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NEIL CHARACH
Born: Jul 23, 1935
Date of Passing: Apr 30, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNEIL CHARACH
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, zaidie, brother, family and friend.
Neil was born in Winnipeg and grew up on Scotia Street. In 1952 he began learning his trade as a photographer at Charach Studios which was opened by his late father Irvine in 1928. Neil was a meticulous perfectionist and no detail was left to chance. Being a wedding photographer of over four decades he took great pride in his work and good reputation. He was a kind and generous person with a strong will. Family and friends were important to him and he had a large group of lifelong buddies as he called them. Everyone who knew Neil enjoyed hearing his stories. As the story is told, Judy chased him until he caught her. They married in 1971 and were together for almost 53 years. They created a beautiful life together.
He was predeceased by his parents, Fanny and Irvine and sister Sheila. He will be deeply missed by his wife Judy, children, Marla (Mark), Ian (Sherry), Dana (Hart), and grandchildren, Courtney, Hailey, Max, Farrah, Nathan and Lilah, brother Harold, sister Elaine, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to his home care workers, especially Manuel and Abdul.
Funeral services were held at Chesed Shel Emes on Friday, May 3, followed by burial at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Daniel Bell, Max Binder, Marc, Riley, Jesse and Seth Streifler.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a donation in Neil’s memory can do so to the Neil Charach Memorial fund c/o The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (204-477-7520) or the charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 18, 2024, May 18, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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So sorry to read of "photo's" passing. Aside from he being our photographer of choice for family events, I had the pleasure of spending many hours with his humour and competitive spirit at the Montifiore. Rest well. - Posted by: Mark Yukelis (Friend) on: May 19, 2024
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I was so sorry to see the notice of Neil's passing. Thinking of you and your family Judy at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Charlene Erb (Former coworker of Judy) on: May 18, 2024
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I remember Neil with great fondness. He took my airline photos when I was a flight attendant with Air Canada in the 1960’s, then we were fortunate to have him take our wedding photos in July, 1970. He was a true professional with a great sense of humour. Sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Judi Parry (Client) on: May 18, 2024
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Condolences to the family on the passing of Neil. May his memory be a blessing. - Posted by: MORLEY Fingard (cousin) on: May 18, 2024
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My most Sincere Condolences, Judy. - Posted by: Gail Duncanson (Former co worker of Judy) on: May 18, 2024