Dr. Eric RUBY

RUBY, Dr. Eric: Aged 64, passed away suddenly in Mazatlan, Mexico on March 11, 2016. Eric was born and raised in Montreal and moved to British Columbia with his beloved wife, Linda, in 1976. Well-known for his loud and infectious laugh, Eric was not one to mince words. His extensive network of friends benefited from his sense of humour and exuberance. In his dental practice at the Penticton Dental Centre he was respected by his patients and colleagues and was a pioneer in preventative dentistry, TMJ, sleep apnea and total patient care. Eric was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Sarah Ruby. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda, his daughters, Alicia (Shay Proper) and Jessica as well as his brother, Stephen (Ilana) and sister, Marion (Hymie Tannenbaum). He will be missed by his extended family of nieces and nephews and many friends. Eric was an exceptional husband and father and was a valued mentor and friend to his daughters. Eric was an avid golfer and a charter member of the Penticton-Okanagan Rotary Club. He was proud to support their efforts to make progress in the fight to end polio around the world. Funeral service will take place at the Penticton Lakeside Hotel, 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton on Friday, March 18 at 12 noon followed by burial at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rotary Foundation at www.rotary.org or directly to the Penticton-Okanagan Rotary Club.