Ester Ratz

Ester Chana Bat Moishe Shmuel ve Shandel

In addition to the in-person service at the chapel, the funeral will also be live-streamed. To view the service virtually, please go to https://smclive.ca/ on Monday, December 26th, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.

Holocaust Survivor – On December 23, 2022, at the age of 92. Ester Ratz, beloved wife of Isaac Ratz. Loving mother of Jeffrey Ratz. Treasured aunt of Fred Hoppe, Sheldon Hoppe, and Rita Brykman. Cherished best friend of Lola Sylman and Donna Seidman. She will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue (https://www.bethdavid.com/).

Date of Death: Friday, December 23, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: 29 Kislev

Date of Funeral: Monday, December 26, 2022

Time of Funeral: 12:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Steeles Memorial Chapel Service

Burial Service Location: Pardes Chaim Cemetery (11818 Bathurst St., Vaughan) - Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am Section

Shiva Details: Shiva visits Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Shiva Location: 3181 Bayview Ave. #714, Toronto, M2K 2Y2

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Posted on 23.12.2022 - 4:31 PM

Natalie

Sincere condolences to all her loved ones. I have great memories growing up with Tusia. So special that her and Bubie had each other. She will be missed.

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Posted on 23.12.2022 - 4:43 PM

Milstein Family

We have wonderful memories of Estusha. Fun times in Florida and at many family simchas. Sending our condolences to all the family.

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 12:55 AM

Joan Tator Mirsky

Dear Sheldon, Bonnie, Rita, Manny, Freddy & Marla, Sending our deepest condolences to you and all of your family members on the loss of your Aunt Ester. May her memory forever be a blessing. Thinking of you, Joanie & Brian

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 9:44 AM

Maureen Ander

She was a lovely person and I have missed talking with her in shul...

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 11:45 AM

Abe and Donna Seidman

Sending our deepest condolences to all family we had wonderful memories with Ester lot of fun in Miami ,She will be missed to All . Abe and Donna Seidman.

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 1:21 PM

Janis and Mike

Dear Rita, Manny and family; our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Aunt Ester. May her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 3:37 PM

Dave Solomon

We are so sorry for your loss and our loss of our across the aisle friend. Dave and Ruth Solomon.

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 4:44 PM

Ruth Shapiro

Sorry for your loss. I have missed seeing her in shul for the past few years.

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Posted on 24.12.2022 - 9:50 PM

Rae & Allan Goodman

Our heartfelt condolences to Isaac and family. Over the last few years, when we were unable to attend services at Beth David in person, we continued our relationship with regular phone conversations. I will greatly miss our weekly talks. Essie was a very special person and will be greatly missed.

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 6:17 AM

Adele & Marvin Randall

To the Ratz Family: Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Ester. Ester always had a big smile and a positive attitude. We enjoyed our conversations in shul with Ester & Isaac and our telephone chats during these Covid times when we could not see each other in person at shul. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories. Ester will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 10:02 AM

Esther Meisels

Dear Isaac and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Ester. It was always a pleasure to see her smiling face in shul and to chat with her at Kiddush. May all the wonderful memories comfort and sustain you during this difficult time and may Ester's memory be for a blessing always.

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 10:48 AM

Georgi and Jerry Bagelman

To Isaac and family, our very sincere condolences upon hearing of Esther's passing. Please take comfort from the good memories that you have and may you not have any more sorrows for a very long time. Baruch Dayan HaEmet. Georgi and Jerry

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 11:08 AM

Rachel Posner

My deepest condolences to Isaac and family on the loss of his beloved wife and mother. Ester was a wonderful friend to both my husband and I . We shared many a wonderful times in Toronto and Florida. Our weekly phone calls were one of the highlights on my week. She will be missed.

