Dr. Sam Rubenzahl passed away on Oct. 3, 2024 (Rosh Hashana 5785), at Baycrest Hospital.
Son of the late Morris and Eva Rubenzahl, brother of Clara Turk and Rose Brass, beloved husband of Shirley, loving father and father-in-law of Janis and Arne, Ian and Jannifer, Steven and Dominique, and Eve and John. Devoted Zaidy of Lexie, Khaya, Mosha, Dan, Naomi, Eric, Noah, and Joseph, and adoring Zaidy of great-grandchildren Aurora and Finley.
Sam was loved and respected by the many people whose lives he touched, both in his professional and private lives. He cared for thousands of patients for more than 50 years at the Baycrest Apotex Centre and the Terraces, as well as in his family practice in Downsview and at the Branson Hospital.
He was interested in everyone's story. He had an insatiable interest in learning, music, culture, exploring, hiking and staying active, but most of all, he adored his family and friends. Dr. Rubenzahl, Sam, Dad, Zaidy... he will be missed by many.
Our deepest thanks to the many health-care professionals who cared for him over his later years, and especially the amazing staff at Mount Sinai Hospital and Baycrest Palliative Unit in the last week of his life. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation.