Micha Karpfen

Funeral Service: Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Chapel Service
Shiva: Sunday, May 28, 2023 to
Friday, June 02, 2023

Shiva at his home.
Shiva Details:
Shiva 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
Cemetery: Eternal Gardens Cemetery
Donations:
Colorectal Surgical Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, http://secure.jghfoundation.org/goto/Micha_Karpfen
Notes:
If you are unable to attend the funeral service in person, you may join it virtually on Sunday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m.: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI44-JAG5dCDIjw49YmbZig/lives
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Shelley G Mann - 3 days ago

Dear family, As a classmate of Micha in Newsha’s art classes, Micha was always an important presence and soft spoken creative gifted artist. With courage and dignity, Micha even attended the last session from his hospital bed. What a brave gentleman! May his memory be a blessing.

Keith and Michele - 5 days ago

Dear Chava, dear Yoni, Yoav and Gal, We are saddened by the loss of Micha. Let the joyful memories of him surround you all.

Michael Kraus - 5 days ago

Dear Chava, I am so saddened to read of Micha’s passing.I have fond memories of our discussions and shared experiences at Dorshei Émet.May you and your family be spared further sorrows.My deepest condolences. Michael.

Joseph Pleet - 5 days ago

Dear Annie and family Sorry for the lost of your father in law, grandfather and father. From Joseph Pleet

Bryna RosmanRubinger - 5 days ago

Dear Chava and family, I was so saddened to read of the death of your beloved Micha. What a terrible loss for you and your family. I have such fond memories of every interchange I ever had with him, whether at Dorshei Emet or in the neighbourhood. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Sincerely, Bryna

Maureen Cohen - 6 days ago

Dear Chava, We were very surprised to learn of Micha’s passing. Such a terrible loss for you, your family and the communities. He always showed an interest in others and had a special smile. May his memory be a blessing. Maureen and Howie

Linda Rand - 6 days ago

Dear Chava, Gal, Yoni, Yoav and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of Micha.

Helen and Irv Binik - 6 days ago

Dear Chava, Yonatan and Yoav, We’re so sorry to hear of Micha’s passing. We’re thinking of you during this sad time and hope you’ll accept our most heartfelt sympathies. Helen and Irv

Elana & Jon Levy - 7 days ago

Dear Chava and family, our deepest condolences on the great loss of your beloved Micha. May his memory be a blessing and help ease your sorrow during this difficult time. Thinking of you and sending love.

Valérie & Bill Lipnick - 7 days ago

We will miss you, Micha, for your friendship and humor, for your kindness and curiosity.

ELLEN MOSS & STEVE MEROVITZ - 7 days ago

Dearest Chava and family, We were so sad to learn of the loss of your beloved Micha. He was a man of few words, kind, loving, intelligent, creative, and much more. When he spoke everyone listened. He will not be forgotten. May the love and support of family, friends, and community give you strength. May his memory be for a blessing. Love, Ellen and Steve

Bernadine Harrar - 7 days ago

So sorry to hear of Micha's passing. He was a kind and gentle giant of a man. A true example to us all. May he rest in peace. I am sending condolences from the entire Harrar family.

Patricia Kehler - 7 days ago

Our deepest condolences to the family on the passing of Micha. He was such a kind and thoughtful man. Micha was talented, creative and loved his art classes. He will be sadly missed by his many friends at the Cummings Centre.

Lois Lieff - 7 days ago

Dear Chava, Thinking of you at this sad time and sending deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved soulmate Micha z”l. He will always be remembered for his kindness and his great love for and pride in you and the children and grandchildren . Yehi zichro baruch. Snookie

Peggi and Mark Rabinovitch - 7 days ago

Dearest Chava and family, What a loss for the family and for the greater community. Micha was a fighter and we hoped and prayed for his Refuah Shleimah. Micha and Chava were a perfect yin/yang team. We will miss Micha's sweet smile and gentle demeanor. Sending love.

Neora Ben Shmuel - 7 days ago

לחוה היקרה ולכל בני המשפחה .משתתפים איתכם בצערכם על לכתו של חברינו מיכה - שכל כך הערכנו כבדנו .חבר נאמן ,איש אשכולות, אומן בנשמתו לעולם לא נשכח את הטיולים יחד איתו את המתכונים שכל כך אהבנו לעולם תשאר בליבנו חבר נפש. שלא תדעו עוד צער נאורה ויהושוע ישראל

Fran Avni - 7 days ago

Dear Chava and all the family, sending condolences and love. May his memory ever be for a blessing and may you all be spared further sorrows

Esther Topaz - 8 days ago

My dear Gal, Chava, Yoni and Yoav, My deepest sympathy and condolences on the great loss of Micha, sending you much love xoxo

Fabian and Talie - 8 days ago

Dear Gal, We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort in the cherished memories you shared together. With sincere sympathy, Fabian and Talie

Rina Nicholson - 8 days ago

Dear Chava, Yoav and Yonatan, sending my deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father, a special person. Thinking of you. Hugs, Rina

Elaine and Michael Malus - 8 days ago

Dear Gal, Annie and family Our sad thoughts and hearts are with you on the loss of Gal's dad. Having watched Gal grow from a teenager into the father of his own family we know how strongly he valued his relation to his dad. We are sure this heritage will continue to strengthen your warm family life.

