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ROSENBERG,
Murray
(August 17, 1917-September 10, 2007)
Murray, aged 90, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Theresa, son Lewis and
his wife Doctor
Fran
STEINBERG and son Ken and his wife Caryl
MARCELLUS.
Devoted Grandfather to Jason, Seth, Raffie, and Taya. He was
predeceased by his daughters Cecil, and Roberta. He was still
vital and active in the community and in the business he co-founded
over 50 years ago, Apex Realty.
Murray was one of 6 children, born on a farm in Edenbridge, Saskatchewan
and later moved to Brooksby, Saskatchewan. He graduated from
Queens College with a degree in Business Administration. He joined
the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1939 and served 7 years including
2 years overseas. In 1946 he was honorably discharged as a Warrant
Officer First Class and moved to Winnipeg. He joined with partner
Bill GOLDBERG to found Apex Realty and developed many buildings
in Winnipeg and was a Certified Property Manager.
Murray was past President of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, one
of the founders of the Winnipeg Jewish Foundation, past chairman
of B'nai Brith Camp, past member of the Red Shield Board of the
Salvation Army, and had a lifelong commitment to Israel and the
Winnipeg community. He supported many charities including the
Canadian Cancer Society, Salvation Army, Mary Mount and was a
proud and active member of the Canadian Legion. His interests
included politics, current events, literature and sports. Murray
will be missed by his Friends, associates, and co-workers.
His funeral was held Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at the Shaarey
Zedek Synagogue and burial followed at the Shaarey Zedek Memorial
Park. We thank the Royal Canadian Legion for attending and providing
a Colour Guard and Last Post. We would also like to thank the
Pallbearers: Jason
ROSENBERG,
Seth
ROSENBERG, Bruce
ROSENBERG,
Matthew SEGAL, Bob
SILVER, Neal
NEP, Bill
BURNETT and Lorne
BELLAN
and Honourary Pallbearers: Norman
VICKAR,
Harry
VICKAR, Ike
VICKAR,
Bob WASYLUK,
Lawson
INGLIS, and Ernie
DANZKER.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity
of your choice or to the Roberta Rosenberg Fund at Cancer Care
Manitoba or the Rosenberg Family Fund at the Jewish Foundation
of Manitoba.
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