Raphäel Benchetrit

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Amazing husband of the late Hélène Loubaton for sixty-three years. Son of the late Aaron and the late Zhora Benchetrit. Adored and cherished father and father-in-law of Orly Benchetrit and Alain Lazimi, Arie Benchetrit and Jessica Morrison, and Caroline Chana Benchetrit. Treasured Papi of Jessica and Justin, Erika, Jordan, Jake, Ryan, Tyler, and Tristan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Maurice and Jaqueline Benchetrit, Ello and Marie Benchetrit, Gilou and Josiane Benchetrit, David and Danielle Benchetrit, Denise and Jacques Benaim, and predeceased by his sisters Marguerite, Allegria, Claire, and Vicky. Brother-in-law of Jacqueline and the late Jacques Benisty, Monique Loubaton and Peter Buddo, Jacques and Yaffa Loubaton, Vivo Loubaton and Garcia, and Doris and Simon Perez.

Raphael was a renowned artist who made his mark as a trend setter in teaching methods and artistic practices. As the director of an orphanage and a coach to many underprivileged and delinquent children, he gave them purpose and a sense of self. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, students, friends, and all of those whose lives he touched with his generosity, innovativeness and love of life. 

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care. Special thanks to the Cummings Centre for Seniors for their devotion and support. 

Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m. Burial at the Communauté sépharade unifiée du Québec Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva is strictly private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251 or to the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 342-1234.