BARRY NEIL ERENBERG

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BARRY NEIL ERENBERG

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Neil Erenberg on August 1, 2023, at the age of 72, after a lengthy illness.

Barry will be greatly missed by his daughters, Brenlee, and Carly (Alex Imhoff); granddaughter Isla; sisters, Marlene and Shari; nieces, Marni, Karen, Debbie, Hailey and Alanna; extended family and many lifelong friends. Barry was predeceased by his daughter Marni; brother-in-law Harold; father Joseph, and mother Anne.

Born on March 12, 1951, Barry grew up in the North End of Winnipeg, later migrating to Ash Street in River Heights at the age of eight. He graduated from Grant Park High School in 1969, and later from the University of Manitoba, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Sociology. Barry worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 32 years. In his capacity of Regional Client Services Project Manager, he worked diligently to help veterans obtain their benefits. In 2002, Barry was named a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in honour of this outstanding service.

Barry enjoyed watching and playing a variety of sports, including football, golf, hockey and curling. He loved being outdoors in the summer, in particular, vacationing at Clear Lake over the years. Most of all, Barry cherished his time with his family. He loved spending time with his daughters, and more recently, with his new granddaughter Isla. For her Zaida Barry, Isla was that source of joy and light that had been missing for many years. He called her his "best friend", as evidenced by the special bond they shared.

Despite Barry's many health challenges over the years, he was always resilient, courageous, positive, and had an incredible sense of humour. He had a beautiful smile, and a quick wit to go with it. To know Barry was to love him.

Barry's family would like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge Centre, Lodge 5, for their care and compassion over the past nine years.

A funeral service was held on August 4, 2023, at the Shaarey Zedek cemetery, presided over by Rabbi Matthew Leibl. Pallbearers were Daniel Cormier, Ben Diamond, Reuven Erenberg, Jim Manishen, Gary Ross, Hayden Segall, Sheldon Sturrey, and Michael Walker.

Those who are wishing to honour Barry are encouraged to make a donation in his memory to a charity of their choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2023