Rina Lavie

Dear Talia, Orit & Sharon, we are so very sorry to hear of Rina’s passing. It was an honour to call her our friend. A remarkable lady and will be missed terribly. May her memory be a blessing to you and your families. Much love Liz and Derrick.

Talya, Aurete, Sharon and your families - what can I say? She loved you all so much. Your mom was a firecracker. She was strong, smart and loving. She raised you to be strong and independent and really, all she ever wanted was to be around you and your children. I admired her strength and tenacity and am a better person for knowing her. May your sadness me comforted by the memories you have and may her words or wisdom carry you through life.

Our deepest condolences on your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you Aurete, Harris and your Family. Sincerely, Ken & Julie Kaufman

I’m So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, Aurete and Sharon. I know she put up a good fight for a long time. Though I never met her, I know that she was a kind and loving person. I could feel that from The way Aurete spoke about her and from How much her grandchildren loved her. My condolences to the whole family. Sending much love. Erin

Dear Talya, Aurete and Sharon, we are so deeply saddened by the loss of your Mom who was such a great friend to so many. She remained strong in the face of illness over several very tough years. She will be greatly missed by all of us. May her memory give you strength during this difficult time. jeffrey, Rhonda, Rebecca, Daniel and Dara

Dear Aurete, Sharon, & Talya, Wishing you strength and sending you love during this difficult time. We are devastated to hear about Rina’s passing and are so very sorry for your loss. We loved your mom; she was so kind, generous and loving- such a special woman. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences, Edward, Audrey, Ethan & Avery Menashy

Dear Talya, Aurete and Sharon, and families, I am so sad about your Mom. I loved calling her and having very long conversations together, which I will miss. I'm remembering your Dad at this time. I wish we had more time together as your Mom and Dad were true friends to myself and Wally. May your parents memory be a blessing. Love Rose

Aurete, Harris and Family - we are so sorry for the loss of Rina. She was an amazing woman who loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She will be missed. May her memory be a blessing to you all.

Talya and family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your wonderful mother. I have very fond memories of her and hope that you will be comforted by your happy memories. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time and we are sending you strength and love. Hali and Lindsay

Aurete, Talya and Shoshi and all of your families, I am so sorry to hear about Rina. Your mom was always such a fighter, a tough and strong woman. I have the best childhood memories of both your parents. I love reminiscing whenever I see your mom about the old days. She will he missed. Thinking of you all and sending you my deepest condolences. Xoxo Monique

My sincere sympathies, may she rest in Eternal Peace.

Dear Aurete Lavie, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Staff at Herbert H. Carnegie P.S.

Dear Talya, Aurete, Sharon- We are heart broken at the passing of our dear friend Rina. Our family, sends you or deepest condolences. We were fortunate to have know both Rina and Shaul , we spend many New Years, dinners and special family occasions together. Rina will be missed , but not forgotten. Love Thelma and Isi.

My heart is full of sadness my mind refuses to acknowledge that our lovable friend is gone I will remember her always and think about her on November 21st her birthday Rest In Peace my friend

Our deepest condolences to the family. Rina was an amazing woman. Our family had the privilege to know her and spend some time with her over the years. She was a warm and loving person with a huge heart and always something smart and carrying to say. A grave loss for everyone who knew her. We cannot express our sorrow and sadness. We will miss her very much and we know how heartbreaking it is for her family. We love you very much and so deeply sorry for your loss.

Sharon and Family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Rina was a special woman who will never be forgotten. I always enjoyed spending time with Rina and had many long phone calls with her that inevitably included wonderful stories of family, especially the grandchildren. May her memories bring you strength at this difficult time.

Dear Sharon, Santino and beloved family of Rina, My most sincere condolences to you all. I pray you find, peace comfort and hope to navigate through the grief of this great loss. Sincerely; Charlie, Michelle and Venetta Giordano.

Sharon and Santino, We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We know special she was to you and your girls. Sending love and strength your way during this difficult time.

Dear Aurete, Samantha, Julia, Coby, Sharon, Camilla, Cassidy, Talya, Benjamin, Remy, Shayna, Harris, Santino, Patrice, Svia, and all other adoring family and friends, our deepest condolences on the loss of a beautiful mother, savta, sister, cousin and friend. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you all. Rina was caring, giving and genuine. She worked hard for and deeply enjoyed the beauty in everyday life--memories of a beautifully-kept back garden and home; family meals with delicious food and the smiles of her treasured grandchildren. She really knew how to laugh and celebrate life. May all your memories of her bring you comfort and strength. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Love, Gary and Juliet.

To Rina's Loving Family: We are so very sad to be sending you our heartfelt condolences upon the loss of your loving mother. We have lost a dear friend and a most special neighbour. She always had a big smile and a cheery wave whenever our paths would cross. And she never complained. You, her children and grandchildren, were the loves of her life. And she also took great pleasure in walking her dogs. A pillar of strength and a powder-puff at the same time. We know she suffered for so many years. Her pains are now gone. But, your loving memories will remain forever. We wish for you no more sorrows. With our love, Fran and Rick

Talya, Patrice, Benjo, Remy & Shayna - My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. I met your mom a number of times over the years on my visits to Toronto. She was always very warm and friendly - and it was obvious her pride in each of you. Sincerely, Brian Goldstein (Ottawa Ontario)

Sharon, Santino and Lavie family. Our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your beloved mother. Sending you lots of love and hugs during this difficult time.

