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-1947-
March 20, 1947—"Press Offers Trophy for
B.B. Golf Tourney," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5 -- With
the coming of spring the men of the community are sniffing the fresh air, and
their minds are slowly turning to...golf...Though sponsored by Lasker Lodge
B'nai B'rith, teh March 30 tourney is open to all men of the local Jewish
community...Golfers will begin teeing off at 8:00 a.m. on the beautiful fairways
of Rancho Santa Fe for the honors to be given for low gross, blind bogey and
special prizes... Entires to date are: Dr. Saul Ruby, Louis Karp, Lorrie Cantor,
Eddie Cantor, Leon Heiman, Ben Rubin, Max Press, Max Greenberg, Israel Fogelman,
Dave Schwartz, Mort Thaler, Archie Schoenkopf, Harry Mallen, Vic Schulman, Dave
Block, Milt Roberts, Jerry Freedman, Sam Bennett, Dr. Joe Rittoff, Lee Richards,
Nate Schiller, Sidney Goldstein, Sam Brenes, Dave Schissell, Sol Price,
Julius Brown, Dr. Robert Stone, Dan Schwartz.
April 10, 1947—"The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: Former San Diegans Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Goodman and thier
daughters, Constance and Marjory, spent the Passover holidays here with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph B"renes, 3430 31st Street, and thier brother,
sister and their families: The Sam Brenes' and the Reuben Aveds...
May 29, 1947—"Play Ball! First League Game Sunday," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: Sunday is the day, June 1st, when the first
official softball game between the teams entered in the Jewish Softball League
sponsored by the Southwestern Jewish Press will be played on the diamond at the
Horace Mann Playground. Competition is keen with all participating organizations
using their best athletes on the teams. The following is the line-up for
Each Club: ....The Yo-Ma-Co (Young Married Couples): Joe Kitaen, captain; Phil
Goldman, Irving Kravitz, Manny Hafner, Sam Brenes, Henry Goldy, David
Cohen, George Novak, Ray Lowitz, Byron Sharpe, Dave M. Schwartz, Herman Cohen,
Jack Stearn, Hank Harrison and Manny Klatchko.
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June 19, 1947—"Yo-Ma-Co," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 6: Another fine book review was presented this time by that eminent Harold
Keen, highlighting an enjoyable evening at the last meeting The well-known book,
Thieves in the Night, dealt on terroristic activities in Palestine, and
Harold made it highly interesting, clear in detail before an enthused
gathering...All of us wish Sam Brenes a speedy recovery from his illness.
July 3, 1947—"The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: ...Mr. Irving Brenes of Minneapolis, Minnesota arrived Friday
for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Brenes of 3430 31st Street. He
will also spend some time with his brother, Sam Brenes, his sister, Mrs.
Rose Aved, and their families...
August 7, 1947—"Yo-Ma-Co," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: The Yom Kippur Night Dance Committee, consisting of Dave Schwartz, chairman;
Henry Goldye, Sid Kaufman, Sylvia and Mannie Haffner, Blossom and Herman Cohen,
Dave Cohen, Sam Brenes, and Raymond Lowitz, are formulating plans to make
this year's dance the most entertaining and attractive event sponsored by the Yo-Ma-Co...
-1949-
October 1949—"Brenes Return from
Minneapolis," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel F. Brenes of 3027 Bancroft Street and their sons, Roger and Philip, are
returned from a mont'hs vacation spent with relatives and friends in
Minneapolis. Enroute the Brenes enjoyed motoring through the many Northwest and
Middleeast States and stopped to see the scenic wonders and National Parks. They
arrived in Minneapolis in time to visit with her sister and family and with his
brother, Irving Brenes and his family, before the Irving Brenes' left for a
visit with their family here in San Diego. The Samuel Brenes', after
stopping in San Francisco, on their return trip, arrived home in time to take
part in the festivities and entertainment accorded his brother, Irving and his
family and to enjoy visits with Mr. Brenes' out of town sisters, Mrs. Sy Fein
and Mrs. Wilfred Goodman.
