stalwart pioneer passes
Fred Horodezky, a pioneer Albertan homesteader, passed away on Aug. 21 at Vancouver General hospital in his 89th year.
He was born in Zeleznick, Russia (near Gomel) educated in Cheder until he fled to Canada with his family in 1910 to escape pogroms and oppression.
His colorful life found him working hard under primitive conditions as a youngster doing odd jobs, one of which was loading ice into CPR railway refrigerator. Eventually, he became a travelling inspector for the railway, selling CPR land and arranging for the settlement of buyers in the Lethbridge/ Coaldale area.
In 1916 he began a long love affair with agriculture when he and his brother Nate home-steaded in the Rowley/ Rumsey region of Alberta where some 50 Jewish families had settled.
Learning as he went, he broke the raw prairie, fenced his land, built roads and his own home and broke horses. Within a few short years, the brothers became successful farmers with extensive land holdings. During this period Mr. Horodezky helped to establish a synagogue, the area's first religious building.
Marriage for Fred Horodezky came in 1921 when he and Fannie Applebaum, a neighbor's daughter whom he had known,since childhood, were wed in Calgary.
The family remained on the farm until the 1930s when he decided to look for a better future for his wife and three children. He rented the farm, moving to the Drumheller vicinity where he eventually became a successful merchant with stores and butcher shops in three towns.
His love for Israel preceded the State. He helped collect for the Palestine appeal, driving Meshulachim around the country raising funds for yeshivot and Moshav Sekai-nim (old folks homes). A longtime dream came true when, in celebration of their 64th anniversary, the Horodezkys journeyed to Israel with their daughter Miriam and her husband.
Always civic minded, the deceased was president of Knights of Pythias and a baseball club, sponsoring both boy scouts and girl guides as well. He was a sportsman, active in hockey, rifle associations and enjoying fishing and golf. A founding member of United Farmers of Alberta, he was a delegate and charter member of the province's wheat pool and the Liberal club.
He overcame many financial setbacks during his lifetime. For example, at age 45 when fire wiped him out, he started out again in business at Crow's Nest Pass, branching out into ranching where he was in demand with his ability to select breeding stock and his methods of breeding cattle.
MAURICE L. HOCK Sept. 22
ZAKIYEHI Sept. 23
LOUIS PAUL Sept. 23
As another Bulletin community service feature, Deaths will be published weekly as they are registered.—THE PUBLISHER.
FRED HORODEZKY
In 1979, though an octogenarian and still active on the ranch, however, he and his wife decided to move to Vancouver to be close to their children and grandchildren.
Here they relished the "luxury of keeping kosher without the difficulties" experienced during 50 years in the country. Mr. Horodezky, who in the past had put on a tefillin and davened daily by hiniself now took great pleasure in going to shul with his son.
Predeceased by two brothers and sisters, he is survived by his wife Fannie; son Dr. Arthur Hayes and his wife Arlene; daughter Dr. Betty Horodezky; daughter Miriam Roth and her husband Gilbert; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Aug. 22 at Bieth Israel cemetery. Officiating were Rabbi W. Solomon and Cantor M. Nixon. Chevra kadi-sha was in charge of arrangements.
Supermarket magnate dies
TORONTO — Leon Wein-stein, grocery chain magnate and Jewish community activist, died in Toronto at 80.
Born in the back of a Toronto grocery store, Wein-stein went on to spend most of his life in that business. His father Sam (Shmerel), a Lithuanian immigrant, started the small Red Star chain, which grew into Power Supermarkets. In 1952, Leon joined the Loblaw chain of Garfield Weston and became its chairman.
Weinstein served as campaign chairman of the United Jewish Appeal for Toronto in the 1950s, headed the first Canadian Study Mission to Israel in 1957, presided over the Eastern Canadian Council of B'nai B'rith and held office in the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews.
An amateur violinist, Weinstein often gave concerts with the late Sam (Shopsy) Shopsowitz, from the restaurant part of the food business.
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CJC welcomes
TORONTO — The Canadian Jewish Congress ha*s welcomed a Canadian human rights tribunal's recent decision ordering an Aryan Nations telephone hate line shut down.
"\yhat this decision does is reaffirm the validity of Section 13(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act to prevent the dissemination of hate messages through the telephones," said the CJC's Joseph Wilder.
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Bera Kanee dead at 99
Med Winestock mourned
Ned (Nathan) Winestock, a resident of Vancouver for 27 years, died on Sept. 10 at Vancouver General hospital. He was 88.
Born in Alexandria, Russia, Mr. Winestock came to Canada in May, 1923. He lived first in Winnipeg, eventually settling in Vancouver in 1962.
Here he was manager of the Stratford hotel, in association with his brother-in-law Louis Libby.
Mr. Winestock was an avid sports enthusiast and skilled bridge player.
He was predeceased by his parents Itzhak and Brucha Winestock; brother Ed; and sister Rose (Marcus) Trester.
Surviving him are his sister Sally Libby and brother-in-
law Louis P. Libby; brother Joseph A. Winestock and sister-in-law Joye of Los Angeles; sister-in-law Gertrude Winestock (widow of Ed) and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were: Chuck Boroditsky, Barry M. Libby, Harodl Libby, David Sair, Benson Wincureand Dr. Earl Winestock. Honorary pallbearers included: Abe Libby, W. H. (Bill) Libby, Dr. Ken Marcoe, Dr. Isaac Stoffman, Dr. Perry H. Trester and Joe Wolch.
Services were held in the Beth Israel Koch chapel with interment following at the B.I. cemetery. Officiating were Rabbi W. Solomon and Cantor M. Nixon. Chevra Kadisha was in charge of arrangements.
Bera Kanee, who immigrated to Canada 62 years ago, died at the Edith Cavell hospital on Sept. 12 at the age of 99.
From a family of ten children, Mr. Kanee came to Canada in 1927 from his native Russia where he taught high school.
He lived in Neudorf and Melville, Sask., before settling in Vancouver. Here he was a storekeeper together with his sister and partner Chaia Faigen.
A well-known character on the local scene, Mr. Kanee was an active environmentalist and his many letters to the editor in local papers showed him to be keenly politically aware.
Fitness was a part of his life and, at the age of 70, he once walked from Vancouver to Chilliwack and back.
He is survived by his sister Lil De Leire and numerous nieces and nephews.
BERA KANEE
Graveside services were held on Sept. 14 at Schara Tzedeck cemetery with Rabbi W. Solomon and Cantor M. Nixon officiating. Chevra Kadisha was in charge of arrangements.
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