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David Rubenstein Obituary

Rubenstein, David Louis SAN DIEGO -- David L. Rubenstein, 42, son of Dr. Robert Rubenstein of La Mesa, CA and Mrs. Judith Rubenstein, of Santa Fe, NM passed away in Kansas City, KS on June 25th, 2013 following open heart surgery. Born and raised in La Mesa, David attended college in Colorado. He was active in real estate and later moved to Santa Fe, NM working in his family business and operating his own restaurant, Cafe del Rey. David relocated to Lawrence, KS working in business ventures with his sister, Amy. Burial services have been held in Chambersburg, PA. A Memorial Service will be held later. Donations may be made to the David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Fund at Jewish Family Service 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 2, 2013.

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Jeffery Trujillo

September 30, 2013

Dave was my boss at Cafe Del Rey in 1999. He taught me a lot about cooking and coffee. It was such a greaqt place to work and to eat. I will always remember my days there. It is a sad that I lost touch with him over the years. I wish nothing but the best for his family and pray that they are able to heal from this tragic loss. God bless all his family.

Peter Neil

September 23, 2013

I knew David from Santa Fe, NM. He was a very good person and a successful businessman! May he rest in peace. God bless him and his family.

September 23, 2013

Dave was my nephew. I remember him first as a beautiful little boy with
curly blond hair and a special smile and recognized then
how special he was, with his laugh,
intelligence, and humor. I had the
joy of living with his family for
2 yrs in the 70's and cried when I left
him to move to Pa. I thought then that
I hoped I would love my own children, sometime in the future, as much as I loved Amy and Dave. As he grew into a
handsome man, I marveled at his intellect
and his sense of humor. His loss is devastating, and I will never forget him. Much love from his aunt and uncle, Peg and Joe DellaCroce.

Alicia Boal

July 22, 2013

I send my deepest sympathy to David's family. We were friends many years ago in Santa Fe. David was a wonderful man and will be missed. Rest in peace beautiful soul.

Greg Allen

July 11, 2013

Even though it's been years since David and I last saw each other in San Diego, I am profoundly sad to hear of his passing. The memories I have of him and our friendship are strong and important to me - thinking of his wit, laughter, and sense of humor will always make me smile. My sincerest condolences to the Rubenstein family and friends.

Bryan Murray

July 10, 2013

David was a great person and a great friend. We will all miss you

July 8, 2013

Joe & Barbara Hartman

July 4, 2013

we will miss his funny sense of humor & his wonderfully wicked laugh.
above all we will miss him.
our very sincere condolences & love to the family.
Joe & Barbara Hartman

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