Mercedes Benzaquen

Mercedes Benzaquen peacefully on January 5th, 2018 cherished mother of Ely, Olga, Lillian and Avraham , loving grandmother of Justin, Sammi, Matt, Erica, Haviv, Michal, Pincus, Yoseph Haim, Amram, Batya, Miriam and Aharon. Great Grandmother to Reena . Survived by brother Joe and sister’s Dory and Sary. Funeral services will be held at Steeles Memorial Chapel 350 Steeles Ave West (between Yonge St and Bathurst St) at 11:00 a.m. January 7th. Internment at Pardes Shalom Cemetery (Petah Tikvah Congregation Section) Shiva to be observed at 62 Robingrove Rd, Toronto. Memorial donations may be made to Baycrest Foundation 416-785-2875

Date of Death: Friday, January 5, 2018

Yahrzeit Day: 18 Tevet

Date of Funeral: Sunday, January 7, 2018

Time of Funeral: 11:00 AM

Memorial Service Location: Chapel service

Burial Service Location: Petah Tikvah Section

Shiva Details: Visitation Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m , 1:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m

Time of Services (Morning): 7:00 PM

Time of Services (Evening): 7:00 PM

Unveiling Date: Sun, July 8, 2018

Unveiling Time: 9:45 AM

Unveiling Location: Petah Tikva Congregation Section

Location of Funeral:

Chapel service

Location of Burial:

Petah Tikvah Section

Shiva Location:

Unveiling Location:

Petah Tikva Congregation Section

Message of Condolence

Posted on 05.01.2018 - 1:58 PM

Marilyn Snider

Dear Ely Gail & Family, we are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Marilyn Snider & Mel Lederman

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 2:20 PM

Michael and Liliane Rende

We are so sad to hear of the passing of our dear Tita Mercedes. We will miss her kind and sweet disposition.

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 3:30 PM

josie ionno

My dearest Ely, my sincerest condolences for your loss, you are in my prayers, josie

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 3:54 PM

Simon Benegbi

My sincere condolences to the Benzaquen & Serfaty family on the passing away of their beloved Mercedes. I allways stopped to say Hello to her, while visiting The Baycrest. May her Neshama rest in peace.

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 4:13 PM

Terry Leon

Dear Ely and Gail You have been wonderful with your parents. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry and Mari Jo Leon

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 4:19 PM

Edward Leon

Dear Ely and Gail, very sorry for your loss. May your Mother rest in peace. Eddy & Lucy

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 4:48 PM

Mark And Jill Ziedenberg

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We know Mercedes was an amazing woman who raised an amazing family. Love the Ziedenbergs

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 4:57 PM

mercedes

De la parte de la Sra Donna Levy y familia, we are very sad for the loss of Mercedes; she was a lovely lady, always kind and considerate; we visited her often at Baycrest; my mom will miss her company very much. Condolences to the family.

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 5:17 PM

Nicole Hewitt

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Lilian, Olga and Ely. Your mother will be greatly missed, I am blessed that I had the opportunity to know your mother Mercedes. I pray that you find peace and strength at this difficult time. May God grant you comfort in your time of sorrow.

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 7:07 PM

Rochelle Direnfeld and Howard Steiman

Ely, Gail and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear mother and Bubby. May she Rest In Peace.

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 8:15 PM

Myriam Levy

Lilian, Olga, Ely, our deepest condolances for the lose of your mom. It was so sad walking by her room at Baycrest today. She will missed. You all took such good care of her, may you find strength at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Mary and Donita and all the Levy family.

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Posted on 05.01.2018 - 8:56 PM

Jeffrey and Patty Seigel

Ely, Gail and the entire Benzaquen family: We are greatly saddened by you loss and our hearts are with you all. This is an important time to embrace a wonderful woman, mentor, mother, mother in law and grandmother. Memories, live a lifetime...embrace them forever, be positive as your mom would wish for you all each and every day.

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 7:27 AM

Rhonda Sheff and Gary Kaplan

Dear Ely, Gail and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. We are keeping you in our thoughts.

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 8:35 AM

Dalia Eisen

Dear Ely, Gail and family....I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear mother and bubbie. Hugs to all of you....Dalia

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 10:23 AM

Mike and Kenia

Ely, Gail and family, our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 10:30 AM

Jack Bensimon

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tita Mercedes. My sincere condolences to Ely, Albert, Liliane and Olga and all extended family membera. She will besadly missed and fondly remembered.

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 10:52 AM

Michael & Dianne Gould

Dear Ely, Gail, and family, we are very sorry for your loss. May your mother’s memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 5:53 PM

Ron and Sharon Baruch

Dear Ely and Gail and Family We are saddened by the loss of your mother and wish your family strength and our warmest wishes and condolences. All our love Ron Sharon Zachary and Rebecca

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 6:17 PM

brenda simpson

dear Ely Gail and family my deepest condolences . our prayers are with you in this difficult time Brenda and Len

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Posted on 06.01.2018 - 7:42 PM

Elaine & Sam Rochman

Dear Ely , Gail and family, our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you. Elaine & Sam Rochman

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Posted on 07.01.2018 - 9:57 AM

Jenypher Ashby

Lillian, Olga, Ely and family - my sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear mother. I am truly saddened and hope that you all find comfort in the memories you have of her now and in the future. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to know her her. Sincerely, Jenn

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Posted on 07.01.2018 - 10:06 AM

mark green

im so sorry for your loss xo

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Posted on 07.01.2018 - 11:42 AM

Dorothy and Shlomo Langburt

Dear Ely and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful lady and we were very lucky to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Shlomo and Dorothy Langburt

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Posted on 07.01.2018 - 12:50 PM

David Morrow

Ely, Gail and family. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, mother in law and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you all, during this very difficult time.

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Posted on 07.01.2018 - 8:14 PM

Marvin & Faye White

Dear Ely and Gail. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. Please accept our deep condolences to you and your entire family.

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Posted on 08.01.2018 - 9:17 AM

Michelle Kahn

May the Almighty comfort the family amongst all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and that only joy and happiness accompany the family all the days of their lives

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Posted on 08.01.2018 - 11:07 AM

Rachel Benmergui

I am sending this on behalf of my mother Rachel Benmergui. She and Mercedes zikhronah livrakha were good friends. She was very sad to hear of her passing. May her memory be a blessing for all. Baruch Dayan Ha-Emet Ruben Benmergui Ottawa Ruben

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Posted on 08.01.2018 - 7:54 PM

Joni & Rob Kwinter

Dear Ely & Gail, We know how close your family is and wish you comfort from your many memories. Joni & Rob

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Posted on 09.01.2018 - 4:33 PM

Noushin Zaboli

Dear Ely, Gail and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

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Posted on 09.01.2018 - 6:40 PM

Lisa and Loren Freid

Lillian and family, we were so sad to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a wonderful person. May her memory be for a blessing.

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