Eckhaus, Rudi. Passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, April 8, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Toni. Father of Fred and Ruth. Father-in-law of Anita and Milton. Grandfather of Jeff and Sue, Lisa and Jordan, Lori and Jordan, Allan and Beth. Great-grandfather of Julia, Ryan, Marlee, Alexis, Jonah and Emma. Also survived by his sister Erna. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva private. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 416-227-9700 or Heart and Stroke Foundation, 905-709-4899.