| Obituary |
With deep sadness, we say goodbye to our beloved Gina. Born in 1930 in Berlin to loving parents, George & Malvina, her childhood was derailed by the spread of Naziism, forcing the family to flee first to Czechoslovakia, and then to Hungary. In 1944, age 14, she was imprisoned in Auschwitz, where she tragically lost both parents. How she survived all of this and emerged with such a positive, sunny outlook is a wonder. Strong, resilient, caring and always there for others. Always ready with a joke to put a smile on your face. Truly amazing!
Gina arrived alone in Montreal in 1948. She created a life for herself, learned book-keeping, and had a successful career as office manager for numerous companies. In 1953, she moved in with the Lowy family, quickly becoming a full member. In 1961, she married the love of her life, Abe Ravinsky. After 51 happy years of marriage, Abe died in 2012, a loss Gina never really got over.
Gina will be missed by many: brother, Alex Lowy (Julia Mustard), nephews and nieces: Andre (Elise), Benjamin (Anne-Marie), Joshua (Jody) and Jason (Laura) Lowy; Frances (Robert), Esther (the late Eli), and Mindy (Regolo) Ravinsky; Judy (Bob) Tarnofsky; great nieces/nephews Sarah Miller (Howlan), Charles (Judy) and Rachel Herscovitch, dear cousins Rumi Gluck (Malka) and Eddy Korbel (Debbie), and lifelong friends Judy and Sim Shek.
Enormous gratitude goes out to those who have lovingly cared for Gina during the recent difficult years, first and foremost, Ibi Klein, followed by the wonderful staff of the 3rd floor, Kastner Pavilion, Jewish ElderCare, with special thanks to Bertha, Gregory, and Dr. Rubin. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Wednesday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, De la Savane. Contributions in Regina's memory may be made to the Montreal Holocaust Museum (514) 345-2605. |