Naomi Cahana-Andrews - 8 days ago

Dearest Chava, Yoavi and Yoni, Sending you my love from the depth of my heart! Naomi.

Georgette Bensimon - 8 days ago

Dear Chava I am so sorry for your loss. My souvenirs of Micha are ones of an good-natured and compassionate soul. I will always keep the image of a gentle giant with smiling face who was regularly ready to lend a helping hand to ones in need. My condolences to the family. Everyone will miss him. May his memory be blessed Georgette 🙏🔯

Mitch Joel - 8 days ago

Dear Gal, Yoni and the Karpfen family... please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May his memory be a blessing. I am thinking of you all... Mitch

Gina Roitman - 8 days ago

Dear Chana and family, I did not know Micha for long and yet knew him to be a kind, thoughtful, humourous, and a very talented man. May his name be for a blessing.

Alice Sroka- Fillion and Jacques Fillion - 8 days ago

Dear Yoni and family, please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of your dear father, husband, grandfather, and father-in-law. May his memory be a blessing to you all. Alice Sroka-Fillion and Jacques Fillion

Laura Yaros & Beth Blackmore - 8 days ago

Dear Chava, We are both so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Micha. We never got to know him very well, but we could see that you and he shared a great love. We remember how kind he was to our dear friend, the late Ernest Chonchol, who always told us what a great friend Micha was. May you find comfort among your family, friends, and community and may his memory ever remain a blessing.

Tanya Lehrman - 9 days ago

Dear Chava, Yoni, Yoav, Gal & Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Micha's kind smile. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Doris Steg - 9 days ago

Dear Chava and family I am so sorry about the loss if Micha. I will always remember him for his kindness, creativity, and his interest in everyone around him. Will heartfelt condolences, Doris

Deborah Salmon - 9 days ago

Dear Chava, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your dear Micha. May your warm memories wrap around you in a blanket of comfort. Thinking of you at this sad time. Deborah and Garry

Marion Van Horn & Murray Baron - 9 days ago

Dear Chava, we are saddened by the news of Micha’s passing. We will remember him as a friendly and kind man who lived his life in accordance to his deeply held principles. Our condolences to you and your family.

mona segal - 9 days ago

Dear Gal, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. May you and your family find comfort in the cherished memories you made together. My condolences. Mona Segal

David Cohen - 9 days ago

Micha, I'll miss you. Your kindness, huge giving heart, your listening and insights, your hospitality to me for over fifty years. I love you, and you were like a big brother to me. David. - Yafo, israel

Margaret and Chaim - 9 days ago

Dear Chava and family, We were crushed to hear about the loss of Micha. We cannot believe we have lost such a bright light. Micha was full of kindness, had many passions, and was so devoted to his family. He was always interested in the people around him and he had his own kind of spirituality. We will miss that beautiful smile of his. We are so sad for your loss and extend our deepest condolences.

Darline and Dan Rosenhek - 9 days ago

Dear Chava, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of Micha. I remember MIcha as a generous man, who gave of himself to others; he was so happy to do water therapy with people with physical challenges. May his memory sustain you all, and may you find peace and strength soon. Darline and Dan

Linda August - 9 days ago

Dear Chava and family, Please accept our condolences on the huge loss of your husband and father. May your memories always bring a smile to your faces. Linda and Harvey August

Mark Dover - 9 days ago

Dear Chava, Yoni, Yoav, Gal & Annie: I are so sorry for your loss. Micha always came across as a kind and gentle person. As a dear friend, I admired the loving way Gal some of Micha. May his memory be an inspiration to future generations and a source of comfort to all of you. Mark

PAULA BLITSTEIN (Toronto) - 9 days ago

Dear Chava, Deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved husband.

Michael Litwin - 9 days ago

Dear Chava I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband. My heart is with you and hoping for better days.

Stein-Ahronheim family - 9 days ago

Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the entire family. May his memory be a blessing.

Galit Gefen - 10 days ago

Dear Gal and family, sending our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your dear father. Thinking of you. Galit and family.

Jennifer Douek - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, Gal, Yoni and Yoav, I am so, so sorry to hear that Micha has died. I remember him with a lot of love. He was truly fun to talk to, he always had great questions. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. I wish you comfort in your memories of him and of his great love for you.

