The Canadian healthcare and pharmacy communities are mourning the unexpected passing of Mina Rizk, MPharm, RPh, a respected pharmacist, healthcare entrepreneur, and co-founder of Rocky Health, who died on Sunday, July 12, 2026. His sudden death has left his family, colleagues, friends, and patients grieving the loss of a compassionate healthcare professional whose dedication to improving patient care earned widespread admiration across Ontario and beyond.
Known for his innovative vision and commitment to community pharmacy, Mina combined clinical expertise with entrepreneurial leadership, helping shape modern pharmacy services while maintaining a strong focus on personalized patient care. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from healthcare professionals, business associates, and members of the communities he faithfully served.
A Career Dedicated to Patient Care
Mina Rizk built an impressive career rooted in both academic excellence and practical healthcare leadership. After completing his pre-pharmacy studies at McMaster University, he earned a Master of Pharmacy (Honours) degree from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Upon returning to Canada, he established himself as a respected pharmacist and healthcare executive. Over the years, he owned and managed several community pharmacies, including Sav-On & Homa Pharmacy in Toronto and Medi-Place Health Care Pharmacy in Brampton, where he became known for his compassionate approach and commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Patients and colleagues alike remember Mina as someone who always took the time to listen, educate, and ensure those under his care received the support they needed.
Co-Founder of Rocky Health
In 2021, Mina co-founded Rocky Health, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer. Under his leadership, the company focused on integrating technology with pharmacy practice to improve healthcare accessibility and streamline patient services.
His colleagues described him as an innovative thinker who understood that healthcare should remain centered on people, even as technology continued to transform the industry. His leadership helped position Rocky Health as a growing force within Canada’s digital healthcare sector.
Remembered by Family and Friends
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mina was deeply devoted to his family. He was the beloved son of Samer Rizk and Suzy Rizk, and a cherished brother to Angie Rizk.
Family members have spoken of their faith during this difficult time, expressing gratitude for the prayers and support they have received from friends, colleagues, and members of the Coptic Orthodox community.
In a heartfelt tribute, loved ones reflected on Mina’s unwavering kindness, generosity, and faith, remembering him as a devoted son whose life was defined not only by professional success but by the compassion he showed to everyone around him.
Funeral and Visitation Arrangements
The Rizk family has announced funeral arrangements for those wishing to pay their respects.
Visitation
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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6:00 p.m.
Funeral Liturgy
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Services will be held at the Church of Virgin Mary and St. Athanasius, located at 1245 Eglinton Avenue West, Mississauga, Ontario, where family, friends, colleagues, and members of the wider healthcare community are expected to gather in celebration of Mina’s life and legacy.
A Lasting Legacy
Although Mina Rizk’s life ended far too soon, his contributions to pharmacy, healthcare innovation, and patient advocacy will continue to influence the profession for years to come. His compassion, integrity, and dedication to serving others earned him the respect of patients and colleagues alike.
As the Toronto healthcare community reflects on his life, many remember not only the pharmacist and entrepreneur he became, but also the caring individual who believed healthcare should always be guided by empathy, excellence, and service.
Mina Rizk will be deeply missed by his family, friends, coworkers, patients, and the countless individuals whose lives he positively impacted. His legacy will live on through the people he inspired, the patients he cared for, and the innovations he helped bring to Canadian healthcare.