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RITA SHREIBER
Born: Aug 30, 1934
Date of Passing: Aug 30, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRITA SHREIBER
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Rita Shreiber (z'l), beloved Mother, Baba, Sister, Aunty, and friend. Born in Winnipeg MB to Mendal and Rose Warkov (z'l), Rita grew up on Inkster Blvd in a home filled with love. Rita met the love of her life on a blind date while in university. They married and had two children, Daniel, and Deborah. In 1966, along with 10 other parents, Sidney and Rita founded the MB Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, now known as Learning Disabilities Association of MB. At 40, she went from homemaker to student and ultimately, Library Manager of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba.
Rita loved adventure and travel. She travelled to Israel, UK, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Morocco, Russia (at 79) along with Canada and the USA. She loved books, lively conversations, music, art, culture, yoga, dance and her many good friends. Rita was an intelligent, elegant, warm, and wise person. She loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. She took great pride in all their achievements and continuously supported them. She ensured that family traditions were carried on by hosting family dinners for the holidays each year and teaching her granddaughters their Jewish heritage.
Rita was predeceased by her parents, husband Sidney, brother Saul, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Hye and Betty Elfenbaum. She will be profoundly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Irene Shreiber; her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Stephen Smith; granddaughters Sydney Shreiber (Quinn) and Erin Shreiber (Phil), brother Sim Warkov (Gretta), niece and nephew Gail Mattuck and Mardy Elfenbaum, many more nieces, nephews, cousins, good friends and all those that loved her.
Funeral was held at the Shaarey Zedek cemetary on September 1, 2023. Rabbi Benarroch officiated. Tzedakah can be made to the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 09, 2023
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I remember Rita from my post at 55. I nicknamed her the beautiful lady. She really was a very smart lady, and a real lady. She was so kind and was a pleasure to be blessed to know. Condolences for Family and Friends. R.I.P Beautiful Lady. - Posted by: Kathleen (Security Officer ) on: Sep 10, 2023
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My deepest condolences to Daniel, Deborah and family on the loss of your Mom. I actually lived next door to your Mom and Dad on Grant, then again I lived next door to your Mom at 55 (a small world). I enjoyed our hall chats. She was always very elegant and very kind. R.I.P. Rita. - Posted by: Donna Kolbuck-Street (Former neighbour) on: Sep 09, 2023
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Deepest sympathies to Dan, Irene and family. You are in our thoughts. Lynne & Brent. - Posted by: Lynne Wasson (Former Coworker of Irene) on: Sep 09, 2023