Obituary of Benjamin Goldstein

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Judge Benjamin Goldstein Z”L on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Saskatoon.  Judge Goldstein was 88 years old.  His beloved wife, Myra will cherish all the wonderful memories they had together for the past 63 years.  Left to cherish his blessed memory is his wife beloved Myra (nee Charach), and his three children, Elliott (Michele), Maureen Richardson (Robin) and Harvey (Esther), as well as his sisters Bela Adler, Clara Halpern Jeremiah, and his brother Samuel.  Judge Goldstein was predeceased by his parents Rabbi Joseph Goldstein and his wife Devora, and Benjamin’s brothers Dr. Philip Goldstein, Dr. Arnold Goldstein, and Dr. Abe Goldstein, and a great grand-daughter, Sara Cramer. Benjamin is also survived by his grandchildren Kaylee Watson (Maighan), Jacob, and Cassandra; Jason (Klara), Rory, Jamie, and Ashley; Zachary, Daniel, and Amanda; and great-grandsons, Trace Richardson and Tomas Cramer.

Benjamin was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on May 20, 1930.  Benjamin completed his public and high school education in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.  He attended the University of Saskatchewan where he attained his degrees in economics, and law.  He was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1959.  He practiced law in Saskatoon for over 30 years together with his brother Samuel and was made Queens Counsel.  He appeared in all levels of court in Saskatchewan and on several occasions in the Supreme Court of Canada. In November of 1992 Benjamin was appointed a judge of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and presided in Saskatoon until his retirement from the bench.  After retirement he served as a Senior Adjudicator with Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada.  In 2005, Benjamin was awarded the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chesed Shel Emes in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with interment at Rosh Pina Memorial Park.