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Samara Routenberg Obituary

Miss Samara L. Routenberg, 39, of Brandon, formerly of Sunrise, passed away Friday, February 24th, 2017. She was born December 23rd, 1977 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of David and Kerri Routenberg. Ms. Routenberg had a master's degree Magna Cum Laude, class of 2010 from Nova University. Her career started in 2001 as a math teacher and quickly grew her career through coaching math and worked for Florida Department of Education for several years. She currently worked as an Assistant Principal at Lake Gibson Middle School. She had a passion for education and helping children. Samara enjoyed watching children succeed, which was apparent in her open door policy for all. She went above and beyond for all students and encouraged a sense of self. This is the way she lived in her work life and her personal life. Samara spoiled her nephews with so much love. She is survived by both of her parents, sister Jennifer, brother-in-law Nicholas, and two nephews. The memorial service will be conducted on March 5th, 2017 at 2.p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 706 Bryan Road, Brandon, FL. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in her name to the Broward Education Foundation. Contributions can be mail in to Broward County Education Foundation, 600 S.E 3rd Ave. 1st floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 or online @ browardedfoundation.org. Use the comment section at the bottom of the donation page to make the donation in Samara's name. Condolences may be expressed online at segalfuneralhome.com

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Mar. 3, 2017.

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Avi and Alan Katz

February 2, 2025

Dear Family,
Very sad news.. We are thinking of you at this terrible time.
May Samara's memory be for a blessing to your family and to the Jewish people

S Salaam

July 6, 2022

God recieved another beautiful Angel

March 11, 2017

March 11, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of Samara tragic passing..
Samara was one of the most honest down to earth beautiful souls that I had the pleasure of knowing . Prayers and condolences to her family.

Arlene and David Holland

March 7, 2017

Dear David and Family. Our deepest condolences for your most precious unimaginable loss. You will remain in our hearts and prayers.

BJ Toltzis

March 5, 2017

My deepest condolences.

March 4, 2017

Dear Kerri and family,
There are no words that can express my sorrow over your loss of Samara. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I so remember your little red haired girl coming to Opa-locka Elem on work days to help you in your classroom. May you find comfort knowing that her life positively impacted the lives of so many and that her spirit will live on forever.
Barbara Gilson

Jeri Joiner

March 4, 2017

Samara was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a special person. She was a great educator and she will be definitely be missed. She touched so many lives. She will live on through her family and through the lives she touched.

Brian Kingsley

March 4, 2017

May the sorrow that we all feel regarding your loss be an intentional reminder of how much purpose Samara brought to those around her while she was here. Her smile was infectious and lit up so many classrooms and friendships. Her heart was always so deeply focused on serving others. Her mind was so bright and made all of us better.

Your family, and our Gulfstream Middle School family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Brian Kingsley and Family

Joyce Cohen ( Sprotzer )

March 4, 2017

Kerri, David,and Jenny

Words cannot express my grief over Samara's untimely passing. My fond memories of a sweet, kind, wonderful young lady will always be in my heart. Time and distance separated our friendship and we lost contact.
I wish I had seen Samara as a mature woman who was a successful educator. I'm sure she was the same wonderful person she was as a teenager.

Samara Rest In Peace.

March 4, 2017

Dear Kerri and David, words cannot describe how sad we are for your loss. Please feel comfort that her spirit will live on forever. Terry and Edwina Evans

Sarajane Reilly

March 4, 2017

Dear Samara's Family, my deepest sympathies for you at the passing of Samara. she was a student of mine @ Fairway Elementary, Miramar,Fl. I taught her in 1st grade, she was a bubbly, delightful student, with the big smile & her red hair......I canstill remember her after all these years......always helpful & full of
joy.She was a truly great educator, her passing will be sorely
missed in the world of academia.. I will be keeping her & the family in my thoughts and prayers...as ever, Ms. Sarajane Reilly,retired.

Otero Family

March 4, 2017

Dear David, Kerri and Family,
I want to express my sincere condolences. Your family has been and will continue to be in my daily prayers. I am so very sorry. Sincerely, Kelly Otero and Family

Scott Rogers

March 4, 2017

Such a tragedy Lake Gibson middle school will never be the same she's loved and missed very much may she rest in peace.

March 3, 2017

David and Kerri, may wonderful memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Fondly, Marilyn Signer

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