focus became her son Philip, daughter in-law Fay-Lynn and triplet grandchildren. Along with Fay-Lynn's parents, Toby and Mayer Gutwilik, with whom she shared a very close friendship, Esther partnered in assisting to raise the triplets.
Esther was a wonderful and devoted grandmother who spent much of her time with her grandchildren, babysitting, crafting, playing cards and games, reading and driving them wherever they needed to go. She was blessed to have been at the triplets' important events growing up, to have attended their b'nai mitvah, graduations, to have danced at their weddings and ultimately, to have met her great-grandchildren. Miles, Lyla and Phoebe.
Esther's warm smile and loving and sweet nature will be forever missed and remembered by her daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to extend its appreciation and gratitude to the Shaftesbury Retirement Residence, the Simkin Centre and to special caregivers Merlyn and Lisa.
Graveside funeral services were held at the Rosh Pina Memorial Park on December 19, 2022, officiated by Rabbi Leibl. Pallbearers were Matthew Katz, Jonathan Katz, David Coodin, Ian Shore, Sheldon Mindell and Bernie Adelman.
For those wishing, donations in Esther's memory may be made to the Morris and Esther Katz fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.

Publish Date: Dec 31, 2022

ESTHER KATZ

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Esther Katz on December 15, 2022.
Funeral to be held Monday, December 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., graveside, at Rosh Pina Memorial Park.
Longer obituary to follow.

Publish Date: Dec 17, 2022

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2022, Dec 31, 2022