Esther Mechanic Stein (AH)

Esther Mechanic Stein, 77 years old “ Auntie S E”

After a long and tenacious battle, Esther Mechanic-Stein passed on July 27, 2026. Predeceased by her cherished parents, Lorraine and David Mechanic of Windsor Ontario, and her dear brother Nathan Mechanic.

Esther is remembered by her sister-in-law Myra Gasner Mechanic; her siblings Bill Mechanic and Rachel Kaiman and Sharon Wohl and Alan Wohl, and Beloved by her nieces and nephews Rachel Mechanic-Swirsky (Z”L), Meyer Mechanic, Deborah Mechanic, Liora Mechanic, Micah Mechanic, Ruby Wohl Mazza, and Teddy Wohl. She will be deeply missed by many cousins, as well as friends who felt like family.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1 p.m., Rachel Kaplan Hebrew Memorial Chapel, 689 Aylmer Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 3M2 with Rabbi Gordy Fuller officiating. Interment will immediately follow to Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 2650 Pillette Road, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1T9.

RECORDED VIDEO OF THE FUNERAL:

Please return to this page by the end of day on Wednesday, July 29th. A video link will be posted below of the funeral service and burial.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS:

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to:

Shaar Hashomayim Mechanic Fund, 115 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4C1, 519-256-3123 or [email protected]

SHIVA PRAYERS:

SHIVA – EVENING Prayers:

Wednesday, July 29th at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 30th at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 31st at 7 p.m. (Chabad of Windsor, 1506 Victoria Ave, Windsor)

Sunday, August 2ng at 7 p.m.

Monday, August 3rd at 7 p.m.

Shiva evening prayers will take place at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 115 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor, ON N9A 4C1. Please enter thru the parking lot entrance located on the east side of the synagogue building.

SHIVA – MORNING Prayers:

Thursday, July 30th at 7:15 a.m.

Friday, July 31st at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 1st at 10 a.m. (Congregation Shaar Hashomayim regular service)

Sunday, August 2nd at 8:30 a.m.

Monday, August 3rd at 7:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Augst 4th at 7:30 a.m.

Shiva morning prayers will take place at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 115 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor, ON N9A 4C1. Please enter thru the parking lot entrance located on the east side of the synagogue building.

SHIVA OPEN HOUSE

Mourners are welcome to attend the Shiva House of Bill Mechanic.

Thursday, July 30th & Friday, July 31st from noon – 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 2nd & Monday, August 3rd from noon – 4 p.m.

May Her memory forever be a blessing.