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SELMA ALBERSHEIM
Date of Passing: Dec 22, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySELMA ALBERSHEIM
Selma Albersheim, nee Gumprich, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 101, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Dusseldorf Germany in 1923, Selma, along with her parents and four brothers, escaped the horrors of Nazi Germany and settled on a small farm outside of Winnipeg. She met and in 1947 married Eugene Albersheim, and together, beginning with nothing, they began a new life. They raised two daughter and started Sport-Ease Fashions, providing Canadian women with warm and fashionable coats for 45 years.
A remarkably energetic and strong woman, Selma devoted her life to caring for her family, many Jewish causes, and her work in women's fashion. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene of 60 years, brothers Gunther, Max, and Helmut Gumprich, and sisters-in-law Manya, Gertie, Anna Mae, and Corinne Gumprich. She is survived by daughters Leah Albersheim (Yaakov Levi) and Susan Albersheim, grandchildren Marcina Albersheim, Benjamin Barer (Deborah), Jacob Albersheim (Melissa), Amichai Barer, and four great-grandchildren, Mira and Adin Barer, Mila Albersheim and Noah Albersheim,her brother Fred Gumprich, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers you may consider donations to Winnipeg Jewish Child and Family Service, or Canadian Magen David Adom.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Susan & Leah: My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. My memory of both your parents were they were very hard working and caring parents. They were true survivors, who were very proud of both their daughters and their accomplishments. May your mother rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing. Carolyn Phillips - Posted by: Carolyn Phillips (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2025
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My Condolences to you and your families, Leah and Susie, may you find comfort in your memories. - Posted by: Chana Thau (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2025
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I worked at sport ease fashion for many years until the company closed. The owner was very kind people and we were like one big family. I remember miss albersheim loved drinking tea every day. She will be remembered and missed by many. - Posted by: Vera San Juan (Co worker ) on: Dec 30, 2024