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Esther Pergament Obituary

August 22, 1914 - October 20, 2014 Born on the Island of Rhodes the youngest of nine children, she immigrated to America in 1929. Educated, talented and beautiful she met her husband of 43 years in New York. On the day they met, Harvey was asked by his brother, "What do you think of the Spanish woman?" His reply, "She doesn't know the time of day, but I'm going to marry her." They married in 1942 and moved to Los Angeles in 1945, where they set up their home and then proceeded to travel the world. She is known by her extended family and friends for her traditional Sephardic cooking and hospitality. Esther is survived by two children Linda Pergament Swift (married to Ray Lopez) and Robert Pergament (married to Betty Robey Pergament). Four grandchildren Samara Lopez Gugler (married to Jamie Gugler), Brendon Pergament, Nicole Pergament, and Seth Pergament. And three great-grandchildren Alexander Gugler, Annika Gugler, and Olivia Pergament. Memorial Services will be held at 12pm, Thursday, October 23, at Mount Sinai, Hollywood Hills.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 22, 2014.

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Olivia Pergament

December 4, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Olivia Pergament

February 17, 2020

I always loved great grandma and I still do. You will always be in my heart
-Olivia Pergament

October 16, 2019

Hi Grandma!! Still miss you all the time. Love you lots and will carry your memory forever!! -NP

October 27, 2014

Grandma- You will always be in our hearts and memories. Thank You for being my teacher, from sewing, to setting the table, and of course on how to act like a proper young lady. I am grateful that you were here to see the birth of my daughter and were able to celebrate the first three years of her life. You will be missed by us both. Kisses and love to you always. -Nicole

Samara Gugler

October 26, 2014

Some 38 years ago, Esther welcomed me into her home and accepted me as her own. I'm so thankful that I got to know her, love her, and call her grandma. My children loved her so much and are so grateful that they got a chance to know their great grandmother. I'm going to miss her fabulous cooking and the anecdotes of her life.

Betty Pergament

October 24, 2014

She was a fabulous Mother-In Law...and will be missed.

STP

October 24, 2014

LOVE U GRANDMA ,RIP

October 23, 2014

We will always remember the wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations together....
She was a beautiful Lady
Our thoughts are with you Linda, Robert, and Family
Elaine & Phillip Lopez

Ron Rimmon

October 22, 2014

We enjoyed Esther's visits to our litte fabric shop in West LA back in the 80's. She was always so elegant and friendly.
Condolences to the family

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