December 2, 1949—"San Diego Lasker Lodge B'nai B'rith," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: A large group of members attended the last
meeting of San Diego Lasker Lodge No. 370 B'nai Brith last Monday evening,
November 28th at Temple Center to hear detailed reports by the delegates to the
recently held District Convention in Los Angeles. William B. Schwartz
acted as moderator for the reporting delegates, who gave very interesting
highlights on the activities of the convention. Zel Greenberg reported on
social actiivties, Morrie Kraus gave the report on Hillel, Eli Levenson reported
on A.D.L. and Harry Mallen gave his report on the elections of the convention.
Eddie Breitbard reported on A.Z.A. and the State of Israel Project, while Mr.
Henry Weinberger was heard on Wilderscope and Young Men's Activities. Mr.
Schwartz finished the reporting on per capitations and
impressions. The meeting then progressed to the annual election of
officers for the coming year. The following were were elected to hold office for
1950: Morrie Kraus, president; Jerry Freedman, 1st vice-president; Lou Mogy, 2nd
vice pres.; Ralph Feldman, warden; Zel Greenberg, guardian; Al Doctor,
treasurer; San Brenes, recording secretary, and Ed Baranov, financial and
corresponding secretary. Additional trustees
elected for a three year term are Sid Goldstein and Morris Douglas. Elected as
Chaplain is William B. Schwartz. Plans are in the formative stage for
Installation of these officers, the Installation to take place Sunday evening,
January 8, 1950 in the Don Room of the El Cortez Hotel. Jerry Freedman is
in charge and the program for that event will be announced at a later date. Mr.
Henry Weinberger, past Grand President of District No.4 and Mr. Eli Levenson,
past President of San Diego Lodge and a member of the Executive Board of Grand
Lodge Dist. No. 4 will be the installing officers. A pre-installation dinner
will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the El Cortez Hotel.
December 30, 1949—"S.D. Lasker Lodge Bnai Brith Installation Set
for January 8," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: An outstanding
event in Bnai Brith annals will take place Sunday, January 8, at 8 p.m., Don
Room of the El Cortez Hotel when newly elected officers of San Diego Lasker
Lodge will be installed. The 1950 administration comprises Morrie Kraus,
president: Jerry Freedman, first vice president; Lou Mogy, second vice
president; Ralph Feldman, warden; Zel Greenberg guardian; Al Doctor, treasurer; Sam
Brenes, recording secretary; Ed Baranov, financial and corresponding
secretary; Sid Goldstein and Morrie Douglas, trustees, and Bill Schwartz,
chaplain. Holdover trustees are Marshall Naiman, Manny Silberman and Harry
Wax. Eli Levenson, member of the Grand Lodge Executive Committee, will be
the installing officer. He will be assisted by Henry Weinberger, past Grand
Lodge president. They plan to streamline the ceremony. Immediately following the
installation there will be dancing to the music of Bill Brandenberg and his
orchestra, the same good music that was available at the lodge's dinner dance at
Casper's Ranch. Refreshments will also be served during the evening. Prior to
the installation ceremony, a dinner will be held at 6 p.m. sharp in the
Don Room to honor the incoming and outgoing officers. The complete cost of the
prime rib meal will be $3.25 per person. A festive party is planned. All members
of Bnai Brith, as well as the community at large, are cordially invited to the
installation at 8 p.m. and those who desire reservations for the dinner
may do so by contacting Jerry Freedman at R-3817, chairman of the evening. It is
hoped that there will be a large turnout at both events that evening because
this promises to be a memorial (sic, memorable) occasion.
-1950-
February 24, 1950—"Tifereth Israel Men's
Club," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: On Tuesday, February 7,
the Tifereth Israel Men's Club elected the following officers and board members:
President, Zel Greenberg; 1st Vice President, Sid Smith; 2nd Vice President, Joe
Spatz; Treasruer, Sam Druskin; Financial Secretary, Ben Levenson, and Recording
Secretary, Moe Hershey. Members elected to the board for a two-year term are Bob
Cheron and Al Young. Those elected to serve for one year are Sam Brenes,
Harry Brussels, Frank Sugarman, and Moss Adddleson.
March 10, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around
Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ... Al Doctor and Sam
Brenes spent a quiet two days vacation at Murietta...
April 28, 1950—1) "Roger Brenes to Be Bar Mitzvah," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Brenes proudly announce the Bar
Mitzvah of their son, Roger, on Saturday morning, May 6th, at the Tifereth
Israel Synagogue. They cordially invite their friends to attend both the
services which start at 9:30 a.m., and the reception immediately following.
