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MARION DEKOVEN On Sunday, May 8, 2005 in Toronto, after a brief illness. Marion DeKoven, beloved wife for 62 years of the late Dr. Maurice DeKoven. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Maxwell and Carol DeKoven of Montreal, Howard DeKoven of Nova Scotia, Harriet DeKoven and Charles Bigenwald of Toronto, and Dr. Joel and Elan DeKoven of Toronto. Predeceased by her six sisters. Devoted grandmother of Robin (Mike), Alan (Naomi), Kathryn, Rachel, Ian, Sam, Mark, and Benjamin. Great-grandmother of five. Marion will always be remembered for her love of the arts; her strength, resilience and fighting spirit; her love of family; her generosity, optimism and unceasing zest for life. Special thanks to Tessie Acevedo and Rose Cipriano Briones for their care and compassion. Services were held on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery, Winnipeg. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2005