His Excelency
Raymond Baaklini
(Bzebdine)

With deepest sorrow, the Embassy of Lebanon announces the passing away in Lebanon on June 8, 2011, of
His Excellency Raymond Baaklini,
former ambassador of Lebanon to Canada.
A book of condolences will be opened on this sad occasion at the Residence of the Ambassador of Lebanon, located at 221 Clemow Ave. - Ottawa, Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14 from 10.00 a.m to 1:30 p.m and from 3.00 p.m to 5:30 p.m.

Hajj Omar Balaa

Passed away peacefully at his home in Ottawa Sunday April 25, 2010. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, August 20, 1937 to Aref and Khadijah Balaa, Omar came to Canada in 1972 where he established his family business, City Locksmith. Dear husband of Hoda.Loving father of Hicham, Haissam and Nasser. Beloved brother of Muheiddine, Adel, Dr. Kamal and Samir. Dear brother in law of Kheireddine Bleik and Mokhtar Houssari. Prayer at the Ottawa Main Mosque at Zuhr on Monday April 26, 2010 at 1 pm, followed by burial at Carp cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Ottawa Main Mosque, 251 Northwestern Avenue

Amira Iskandar Barakat

A divine liturgy was held in her memory on Sunday January 15, 2012 in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road, Ottawa.
Offered by her cousins Emile, Nadia, Jamal (late Nabil), Kamil (Ghaina), Moufid (Hugette).
Passed away in Beirut January 1, 2012.
Beloved sister of Zein, Retired Major Farhan, Souad, Jihad (Mrs. Late Colonel Edmond Wakim) all of Lebanon, Nouhad (Mrs. Issam Farhoud) of Tulsa, Oklahoma and the late Massaad.

Faissal Barakat

Passed away Saturday December 9, 1989. Beloved husband of Angele Kordahi. Loving father of Ghazi, Ghassan, Tony, Michel, Assad, Fadi, Ghada and Ghaina (Mrs. Kamil Barakat). Dear brother of Renee, Habiba and the late Habib .

Nabil "Jimmy" Barakat

Suddenly on Tuesday December 7, 2010 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Jamal Sobhie. Loving father of June Redsell (John), Salam (Suzanna), Jo Anna (Carlos), Julianna and Samer. Much loved Jiddo of Ella, Lucas, William and Gabriel. Dear brother of Emile, Nadia, Kamil (Ghaina), Moufid (Huguette) and the late Nabila Dib. Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd. at Albion Rd. on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road Interment Hope Cemetery . In memoriam donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On line condolences may be sent to www.mcevoy-shields.com

Nabila Obeid Barakat

Passed away June 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Chafic Dib. Dear daughter of the late Obeid and Zakia Barakat. Loving sister of Emile, Nabil, Kamil, Moufid and Nadia

Zakia Barakat

Passed away on Wednesday May 5, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Obeid Barakat. Loving mother of Emile, Nabil, Kamil, Moufid, Nadia and Nabila

Hani (Andy) Elias Barake

(Former owner of Andy's restaurant in Westboro) Battling heart disease, Andy died peacefully in hospital on Wednesday August 13, 2008 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Mona (nee Ferial Ata). Loving father of Elie and Susan (Neil Bouchey). Dear brother of Waddad Abou Zeid (Boulous), Sister Celine, Nahia, Massad (Antoine) , Souad Hajjar (Habib), Josephine Aried (George), Ibrahim Barake, Amal Barake and Georges Barake (Carol) and all of their families. Survived by his uncle Joseph Ghattas (the late Lilly) and family. Friends may visit at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman funeral home, 403 Richmond road at Roosevelt Ave., Ottawa on Friday August 15, 2008. from 4pm to 9 pm. Funeral mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River road, Ottawa on Saturday August 16th at 10 am. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, Nepean. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church or the University of Ottawa Heart institute would be greatly appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

Helene Daher Barazan

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 24, 2010. Beloved widow of the late Safou Stephan Barazan. Loving mother of Nasri (Siham Hannouch), Simon (Helene Debs), Chawcki (Waffa Abi Khaled), Samia (Michel Barake) and Nada (Hikmat Rassi). She will also be missed by 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Maurice and Abdou Daher of Brasil, Nicola (Fadia) of Australia, Mona (George Debs) of Ottawa, Mary (Late Elias Habib) of Syria and the late Afaf (Late Makhoul Bershan) of Lebanon. Family and friends may pay respect at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa on Thursday November 25, 2010 from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday November 26, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church ,1161 North River Rd. Life stories and memories can be shared online at www.racinerobertgauthier.com

Safou Stephan Barazan

Peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the age of 88. Loving husband of Helene Daher. He will be sadly missed by his sons Nasri (Siham Hannouch), Simon (Helene Debes) snd Chawcki (Waffa Abi Khaled); his daughters Samia (Michel Barake) and Nada (Hikmat Rassi). He will also be missed by 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Family and friends are invited to Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa on Sunday January 18, 2009 from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church (1161 North River Rd, Ottawa), Monday January 19 at 11 a.m. Life stories and tributes may be shared online at www.mem.com

