Memorial Book for Barbara Goldberg
As you read these messages, may there be comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you.

The Benjamin Family



Randee Pollock January 19, 2026 07:53 PM
I was so saddened to hear of Barbie''s passing. She was so lovely. Heartfelt condolences to the family. May her memory forever be a blessing.
David Zitzerman January 19, 2026 10:41 AM
PattyLaurieHennie and Family So very sorry for your loss and may Barbie''s memory always be a blessing to you.
Marc W Raymond January 17, 2026 07:19 PM
My friendship with Barb goes back over 35 years. Although we lived in different cities, my travels often landed me in Toronto and were usually highlighted by a catch up dinner with Barb. Other visits in New York, Vancouver, Florida and even Kimberley helped to cement our friendship. Barb was always warm and engaging asking endless yet insightful questions revealing her genuine interest in others. My heart goes out to the Goldberg family. The world has lost a true gem.
Nathan Jacobson January 17, 2026 08:45 AM
Dear Goldberg family, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Barbie. It was a shock to me, remembering her telling me about her involvement in dragon boat racing. She was such a fine person, and I can''t begin to fathom your loss. Life isn''t fair. ברוך דיין האמת
Diane Wilson January 16, 2026 08:13 PM
To the Goldberg family, I am heartbroken at the loss of Barbie. What an incredible woman - giving, enthusiastic, beautiful, inclusive, warm, smart and very sporty! I was lucky enough to meet Barbara in LBK. She was more caring than most and she truly cared! She adored her family. I send my deepest condolences to you and I hope you will be sustained my your wonderful memories of Barbara.
Lisah Gee & Family January 16, 2026 02:58 PM
Dear Hennie, Patti, Laurie, and families, It is with great sadness that we heard of Barbie’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady, and her warmth and kindness will always be remembered. Growing up, I so enjoyed our time at the sedar’s. I am sending love and heartfelt condolences to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her and who will truly feel this immense loss. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Love Mark and Lisah Gee
Elaine Mutchnik Polachek January 16, 2026 02:56 PM
I am heartbroken at the loss of my friend Barbie. Growing up together in Tuxedo we were able to keep up our friendship through the years while Barbie lived in Toronto and I lived in Los Angeles. Barbie was the epitome of grit, grace and beauty. I will miss her and send my deepest condolences to Henni, Patti, Laurie and all of her nieces and nephews.
Michael & Merav and Family January 16, 2026 01:55 PM
Dear Hennie, Patti, Laurie and Families, It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of your beloved, Barbie. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will remember her fondly. May Barbie’s memory provide you all with an abundant source of kindness, warmth, wisdom, strength, humour and love always. Thinking of you all. Michael & Merav and Family
Cathy Weidman Cole January 16, 2026 12:42 PM
Dear Hennie, Patti, Laurie and family, My deepest sympathy to you on Barbie''s passing. I have great memories of her from elementary school and your cottage at Winnipeg Beach. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing.
Dolly and Lawrence January 16, 2026 12:32 PM
We are thinking of your entire family at this sad time. May good memories of Barbie bring you comfort in the days ahead. With love, Dolly and Lawrence
Lynnie Rappaport January 16, 2026 11:24 AM
Dear Hennie, Patti, Laurie, and family, I’m deeply sad to hear about your loss of Barbie. Growing up spending lots of time with your family, I remember her kind, warm, genuine personality and special smile. Thinking of you and wishing that your fond memories of Barbie will bring some comfort at this difficult time.
Robby Spring January 16, 2026 11:21 AM
I am so sad to hear of Barb’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I am grateful to have gotten to know her over the last few years. Thinking of your family and sending my love.
Ruth-Ellen Cohen January 16, 2026 11:20 AM
So very sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Sari Gottfried January 16, 2026 10:59 AM
Goldberg family, I’m so sad for your tremendous loss. Barb was a kind, curious, and thoughtful friend. She was always busy planning the next activity, course, event or trip with her beloved family and devoted friends. I hope your sweet memories help ease the difficult times.
Pauline Toker January 16, 2026 10:48 AM
Dear Laurie, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear sister. My thoughts are with you and your Family at this time. Fondly, Pauline Toker
Rita Henderson January 16, 2026 10:11 AM
Hennie Patti, Laurie, nieces and nephews…I am so very sorry to hear this. Barbie will always hold a place in my heart. She is the very first friend I ever had… a friend I have known the longest!!!…she took me to my first hockey games (a hockey fan to this day) in the old Winnipeg arena and our many, MANY years on the volley ball court brought humour and dedication as your dad drove us to early morning practices….so many good times…but her athleticism was so encouraging to me…she also introduced me to tennis and running down the “Cresent”. We never did get our golf game in… my “nimble” skinny beautiful, graceful friend….i was so envious!…so many fond memories I will always cherish, Barbie is such a loving genuine human being. My most sincerest, deepest sympathies to you all….so very sad. Gone too soon.
Rietta Floom January 16, 2026 08:48 AM
I was deeply saddened to see this announcement . Although I hadn’t seen Barb for many years , I remember her fondly from working summers together with her at B’nai Brith Camp in Lake of the Woods. My sincere condolences to her entire family and many friends . 💐
Sheila Halper Al Goodz January 16, 2026 02:27 AM
Dear Hennie,Patti,Laurie and family, Al and I want to send our deepest condolence on the loss of your sister Barbie. She was one of a kind, so special. We will especially miss her at the family sedar. Please know that our hearts are with you in your sorrow. With love Sheila and Al
Daniel and Kar Soper January 16, 2026 01:32 AM
Dear Laurie, Diane and all of Barbara''s family. We are so sorry for your loss of Barbara''s presence and company. May she live on in your memories and thoughts. We hope you can find some comfort in these difficult times. Our prayers and love is with you.