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 11:22 AM

Norman & Judy Silver

Our deepest condolences to Isaac and the entire family on your profound loss. May your wonderful memories sustain you at this difficult time. May Ester’s memory be for a blessing

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 3:15 PM

jean bernholtz

sincere sympathy Ester was a wonderful friend Jean Bernholtz

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 5:07 PM

Elly and Bernard Schimmer

Dear Isaac and family, We send our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Ester. We will miss her smiles and good nature at Beth David’s morning minyanim and on Shabbat. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 6:35 PM

Evelyn Richman

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ester was a wonderful lady. May your memories give you comfort.

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Posted on 25.12.2022 - 9:02 PM

Goldie & Manuel Litwin

Dear Isaac and Jeffrey, Our deepest heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Ester. She was a very special person, a true example of an aishet chail. We will miss seeing her sitting across the aisle in shul. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of her. She taught us all to appreciate and live life to the fullest. Goldie & Manuel Litwin

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Posted on 26.12.2022 - 10:31 AM

Lori and Mike Hazelwood

I am so sorry for your loss. Our mom has many memories of beautiful sedars with the Ratz family over the years. It’s a blessing to live such a long and heathy life but it doesn’t make the loss you feel now any easier. May you cherish all of the beautiful memories of this wonderful woman. Our sincere condolences.

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Posted on 26.12.2022 - 11:20 AM

Cliff White

Izaac. My family and I were deeply sadden by the passing of Ester. I will always remember the times we spent together with all your friends at the morning minion during the week and on Shabbat. Baruch Dayan HaEmet. Cliff (Izacc) White

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Posted on 26.12.2022 - 6:21 PM

Brenda Kaman

My deepest condolences on the death of your beloved Ester z"l. She always had a smile on her face and always a pleasure to talk to. "May You All Be Comforted By The Mourners of Zion."

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 8:09 AM

Steven Dennis

Dear Isaac and Jeffrey, My sincere condolences to you . I have very fond memories of you and Ester when you had Tom-Lyn Discount on Spadina rd . You were great customers and a pleasure to deal with . Ester was a wonderful women . I smile when I think about her . She will be truly missed.

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 8:51 AM

Steven Dennis

Dear Isaac and Jeffrey , My sincere condolences in you loss of your dear Ester . I have very fond memories of you when you had Tom-Lyn Discount on Spadina Road . As a couple you were a pleasure to deal with . When I think of Ester it brings a smile to my face . She will be truly missed by all who knew her .

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 11:03 AM

leonard H Goodman

Isaac, Alma and I express our deep condolences at Esther's passing. We shall miss not only her smiles but Shabbos kisses in shul every week. We wish you peace and comfort with your memories.

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 11:14 AM

Frimette Grossman

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ester was a wonderful lady. May your memories give you comfort.

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 3:46 PM

Sheila and Jake Kornblum

Issac and family, our heartfelt condolences. Esther always had a warm smile and a friendly greeting for everyone .

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 4:50 PM

Joanne & Ernie Rovet

Dear Jeffrey Ernie and I were so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. We were very fond of both of your parents whenever we saw them at Hoppe family simchas. Your Mom was lovely. I especially remember them when I visited their drug store in Forest Hill and they would both appear from the counter with huge smiles. Your mom's passing means the end of an era in an amazing and strong family who survived the horrors of nazi persecution.

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Posted on 27.12.2022 - 6:55 PM

Frances and Stephen Kraft

To Isaac and family, We have fond memories of Ester, and were so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you strength and much comfort at this difficult time.

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Posted on 02.01.2023 - 8:30 AM

Shanah Madoff/Britstone

Heart felt condolences to Isaac and family. Fond memories of her from Germany to Israel and then in Canada and Florida. She will be missed but her strong spirit will live in all that knew her.

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Posted on 06.04.2023 - 12:11 AM

Coby Ratz

Sincere condolence to Jeffrey from your family in Israel . we just heard about the loss . we wish you long and healthy life . on behalf of the family of David and Mordechai Ratz

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