Georgette Sawaya Baroud

Passed away peacefully in hospital after a long battle with cancer with her family by her side on Sunday, April 1st, 2007. Beloved wife of Georges Michel Baourd. Loving mother to Roger Nassar (Elihandra), Dany Nassar (Genevieve), Pascal Sawaya (Elie), Rackal Ghattas (Dany) and Michel-Claude. Loving Grandma to John, Omar, Chelsea, Paloma, Karina, Bianca and Adrian. Sister of Angela Azzi, George, Melhem and Alfred Sawaya all of Australia; the late Rose Shaddad, the late Antoinette Saikaley, the late Elias Sawaya (Australia)and the late Tony Sawaya (Lebanon). Will be dearly missed by many friends and relatives and especially her grandchildren.

Lena Mallo Baroud

A one year Divine Liturgy was held in memory of Sunday March 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road Passed away in Zahle, Lebanon March 5, 2009. Beloved wife of Khalil George Baroud. Loving sister of Hanna, Robert, Touma, Marcelle and Leila Millo. Dear daughter-in-law of George Baroud and Mona Sayegh. Dear sister-in-law of Roger, Richard, Rony and Juliana Baroud.

Lorice (Kafa) Bassile (Nee Hechme)

Lorice passed away serenely at age 79 surrounded by her family on Monday, February 14, 2011. She is the wife of Francis Bassile, beloved mother of Wilson, Elias (Dominique), Tony (Veronica), and Francis Jr. (Sandra). She is also leaving behind many grandchildren, Sara (Louis), Dana, Jesse, Elliot, Danika, Ethan and a love of her life, one great grandchild, Mia, and many nieces and nephews in Canada and in Lebanon. She left us to be with her father and mother, Wanise and Nelly Hechme and to join her sisters, Alice Wanna and Nuhad Kassis, and her brother Bassem in peaceful eternity. She is the loving sister of Nabih Hechme (Annette), Khalid Hechme (Nabila), Bassema Kassouf (Nabil) of Ottawa, and two sisters, Wadad Abdallah (Mohammed) and Hanan Khouri (Sahim) of Lebanon. Our thanks and gratitude to Dr. Hopkins and the team of doctors and staff at the Cancer Clinic of the General Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated. Friends may pay respects at McEvoy Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Rd.), on Thursday, February 17 from 5 to 9 PM. Services will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 18 at 11 a.m. Online condolences to www.mcevoy-shields.com

Victorine Raffoul Batal

A service was held in memory of

Victorine Raffoul Batal

Mariam Aoun Baydoun

Passed away in Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at age 86.
Beloved wife of the late Boutros Baydoun.
Loving mother of Elham (Late Emile Hitti), Enaam (Habib Francis), Wadia (Marlon Oneid) and Bernadette (Milad Assaad) all of Canada and adored mother of Tony, Georges, Jean and Therese all of Lebanon.
Cherished grandmother to 29 grandchildren and great grandmother to 9 great grandchildren.
Dear sister of Souad (Father Paul Oneid) of Ottawa and the late Marta Baydoun, Therese Khawand and Diab Aoun all of Lebanon.
She will be sadly missed by her extended family of the Azar, Mechaalani, Nehme, Nasr, Hamzo, Bouery, Ghafari and Arej of Canada , USA and Lebanon.
She will be fondly remembered by her many friends throughout her community.
Mariam’s passion in her life was her work at Baabda hospital and her service for family and church.
The family in Ottawa received visitors and condolences on Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 26 ,27 & 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2170 Haig Drive, Ottawa.
A 40 day mass was held in her memory on Sunday October 9, 2011 at St-Charbel Church on 245 Donald St., Ottawa at 11AM.

George Bechaalani

Peacefully, Tuesday November 4, 2008, age 64. Husband of Samira. Father of Michael, Nabila, Micheline (Martin Wolfe) and Nabil (Erin). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Rhea and Nicholas. Dear brother of Eli and Georgette, of Lebanon. Remembered by his extended family from Canada and Lebanon. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue (Barrhaven) Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, November 7, 2008 to St. Charbel Maronite Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church appreciated.

Helen Besharah
(Sweeta)

Peacefully, at the Madonna Nursing Home on Monday, October 24, 2011 at the age of 107 years.
Daughter of the late Moses and Sadie Besharah.
Predeceased by her brothers Isaac, Abdo and George and her sisters Lena, Mary and Jean.
Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive (at Ridgewood Ave.) after 1 pm, followed by a funeral service at 2 pm.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery. In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated

Samuel Esper Besharah

Displaying great courage and dignity at age of 66, surrounded by family departed October 8, 2007. Son of the late Esper Besharah. Beloved husband of Gigi Besharah (Ghislaine). He will forever missed by children Daniel (Helene), Samuel (Laura), Nazlee. He touched the hearts and lives of three grandsons Daniel, Jamie and Ryan, as well by two great-grandsons Zachary and David. Loving and caring brother of Mariame (Nasib), Sophie (Mike), Evelyn (Fouad), Abraham (Emilie), Caroline (Charlie), Kareem (Siham). Family will receive friends on Friday, October 12, 2007 at Pinecrest Visitation Centre (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 13 in the Pinecrest Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to CHEO would be appreciated.He will be sadly missed.

