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IRENE MARANTZ
Our mother, Irene, passed peacefully in her own home at the age of 94.
Irene was preceded by her parents, Abe and Sally Katz, her husband Cyril Marantz, sister Clara Rosenbloom, brother Max Katz, sister Bernice Grant, and her sons-in-law, Mike Langer and Bruce Cook.
Irene is survived by her children, Jeff Marantz and Barb, Debra Marantz, Susan Marantz, Ellen Marantz and brother Harvey Katz; her grandchildren, Sarah Marantz Lindenberg and Ira, David Marantz and Olivia; her great grandchildren, Rose, Izabella and Max; and many nieces, nephews and friends
Our mother was born in Fort Francis, Ontario; after meeting and marrying our father Cyril she moved to Winnipeg. Mom loved that she moved to Winnipeg and had this large Jewish community for which she became an integral part of and it became a major part of her life.
Once her youngest daughter Ellen was in school, she went to work at the family business: Marantz and Son, as a bookkeeper and worked there until her early 70s.
Irene loved to go to synagogue and be a part of Rosh Pina congregation. She was also a member of the sisterhood and was very involved in the activities in and around the synagogue. She was so grateful to learn Hebrew and to be able to participate in the Shabbat and other holiday services.
She spent every summer since the birth of her eldest son Jeff at Winnipeg Beach. She loved the beach: riding her bike, going for long walks, meeting with her beach friends, playing cards and sharing good meals.
Irene was a kind soul. She never had a negative word to say about anybody and nobody ever had an unkind word to say about her. Her family were the light of her life. She encouraged her children to pursue their dreams and be the best they could be. She was a loving and caring grandmother to her grandchildren, and her home was always opened to them, her friends, her children's friends and even to strangers. The arrival of three great-grandchildren was an absolute joy for her.
We would like to thank her caregivers who were her best advocates and helped us to keep her in her own home during her final years. They loved and treated her like their own family. Thank you to Iryna, Dorothy and Agnes.
Funeral will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Chesed Shel Emes, 1023 Main St. Shiva will held Thursday, April 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday, April 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse at 65 Swindon Way.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Jeff, I was sorry to read of your mother’s passing. My sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Cathy Belanger (Co-worker) on: Apr 05, 2025
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Dr. Marantz, Ellen - Very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed your mom's visits to the office. - Posted by: Brenda Rheubottom (Former mammography and Wpg. Jet Booster Club member) on: Apr 05, 2025
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My deepest condolences to Debbie, Ellen and family. I will truly miss my every 6 week appointment with your mom. I have been seeing her for so many years, I loved to hear all the stories of the family, especially when the great-grandchildren arrived. Thinking of you all during this time. You did an amazing job keeping her at home till the end. With Love. Mary Lou - Posted by: Mary Lou Chubaty (footcare nurse(friend)) on: Apr 05, 2025
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Dr. Marantz, My sincerest thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Cherish fond memories of your dear mom. All the best to you all. Norma - Posted by: Norma Einarson (HSC former mammographer) on: Apr 02, 2025
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Dr. Marantz and Family: Thinking of you at this difficult time. Condolences on the passing of your mother. - Posted by: Lorna Gallagher ((Retired employee of Dr. Marantz)) on: Apr 02, 2025
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Sorry to hear of the families loss. I remember Irene from the store. And how she fed me when I fixed her lawn. May she rest well. - Posted by: Robert Bruce (Employee) on: Apr 02, 2025
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Debbie, Ellen and Marantz family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. Please know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. - Posted by: Susan Hart-Kulbaba (family friend) on: Apr 01, 2025
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Jeff, Barb & Marantz family, extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the sad passing of your mother and family matriarch Irene Marantz. Please know our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time. May her memory be a blessing. Lynda Ruban staff & friends at the HSC Foundation. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Apr 01, 2025