BARRY STEINFELD

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BARRY STEINFELD March 25, 1950 - Winnipeg, Manitoba July 20, 2018 - Foothills, Alberta Barry was born in Winnipeg on March 25, 1950, the second son of Bluma and Morris. His parents, who immigrated to Canada after the Second World War, instilled in him the values of having a goal, working hard and respecting others. Barry never shied away from hard work. Whether it was his schoolwork, his professional work, or his recreational pursuits, he put in 120 percent all the time. Barry graduated from the University of Manitoba Law School in 1974 and began his career in Winnipeg. He worked with three different firms over the years in Winnipeg, the last being Taylor McCaffrey. In 2002, he moved his family to Calgary and joined McLeod Law where he became a partner and worked until he fell ill. His clients and co-workers have a deep respect for Barry and he worked tirelessly for them. He was well respected by the legal community in Winnipeg and Calgary and gave talks on personal injury law to his peers. His hard work was also evident in his recreational pursuits. Barry ran marathons in Winnipeg, hiked to the base camp on Mount Everest and did a cycling road trip in New Zealand. He played baseball in the law leagues in Winnipeg and Calgary. Barry "the lion of Zion", trained and also fought in a semi-pro boxing match in Winnipeg as a fundraiser for the local Jewish Community Center. Barry was active in the JCC in Winnipeg and in Calgary. He was a big supporter of Israel, of Jewish culture and of the need to educate people about the Holocaust. He was dedicated to seeing that all people's human rights were protected. He loved Canada and the opportunity and acceptance it provided his parents and family. Barry leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Jo; his children, Roz (Moshe), Ben (Maggie), Bryan (Amy), Eli (Rebecca) and Aidan; his grandchildren, Danielle, Noa, Ori, Elad, Ella, Anissa, Copper and Dylan. He will be fondly remembered by Mary Jo's children, Joey (MJ) and Heather (Kurt); and grandchildren, Logan, Jackson and Oliver. Also mourning his passing are his brothers, Leo (Maureen) and Sam (Karen); and his nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, (N. E. Corner of Highway 22X and 37th Street S.W.) on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with interment followed at 37th Street Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. We would like to thank Rabbi Glickman for his support, spiritual guidance and friendship. Thank you to Dr. Kelly, the neurosurgical staff and CancerCare staff at the Foothills Hospital, Dr. Wilson and the home care palliative care team and nurse Clare for their dedication and care. If friends do desire, donations in Barry's memory can be made to: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada https://www.braintumour.ca/, Canadian Museum of Human Rights https://humanrights.ca/, Calgary Jewish Community Center http://www.calgaryjcc.com/ Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA OF CALGARY Telephone: 403-244-4717

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2018