2) "Magic Carpet Day, Sunday, April
30th: Be A Worker or Stay at Home Until A Worker Calls on You," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 16: Over 150 "Modern Miracle Workers" are
expected to participate in San Diego's "Operation Magic Carpet" this
Sunday, April 30th, Morris Douglas, chairman of the day, stated. Gathering for
instructions at Beth Israel Center, the workers will breakfast (courtesy of the
Jolly Sixteen) at 9:30 a.m., receive their lists and be off to knock on doors on
behalf of the "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign of the United Jewish
Fund. "Magic Carpet Day," said Douglas, "is an effort to
dramatically call to the attention of the Jews of San Diego, the needs of the
Jews of Europe, Africa and the Moslem countries, as well as Israel, and to have
the greatest possible coverage in the history of any campaign. We hope that our
Miracle Workers will cover over 1200 prospects on this one day." All
organizations have helped in the recruitment of workers. To date, the following
workers have signed their pledge to be the crew of the "Magic
Carpet": Rose Abrams, A.A. Abramson, Sam Addleson, Manny Adler, E. S.
Also, Rose Anderson, Jeremiah Aronoff, Ruth Aronoff, Rose E. Aved, Ruben Aved,
Mrs. Eva Berger, Meir Bleiberg, Ruth Bloom, Miss Teresa Block, Mrs. Ted G. Brav,
Sam Brenes, Edward Breitbard, Jackie Brodman, Dave Brooks, Jeanne Camiel,
Zel Camiel, Ann Cantor, EWva Chenkin, Saul Chenkin, E.M. Cohen, Minnie
Cohen, Irving N. Cohen, Barbara Cohn, Mrs. Paul Cudnay, Elliott L. Cushman, Mrs.
Ray Davidson, Al Doctor, Morris Douglas, Sam Druskin, James Effron, Leonard
Effron, Mrs. L. Elvove, Harry Elkin, Harry Engel, David Engel, Mrs. A. Epstein,
Carlm M. Esenoff, Mack Esterson, Harry E. Farb, Mrs. Alvin Feiler, Abe Feingold,
Ben Feinberg, Mrs. Morris Feldman, Jack Fine, Joseph A. Finkelman, Sam. E.
Fishman, Manuel Fisher, David Frank, Mrs. Esther Frank, Milton Fredman, William
Fried, Jerome Freedman, Irving E. Friedman, Zena Frommer, Dr. Allan D. Gale,
Rena Garvin, Sarah Geller, Joseph Gellman, Betty Gendelman, S. Glaser, Henry
Goldy, Sandor Goldberger, Muriel Goldhammer, M.D. Goodrich, I.S. Gordon, Ernest
Green, Mrs. Mathilda Green,l M. Greenberg, Gertrude Harris, Minnie K. Harris,
Mrs. I. Heller, Leon Heiman, David Horowitz, Rodin S. Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud,
Paul Jacoby, Joe Kaplan, Frank Kenin, Jennie Kochberg, Tully Kitaen, John
Kluchin, Nixie Kern, S. Klug, Dr. J. Kwint, Mrs. Joseph Kwint, Alan Lame, F.
Lavender, I. Lebb, Mrs. Anne Lee, James Lester, Letty Levin, Richard C. Levi,
Louis Levitt, J.H. Lipitt, Freda Mallen, Marian Doctor, Mrs. William Mintz,
Louis Moorsteen, Mrs. Wm L. Moss, Yale Naliboff, Paul Nestor, Mrs. Roan Ogelsby,
Sam Orlansky, Mitzy Ornstein, Morris Penn, Mrs. Morton B. Peskin, Peter K.
Phillipp, Lou Pollack, Bella Price, Henry J. Price, Seymour Rabin, Max
Rabinowtiz, Ada Randall, Sol Randall, Bertha Rassin, Nate Ratner, Herbert Rede,
Edith Reder, Dr. J. Rittoff, Milton Roberts, Sid Rose, Mrs. Sadie Rosenblum,
Jacob Rosenthal, Sadie Rothberger, Lucille Rubel, Pauline Rubel, Ben B. Rubin,
Norman Rubin, Harry Ruja, Leon Ruskin, Dave Schissell, Anne Schloss, David M.
schloss, Victor Schulman, Goldie Schusterman, Wm. B. Schwartz, Philip Shames, R.
