Garfinkel, Manya, a Holocaust survivor, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughters. Very dearly beloved Machukna to her precious Itzush (Icek). Cherished mother of Honey & Jack Apter and Barbara & David Peters. Cherished Bubby of Jessica Apter & Zachary Goelman, Isaac & Aly Apter, and Sammy and Alyssa Peters. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Eva & the late Henry Sokolowski, the late Clara & Bert Rosen, the late Peter & Peggy Ajzensztadt, and the late Marec & Rosa Garfinkiel; and sister of the late Moniek Ajzensztadt and the late Lizer Ajzensztadt, and sister-in-law of the late Shmuel Garfinkiel - all of whom perished in the Holocaust. Adored Auntie Manya to Howie, Linda and Marcia Sokolowski, Monica Ajzensztadt, and the late Sonny & Cathy and Herschel Rosen. She was so blessed to be cared for, for so many years, by three angels: Debbie Bedoya, Samia Tahir, and Fe DeGuzman. She was loved by everyone - her kindness and her goodness endeared her to all who knew her. Memorial donations may be made to the Association for Soldiers of Israel 416-783-3053.

Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice.

Garten, Mayer. Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Chaja. Loving father and father-in-law of Rosalie and David Farb, and Irving Garten. Devoted grandfather of Daniel and Shoshana, Matthew and Suzanne, Ariel, and Joel. Proud great- grandfather of Noah, Leah, Adam, Sasha and Talie. Special thanks to the ICU staff at Toronto Western Hospital and to his loving caregiver Florabel. Funeral service will be held at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill (between Bathurst and Yonge) at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Interment to follow at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue Section of Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park. Shiva at 72 Prue Avenue, Toronto ( Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.) Memorial donations may be made to the Association for Soldiers of Israel (416) 783-3053.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jewish Russian Community Centre, 5987 Bathurst St., Suite #3, Toronto, M2R 1Z3 (416) 222-7105 ext. 221.

Unger, Mariah. Tragically on January 25, 2012. Mariah, daughter of Raizell and Philip. Sister to Eli. Predeceased by her grandparents Cecil and Sonia Slobodsky and survived by her grandparents Denise and Henri Unger. Survived by her aunts and uncles, Mark and Jo-Anne, Bernie and Shelley, Alan and Rochelle, Caryn and Shimmy. Will be missed by her many Slobodsky, Unger and Buch cousins and friends, including the Sloma-Parnass-Lerner family. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 am from Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave. W. (between Bathurst and Yonge). Interment Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Beth David Synagogue section. Shiva private. Memorial donations may be made to OCAD University Foundation, 416-977-6000, ext. 487.

Sweet, Rebecca (Betty), on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at St. Michael's Hospital. Betty Sweet beloved mother and mother-in-law of Earl and Carol Sweet, and Miriam and Ken Goldstein. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anna Kaufman, Jesse and Claire Magder, Joe Magder, and Shirley Magder. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Jonathan, Daniel and Michal, Joshua and Sarah, Noah, and great grandmother of Chaya Sarah, Shmaya, Kayla, and Zachary. Special thanks to Rebecca's caregivers and the Palliative care Unit of St. Michael's Hospital. At Steeles Memorial Chapel for service on Thursday January 26, 2012 at 12:00 pm. Interment: Adath Israel Synagogue section of Pardes Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva: 71 Palm Dr., morning and evening services will be held daily. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's Hospital Palliative Care Unit 416-864-6060, Autism Society Ontario 416-246-9592, or to the charity of your choice.

Gertler, Marjorie. On January 23, 2012. Marjorie, beloved wife of Morris (Babe). Dear mother of Gary, Ron, and Robert. Loving grandmother of Loren, Aiden, Aaron. Survived by her brother George (Sonny) Gobuty and predeceased by her sister Viola Spector. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 1 p.m. from Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave. W. (between Bathurst and Yonge). Interment Mount Sinai Cemetery, Sunnyside section. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1-800-268-8874.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pearl Shapiro on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was adored and loved by her husband, Dr. Bernie Shapiro. Her children, Mark and Marsha, as well as her grandchildren, Jordan and Daniel, cherish and honor her. The graveside funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Dawes Road Cemetery. Shiva visits are welcome on Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Terraces, 55 Ameer Avenue, Apartment 917. Evening services will take place at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation (416) 785-2875 or www.baycrest.org/donations.

Nadas, Joseph on Sunday January 22, 2012 at North York General Hospital. Joseph Nadas beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Nadas. Loving father and father-in-law of George and Janet-Lee, and Tom and Julia. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Edit and Imre. Devoted grandfather of David, Sarah and Ohad, Celeste, and Raphael. Memorial donations may be made to Hadassah Wizo 416 - 630 - 8373.

Weizenbluth, Helen Lillian. Loving mother of Label, Morten and Donna, Doreen and Monie, and Fred. Proud grandmother of Siris, Aurora, Zane and Yael, Galit and David, Jessica, Rochona and Emma. Great-grandmother to Ona, Ola, Shane, Joshua, Eliyah and Tohar. Dear sister and sister-in-law to Murray and Ruth, Esther and Irv. Predeceased by her son Murray (Moish) and her grandson Evan, and her siblings Abraham, Eleizer and Helen, Ezra, Israel, Renee and Freidel. Memorial donations may be made to Beit Halochem Canada 905-695-0611, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 416-489-7111.

Swartz, Carol. Peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Sunnybrook Hospital. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jillian Swartz and Robert Lewis, Riva and Michael Cohen, and Alyssa Swartz. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rose and Gery Girodat, Joan and Bob Seftel, Tony and Carol Miller, and the late Jerome Miller. Cherished Bubbie for Matthew, Sarah and Isaiah. Services to be held at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Beth Radom Synagogue section. Shiva (reception) to follow at 77 Grangemill Cres., Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (416) 363-3373.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1-800-268-8874.

Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation (416) 785-2875 or www.baycrest.org/donations.