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BARBARA RUTH HOCHMAN
Born: Jun 07, 1952
Date of Passing: Sep 16, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBARBARA RUTH HOCHMAN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Hochman on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the first child born to Clarice and Jack Rubin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny, mother Clarice, sister Jackie (Akman), brother Ron (Rubin), brother-in-law Mickey Hochman (Dorine), nephew Jared Akman (Leanne), niece Jamie Berman (Skyler) and great-nieces and nephew, Lowan, Julie, Shea and Hannah. Barb was predeceased by her father Jack Rubin and brother-in-law Richard Akman.
Barbara grew up in River Heights, attending Grant Park High School, then continued her studies at the University of Manitoba. On her first day of university she met Danny and they were married two years later. Barbara began working as a secretary at the law firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, and then advanced to become a corporate and commercial paralegal. She returned to law school while working at AM&T, and eventually became a partner at the firm.
Barbara excelled at everything she put her mind to. She was beautiful, stylish and fiercely intelligent. Barb courageously fought her first battle with cancer over 30 years ago. Since then she enjoyed life to the fullest. Barb was a loving and devoted wife, an amazing sister and an extremely generous aunt and great-aunt. She and Danny moved from Winnipeg to Kelowna 15 years ago where they escaped Winnipeg winters and saw their golf games flourish.
Barbara will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held to celebrate Barbara’s life on September 20, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jared Akman, Jamie Berman, Skyler Berman, Brent Knazan, David Rubin and Danny Rubin.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2024, Oct 12, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Today, I made a web query on Barbara Hochman. I was very saddened to learn of her recent passing. As a now retired business logistician, there are few people that one might look back at, that made a material difference. I have particularly fond memories of working with Jim Foran and Barbara in an Ottawa hotel, crafting submissions to the Canada Transportation Agency, Barbara was the balancing foil to Jim. She was a most articulate, smart and balanced advocate of our position, To this day I fondly remember Barbara's integrity and tenacity. With her passing I wish her family know that she made a very big difference. - Posted by: Brian mcgurk (Business) on: Dec 18, 2024
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I was so sorry and saddened to hear of Barb’s passing. We had many great visits in my shop in Kelowna where she would come to select special gifts for her family in Winnipeg. I will miss our chats. - Posted by: Linda Povarchook (Acquaintance ) on: Nov 20, 2024
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So very sorry to hear of Barb’s passing! Our sincerest condolences Danny!! - Posted by: Mick and Lynda Palahniuk (Golf friend) on: Oct 20, 2024
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Danny, sorry to read of your loss. Condolences to you & your family. - Posted by: Arnold Zeal (OLD friend of Danny & Mickey) on: Oct 14, 2024
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Dear Danny, we are so sorry to hear of Barbara passing. She was such a special lady with a vibrant personality and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. We send you our condolences and hope all the lovely times you and Barbara enjoyed together help you at this very sad time. Thinking of you Arlene and Jim - Posted by: Arlene and Jim Love (Friends) on: Oct 12, 2024