Shifrenson, Jennie Siner, I.A. Soberman, Abramah Sklar, J.W. Snyder, Zolda Solov,
Joe M. Spatz, Marshall Starr, Mrs. George Starr, Art Stone, Dave Stotsky, Mrs.
David Sugarman, Mort Thaler, Judy Traub, Jennie S. Turner, Beronda Tulchinsky,
Morris Wax, Mrs. Henry Weinberger, Rose S. Wenig, MRs. Lucille Weisel, Sidney O.
Weiss, Jay Wellins, Sylvia Winicki, Robert Allen Wohl, Joe Yaffe, Barney Yanett,
Maurice Zahlasky, Leo Zwiebel, Maurice Ackerman, Harry Demsey, Irving Hertz,
Harry Klaskin, Maxwell Kaufman, Dr. R.M. Stone, John Ruskin, Sam Fisher, Mrs.
Harold Elden, Mrs. Estelle Levi, Mrs. Helen schulman, Mrs. Evelyn Cantor, Mrs.
Julia Neuman, Mrs. Sadie Berenson, Mrs. Selm Getz, Mrs. Bernice Esenoff, Mrs.
Betty Penter, MRs. Gladys Block, Mrs. Anita Kahn, Mrs. Sarah Horrow, Mrs. Bess
Snyder, MRs. Lillian Newman, Mrs. Lillian Nathan, MRs. Ida Nasatir, Mrs. Lillian
Bland, Mrs. Sally Ratner, Mrs. Sara Goodrich, Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman, Mrs. Gabriel
Berg, Mrs. I. Teacher, Mrs. Esther Cherney, Mrs. Anna Perlmutter, Mrs. Rose
Neumann, Mrs. Max Gardner, Mrs. Lillian Ravin.
July 7, 1950—"Father and Son Fashion Show," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Members of the Tifereth Israel Synagogue will
participate in an evening of frivolity supplied by the Men's Club of the
Synagogue. A unique fashion show will be held on Wednesday, July 12 at 8:30 p.m.
in the Synagogue at 30th and Howard Srts. Chairman of the evening is Joe
Spatz. M. S. Berlin is in charge of refreshments. Fathers who will
model with their sons are Ben Gordon, Bernie Rudin, Sam Fischer, Joe Kader, Jack
Prager, Julius Levine, Eddie Breitbard, Al Newman, Al Doctor, Eddie Baranov, Sam
Druskin, Sam Brenes, Zel Greenberg and Moss Addleson. Comedy will be
provided by Isadore Teacher, Moe Hershey and Herman Tulchinsky. MOdels
will show clothes loaned by Chenkin's Youth Shop, Bill Solof's, De Sure's Men's
Store, Federal Clothiers and Kelly Tailoring Co. The entire congregation of
Tifereth Israel Synagogue is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the
program.
October 20, 1950—"Boxing Show to Feature Fund Drive for New
Center," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A Boxing charity show
featuring top names has been billed for the Coliseum Saturday night, November
4th by the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Men's Club to raise funds for building a
new Youth Center at 30th and Howard Streets. Baby Ortiz, lightweight
champion of Mexico, has been signed by Matchmaker Jack O'Dowd for the main
event. O'Dowd is seeking an outstanding Pacific Coast lightie to pit against the
classy Oritiz. Ortiz has just returned from a highly successful invasion
of Australia during which he decisioned the Aussie champion, Jack Hassen and
scored three other wins by knockouts without suffering a loss. In addition to
the 10-round main boxing event, there will be a six-round semi-windup and two
prelims. Tickets for the show go on sale Monday at DSeSures Men Store, 7th
and Broadway; Kelly Tailoring Co., 347 W. Broadway; Federal Clothiers, 220
Broadway and at the Coliseum box office, 15th and E Streets, F-1319.
Tickets for the charity fray are scaled at $10 and $5 for ringside. However,
fight fans will have an opportunity to buy 2,000 bleacher seats at $1.24. The
Youth center plans call for a $150,000 building. Tickets will also be handled by
members of the Men's Club committee composed of Zel Greenberg (chairman), Sid
Smith, Joe Spatz, Moe J. Hershey, Ben Levenson, Sam Druskin, Moss Addleson,
Henry Bowman, Sam Brenes, Harry Brussels, Robert S. Cheron, Sidney
Newman, Frank Sugarman, Al Young, Alex J. Newman and Berne B. Ruden.
