Reva Monczak (nee Rozwaski) (AH)

Holocaust Survivor and oldest daughter of deceased parents, Dovid and Basha Rozwaski; sister to Rabbi Chaim Rozwaski, Miriam Biegun and infant brother Yechiel (all deceased). Predeceased by her beloved husband Kalman (2015).

Devoted mother of Beverly Arvisais (Terry 2024) and Mel Monczak. Loving Bubbie to Matt (Shawna), Rachelle, Kyle (Sarah), Michael, and Jenna (Cole). Bubbie-Tov to Jayden, Noah, Cole and Ellie.

Reva and her brother arrived in Canada through Pier 21 in 1948 and settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Learning a new language, making new Jewish friends and having a job helped her to begin a life after the Holocaust. She met, dated and after an incident that involved a snowball, married Kalman. Since that December 30, 1950 evening, they were inseparable.

Petite in stature, with a heart of gold, she was a lady of conviction and great strength. Her observances of Jewish life were steadfast and she was the glue of the family.

Reva led a life of simplicity and practicality. Her love of family - endless. She was an encyclopedia of knowledge and a link to her extended family's past and present. Her memory of names, dates, places and events were beyond impeccable. Thinking of Reva will automatically remind you of a story she passed along in her special, detailed way.

Home was important. The kitchen was always "cooking." The aromas filled the home with love and tons of food.

For a few years, Reva had immense pleasure working at the downtown Cole's book store. She loved her position and embraced as many books as she could. Reading was her passion.

A self-taught seamstress, Reva also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and completing petit-point projects that brought her joy. Together with Kalman, she enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She was a social person with a desire to to learn more about those around her.

Since 1960, the Monczak family made Windsor their home.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 2pm at the Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery 2650 Pillette Road, Windsor, ON, N8T 1R1 with Rabbi Sholom Galperin officiating.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS:

The family has requested that a memorial donation be made by planting a tree in memory of Reva.

Planting a memorial tree through the Jewish National Fund (JNF) is a meaningful Jewish tradition to honour a loved one while supporting reforeation in Israel. Standard memorial trees starting at $18, with the higher tiers available for plaques, groves, and official inscriptions.

A tree can be donated by visiting the following link:

https://shop.jnf.org/collections/in-memory

RECORD AND UPLOAD OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE:

Please return to this link to view the recorded graveside service it will be posted by Monday, July 13th, 2026 by 5pm.

SHIVA - MORNING Prayers:

Tuesday, July 14th at 7:30am

Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30am

Thursday, July 16th at 7:15am

Friday, July 17th at 7:30am

Sunday, July 19th at 8:30am

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

SHIVA - EVENING Prayers:

Monday, July 13th at 7pm

Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm

Wednesday, July 15th at 7pm

Thursday, July 16th at 7pm

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

May Her memory forever be a blessing.