Andrea January 16, 2026 12:33 AM
To all the Goldbergs and extended family. Barb and i met 20 years ago and we became such good friends in a short time. We shared so many activities, travels, and just day to day life. Our love for our siblings, nieces and nephews was shared and so important. My heart is with everyone. She was so special and is so missed.
Robin January 15, 2026 10:20 PM
Barb and I became close friends in a women’s basketball league. Our friendship took us on hikes and a bike trip to Italy. An injury kept Barb from hiking Kilimanjaro, so she just refocused. Barb inspired so many with dragon boat racing and her overall zest for life. I am both saddened and devastated by her loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Cindy Lichtman January 15, 2026 10:09 PM
To all of Barb''s family, I extend my deepest, heartfelt condolences. Throughout the many years of knowing Barbie, I always admired her for her warmth, positivity and sense of calm, as well her mean golf swing. She left this world way too early. Her beauty will continue to shine in each of you, and may her memory be a blessing.
Susan Hoffer January 15, 2026 09:23 PM
Dear Goldberg Family, My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful Barbie. She was the epitome of grace, cool and confidence. I remember her well from our Winnipeg days. May her memory be a blessing to you all.
Miriam Jacobson January 15, 2026 09:07 PM
My sincere condolences to all of Barbie’s loving family. Heartbreaking news. May her memory be of comfort to you always.
Susan stern January 15, 2026 06:07 PM
I am sorry to hear about this loss in your family. Barbara? .. was always Barbie, and I still see her swishing her straight hair amidst all the Goldberg curls…. glad to read that she had the loving support she needed.
Maged Sami and Lindsay Kruit January 15, 2026 06:01 PM
Dear Goldberg family, please accept our deepest condolences on Barbara''s passing. May her memory be a blessing. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
JOY KAUFMAN January 15, 2026 05:53 PM
Hennie, Patti, Laurie and families I am deeply saddened by Barbie''s passing. I used to look out our bathroom window in Wpg and see the Goldberg house. I am thinking of you at this most difficult time. My deepest, deepest condolences to all of you. Joy
Denise Zidel January 15, 2026 05:34 PM
My sincerest condolences to all her family. I feel so sad to write this.Barbara will always be beautiful inside and out. I enjoyed her so much and clearly missed out only knowing her these last 4 years. Her quiet laugh and genuine personality will remain in my thoughts forever. I always knocked on her door knowing i was going to get a welcoming smile,sincere warmth and bowl of avocados .! Heartbreaking.
Lisa Shulman January 15, 2026 04:28 PM
My condolences to the Goldberg siblings and extended family. I used to run with Barb and she was always positive and encouraging on those tough runs. She had a great laugh. I fondly remember Barb telling me about growing up in Winnipeg and how close the family always was. She will be greatly missed. May her memory be a blessing.
Debbie Halton-Weiss January 15, 2026 03:16 PM
Barb is a relatively new friend ( 15 years) and through that time our relationship developed into one of mutual respect and love. Creating Dragon Boat Israel together she shared her expertise with generosity and compassion. She was so smart, thorough, dependable, communicative, honest, positive, straightforward, and always humble. My condolences are extended to the Goldberg family. I know how deeply she will be missed.
Marcia Cosman January 15, 2026 03:06 PM
I have so many happy memories of spending time in Barbie’s family home, on Handsart Blvd, in Winnipeg. My family lived across the lane. Though my friendship was with Barbie’s younger sister Patti, Barbie was often there. I remember her always being so kind to me, and I remember her wonderful laugh. May her memory be a blessing!
Bob + Flory Cohen January 15, 2026 02:25 PM
Dear Hennie, Patty, Laurie and families. We are bereft. Barbie was a wonderfully graceful and affirmative woman. We were lucky to know her. May her memory be for a blessing.
Phyllis BedderWayne Keach January 15, 2026 02:01 PM
We are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. You are all in our thoughts
Catherine Jorgens January 15, 2026 12:19 PM
My condolences to the Goldberg siblings, as well as Barbie''s very close extended family, for their profound loss of a truly loved and respected sister, aunt, and cousin. Barbie was an exceptional person. When recalling conversations with her, I remembered that she very kindly and naturally asked interesting and spot- on questions. This showed the speaker her caring, attention, and intellectual curiosity. A very very special person indeed! All will miss her greatly.
Betty and Romeo January 15, 2026 12:03 PM
To my dear Broochie I love you and miss you! We didn’t see each other often but when we spoke and saw each other oral’s or coffee it was so meaningful and heartfelt. I will miss your laugh and you always being my cheerleader to get in shape! What a loss for everyone! I wish you everlasting peace Broochie!
Ali Hanks January 15, 2026 04:43 AM
Our deepest condolences to all the members of one of my favourite families since childhood, the Goldbergs. When I picture Barbie in my mind, she is always beautiful and full of fun. Wishing you peace and comfort at this time. Much love to all, Ali Hanks and family
Gail Winston Kendall January 14, 2026 09:12 PM
Barbie was one of my earliest friends from Winnipeg. We spent countless hours at your home and cottage running around and just having a great time. She was special and will be missed! So sorry for your loss! Gail
Mitchell Toker January 14, 2026 08:57 PM
Dear Goldberg family, my very deep condolences on the loss of Barbie. She was such a lovely person as so well captured in the notice. May her memory be a blessing. Sincerely, Mitchell
Fran Grundman January 14, 2026 08:35 PM
Dear Goldberg Family, Barbie was my “ sports” friend. We played softball together for many years and then graduated to playing golf together. We enjoyed many walks around Toronto as well. Barbie was a graceful, talented athlete and was always so positive and a great friend. She will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her. Please accept my sincere condolences and may the many memories you share offer comfort at this difficult time.