ISRAEL RABER

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ISRAEL (SUNNY) RABER Our dad passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 at Victoria General Hospital, Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Edith (Claman), and is survived by his children, Isaac and Donna Raber, Faigie Samson, Tsipi (Carolyn) Raber and Chaim (Howard) and Valerie Raber; his sister, Edith Gardner; his sister-in-law, Kayla Coodin; his loving grandchildren, Rebecca and Brian, Leah, Molly, Solomon, Eddie and Toby; great-grandson, Declan; and 41 nieces and nephews. Sunny was born in Poland to Doba and Avrum Raber on May 14, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents, and sister, Gloria Polsky. A devoted husband, son and Zaida, Sunny's greatest joys were family and Yiddishkeit. From the age of 15 Sunny worked in the leather glove manufacturing business, first with his father and later with his son. Our heartfelt gratitude to Jose Domingo, his wife, Grace, and their family. Since our mother's death in 2010 Jose has provided loving care for our father. Jose's devotion and dedication to Dad's care and well-being enriched Dad's life and ours. In addition, the family would like to thank Dr. Wayne Manishen and the staff of Weinberg 3 at the Simkin Centre. Dad's funeral was held on July 21, 2017. Those wishing to make donations are asked to contribute to Jewish Child and Family Services, Winnipeg, or a charity of their choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2017