Ernest Ehrmann

Funeral Service: Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Chapel Service
Shiva: Thursday, May 09, 2024 to
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

239 Harrow Cres. Hampstead, H3X 3X7
Shiva Details:
Shiva following burial until 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday through Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shiva ending Wednesday morning. Morning services at 7:00 a.m. except Sunday is at 9:00 a.m. and evening services at 8:00 p.m.

Cemetery: Baron De Hirsch Cemetery
Donations:
March of the Living c/o Federation CJA, (514) 735-3541, Israel Emergency Fund c/o Federation CJA, (514) 345-2645, ext. 2600 or click here

Notes:
If you are unable to attend the funeral service in person, you may join it virtually on Thursday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m.: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI44-JAG5dCDIjw49YmbZig/lives


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Emily Arnovitz - 1 day ago

Dear Ella and family please accept my deepest condolences. Ernest forever touched my heart as he recounted his story in Poland on March of the Living in 2015. BDE.

The Strassers - 6 days ago

Condolences from the family of the late Tommy Strasser who was a fellow survivor on the MOL. Sincerely the Strassers

Marlene Salomon - 6 days ago

Dear Debbie and Family. My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. He was an inspiration to anyone who had the opportunity to know him. I will miss seeing him outside and seeing his face light up when he said hello to Jagger 🐾. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. 💕Marlene Salomon

Selina Eisenberg Smith - 7 days ago

Sorry for the error in dates - My trip with Ernest and Ella was March of the Living 2008 for Israel's 60th Birthday.

Selina Eisenberg Smith - 7 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie and Ehrmann Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Ernest. May his memory always continue to be an inspiration and blessing to all of us who had the honour to travel to Poland with Ernest and Ella. I remember his soft spoken way of telling us his story in the packed barrack in Birkenau in 2007. Two of my children and I have travelled with you and we promise to keep his legacy and The March of the Living, alive for generations to come. May Ernest find peace and rest in the Garden of Eden and may the rest of the family have long life and no further sorrow. BDE. Selina, Ryan and Lindsey Smith

Vivian Myron - 7 days ago

Dear Ella and Ehrmann family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I and my children had the honour of travelling with you and Ernest on MOL. Your generosity of returning to Poland over and over again to teach all of us was inspirational. You will never be forgotten and your education continues in the hearts of all of us who heard your stories.

Howard & Naomi Rossdeutscher - 7 days ago

Dear Tamar, Arieh, and family, I am very sorry for your great loss. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your grandfather. May his neshama have an Aliyah. BDE.

Dale Boidman - 7 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie and the entire Ehrmann family. When I was told of Ernest’s passing my heart skipped a beat. I’m so sad. To me Ernest was the epitome of a human being who is truly a holy man. I sat with him in the front of the bus on many MOL trips and was in awe of his courage, his resilience and his hope for a better world. In recounting his story of survival from one experience to another, he spoke about luck and faith. He was humble, quiet but filled with the urgency to teach the teens the stories that they should impart to others-the meaning of the words Never Again. The importance of those words were for him a mantra. He left a legacy not only for his children but for hundreds of others. He was a kind and gentle soul. Baruch Dayan Haemet. May his memory be a blessing to you always. They will be for me. Dale

Dahlia Kairy - 8 days ago

Dear Debbie and family, Sending you my deepest condolences . May your fond memories provide you comfort during this difficult time. BDE Dahlia

Helen Wolbromsky - 8 days ago

Dear Debbie, Chaim and dear Family, how saddened we were to have learned that Ernest z”l has returned his wonderful soul to his Maker. Ernest personified love, kindness, compassion and the gentle nature of true manhood. He loved you all with the passion and devotion that encompassed his life. Ernest was a role model of courage and defiance in the face of adversity. He was a constant source of inspiration to all the lives he touched and enriched in so many ways, a life lived with grace and dignity. May you all find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the family and friendships of those who share this loss. May you all know no more sorrow. Helen

Jo Ann & Aziel Stock - 8 days ago

Dear Debbie & Chaim and family, Our heartfelt condolences of the loss of your father, father-law, and grandfather. It definitely takes an enormous strength of character to revisit one’s darkest days in order to educate so many March of the Living participants. We hope you will find some measure of comfort in your special memories and in knowing the impact he has had on so many people in his lifetime. Sincerely, Jo Ann & Aziel