Liora Adler - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, It is with sadness that I learn of the departure of your husband. I will remember Micha z.l. like a real Mensch. What courtesy he showed me at a Passover seder. May his memory remain a source of blessings.

Irwin Block - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, we are so sad to learn that Micha has died. We have warm memories of conversations we had at Dorshei Emet. We hope the memories of your many years together and the legacy of the family you nurtured together will help sustain you. Irwin Block and Barbara Moser.

Debbie Carroll - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Micha. May you be comforted by all the precious moments spent together and may his memory be a blessing. Thinking of you during these difficult times.

Alys Geiger Rubenstein - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, Micha. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Eva Kuper - 10 days ago

My deepest sympathy to you Chana and your family on this most profound loss. May the love and support of family and friends sustain you at this dark time.

Vivian Squire and Barry Nadel - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, Barry and I would like to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, Micha. May the beautiful memories you have of him sustain you during this time of mourning and beyond. May you find comfort amongst the mourners of Zion.

Nathalie Sroka-Fillion - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, Yoni, Gal, Yoav and family - please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Micha. I was so sad to learn this news. Micha radiated kindness and warmth. I will always remember him as an exceptionally open and welcoming person - an artist, an intellectual, a gentle and beautiful individual. The world is less bright with his absence. May his memory be a blessing. Nathalie

Lisa Garfinkle - 10 days ago

Deal Gal and family ,, my deepest condolences on your loss. May his memory be a blessing in your lives. Lisa Garfinkle and family

Aron and Anna Gonshor - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Micha. May you find comfort in memories of your life together and the outpouring of love of family and friends. Anna and Aron Gonshor

Paula Wiviott - 10 days ago

Dear Chava We are so saddened to learn about the loss of your beloved Micha and extend our deepest condolences to you and the family. May you all be strengthened by loving memories that you shared together. Paula and Jerry Wiviott

Uri and Ilana Ravel - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, we are so sorry for the loss of such a good friend and a wonderful person. Micha was exceptional and we will remember him forever. We have so many fond memories of our get-togethers over the years, with our lively discussions and Micha's thoughtful observations. These were precious moments that will stay with us, along with Micha's kindness and wisdom. Our deep condolence to the entire family. Love, Ilana and Uri.

Marion Kery - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, Our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your dear Micha. Our thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. Marion Kery and Mark Medicoff M

Cathy Grundman - 10 days ago

Dear Gal, Annie and family; My sincere sympathies on the loss of your dear father. May you all gain much comfort and strength from each other and from your cherished memories. Thinking of you. Cathy

Sharon and Michael Bond - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and Family, We were saddened to learn about the untimely passing of your beloved Micha. May you find strength with the love of your family, close friends and memories of a lifetime of love. Thinking of you at your time of loss. Sharon & Michael

Nicole Allio - 10 days ago

My condolences on the loss of your beloved Micha. I remember him as a kind gentleman. May the happy memories help sustain you through these difficult times and live in your heart forever.

Rita Tenenbaum - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, How sad to learn of Micah’s passing! I shall always remember his recipe for spicy chicken which I still use! He was a kind and insightful man. My condolences go out to the entire family. Rita Tenenbaum

Harvey Mandelker - 10 days ago

My condolences on the loss of your husband, Father, grandfather and friend. May you be spared further sorrow. BDE Harvey Mandelker.

Raizel Candib - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, My sincerest condolences on the passing of Micha. May you be comforted by good memories during this difficult time. Raizel Candib

Jason Lurie - 10 days ago

Micha was a fantastic, wise gentleman, with a great soul,

Judy berger - 10 days ago

I am so sorry for your loss. My most sincere condolences. Judy

Oria Lissak - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and Family, Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Roni Dabora & Oria Lissak

Norma Wasserman - 10 days ago

Dear Chava and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember Micha as a kind and gentle soul .

Flannery Brown - 10 days ago

Dear Annie, Gal and family, My deepest condolences. May his memory be a blessing.

Terry Ades - 10 days ago

David and I know how words fail to sooth the hurt and sorrow of your loss. We extend our condolences and may the good memories you have help sustain you through these difficult days. Terry Ades and David Brown

Paula & Michael Lehrman - 10 days ago

Dear Chava, Yoni, Yoav, Gal & Annie We are so sorry for your loss. Micha was a kind and gentler person. He was always one of the first to volunteer for Empty Bowls and he will be greatly missed by all. May your memories be a blessing.

Lewis Lurie - 10 days ago

My deepest sympathies to you, Gal, and to Chava, and to all your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Lynda Hoffman - 10 days ago

Gal, I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish you as much peace as possible as you integrate this loss.

Roselyn Blacker - 10 days ago

Gal, My sincere condolences to you, Annie, the boys and your entire family. May your father’s memory always be a blessing.

