Israel Brubacher, of Mine Centre, ON, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the age of 75 years, five months and one day. He was born on May 19, 1937 in Wellesley Township, ON to John and Lovina (Martin) Brubacher. On June 16, 1959 he was united in marriage to Lovina Martin of West Montrose, ON. They enjoyed over 53 years together. In 1975 they moved with their family to the Rainy River District, ON, where they farmed near Stratton. In 1985 they moved to Mine Centre, ON, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his beloved wife Lovina, of Mine Centre, ON, and six children: Mervin and (Selina) of Barwick, ON; Marie of Barwick; Shirly of Mine Centre; Willis of Mine Centre, Clare and (Charlene) of Emo, ON, and Marilyn of Mine Centre, as well as eleven grandchildren: Marlene, Philip, Galen, Lauretta, Kathryn, Joanne, Nathan, Joseph, Vincent, Taimi, and Sean. He is survived by four brothers: Isaac and (Leona) of Linwood, ON; Henry and (Sarah) of Linwood, ON; Clarence and (Elmeda) of Wallenstein, ON; Emanuel and (Velina) of Hawkesville, ON, as well as one sister, Elizabeth, of Floradale, ON. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Lovina; one sister, Susannah, who died in her youth as a result of a traffic accident. Israel was a member of the Mine Centre Mennonite church. He enjoyed the fellowship of his church family, as well as the friendship of people in many communities he had opportunity to learn to know over the years. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 23, 2012 at the Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont from 2-4 p.m.; followed by visitation from 6-8 p.m. at the Pineview Mennonite Church, Barwick, Ont. The funeral service will be held at the Barwick Community Hall , Barwick, Ont, on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 1:00 PM with interment at the Pineview Mennonite Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com