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Bertha RICHLER Obituary
In Calgary, at the age of eighty-six, on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Mark Stolovitsky of Dallas, Debbie and Nelson Halpern of Calgary, and the late Sandra Richler. Loving grandmother of Alex and Erin Halpern, Lisa Halpern, Joanna Halpern; Tova Stolovitsky and Yaakov Stolovitsky. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mona and Arnold Steinberg, Shirley Pencer and Wilfred Probst, Wylma and Irwin Freedman of Calgary, and sister-in-law of Myer and Diane Richler, and Ruth Richler of Toronto. Predeceased by her parents, Alice and John J. Pencer, her brother Seymour Pencer, and her husband of forty years, Bernard Richler. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews. For the past six years, Bertha was cared for with great love and respect by Victoria David who is like a member of the family. Bertha was born in Montreal on January 6, 1926 and resided there until 1991, when she moved to Calgary to be with her daughters and grandchildren. She had a great love of learning and proudly received a BA from Concordia University in 1977. She had a kind and giving heart, always wanting to help others. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva in Montreal until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, continuing in Calgary, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (November 28 to 30). For more information, please visit www.paperman.com. Contributions in Bertha's memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400, or to the charity of your choice.
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Batya and Dina Isaacs
March 8, 2013
We were thinking about Bertha, and googled her. That's how we found out she passed away. She spent time with us in Calgary and Denver, and we enjoyed her company every time. I remember when she invited our children and me to use the pool in her building. I am sorry to Gail and Debbie for the loss of your mother. She was very proud of you.
November 26, 2012
To Bertha's Family - I worked at the Renoir for 8 years and always thought Bertha was one of the most pleasant and thoughtful ladies I had met there. God Bless you all and my sincerest sympathies. Linda Dowdeswell
Mireille and Ira and family
November 26, 2012
Gail and Mark and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her memory always be for a blessing.
Luba & Jon Harris
November 25, 2012
Just learned of the loss of your dear Bertha. May her memory be for a blessing.
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Nancy Reisch-Machtinger
November 23, 2012
Dear Debbie, Gail and families, May you find peace in all the good memories of your Mom. I will always remember her smiling face.
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