Honoring Lives: Obituary Listings in Houston, Texas - Waldman Funeral Care
Discover Obituaries for Loved Ones in the Houston, Texas Community
Sheila Prenowitz
Jan 24, 2020
Sheila Abrams Prenowitz, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas on Friday January 24, 2020 after a long battle with multiple health issues, which she valiantly fought.She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 4, 1931 the only child of the late William and Estelle Abrams. Raised in Brooklyn, Sheila went to NYU where she graduated with a B.A.She met...
Sarah Freedman
Jan 5, 2020
Sarah Fay Pinkenson Freedman, age 85, of Houston, Texas passed away on Jan 5, 2020.Sarah was born to Paul and Crusea Pinkenson on November 13, 1934 in New York City. She was one of three daughters. Following her 6th birthday, the family moved to Houston, the city she called home. Sarah married Norman Rosenberg in 1954, and together they raised...
Irina Ring
Oct 12, 2019
Irina Ring, 87, passed away October 12, 2019 after a brief battle with kidney cancer. She was born in 1932 in Essentuki, Russia to Lazar and Rosa. She grew up in Kharkiv and Moscow and studied materials science in one of Moscow’s universities, MISIS. On New Year’s Eve 1959, she married Mikhail Ring, with whom she lived with for almost...
Alvin Gurin
Jun 21, 2019
Alvin Irving Gurin, O.D., was born on October 19, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Julius and Fannie (Siegel) Gurin and passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019, in Houston, Texas.His burial was held Sunday, June 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery in Houston, Texas, and was officiated by Rabbi Strauss.Alvin was married to the late...
Steven Kormendy
Jun 1, 2019
Steven was a true New Yorker- born in the Bronx, went to public school in Queens, and worked for the City of New York for 37 years. He was proud that he could find any location on the subway.For years, Steven talked about moving to Houston to be near his immediately family-Terry, Barry, and their daughters, husbands, and grandchildren. Other...
Eugene Brams
Apr 15, 2019
Eugene Arnold Brams passed away peacefully with his children and caregivers by his side the evening of April 15, 2019. Although we are saddened by his loss, there is much to celebrate in appreciating the life he embraced and those he changed through his experiences.Eugene Brams was born in 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up with his parents Morris...
Lois Buck
Mar 13, 2019
Dr. Lois Kieters Buck, Mother, wife, friend, psychotherapist, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was born April 16, 1936, to Samuel L. and Syd (Rolfe) Kieters in New York City, and died at the age of 82 years in Houston, Texas. She spent her early life and received her education in New York City, graduating from N.Y.U. in...
HILDA FRANK
Mar 12, 2019
HILDA KAPLAN FRANK, native Houstonian, dance enthusiast and presenter, passed away on March 12, 2019.For everyone who knew Hilda, to say that dancing was a vitally important part of her life would be an understatement. She began her love of dance at the tender age of three and continued this passion with serious studies in ballet, tap, modern, and jazz...
Madilyn Frosch
Mar 5, 2019
Madilyn R. Frosch, age 95, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Haskell. She will be greatly missed by her children: Jan and Rick Sander, David and Aileen Frosch, Lori and Don Degen; grandchildren: Brian and Sarah Sander, Ashley and Van Voorhees, Crystal and Jason Ricker, Heather and Taylor Evans, Matthew and Katie Degen, Andrew Frosch...
Cynthia Topek
Sep 24, 2018
Cynthia H. Topek passed away on Monday morning, September 24, 2018 at the age of 91 years in Houston, Texas. She was married to Nathan H. Topek & widowed in February of this year. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Churton. Cynthia is survived by her only son, Kevin Topek, daughter-in-law Mindy Vanderford, grandson Jael Topek,...
Bryan Howell
Aug 3, 2018
Bryan Craig Howell, resident of Houston, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2018 at 53 years of age at Harbor Hospice in Houston, Texas. Bryan was survived by his parents, Marvin and Anita Howell, brother and sister-in-law, Damon and Amber Howell of Colorado and brother and sister-in-law Matthew and Tamma Howell of Texas plus nieces, nephews and many extended family...
Vicki Kennedy
Jul 28, 2018
Vicki Kennedy passed away early morning July 28, 2018.She is survived by her husband Rod Kennedy; Children: Sarah Reid, Matthew Reid and Tazman Kennedy; Parents: Carol and Dan Silvestain; Siblings: Mark and Dan Silvestein.Vicki was predeceased by: Paternal grandparents: Sydney and Mary Silvestain; Maternal grandparents: Clint and Virginia Hawkins; Maternal grandmother’s parents: Jennie and Fred CargillA private burial is planned.More...
Harold Goldstein
Jul 22, 2018
Harold Sylvan Goldstein, 91, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Harold (Goldy) was born on October 23, 1926, to the late Samuel and Dora Schwartz Goldstein in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, with his parents & older sister, Frances. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 until 1946. He attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia &...
Goldie Mann
Jun 3, 2018
Goldie Mann passed away June 3, 2018.Survivors include her children: David Mann (Janet), Carl Mann (Margaux), Monte Mann (Joy Aiken), and Roberta Mann (John Lavin); Grandchildren: Nicholas Mann, Emily Mann, and Kedra van Putten.A Graveside service will be held at 2:30 in the afternoon, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet St, Houston, Texas 77074, with...
Helen Blumberg
May 29, 2018
Helen Levinson Blumberg, age 94, passed away on May 29th, 2018. She will be missed by her children: Joan and Edward Wolochin, Gary and Bonnie Blumberg; grandchildren: Sherrie and Jeffrey Binder, Caren and Kevin Austin, Adam and Camila Blumberg, Andrew and Natalie Blumberg, Hayley and Dr. Jonathan Gerber; great-grandchildren: Rachael Genson, Stuart Genson, Eric Binder, Emily Binder, Alexander Blumberg, Anastasia...
Arnold Prensky
May 15, 2018
Arnold Prensky, 83, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2018 in Houston Texas. He was born on March 6, 1935 to Reba and Saul Prensky. Arnold was a devoted son to his beloved parents, and to his beloved brother Sanford Prensky. Arnold was an exceptional student and enjoyed being surrounded by his family and many friends. He graduated from San...
Charlotte Schaffel
May 6, 2018
Charlotte Schaffel of Houston, Texas 88 years of age, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018. She suffered from COPD and congestive Heart Failure.Charlotte was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 18, 1929. She grew up in a middle-class family and was deeply loved. Her parents owned a restaurant in a bath house in Chicago where she would help out in...
Arlene Lowenstein
Mar 1, 2018
Arlene Geller Lowenstein, 83, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 1, 2018.Arlene was born January 7, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Geller, her mother, Esther Komitor and her nephew, Jonathan Geller. She is survived by her two sons, Glenn Lowenstein and wife, Lisa of Houston, Texas and Wayne Lowenstein...
Gerald Ratinov
Feb 16, 2018
Gerald Ratinov, age 83, beloved son of Max and Fannie Ratinov, adoring husband to Sandra Ratinov passed away on February 16, 2018 peacefully at home. He had been in hospice for the previous two weeks.He is survived by his three children Naomi Ratinov, Michael Ratinov and Phillip Ratinov.A Graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in...
Nathan Topek
Feb 5, 2018
Nathan Harold Topek, M.D. passed away on Monday morning, February 5, 2018 at home in Georgetown, Texas. A native Houstonian, Nathan was born in St Joseph’s Hospital on October 29, 1926. He grew up on Chenevert and Tuam and attended San Jacinto High School. In 1948 Nathan graduated with a BA from Rice University and an MD from Baylor College...
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