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DOROTHY BERGMAN (MINUK)
Born: Oct 12, 1942
Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2019
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DOROTHY BERGMAN (nee MINUK) With heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Bergman on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 76. Dorothy was born on October 12, 1942 in Winnipeg where she remained all her life. Dorothy was a graduate of West Kildonan Collegiate and attended business school where she took courses in bookkeeping and shorthand. Dorothy was a dedicated and recognized employee of Sears for 39 years where she worked in Customer Service and other departments. Dorothy played an active role in her children's education, serving as President of the Parent - Teacher Association for several years at I.L. Peretz Folk School organizing several activities and fundraising events. Among her hobbies were preparing egg rolls, pickles and relish, and playing mah-jong and visiting the casino with her friends. She was a very social and family-oriented person, and always had her door open to family and friends. Fond family memories were created at Gimli Trailer Park on Bagel Beach and several car camping trips. Dorothy was diagnosed with colon cancer in November 2014. Dorothy's resilience allowed her to significantly exceed early prognosis. During this challenging period, Dorothy continued to travel and made the best of time with her children and grandchildren and lived life to its fullest with humour, courage and strength. She always put everyone's needs ahead of her own. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Joe of 44 years. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her daughters, Sheryl (Brent) and Sandra (Shawn). Her grandchildren, Ilana, Sarah, Eva, Zach and Brianna, will have many fond memories from time spent at their Baba and Zaida's house. Dorothy will also be missed by her brothers, Morley (Kim) and Joey (Sharon), sister-in- law Lil (Ben) and brother-in-law Eph (Barb) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. May her memory be a blessing. A service honouring Dorothy was held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 officiated by Rabbi Kliel Rose at Congregation Etz Chayim with interment at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. We thank pallbearers, Manny Minuk, Allan Elfenbein, Keith Elfenbein, Jerry Rubin, Serril Gunn and Avrom Charach. Honorary pallbearers were Brent Wolfe, Shawn Pasaluiko, Joey Minuk, Morley Minuk and Brian Lysack. Thanks to Dr. T. Babick, Dr. Fatoye, Dr. Gordon, Dr. St. Godard and the caring staff at 3E Riverview Health Centre. Donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Mom, we will miss you and you will forever be in our hearts.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. What a sincere and wonderful person Dorothy was. I always enjoyed her visits to Montreal and our catchup. So sorry to learn of her passing. May you be spared further sorrow. Much love, Honey Dresher - Posted by: Honey Dresher (Cousin) on: Mar 30, 2019
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Dorothy was always a part of my life. Our fathers were brothers and she was the closest to a sister that I had. I was the younger country cousin in awe of the big city when I visited on Kilbride almost every summer when I could travel on the train by myself. Dorothy enjoyed visiting us in Saskatchewan and going to the lake. She loved lakes, as you know. Every family celebration with Dorothy was a treat. There would always be lots of food and lots of laughter. I remember having celebratory dinners in her rec room where the tables would stretch from one end to the other. You could not get out of your seat and sometimes by the time the food got to your end, it was gone, but there was always more upstairs in the kitchen. Visiting Dorothy meant visiting in the kitchen, eating and laughing and remembering. Even though we lived in different parts of the country over the years, we would phone or write letters. Dorothy was my friend, my cousin, my matchmaker (even when I didn't want her to be!), my pen pal, my phone buddy, the best cheesecake baker anywhere, the fierce mama tiger when her family was concerned, and a determined, strong and tenacious woman. I admire her for that, and I am missing her, but the memories of the past will be a blessing. - Posted by: Janet Minuk Wees (first cousin) on: Mar 30, 2019
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So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of your sister. Deepest sympathy to Morley and all the Minuk family from Norman and Rachelle Stone - Posted by: Norman and Rachelle Stone (Friends) on: Mar 30, 2019
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Beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. Sorry I couldn’t make the service. I know how much Dorothy will be missed xoxo - Posted by: Caroline Rogers (Burdz) (Old neighbor ) on: Mar 30, 2019