Thalia, Aurete and Shoshi .. Our deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of your mom. Richard & Sandra Liem

So sad to hear of the death of your dear mother, Rina. We at Oraynu Congregation, previously the Secular Jewish Association have wonderful memories of Rina and Shaul participating in our programs. Rina was such a smart, warm, and giving person with a delightful wry sense of humour. When I lived in Thornhill I continued to have a relationship with your parents and until a while ago continued to see your mom at Ambrosia. It is difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one when you can't be surrounded by all your family and friends. May memories of your mother help you through the difficult mourning to healing. With love, Eva

My heart is aching and goes out to you all; Talya and Patrice, Aurete snd Harris, Shosi and Santino , Zvia and all the wonderful grandchildren. Rina was my best friend and I miss her larger than life personality already. Baruch Dayan Emet.

Lavie Family, We were across-the street neighbours on Tamarack when the houses were first built in the late 1970's. Roz and her family lived next door to you. Unfortunately, I can't recall their last name. Our houses almost faced each other. We knew both Shaul z'l and Rina z'l both as neighbours, and as customers when they first opened Ambrosia on Doncaster. Your parents were both lovely and friendly people. We are saddened to see that she has now passed away, and send our deepest condolences. Take comfort in the wonderful memories that you made together. Hope to be able to join the memorial service.

Dear Tayla, Aurette, Sharon and Tzvia &. Your respective partners and the jewels of her life her grandchildren, her niece and great nephew/niece and the rest of her family. Memories and history brings a smile to all our faces and tears to our eyes. I have so much history it spans decades going back to the time Shaul my favourite and Rina met and were dating on the kibbutz. Gossip gossip gossip lots of fun was had by us all. What a special couple they were. Rina was my teacher on the Ulpan and Shaul and I had the pleasure of working together (some of you can smile and use your imagination...fun to say the least). I remember your parents wedding and then your birth Tayla. You were the light of their life. Then we all came back to North America.me to Montreal and your parents to Toronto. Their home was always open to travellers and believe me there were many of us some at the same time full house and sometimes one or two at a time. By this time Aurette you were born but your parents never said no do not come now. They always welcomed us with open arms, the house was full of laughter and joy. We were all a family. Your mother was so special so full of life, love of family and friends and compassion for all those that surrounded her. Her and Shaul made this unbelievable couple. When Don and I got married your mother was so pregnant with you Sharon but your dad insisted on coming to our wedding. They danced the nite away. The love that they shared was so obvious, they just lite up the room. Tzvia, your relationship with your sister, what can I say. You both shared so many wonderful experiences together, all those trips to wonderful places. Right. Also you spent so much time in Toronto in the dead of winter when they first arrived in the early 1970s.. she was so happy to be able to be at Neta’s wedding and share it with Aurette and her grandchildren.. Memories are private and hopefully you find joy as well as tears longing for her voice and laughter. Sharon I know that you have Shared so trips with Mom as well. Japan etc. Rina and I have been friends since 1970. ..50 years. I have had the pleasure to call her friend. We have laugh together and cried together but the memories that I have are so special. They do bring tears but they also bring a huge smile. I am so grateful for our relationship. RIP my friend. BDE. Sheila and Donnie Prinsky, Along with Danielle (Boston) Sara (Melbourne, Australia and Michael (Montreal) and their respective partners and children

Rinchu, I cannot put into words how I cherish our friendship. You were the symbol of integrity, passion and love for life. This spectrum of qualities that really made you one of a kind. You have never refused any opportunity for fun mainly if it involved joining me for a day trip hours away, which meant that we were singing along with Israeli music or listening to Muse or Pretty Colours by Marc Lanegan. But it is not about us...it is about your beautiful family, that you were so proud of, including the pets...You were there for them, celebrating holidays, BD, important matches and recitals, so much that we were saying that through all our relationship, you have never been to any of my parties...and then you insisted to join us for Omri's wedding,, Corona time, deep in the woods. Thank you Sharon for taking it on! We were so touched, it meant so much to all of us! Rina, your love and friendship was a treasure, I found and honoured to keep in spite of the pain of loss that I'll forever carry with me. Rina, as it happens, means Jasmine in Japanese, Happiness in Hebrew and I'll be planting Jasmine, which will be a living tribute to the fun, smart, beautiful and generous person that you were! On behalf of Alan and me, sending you our heartfelt condolences.

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking about you all during these times

To Renas Family Our deepest condolences to all of you. We will miss her as a fantastic neighbor. The service you had for her under these terrible circumstances was a wonderful tribute to her. May she rest in peace and your family know of no more sorrows.

Sharon, Santino and family. My heartfelt condolences on your loss. May her memory be a blessing.

We wish you all long life and we should only meet at Simchas in the future. Your mother was the steady hand behind the Ambrosia enterprise for many years and was very helpful to us when we launched 30 years ago.

Aurete - I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. May her memory be a blessing.