JACK RABER

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JACK RABER Peacefully on January 4, 2017 Jack "Blackie" Raber passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital. Born October 3, 1930; he was predeceased by his parents Abraham and Fanny, brother Michael (Mickey), and sisters Sarah Hochman and Bella Garfinkel. He had fought many health battles with courage and humour. Jack is survived by his wife Marcia, children Bruce (Rowena), Janice Wilks (Dan), and Howard (Sheila); and grandchildren Sari, Caylee, Jay, Jena, Sheara and Meira. Jack was a "mensch", a generous man full of humour with love of family, friends and community. He was well known in the City of Winnipeg and believed strongly in giving back to the community. He was instrumental in the development of Margaret Park Community Centre, West Kildonan Arena, and the Kildonan Rams football team. He served as a school trustee and board chair of Seven Oaks School Division for many years. He was a builder and development consultant, and Raber Road in north Winnipeg was named in his honour. Jack and Marcia volunteered at Seven Oaks Hospital for many years and had been members at the Wellness Centre. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and medical teams throughout all the departments at Seven Oaks Hospital who were there to guide and support Dad throughout his journey. They were not just professionals, they had become our friends and he could not go through the building without chatting and "kibitzing" any time the opportunity arose. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 8 at 12:15 p.m. at Congregation Etz Chayim, 123 Matheson Ave. E, burial to follow at Rosh Pina Cemetery, 2795 Main St. followed by a gathering of family and friends at River Ridge Retirement Residence, 50 Ridgecrest Ave. (parking available in the second lot adjacent to the building). Shiva will be observed at 2 Mirabelle Road, West St. Paul on Sunday evening from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honour to the Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation - Renal Health Program.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2017