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DR. SARAH ELLEN KREDENTSER
Date of Passing: Jul 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. SARAH ELLEN KREDENTSER
Dr. Sarah Kredentser died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 27, 2024. Sarah was born in Regina, the youngest of three children to Dr. Mitchell Finkelstein and Mrs. Charlotte (Babe) Finkelstein (nee Shnier). She was a beloved Mother to Maia (Zach) and Mitchell (Rachelle), Baba to Sybil and Lev, partner to David Lowen,and sister to Naomi. She is predeceased by her brother David and her parents.
After earning a degree in journalism, she ultimately followed in her father's footsteps to become a family physician. She was a dedicated, passionate, and caring doctor, who was adored by her patients. Throughout her career she had many teaching and leadership roles, including as the Site Director for Low Risk Obstetrics at St. Boniface Hospital, Medical Director of the Family Medicine Obstetrics Network, Primary Care Obstetrics Lead for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Medical Director of the Community Birth Program, President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, and President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, to name just a few. She was passionate about providing obstetrical care for her patients and led the development of the Enhanced Skills Obstetrics Program for Family Medicine Residents in 2014.
Most recently, she worked out of Kildonan Medical Centre as a preceptor for Family Medicine Residents. She was a beloved and well-respected preceptor, known as tough but fair, who strived to impart a standard of excellence for patient care in the art and science of Family Medicine. In recognition of her contributions to the profession, she was awarded Family Physician of the Year by the Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1996.
In the later years of her career, she cut back on her working hours in order to focus on being 'Baba Yaya' to her beloved Sybil and Lev. She was a devoted Baba, ever-present in their lives, from their birth, to overnight care, to pickups, drop-offs, babysitting, and sleepovers. She had an epic craft room, dedicated to fun and creativity for herself and the grandkids, and always had a new craft or activity to do with Sybil and Lev each time she saw them.
A true renaissance woman—leader in her profession, mentor, artist, seamstress, face painter, chef, jam and pie maker, gardener, reader, the generous and inspiring host of gatherings for family and friends. She loved to travel, enjoying trips with her young family and with her partner David, enlivened by diverse cultures as well as the chance to connect with relatives living elsewhere. Sarah was also a die-hard fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with longstanding season tickets and travel to several Grey Cups and Labour Day Classics.
Sarah received exceptional medical care and we are eternally grateful to Dr. Joanna Webb and Dr. Tunji Fatoye, Dr. James Paul and nurse Jen at CCMB, Dr. Larry Tan, Dr. Ben Prasad; Drs. Kim, Chowdury, Sockolies, and Peterson; and the phenomenal team in Palliative Care at St. Boniface Hospital, including Drs. Loiselle, Audu, Butterworth, McConnell; nurses Nicole, Neil, Shericka, Allyson, Joya, Roberta, Maria; and health care aides Q, Jody, and Genet, and all others who helped make Sarah's last weeks and days comfortable and dignified.
Dr. Sarah Kredentser, mom, Baba Yaya, was an exceptional human being. Skilled in all things personal and professional, Sarah was brilliant, beautiful, kind, and loving. In her 70 years on this earth, Sarah significantly enriched our lives. She was the absolute best version of herself. Let us honour her memory by being the best version of ourselves, the version that Sarah saw in all of us.
The funeral and burial were on July 29, 2024 and a recording of the funeral can be found at the following link by clicking playing and selecting previous broadcasts: https://chesedshelemes.org/funerals-and-records/livestream-funerals/.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada https://fafm.cfpc.ca/why-give/ways-to-give/.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2024, Aug 03, 2024
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Dr. Kredentser was my preceptor in my year of advanced obstetrical skills training in Winnipeg. I always found her professional, gracious, empathetic and encouraging. As an IMG I faced many challenges to becoming a licensed doctor in Canada. Dr. Kredentser was one of the people who helped me on my journey. She was very forthcoming and supportive re accommodations, references and guiding/advising my work through my training. She had that rare quality: she listened. She was very deliberate and meaningful in her feedback and I always appreciated that. My condolences to her friends and family - she will be missed. - Posted by: Alia Ali (Mentee) on: Sep 09, 2024
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I loved working with her, I loved the friendship we formed. She was brilliant, refined and humble. I will truly miss her. I will never forget her or the impact she made on me as a person and on my career. Love you Sarah. Condolences to the family. ❤️❤️ - Posted by: Renata Kasunic (Colleague ) on: Sep 01, 2024
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Dr. Kredentser was my primary doctor for over 30 years. At one point, she was doctor to myself and my 4 sisters. When she moved to the Kildonan Medical Centre, I chose to stay under her care, even though the location was way across the city from where I lived. She always gave the best care, was always so approachable, always made you feel that she really cared about you. At KMC, you didn’t necessarily see her at every appointment, but when she did come in to see you, she knew who you were. I was very disappointed when she announced that she was retiring. I didn’t know she was ill. I have missed her as my primary doctor since then. Your Mother was the epitome of what a family doctor should be. She was much loved by her patients and appreciated for her knowledge and excellent care. Sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to all Dr. Kredentser’s family and friends. She is truly missed. - Posted by: Aline Sveinson (Patient) on: Sep 01, 2024
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My mom and I had the privilege of having Dr. Kredentser as our family physician for almost thirty years. She was a dedicated and caring clinician who provided incredible support during Mom's own palliative journey in 2007. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Carly Leggett (Patient) on: Aug 29, 2024
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My deepest condolences to Dr Sarah’s family. She was my physician for 30 years and such a great Dr. She will truly be missed. - Posted by: Brenda (Patient) on: Aug 04, 2024
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I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Kredentser's illness and now her passing. I was her patient for many years...until very recently. She was a wonderful doctor...straightforward while being very compassionate. May her memory be a blessing. Janice Handford - Posted by: Janice Handford (ex-patient) on: Aug 04, 2024
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Dr. Kredentser was my late mother's and my doctor for many years at Kildonan Medical Centre until the sad news of her leave of absence. She surely was a devoted doctor to her patients and likely anyone who had the pleasure of crossing paths with her. Heartfelt sympathy to all of Dr. Kredentser's family. - Posted by: Carla Slipec (Patient) on: Aug 03, 2024
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family. Dr. Kredentser was my family Dr for over 35 years. She delivered my daughter and was her primary care physician for 19 years. Dr. Kredentser meant more to us than “just our dr. We always felt heard, with genuine care, and kindness. She will truly be missed by myself and my daughter. ❤️ - Posted by: Jori & Jordan Carroll (Patients) on: Aug 03, 2024
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Our family is blessed and grateful to have had Dr Kredentser in our lives for 25 years. An exceptionally generous, compassionate, talented and beautiful person, in every way…and when she chose to reveal it, that incredible smile. - Posted by: Lorraine (Patient) on: Aug 03, 2024
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Dr. Kredentser delivered myself, as well as my daughter into this world and will be missed dearly. - Posted by: Melissa Rossnagel (Patient) on: Aug 03, 2024
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My deepest Condolences. Doctor K was my doctor for many years. She was kind and caring. I will always miss her. - Posted by: Suzanne Beaulieu (Patient) on: Aug 03, 2024
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My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May your memories of her bring you comfort. Dr.K was an exceptional doctor and I will truly miss her as my primary doctor. - Posted by: Wanda Yamamoto (Patient ) on: Aug 03, 2024