Family and friends share their memories

I remember as a little girl back in Israel jogging with Aba on the beach. I used to sprint off, wanting to win the race. Although he started slow, he was still able to pass me on the way and to continue for miles further. He taught me a very important lesson that time. I focused on the destination and forgot to enjoy the journey. I didn't even notice the beautiful sunset or the playful waves. He continued to teach this to his grandchildren and always praised them for their achievements.

When I turned 12 my parents filled up a plan with our closest family and friends and took me to Greece for my Bat Mitzva trip. I remember going out to local Greek restaurants and my dad dancing on the tables, he was always the life of the party, bringing joy and laughter to everyone's faces.

When I was 16 we went parasailing in Mexico together and I remember this as one of the greatest experiences of my life. Me and my Aba, riding the skies together like two birds, so light and free, carrying no luggage.

He did the same for our grandchildren by devoting special time with each of them ... jumping in the pool splashing water at each other, taking them to the movies, playing board games, cheering in their hockey games and simply swinging in the backyard, listening to them and giving them love.

Moti said he has two dads, one in Israel and one here in Canada who was here by his side for the past 20 years. Moti cherished the time they spent together, going out to restaurants, enjoying the juiciest steaks as they are both meat lovers. They spent hours in the restaurant, talking and sharing experiences. My mom used to call and ask if they are o.k. and if they are still there, but for them the time just flew by.

Aba didn't just watch us grow but participated in every part of our lives. He showed us unconditional love. Every night when I left the hospital he said, ."I love you, thank you for coming and don't forget to kiss and give a big hug to the kids from me."

When I told him that all our friends are asking about him all the time, wanting to know how he is doing, he said, ."I'm so honored that so many people care about me. Tell each and every one of them I said thank you and send them my love.."

Aba, Moti and I will miss our talks and our special bond. We will miss his laughter and his love of life, but above all we will miss HIM.

Love Moti, Anat, Leeran, Matan and Maytal

LEO M. (GRANDSON) - EULOGY FROM MEMORIAL SERVICE

Arie Ringelstein was not only a great grandfather to me he was also a best friend, a teacher and my protector. He had suffered so much in his life by losing his parents when he was young, surviving World War 2 and fighting for Israel in 5 of their wars. Yet with so much suffering he still found happiness, love and always had a smile on his face, no matter what the situation was.

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