SARA HOCHMAN

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SARA (RABER) HOCHMAN On December 28, 2002, at the age of 79, our beloved wife, mother, baba, and sister, passed away at the Sharon Home. Left to mourn her passing are her husband of 56 years, Max; children, Jeanette Addaway (Norm), Sid (Andrea), and Irv (Sharon) of Toronto. Sara is also survived by grandchildren, Michael and Melissa Addaway, Lana and Faren Hochman, and Jordan and Evan Hochman of Toronto. She also leaves to mourn, her sister Bella Garfinkel (Harry) brother Jack Raber (Marcia) and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Abraham and Faiga Raber, and brother Michael. Sara was born in Poland and came to Winnipeg at age 5. She graduated from St. Johns Tech and continued her education at Success Business College. She worked for a short time, but being a devoted daughter, she helped her parents at their grocery store and later at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association lunch counter. Sara enjoyed singing in the choirs of Cantor Brownstone and the Rosh Pina Synagogue and volunteering for Folkorama, Meals on Wheels, and the Sharon Home. She was a lifetime member of Pioneer Women and donated generously to numerous charities. Sara was happiest cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially preparing her "famous" brisket and an over-abundance of food for Friday night dinner. Her children were always sure to go home with leftovers. Her life was centered around her strong belief of Judaism and her family. Most of her actions were as a result of the rules and values which she set for herself and which she tried to teach her children. Funeral services were held at Etz Chayim Synagogue on December 29 and burial followed at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Stokoloff, Elliot Garfinkel, Ivan Master, Jeff Lieberman, Norman Addaway, and Michael Addaway. Shiva was observed at the home of Max Hochman. Donations can be made to the Alzheimers Society of Manitoba. Thank you to the staff at the Sharon Home for their kindness and care, and a special thank you to her companion Myra.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2003