Gulnare ‘Guber’ Bernstein Marks, community volunteer, dies at 91

GULNARE ‘GUBER’ BERNSTEIN MARKS, a member of Touro Synagogue and an active New Orleans community volunteer, died on Sunday, May 4 at the age of 91.

A woman who exuded style and elegance, she was a tireless worker for her synagogue and charitable causes she found worthy. At Touro, she was a member of the board of directors and even found time to work with the temple youth as the Youth Group advisor. She helped organize the Tuesday Discussion Group, a book club to encourage reading and awareness among the Touro ladies.

A lifetime member of Hadassah and the New Orleans chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, Marks also served as a Den Mother during the time her sons were of Cub Scout age.

She also was a member of the local chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Predeceased by her two husbands – Gilbert Bernstein and Samuel Marks – and her older son Roger Bernstein, she is survived by her remaining son David H. Bernstein, and four grandchildren and a step-daughter Meryl M. Rosenbloom plus numerous  nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 7, at 11:oo a.m. at Hebrew Rest Cemetery No 3, 2100 Pelopidas at Frenchman Street. Rabbi Alexis Berk officiated with assistance from Cantor Jamie Marx.

Memorial donations are suggested to Touro Synagogue or a charity of one’s choice. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of the arrangements.