Shulamit Tyberg-Isaacs - 9 days ago

Dear Ella , Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband. With you at his side to help him, Ernest has left a powerful legacy in your beloved family and also in all those he encountered on the March of the Living. I always respected him and was in awe of his ability to successfully rebuild his life in Canada and contribute so much to עם ישראל. הַמָּקוֹם יְנַחֵם אֶתְכֶם בְּתוֹךְ שְׁאַר אֲבֵלֵי צִיּוֹן וִירוּשָׁלַיִם

Sheryl Freder - 9 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie & Howard, and the Ehrmann family, I wish to express my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. My son had the privilege of hearing Ernest’s incredible story on the March of the Living . He was a courageous and remarkable man, whose loss will be felt throughout our community. May his memory be a blessing.

Frances Noik - 9 days ago

My heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you.

Aggie and Leslie Stark - 10 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie, Chaim and all the family We were so saddened to hear of Ernest’s passing. We were very fond of him. He was one of my dear father’s , z”l closest friends. Wonderful family man and so dedicated to passing on his experience during the very dark days of the Holocaust through his many trips with MOL and his speaking at school groups in and outside of the Jewish community. May his memory forever warm your hearts. BDE

Jack and Pauline Klein - 10 days ago

Debbie, Tamar, and Family - Sending our most sincere condolences, we are so very sorry for your loss. - Pauline and Jack Klein

Ron Moroz - 10 days ago

Dear entire family.I had the absolute pleasure of getting to know Ernest as we were both in the sweater business.He was the kindness man and mentor that I have ever met.May he rest in peace.

Susan Kravitz - 10 days ago

Dear Debbie and Chaim, While I never knew your late father and father-in-law personally, I have fond memories of our time at Snowdon Vanier together. Many years have passed but I think the memories are vivid as I was a friend of Susan Katz who lived nearby on Brighton when you were on McShane. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Joan and LarryLieberman - 10 days ago

We are so sorry Debbie to hear of the passing of your father. I hope all your fond memories will provide some measure of comfort at this time. Sending our deep condolences to the whole family and may you be spared any further sorrow. Joanie and Larry

Anne Wajcer - 10 days ago

I had the honour of travelling to Poland and Israel with Ernest and Ella in 2006 with the March of the Living. Both Ernest and Ella shared with us their special stories of their survival. As a child of Holocaust parents Ernest and Ella were always checking on me to make sure I was ok. Such incredible, beautiful people! Rest in peace Ernest.

Korman Family - 10 days ago

Dearest Ehrmann family, We are so saddened by Ernest's passing. . Both Ernest and Ella have been our dear friends since coming to Canada together, We share so many fond memories with them. We wish you strength in this difficult time.

Rachel Cohen & Marty Lucht - 10 days ago

To the Ehrmann family: our sympathies on the passing of your dear husband, father, zaidy and great grandfather. We were, as were so many others, privileged to travel with him to Poland in 2014. From him, we learned the power of resilience and of luck. He was brave and strong and generous in sharing his experiences with others. His memory will live forever.

Lessy and Earl Kimmel - 10 days ago

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr Ehrmann who we remember as a most courteous and gentlemanly neighbour. May you find solace in your wonderful memories and be comforted among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Lori Ann & Michael Fellner - 10 days ago

Dearest Ehrmann family, Losing a parent is an unimaginable pain. We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your dear father. He was a dear friend to Our family! May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together, and may his memory bring you peace. Your father’s legacy will live on through the love and wisdom he passed on to you. May you find strength in his memory. His spirit will forever shine through you, and his love will continue to guide your path.

Monica and Joseph Gauze - 10 days ago

Dear Ehrman Family, Ernest was such a special and wonderful person! He was an inspiration to many and a respected and admired member of our community. May his legacy and memory be forever a blessing.

Sonja and Harry Langburt - 11 days ago

To the Ehrmann family, our deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband, father and great grandfather. He will be remembered by all who had the privilege of going on MOL with him and his beloved Ella and everyone who had the honour of knowing him.May your memories of your wonderful patriarch be a source of comfort to you.