Karim Ibrahim Bitar

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Beloved husband of Salma Nejaim Loving father of Pastor Walid (Rima), Mona Sader (Henri), Raif (Marie) in Lebanon. Jeddo of Michel, Elie , Karim, Daniel,Gabriel, Michel and Andrew.Jeddo we love you. You will be dearly missed. Brother of Wardeh Jacob Shedeed and the late Gazali Bitar Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road, (east of Bank), Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church 887 Canterbury Ave , Ottawa (Alta Vista Baptist Church) Friday, April 25 at 1:00 pm. Interment Hope Cemetery. �... having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Php 1:23

Frank Boosamra

Passed away on July 28th, 2008 after a long struggle, at the Grace Manor at the age of 68. He will be profoundly missed by his beloved wife Carmel (nee Flemming), as well as his daughters and son-in-law Anissa Boosamra (Len Elphick) and Paula Boosamra. He is survived by his brothers Allan and Anne (Harper) of Montreal, Peter and Heather (Johnson), and Paul and Louise (Martin), both of Cornwall. Also survived by a large extended family of nieces, nephews and in-laws. Predeceased by his parents Sam and Nibby, of Cornwall. Many thanks to the caregivers at the Grace Manor for their exceptional compassionate care. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road (east of Bank), Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Friday to St. Elias Antiochan Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, for Service at 11 a.m. Private family in Ingleside, Ontario. In Memoriam donations to the Parkinson's Society of Ottawa appreciated

Habib Salim Bouchey

After a valiant and courageous battle surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully in Ottawa on July 21, 2009 at the age of 77. Survived by his wife, Salemey (nee Saab); sons Donald and David; daughters Diana and Christine; seven grandchildren; four brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion) on Thursday July 23rd from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Service in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, Riverside Dr. at Ridgewood, on Friday July 24, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.

Georgette Boulos
(nee Abboudy)

Passed away in her 85th year on Monday November 7, 2011.
Beloved wife of Fouad Boulos.
Loving mother of George Boulos (Yolla El-DiK), Joseph Boulos (Madona Berchan), Samira Jarawan (Samir Jarawan) and Samir Boulos (Reine Sayegh).
She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Desiree, Fouad, Patrick and Johnny Boulos, Michel, Rabih and Pascal Jarawan all of Lebanon; Jad (Ranya Naoufal), Majdi, Ranim, Bassil, Karine, Marian and Anthony Boulos, and her niece Aida Abou-Arrage (Late George Abou-Arrage).
Friends and Family are invited to the Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home at 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa on Wednesday November 9th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter and Paul Church, 1161 River Road, Ottawa, on Thursday November 10th at 11 am.
Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Intensive Care Unit of Monfort Hospital.
For those wishing in Memoriam donations to the Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Church or the Mashghara Society will be appreciated.

June Boushey

Peacefully Friday, July 11, 2008 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Peter (Michele), David (Liseanne) and Mark (Hala). Cherished grandmother of Juliane, Jasmine, Casandra and Isabella. Survived by her sister Doris Laham. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. Visitation will be held at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In memoriam donations to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com

Charles Boushey

(Owner Boushey's Fruit Market) Suddenly, on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of the late June Boushey. Loving father of Peter (Michele), David (Liseanne) and Mark (Hala). Dear Jido of Juliane, Jasmine, Casandra and Isabella. Survived by his siblings Alice (Nick), Albert (Amal), Mounir (Annamaria), Chawki (Souad), Laura (Edmond) and Adel (Ingrid). Charles was a founding member of the Dewaan Foundation. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service on Monday January 3, 2011 at 11 am in Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to McEvoy-Shields.com

Hassib Boutros

Peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2011 in his 78th year.
Loving husband & best friend of Georgette (nee Saikley).
Dear father to John (Fatina), Elias (Karen), Mirna (Fadi Tohme) and George (Roula).
Cherished & loved 'Jiddo' to Adam, Ryan, Kayla, Austin, Brianna and Charbel.
Faithful brother of Nawal (Habib) Nehme, Souad (Wartex) Dourian, Daad (Salim) Kadi, Boutros (Gizelle) Boutros, George (Olivia) Boutros and Wissam (Josephine) Boutros.
Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews.
Friends may pay respects to the family at the visitation at The Beechwood National Memorial Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave. On Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.
A mass of Christian Funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at St. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road at 11 am.
Interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to The Whelan Funeral Home, tel. 613. 233.1488.

Claire Nahas Bustros

On Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Predeceased by her husband Nicolas. Survived by her sons Roger (Souad Turk) , Raymond (Linda Wissa) and grandsons Jean-Nicolas (Lina Nakhle) and Andre. She will be remembered by the Roumi, Saheb and Nahas families and extended family around the world. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod St. on Sunday, from 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Rd. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 12 noon. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery followed by a Mercy Brunch at the Beechwood Reception Center. Donations may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church.