Cynthia Lerner Gilbert
July 7, 1950 – June 6, 2025
Cynthia Lerner Gilbert, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 6, from complications associated with Parkinson’s disease. Cynthia was born on July 7, 1950, in Dallas, the beloved daughter of Julian “Sonny” and Peggy Lerner.
After graduating from Hillcrest High School in 1968, she enrolled at the University of Texas. In her second week in Austin, she met Burton Gilbert, whom she married in 1970. Cynthia and Burton were married for 49 years until his death in 2020.
Cynthia earned her B.A. degree from SMU in 1972 while Burton attended law school. After they graduated, Cynthia and Burton moved to Fort Worth.
In 1978, Cynthia became a travel agent — a profession she enjoyed until the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. She built a successful business and took great pleasure in sending her clients — many of whom became close friends — around the world.
Cynthia was a loyal, caring and devoted wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, mother, grandmother and friend — there was nothing she would not do for those she loved. She was a frequent entertainer, hosting Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations at her home for more than 50 years. While she was always open to making new friends, many of her closest friendships began in the early 1970s and continued until her death.
Cynthia was a member of Beth-El Congregation, on whose board of directors she served. She was also involved in several other Fort Worth institutions, including Jewish Family Services of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Country Day, the Junior League of Fort Worth and Jewel Charity.
Cynthia is survived by her loving children, Michael and his wife, Natalia, of New York, and Lauren Epstein and her husband, Houdi, of Fort Worth; adored grandchildren, Alexandra and Blair Gilbert, and Leah and Aron Epstein; sister, Joy Lerner and her husband, Steve Kelin; brother-in-law, Andy Gilbert and his wife, Rosie; and many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Following a committal service on Wednesday, June 11, in the Beth-El Section of Greenwood Memorial Park, a Celebration of Her Life was held in the Sanctuary of Beth-El Congregation, with a reception afterward in the Great Hall.
Consideration of contributions in her memory to Beth-El Congregation, the Edna Gladney Center for Adoption or the Joan Katz Resource Center is suggested.
Cynthia’s family entrusted her care and services to E.C. “Trey” Harper III and Harper & Lucas, formerly Robertson Mueller Harper.
Paul Weinstein
Nov. 12, 1940 – June 12, 2025
Paul Weinstein, 84, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on June 12. Born on Nov. 12, 1940, in Fort Worth, Paul remained deeply devoted to the city and community that shaped his life.
A proud graduate of Paschal High School, Paul earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy in 1962. He returned home to Fort Worth and became the longtime owner of Weinstein Pharmacy, where he and his amazing staff cared for generations of customers with warmth, integrity and personal attention. In addition to running his pharmacy, Paul served as a consultant to multiple nursing homes, working diligently to ensure that residents were cared for appropriately and not overmedicated — a reflection of both his professional ethics and his deep compassion.
A respected leader in his field, Paul served as president of the Texas Pharmacy Association in 1991 and was honored in 2004 with the Robert L. Hays Outstanding Consultant Pharmacist Award.
Paul was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Sol and Gertrude Weinstein, and his brother, Jerry Weinstein. He is survived by his cherished wife of 37 years, Judy Walensky Weinstein, and by five sons: David Grabstald of Indianapolis, Indiana; Darren Grabstald of Plano; Jeffrey and Diana Weinstein of Dallas; Michael Weinstein of Honolulu, Hawaii; and Vincent and Christie Weinstein.
He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Madeline Powell Grabstald; Avery, Jordan and Ryan Weinstein; Mia and Joaquin Weinstein; and Peyton and Reese Weinstein — and a joyful great-grandfather to Lochland. Paul also shared a close bond with his niece, Leah Saltzman, her husband, Phillip, and their daughters, Zahava and Meira of Redmond, Washington; and with his sister-in-law, Cathy Walensky, and her partner, Larry Rosen of Fort Worth. His extended family, spread across Arizona, California, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas, was central to his life.
Paul was a 50-year Mason, a brother of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity (also known as Sammy) at the University of Oklahoma, and an active member of the Rotary Club of Fort Worth. He was also a longtime member of Congregation Ahavath Sholom in Fort Worth, where he found both community and spiritual connection.
Paul lived a full and vibrant life. He loved golf, deep sea fishing, skiing in Colorado, road trips across the country and sports of all kinds. His sense of adventure, humor and warmth brought joy to everyone around him.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers who supported Paul in his final years, especially the teams at The Ridglea in Fort Worth, Overture Home Care and Gateway Hospice Providers.
A funeral service was held Monday, June 16, in the Kornbleet Memorial Chapel, located in Fort Worth’s Ahavath Sholom Cemetery.
While not required, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Congregation Ahavath Sholom, Jewish Family Services of Fort Worth or Dallas, the Texas Pharmacy Foundation or a favorite charity of choice.
Paul’s family entrusted his care and services to E.C. “Trey” Harper III and Harper & Lucas, formerly Robertson Mueller Harper.