Esther and Mike Rozenek - 11 days ago

Dear Mrs.Ehrmann ,Debbie and family our deepest sympathies on the passing of the patriarch of the family, leaving a meaningful legacy to his loving family and to the growing generations. His dedication in leading many March of the Living will never be forgotten. Cherish the beautiful memories. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

Sydney Kronish - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and family please accept our deepest sympathies. We still remember our trip to Poland and Israel in May 2014with you and Ernest and the impression you left us with. How lucky we were to be with you Elaine and Syd

Joy Bultz - 11 days ago

As a chaperone on the March of the Living in 2012, I was truly inspired by Ernest and Ella’s courage and strength to recount their life experiences during the Holocaust. Ernest left a lasting impression with his warmth, kindness, and sincerity. Extending my sincere condolences. Joy Bultz

Brenda Langburt - 11 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie and family, My deepest condolences on the passing of Ernest. My three children and I are forever grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the MOL with Ernest (and Ella). We, along with countless number of MOL participants, have been left with an indelible mark on our hearts and mourn his loss with you. I will always remember walking together beside the train tracks from Auschwitz to Birkenau, where he said to me “ if these train tracks could talk… “ before breaking off the sentence. He later shared with us that it was on those tracks where he last saw his mother and siblings, He had such remarkable strength and determination to return year after year, to ensure the preservation of their memories and of all those who perished. He profoundly affected a generation of adults and teenagers, instilling a sense of purpose to carry on his legacy. Ernest’s example gave these young adults today the conviction to declare that “Never Again is Now!” He was a good friend to my parents and beloved by all who knew him. BDE

Joanne Gottheil - 11 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie and Audrey: My parents, Saul and Paula Katz, and I send you our deepest sympathy of the loss of your husband and father. May your fond memories of him bring you comfort at this difficult time and may his memory bring a blessing. Joanne

Iris Levitt - 11 days ago

Dear Erhmann family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of our beloved Ernest. He made a huge contribution which had an enormous influence on me, as well as the students when we participated in the MOL. He shared monumental stories including life experiences during the Holocaust that we will never forget. May his memory be for a blessing to all who knew. BDH

Nathalie Benaroche - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and the Ehrmann family, I wish to express my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. I had the privilege of hearing Ernest’s incredible story on the March of the Living in 2006. He was a courageous and remarkable man, who’s loss will be felt throughout our community. May his memory be a blessing.

Wendy Kravitz - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie, Audrey and families, Your father was a true survivor. Out of so much darkness, your parents created so much love and light that will continue on for generations. Debbie, your devotion was incredible and may his memory always be a blssing to you all. BDE

Nancy and Jack Ditkofsky - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie, and family Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father. I travelled with him (and Ella) on the March many times. His genuine heart, and generous sharing of his life experiences during the war educated many children. It is thanks to him and survivors like him that many of the Montreal youth developed their pride in being Jewish. He left a strong and meaningful legacy. Nancy and Jack

Nathan & Fanny Rosenshein - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie, Chaim and the entire Family, Till 120: We join with you in mourning the passing of your beloved dad and father in law. Mr. Ehrmann was a true Jewish Hero in every sense of the term. A survivor, an educator, a role model in our Shul and in our community, and a man of quiet wisdom and resilience. He - and all that he stood for - will be missed. BD"E.

Bella Lehrer - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and family So very sorry to hear of your loss! May you be comforted among the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet

Janice Heft - 11 days ago

Dear Ehrmann Family Ernest touched the lives of so many young and not so young people. On behalf of my entire family, all of us who had the honour of travelling with him, we thank you for sharing him with us. We send you our deepest condolences. Janice Heft and the Sheiner Family

Vikki Schmerler - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie and family, my deepest sympathies of the passing of Ernest. A very kind gentleman, always had a big smile. May his memory always be a blessing.

Jules and Carla Sulzbach - 11 days ago

Deeply touched by the passing of Mr. Ehrmann who always enriched the Daf Hayomi Shiur in Bailey. We wish the entire mishpacha המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלים ציון ירושלים One of the last ones of that special generation is now also gone.

shragai hacohen silverman - 11 days ago

we shared so many good conversations and ideas יהא זכרונו ברוך בברכת נחום אבלים--מירושלים שרגאי הכהן

Debby and Manny Vineberg - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and family, We were so saddened to read of Ernest’s passing. We first met you when we lived on the same floor in Tiffany. We encouraged you to become involved in MOL and spent a wonderful lunch with you both on the beach in Tel Aviv during the Mega Mission. We wish you all strength during this difficult time and hope that happy memories will help you through. Debby and Manny Vineberg

Sandra Zelikovic - 11 days ago

Dear Ehrmann Family, Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your Husband, Father, Father in law and Grandfather. Your dad was a very special person. I will treasure the moments we met and his most pleasant demeanour. Your parents were loved by my sons and all the people who marched with them, as they accompanied so many of the March of the Living attendants, especially the students. Your dad, as i always called him Mr. Ehrmann, will be missed by your family and the entire community.

