BETTY JOAN KATZ

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BETTY JOAN KATZ

Betty Katz passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at the age of 94.

She was predeceased by her husband, Melvyn (Mel) and her daughter, Michelle.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Alana (Ted) and Bonnie (Howard); her son, Andy; grandchildren, Jonathan (Leiba) and Jeremy; and great-grandchildren, Louis and Ada.

Betty and Mel were high school sweethearts and married in 1953. Shortly thereafter, they purchased their cherished home on Lanark Street where they lived until after their 60th wedding anniversary. As the children grew older, Betty began a career in property management.

Betty is fondly remembered for her outgoing nature, wit, tenacity, and her great cooking, notably - her signature dish - Spaghetti a la Betty Katz.

Thank you to the staff at the Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre where Betty received excellent care for the last eight years. Betty enjoyed the recreational activities and every opportunity to sit outdoors and at the sunny windows. Despite living with dementia, she was heard singing the words to “oldies” whenever there was an opportunity.

Thank you to Rabbi Matthew Leibl for leading a beautiful funeral service in Betty’s honour at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on October 28, 2024.

May her memory be a blessing.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2024, Nov 16, 2024