Seymour Ross - 11 days ago

To Micha's family, My sincerest condolences on your loss. Seymour Ross (a fellow art-class student)

Ruth and Gershon Hundert - 11 days ago

Dear Chava and family, Our hearts go out to you. Micha was a thoughtful, interesting person , who also was a good listener and had a sharp sense of humor. He will be missed.

Esti Jedeikin - 11 days ago

Dear Chava and Family, My heartfelt condolences on your huge loss. My kids and I have walked in those shoes and we know your pain… May you find comfort in your memories of love and friendship. Sincerely, Esti

Stacey and Jason Katz - 11 days ago

Dear Gal, Annie, Yoni, Jacob, Asher and the entire family, We are so sorry to hear of your father and grandfather's passing. We know how much he meant to you all. May you be comforted by the many memories you have shared. Our sincerest condolences. XOX Stacey, Jason, James and Amber Katz

Estie Kleinfeld - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, Gal, Yoni & Yoav; my heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of your beloved Micha. Thinking of you from afar and hoping that your memories of good times will help ease your pain. XO Estie

Myra and Norm Broodney - 11 days ago

Dear Gal, Annie Chava and the entire Karpfen family, we are so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. He was too young! We send our most sincere condolences to all of you. May time eventually heal your pain, and may loving memories live in your hearts forever. Myra and Norm

Jessica Glazer - 11 days ago

Gal, Annie and the entire family, May you all find love comfort and strength as you begin to navigate this new existence. Bruch Dayan Emet 💞

Aviva Fuchs - 11 days ago

Dear Chava and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Bea & Hershie Schachter - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, Yoni & Family, We are so very sorry that Micha, z"l, has lost his battle, which he fought so valiantly. He was blessed to have all of you in his life and he was proud to be your husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. May you be comforted by many happy memories of times past. Baruch Dayan Ha`Emet.

Steve Merling - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, Gal, Yoni and Yoav - Please accept my most sincere condolences. I am so saddened to hear of Micha’s passing. May you find comfort in the many memories you shared together.

Eva Echenberg - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, Sincere condolences. I have many fond memories of our time at the pool. He always had such a quiet and calm way of encouraging everyone. He will be missed.

Toby Fainsilber - 11 days ago

Chava, Yoni, Yoav and the whole family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Micha through Yoni's friendship with my brother and from shul. May you all be comforted with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Baruch Dayan HaEmet

Joelle Dayan - 11 days ago

Dear Chava and family, Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Micha. May you always be comforted by memories of him. BDE

Donna and Irwin Kuzmarov - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, To you and your whole family, our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of dear Micha, husband, father, grandfather, friend. We remember him as a very sweet, kind, and special man. We are thinking of you all at this time of loss. Donna and Irwin Kuzmarov

Harris Black - 11 days ago

My sincere condolences.

Olga Gross - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Olga

LeeAnne and Jason Ullmann - 11 days ago

Sincerest condolences Gal and Annie and the rest of your family. May you be spared further sorrow B'h.

Roger Antebi and Sari Wieskopf - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, Gal, Yoni, Yoav and family, Please accept our deepest condolences. Micha was a kind, inquisitive, artistic and gentle man who fought his multiple medical challenges with courage and grace. The support of the entire family in the last months certainly gave Micha reason to continue as long as he did. We will remember him fondly.

Aline Zafirian - 11 days ago

Dear Gal, Annie and your entire families, my deepest sympathies for your loss . May his memory and his love remain in your hearts forever. Sincerely, Aline

Valerie Abitbol - 11 days ago

Dear Gal, Annie and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love, prayers and strength. Baruch Dayan Haemet.

Randi Katz and Tony Picciuto - 11 days ago

Our utmost heartfelt condolences to all of you . Sending prayers of strength, love , light and safe guidance .

Marcia Kovitz - 11 days ago

Dear Yoni, Yoav, Gal, Chava and families, My condolences on the loss of Micha. Baruch dayan emet.

Tammy & Larry Shapiro - 11 days ago

To the entire family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father. May your memories always bring you comfort during this difficult time. BDE

Rita Briansky - 11 days ago

Dear family of Micha: it is hard to believe that Micha is gone. In his quiet way he was a presence, an inspiration with a sincere involvement in his creative work. Please accept my heartfelt condolences

Jacques & Michelle Azoulay - 11 days ago

Dear Gal, Chava and family, So sorry to learn the passing of Micha very dear husband & dad. Sincere condolences to you & all your family. Wishing you courage & resilience in such trying times of life.

Claudie Pfeifer - 11 days ago

Dear Chava, Gal, Yoav and Yoni. Micha will be missed. He was a great man, courageous, proud, curious and creativ. A great reliable friend. He will remain in our heart for ever.

Hershy Kisilevsky - 11 days ago

Dear Chava and family, please accepy my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Micha was a treasured presence and we all grew from knowing him. I will always be thankful for the time we were able to share. So sorry, Hershy