Melanie & Adam Weinstock - 11 days ago

Dear Tamar and Arieh and family, So sorry to read about your grandfather’s passing. I know he was a very special man. I hope the very many memories will help you get through this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that not only were your lives enriched by having him but your children were lucky to have that too. May his memory be for a blessing. Melanie & Adam

michael besner - 11 days ago

Howard/Debbie/Family my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad/father in law/husband. May you be spared further sorrow, may his memory always be for a blessing. Michael

Mira Liebman - 11 days ago

My condolences on the loss of your most beloved father and grandfather. I will always remember him so very fondly. Not knowing my grandfathers, he was the model I will always have of the perfect grandfather. How lucky i am! Love, Mira

Debbie Friedman - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie my sincere condolences to you & your family on the loss of your special dad. Losing a parent is very tough no matter our age. My thoughts are with you.

Miriam Shporer - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie,Tamar,Arie and the entire family. My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear father, grandfather and husband. May his memory be a blessing. Miriam Shporer

Phyllis and michael david - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie ,chaim and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your father,father in law and grandfather. He was an exceptional person who did so much for holocaust awareness. May the wonderful memories bring you comfort at this difficult time,and may his neshamah have an aliyah

Alfreda - 11 days ago

Dear Ella ,Debbie,Audrey and your Family May your Father's spirit guide and comfort you in the days ahead. My sincerest condolences .

MAYER & MURIEL SASSON - 11 days ago

תהא נשמתו צרורה בצרור החיים Who can ever forget Ernest and his harrowing experience in one of the most horrible concentration Camps. I remember him very well during our trip of March of the Living where he explained the details vividly surviving the most notoriously horrible extermination camps in human history. His life held on only once to a shoestring glimmer of hope in being the only one who can fix and understand how to repair the Commandant's Mercedes which was making a noise noyone could figure out. Only Ernst understood and this saved his life since the Commandant wanted him alive to fix his car seeing his ability and experience. All from Hashem. I feel very sadenned to read his orbituary and pray that Gad Eden will open wide its doors for him. For a human being to suffer such horrors in inconceivable. He actually opened up talking about his experience which most will keep repressed for decades. Ernst, you are the embodiment if not symbol of resilient Judaism. My warmest, saddest condoleances to his entire family. Ernst was a man who did not ask nor question his lot in life. He accepted it with love and never ever asked why. Farewell my great and wonderful Friend. I have never met a man like you! Nor do I think I ever will.

Tiffany Towers - 11 days ago

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Administration, please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Ehrmann. May the family be spared further sorrow.

Jordana Sherman - 11 days ago

Dear Ella ,Debbie,Audrey and family…I am very saddened to hear that Petye passed..may your memories sustain you through this difficult time..may you know no further sorrows..thinking about you and sending love..Jordana

Renna Bassal - 11 days ago

Dear Ella & Family, It was truly a privilege to travel with you and Ernest on the 2006 March of the Living. His kindness, strength and courage in being able to share his story was remarkable. He was a testament to human resilience and decency. He will always be remembered with the utmost respect and love. Renna Bassal

Mark Spatzner - 11 days ago

To the Ehrmann Family, It is truly with a heavy heart that I write this message to you. I had the honour of spending a great amount of time with Ernest and Ella on several March of the Living trips. He was one of the pillars of the MOL; there are thousands of students that were blessed by his presence and his participation. The courage it took for both he and Ella to go back to Poland year after year is unimaginable. His rendition in the barrack at Birkenau where he spent his first night sharing the horrific experience he endured was so vivid; it is still ringing in my ears. I recall the faces of the 300 plus people packed in that barrack that were mesmerized; you could hear a pin drop. Ernest's dedication to educating the youth of what the world turned into in the 1930's and what it could easily turn back into was a sacred trust for him. There was not a participant of the MOL that did not flock to Ernest and Ella for comfort and hugs. He helped memorialize the six million to the next generation. His adherence to Jewish study, values and tradition is an example to all. We have lost a fine and exceptional man. Baruch Dayan Emeth, With a tear in my eye, Mark

Marissa Sherman - 11 days ago

Dear Auntie Ella and family..I am so sorry to hear about Petyes passing..I have many memories of him ..I wish you no more sorrows..BDE..Marissa

