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MINNIE RACHLIS (nee ISENBERG) Peacefully on January 28, surrounded by her family, as a result of complications following heart surgery. Minnie was born in Kishinev Romania in 1922 and came to Canada in 1924 with her parents and brother. She attended the Peretz Folk School, St. Johns High School and the University of Winnipeg, where she received a B.A. and a diploma in education. Minnie was an avid reader, which led to her working as a librarian in Ottawa for many years. She loved tennis, baseball, and basketball and had a comprehensive knowledge of players, coaches and teams. Until recent health problems, she was an enthusiastic bridge player. She was generous, kind and loyal to friends and family. She had a terrific sense of humour and a warm and vibrant personality. She was married to Morris Rachlis from 1946 until his death in 1984. She and Morris adored each other and she was a devoted mother and grandmother and a good friend to her children and their spouses. Minnie is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Morris and Cookie Isenberg; their children David, Shelley, Shawnee (and families) her brother-in-law Hersh Rachlis (Ruth; children, Michael and Vivian and families) her children, Chuck (Geraldine Waldman and children, Debbie, Misha and Michael), Louise Mundt (Steven and children, Jamie, Lester and Vanda) and Anne Rachlis (David Wylie), and nephews and nieces, Lorne Rachlis, Susan Fisher, Richard Rachlis, Val Rachlis, Leslie Whiler, and their families. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. There will be no service. Friends are welcome to call at 253 Waverley St. on January 30 and 31 after 2:00 p.m. The family thanks the humane and dedicated doctors and nurses at the Health Sciences Centre and Grace General Hospital. Those wishing to make a donation are invited to support the Sonia Roffman Isenberg prize at the University of Manitoba (named for Minnies mother) or the charity of their choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2004