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JOAN RUVINSKY Obituary
Fahnestock, 72, passed away peacefully and gracefully on March 21 at 12:30pm in Montreal, bathed in light and surrounded by sangha. A yoga teacher with an international following, Joan is survived by her daughter, Jessica Ruvinsky; by her partner, Kathleen Knipp; and by her half-sister, Patricia Locke Munger. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 10 at 3pm at the Unitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest.
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Peter Parke
August 6, 2025
In her last interview Joan was asked; What is the most important lesson/point she wanted her students to remember?
Her answer, to forget all my teachings. As you can surmise, I think Joan was saying comprehension, intellectual analysis and exploration into the experience of awakening aren´t awakening. Pretty words and thoughts that might as well be pretty words about loving your dog or sister. They aren´t That. Drop all the understanding. And you will find "the peace of God, which passes all understanding..." That is where the Silence and Peace exist.
Amy Weintraub
May 18, 2024
Missing you today.
Shsronlee Perry
March 19, 2020
I think of you often. Namaste
Sharonlee Perry
March 19, 2019
Your light still shines
Sharonlee Perry
March 19, 2019
Missng you joan. Miss our texts. Think of you often... Your talks with me were so important. Your pic is still up in your memory..your in my heart.. Love to kate...
Marusha Taylor
August 19, 2016
Sending condolences to Joan's loved ones upon late receipt of this news. Joan was a valuable friend and my first yoga teacher. Will never forget her patient, caring presence and great humour. Namaste, Joan and thank you.
sharonlee perry
April 21, 2016
Sorely missed.. ever remembered.
sharonlee Perry
April 12, 2016
My condolences to Joans family and friends.. I always considered Joan as my dearest fiend. She will be sorely missed by myself. Never to forget and always in my heart. My sympathies and love to to Kathleen.. sharonlee Perry Cowansville
Michel Levasseur
April 8, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts for the all sibblings and partner.
Michel Levasseur
Roanne Bratz
April 6, 2016
Jessica,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
With my condolences to you and your family,
Warm regards,
Dr. Marvin Pinchuk
April 3, 2016
I just returned from holiday and learned of Joan's death. Joan was a special patient of mine since 1977. Not only was she a special patient but also a special appreciative person. She will be missed by all that new her in our office.
Dr. Marvin Pinchuk and staff.
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