-1951-
February 2, 1951— "Congregation Tifereth
Israel, Daughters of Israel to Hold Joint Installation," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: On Tuesday, Feb. 14th, at 8:00 p.m., a joint
Installation Ceremony of the newly elected officers of Congregation Tifereth
Israel and of the Daughters of Israel will take place at Tifereth Israel
Synagogue. Rabbi Monroe Levens, Installing Officer, will conduct the
ceremonies to usher the following newly elected officers into office.
Congregation Tifereth Israel—President, Alex J. Newman; 1st Vice President,
Its Penter; 2nd Vice President, Frank Pomeranz; Recording Secretary, Samuel F.
Brenes; Financial Secretary, Edward Baranov Treasurer, Max Zemen. Daughters of
Israel: President, Mrs. Rose Neumann; Honorary Past President, Mrs. Jennie Siner;
1st Vice President, Mrs. Mary Schwartz, 2nd Vice Preisdent, Mrs. Sophia Blanc,
3rd Vice President, Mrs. Celia Berkouf, Recording Secretary, Ida Pearl;
Corresponding Secretary, Sarah Geller, Social Secretary, Pearl Shulack,
Financial Secretary, Elise Meyer; Treasurer, Jennie Siner; Publicity, Laura
Simon. The Installation Ceremonies will be followed by a social evening with
cards and refreshments. The entire community is cordially invited to enjoy this
Installation Social.
February 16, 1951— Lou Robbins,
"News of the Fox," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7:
...February 9, Boy Scout Troop 99, conducted services at Tifereth Israel.
In charge of the services was Rabbi Monroe Levens. John Kluchin, president of
the Samuel I. Fox Lodge, presented the boys with a bugle, also Mr. Sam Brenes,
Boy Scout chairman of the Lasker Lodge, presented the troop with a check for
$25.00 to put towards their buying fund....
April 27, 1951—Jack Lowenbein, "Lasker Lodge," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: Lasker Lodge will again participate en masse in
the 2nd Annual Magic Carpet Day, this Sunday, April 29.... Troop 99, the Boy
Scout Troop sponsored by both B'nai B'rith lodges, is now recruiting scout
leaders, both Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. any interested college
students, young men, fathers and members of B'nai B'rith should contact the
Troop Committee Recruiters Sam Brenes and Joe Kaplan.
May 25, 1951—"United Synagogue Holds Conference," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: The full program for the Sixth Annual Conference of
the United Synagogue of America and the National Women's League, Southern
California Region, was being formulated this week following individual and joint
planning sessions of the two organizations representing 25 Conservative
congregations in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. More than 500
delegates are expected to attend the conference Sunday, May 27th, at Sinai
Congregation, Fourth and New Hampshire in Los Angeles, where an afternoon of
seminars and business meetings will precede the evening dinner featuring Dr. Max
Routtenberg, executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly of America as
guest speaker. ...The following will attend as delegates from Tifereth Israel
Synagogue of San Diego: M.S. Berlin, Its Penter, Arthur Gardner, Ben Levenson,
Joe J. Kader, Bob Cheron, Moss Addleson, I. Jacobson, Irving Goodman and Max
Zemen. Alternates: Simon Rich, Harold Steckel, Henry Bowman, Herman
Tulchinsky, Sam Brenes, Sam Sklar, Joe Spatz, Sid Newman, Paul Nestor and Marco
Ratner.
June 8, 1951—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: San Diegans need never be homesick at Murietta. Bringing back a sun tan were
the Harry Snyders; Ben Cohens; Sam Brenes and family; the Al Doctor family; the
George Solomons; Mrs. Sam Solomon and children; the Ben Stolurows (Mrs. S. is
dancing again); the Lew Liptons and daughter; the Sam Addlesons, and Sam
Rassins.
-1952-
March 21, 1952—"Tifereth Israel
News," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: At the regular Sabbath
Evening Services on Friday, March 21, at 8:15 p.m., Rabbi Levens will address
the Congregation. Cantor Joseph Cysner and the Choir will officiate. Mr. and
Mrs. A. Brenes will be honored on the occasion of their Golden Wedding
Anniversary. Members of the family who will serve as hosts at the Oneg Shabbat,
are: Mr. and Mrs. Sy Fein, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Brenes, Mr. and Mrs. W.H.
Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Aved, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brenes. Sabbath
Morning Services on March 22 will begin at 8:30 a.m.. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brenes
will be hosts following the service. The Family and Youth Service will take
place at 10:30 a.m., after which will follow a lunch for all members of the
Junior Congregation. ** Rabbi Levens will deliver the sermon at the Sabbath
Evening Services on friday, March 28, at 8:15 p.m. with Cantor and Choir
officiating. Hosts for the Oneg Shabbat will be: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Addleson,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Addleson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Addleson, and members of their
families in honor of the arrival of two baby boys. Sabbath Morning service
at 9 :00 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kader announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Errol. The Congregation is cordially invited.
-1992-
July 27, 1992—Eulogy
for Sam Brenes, delivered by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal
-2005-
October 13, 2005—Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
Yom Kippur 5766 Donor Booklet, "Additional Pledges," page 7: ...
Esther Brenes, in memory of Sam Brenes, beloved husband, & father &
parents, Philip & Pearl Dudick & Adolph & Fannie Brenes.
October 31, 2005—Visit to crypt of Sam Brenes, Shalom Mausoleum,
Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego:
December 2005—"High Holy Day Pledges," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), page 13: ...Esther Brenes—in memory of Sam Brenes, beloved husband & father, & parents, Philip & Pearl Dudick & Adolph & Fannie Brenes.
2005-12-12 Louis Rose Society Newsletter #13-American Jewish Committee salutes its presidents on LRS website
December
13, 2005—1) Family-placed obituary for Esther R. Brenes, widow of Sam
Brenes, San Diego Union-Tribune, page B-5; also appeared as insert in
memorial pamphlet at funeral services in the Garden Chapel of Greenwood
Cemetery: Esther R. Brenes—Aug.
27, 1910-Dec. 9, 2005. Esther R. Brenes, 95, of San Diego died Friday. She was
born in Minneapolis and was a homemaker. She was a member of the B ' nai B '
rith Birdie Stodel Chapter and the Hebrew Home for the Aged. Survivors include
her sons, Roger Brenes of San Diego and Phillip Brenes of Vancouver, Wash.; four
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. today, Greenwood
Mortuary, Interstate 805 and Imperial Avenue, San Diego. Entombment: Greenwood
Sholom Mausoleum. Donations: Tifereth Israel Minyan Fund, 6660 Cowles Mountain
Blvd., San Diego, CA 92119. Published in the San Diego
Union-Tribune on 12/13/2005.
2) "In Loving Memory of Esther Ruth Brenes,"
pamphlet distributed at Greenwood Cemetery, December 13—Native of Minneapolis,
Minnestota; Date of Birth August 27, 1910; Date of Death, December 9, 2005;
Funeral Service, Tuesday December 13, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Greenwood Garden Chapel.
Officiant, Rabbi Leonard
Rosenthal. Entombment: Sholom Mausoleum, Greenwood Memorial Park, San
Diego, California
-2006-
January 13, 2006—"Obituaries,"
San Diego Jewish Times, page 25: BRENES, ESTHER RUTH, 95, born Aug.
27, 1910 in Mineapolis, MN and passed away Dec. 9, 2005 in San Diego. After
marrying her childhood sweetheart Samuel Brenes in 1935, the couple moved to the
San Joaquin Valley in California, where their sons Roger and Phillip were born.
The family moved to San Diego in 1941. Mrs. Brenes loved athletics, music, live
theater, cinema and the world around her. A woman of incredible strength and
faith, her passion for life included a deep devotion to her religion. Shje and
her family have been members of Tifereth Israel since 1948, where she was active
in sisterhood, Hadassah, B'nai B'rith (Birdie Stodel chapter) and YoMaCo (Young
Married Couples.) She also volunteered at the Hebrew Home for the Aged.
With Sam's death in 1992, after 57 years of marriage, her role became that of
matriarch, mentor and teacher to the generations behind her. She is survived by
her sons, Roger Brenes (Lana) of San Diego and Dr. Philip Brenes (Judi) of
Vancouver, WA, four grandchildren and for great-grandchildren. Services were
held at Greenwood Memorial Park. The family asks that those who might wish to
honor her make donations to the Minyan Fund at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660
Cowles Mt. Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119-1899.