Marla Goodwin Zipper - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and family, My deepest condolences on Ernest’s passing. I fondly remember my conversations with him at shul and wherever else our paths would cross. He was always so pleasant and kind and had a genuine interest in engaging in conversations. May his memory be a blessing and may you all be spared further sorrow. Baruch Dayan Haemet. Marla

Arthur Roskies - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and Family, I was so sorry to read this morning of Ernest's passing. I knew him not only from shul but especially from my being his canvasser for Combined Jewish Appeal. Unlike some of my other prospects, he always made my job easier for me. When I want to see him for his donation, we had nice discussions, especially about his experiences in the Shoah, and he was always kind and pleasant - he was a real "mensch". I shall miss my visits with him. May the knowledge that Earnie was a very good person comfort you at this difficult time. BDE

Jonathan Wise - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and Family, Ernest was such a remarkable person. I had the privilege and honour of accompanying him and Ella on the March of the Living in 2015. His strength and courage sharing his remarkable story of survival is something that will live with me for the rest of my life. I have shared his stories countless times to ensure that his legacy will live on forever. He was a true mensch and a very special person. May your fond memories comfort the family during this difficult time.

David & Erin Nemes - 11 days ago

Dear Tamar, Arieh, and family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your grandfather. May his memory be a blessing.

Maude Laliberté - 11 days ago

Chère Debbie, my most sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Maude, Mathieu, Alice et Victor

Mark Eisenberg and Louise PIlote - 11 days ago

Dear Ella, Debbie, Chaim, and the whole family, Please accept our condolences on your loss. We know you're going through a very hard time right now and our thoughts are with you. You should be comforted by your family and the wonderful memories you have. May the Omnipresent comfort you among the rest of the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem Hamakom yenakhem etekhem betokh shaar avelay tziyon viyrushalayim. הַמָּקוֹם יְנַחֵם אֶתְכֶם בְּתוֹךְ שְׁאָר אֲבֵלֵי צִיּוֹן וִירוּשָׁלַיִם Mark and Louise and family

Lesley Sherman - 11 days ago

To the entire family ….. my deepest and most profound condolences. You were such a devoted and dedicated family and you shared so many wonderful memories over the many years. I pray that it’s those memories which help lessen some of the pain

Susan and Kenny Corber - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and family, ברוך דיין האמת Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Ernest z'l. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of beautiful times spent together. הַמָּקוֹם יְנַחֵם אֶתְכֶם בְּתוֹךְ שְׁאַר אֲבֵלֵי צִיּוֹן וִירוּשָׁלַיִם

Gloria Chalupovitsch - 11 days ago

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Eli & Gloria

Dalia spatzner - 11 days ago

Dear Ella and Ehrmann family, I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your beloved Ernest. He was a kind and beautiful person. I remember him from the March of the Living in 2006. I remember holding his hand while we walked through the camps and him sharing his stories, no matter how difficult they were to recount. I will forever be grateful to him for being vulnerable and selflessly sharing his story. May he rest in peace, With love, Dalia Spatzner

Ellen Grosz - 11 days ago

Dearest Mrs. Ehrmann, Debbie and Audrey and all your extended families, I never think that Mr. Ehrmann would pass away and today I open the Paperman site to see his name and picture. We grew up together on McShane Ave spent many Saturdays together as young kids, went to Hebrew Academy, saw one another over the years and my first question was how are your parents? Mr. Ehrmann you were the finest, the nicest, the kindest man. Just like my father. Always with a smile and truly cared how we all were. You will be missed by so many lives you touched personally and professionally, especially the March of the living. Sadly I never got to participate with you but I always heard from so many how wonderful a survivor you were for those students. Baruch Dayan Emet you will be forever remembered.

Gilda & Morris Abdulezer & Family - 11 days ago

Dearest Ella and the Ehrmann family. Ernest was an inspiring figure who spent so much time teaching others about the lessons we all need to learn from the holocaust. We were privileged to have him with us in 2014 on a mission to Poland and Israel. He was kind, he was understanding, and he was open to sharing his experiences and answering any questions, no matter how hard they may be. May he rest in peace and may the many memories you have bring you comfort . Gilda , Morris, Joseph, Robert & Andrea Abdulezer

Frima Fenster - 11 days ago

Dear Debbie and family We are so sorry for your loss. May your loving and cherished memories give you some comfort. Frima and Mark Fenstet