Obituaries

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TOBY KATZ

Toby Katz, z”l, passed away Nov. 4, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 86. She was the wife of the late Irvin Katz, z”l; mother and mother-in-law of Debbie Katz Barash (Jesse), Richard Katz, Larry Katz (Michele Katz Reichlin) and Amie Katz; grandmother of Sara Katz, Brandon Kat…

JIM BYRD

Dr. Jim Byrd, z"l, died peacefully at his home in Laguna Niguel, Calif., surrounded by his family on Oct. 28, at the age of 78 from complications of Alzheimer’s and diabetes. 
He was the father of Beit Haverim member Gabrielle Williams. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his three childr…

MATISYAHU WEINSTOCK

 Matisyahu Weinstock, z"l, passed away Oct. 26,  2020. He is survived by his daughter Esther (Rabbi Tzvi) Fischer of the Portland Kollel. 
Congregation Kesser Israel extends condolences to the family. The funeral was held Oct. 27 in New Jersey.

MICHEL MARCEL ROGSON

Michel (Mike) Marcel Rogson, z”l, passed away Oct. 25, 2020. He was the husband of Miriam; father of Ariel (Jennifer) and Tamir (Asheara) Rogson; brother of Leon (Gavriella); and grandfather of Abigail, Charles and Benjamin. 
In keeping with Congregation Neveh Shalom and the family's comm…

ALAN BARZMAN

Alan “Barz” Barzman, z”l, passed away Oct. 21, 2020, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 17 years, Suzanne Barzman, of Portland; children, Lindsey Colhoun, and Michael and Chris Barzman; grandchildren Ryder and Haven Calhoun; and stepchildren Gabrielle Whitne…