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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Fayez Kabouchi
Sunday March 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Passed away in Zahle, Lebanon January 30, 2010.
Brother of Jamil Kabouchi (Abou George).
Uncle of Nabil, Nagi, Georgette AbouFaissal, Sonia Charette, Gladys Laurenco, and Pauline Chamoun.

A fortieth Day Service was held in memory of
Habib Kadri
Sunday November 18, 2007 at 11:00 in Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church.
Passed away in Zahle, Lebanon
Husband of Josephine Dahrouj.
Father of Zeina, Randa, Elssa, Samia (Mrs. Sharbel Badr),
Therese (Mrs. Joseph Abou-Hanna) and Ritta (Mrs. George Yaacoub)

Dr. Fouad Michael Kandalaft
In Damascus, August 28, 2009.
Son of Yvonne Farah Gebara.
Husband of Fatina Hanna Gebara.
Father of Shadi, Nada and Dima.
Brother of Khalil, Emile, Zuhair, Bassima, Bassam, Amal and Souad.


Caesar Karam
(Longtime owner of the Capsule Cafe, 1081 Carling)
Peacefully at home on Tuesday October 27, 2009, with his family by his side at the age of 60 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Cherished husband for 34 years of Nancy (Lamirande).
Devoted father of Lyndsay (Don Delong) and Ryan.
Much loved brother of Loutfy (late Tamam), Elias "Allan" (Maha), Nouhad "Mary" (Gabby Kourie) and the late Mikhail (Mounira).
Predeceased by his parents Azizi and Merchad Ayoub-Karam. Dear son-in-law of Ken and the late Elizabeth Lamirande.
Dear brother-in-law of Janet and Paul Goulet.
He will be missed and fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, dear friends and co-workers.
Caesar was the proud owner of The Capsule Cafe for 34 years.
His devotion and commitment to serving the public with his zest for life, along with his sense of humour created a social gathering place for many at 1081.
Special thanks to his doctors, nurses and caregivers.
Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Barrhaven Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Friday in the Chapel at 11 a.m.
In Memoriam donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice appreciated.

Nabih Karam
Passed away peacefully Saturday June 3, 2006 at the age of 75.
Kind, generous and loving husband of Jamal.
Father of Edward (Colleen), Ronald (Susan) and Kenneth (Amal).
Cherished grandfather of Justine, Jacob, Siobhan, Jesse, Jehan, Jed, Jamal, Noah, Caleb, Michael, David, Tarek, Grace, Will, James and Jenni.
Dear brother of Najia (the late George), Naziha (the late Nassar), George (Samia) and the late Michel (Toni).
He is survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He passed surrounded by his family as he had lived his life.
Friends and family may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd. (one block east of Bank St.) on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
In memoriam donations may be sent to St. Elias Memorial Fund.

Selma Khaled Karam
Peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her family on Monday, August 14, 2006, at the age of 76 years.
Beloved wife of the late Najib Karam.
Dear mother of Eva Karam, Abraham, Isabelle Khouri (Salem), Fadi and Elie Karam.
Loving grandmother of Amine, Tina, Jamie, Najib, Andrew, Amanda and Joey.
Friends may call at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (one block east of Bank Street) on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. in St. Charbel's Church (Donald Street).
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.

Tamam Saikaley Karam
Peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at the age of 69.
Beloved wife of Loutfey Karam.
Loving mother of Eileen (Greg Boyd), Sandra (Elie Kazaka), Elie (Anna), George (Nada) and Peter (Jennifer).
Dear Sitou and Teta of Alex, Matthew, Nicholas, Rachel, Natalie, Almaza, Gabriel, Sarah and Theodore.
Survived by her sisters Laurice, Nabeha and Nahia.
She will be missed by her nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Ramzia and Abdullah Saikaley.
A visitation will be held at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 from 3 -5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Memorial Fund or the Arthritis Society.
Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com

Sima Karayan
Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at the age of 58.
Beloved wife of Vahe.
Loving mother of Rosalina (Mhanna), Gregory and Sylvie.
Sister of Simon, Peter (Marie) and Hagob (Dalida).
Will be dearly missed by many close friends.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Rd. on Thursday from 4 – 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Friday at 2 p.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to McEvoy-Shields.com

Ibrahim Karkache
Peacefully, on Monday, April 12, 2010 at the age of 93 years.
Beloved husband of Nadia.
Loving father of Jeannette, Rachel, Marie (Antoine Haddad) and Simon (Hanna El-Kadi).
Dear grandfather of Youssef, Abraham and Elias.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road from 4-9 pm.
Funeral service Thursday at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.McEvoy-Shields.com

Said Kasbary
Passed away tragically on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the age of 58.
Beloved husband of Hala Kasbary.
Loving father of Jennifer.
Dear Brother of Jamal and Yousef of Ottawa; Souhail, Nicola, Kamal, Dalal Mansour (Mansour), Rizk and Father Dawood, all of Palestine.
Friends and relatives may pay respect on Friday March 5, 2010 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road.
Funeral Saturday March 6, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.

Yola Kassim
Peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the age of 72.
Beloved wife of the late Kalim Kassim.
Dear mother of Marcelle El Haibi (Romeo), Arlette Kassim, Charlotte Goddard (Eugene), Elie Kassim (Helen), Mona Abraham (Grant).
Delightful grandmother of Tony El Haibi (Lisa), Grace, Andrew, Matthew, Brittany, Melissa, Kalim and Marie Rose.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Rd., on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral (Riverside at Ridgwood).
Interment Pinecrest Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.
A woman who gave her life to loving her family, will be dearly missed along with her late husband Kalim.
We pray that she looks over us always. We will miss your smile, compassion and wish you were still with us.
Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com

Tarik (Tony) El-Kassis
Tragically passed away on Thursday morning July 8, 2010, at the age of 59.
Survived by his loving wife of 35 years Cecile and his 4 beautiful daughters; Savanah, Yasmine, Magida, Samira and predeceased by 5 children Carolina, Solina, Sabrina, Shadia and Paul.
Predeceased by his parents Nawaf and Carolina El-Kassis.
He will be dearly missed by all of his brothers and sisters; Rita (Badih), Majid (Bassema), Mageda, Marwan (Sheila), Douraid (Pam), Youssef, Mazen (Lyne), Hazzaa and Sakr (Cynthia), his mother-in-law Jeanne Legros, his brothers-in-law Jean (Suzanne), Paul (Lucie) and sister-in-law of Lise (Jerome) and all his many, many nieces and nephews that adored their Aamo Tony.
He will be fondly remembered by his many friends and customers in the community of Richmond.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11 a.m in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Special thanks to the ICU staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com

A fortieth Day Service was held in memory of
Najla Khairallah
Sunday February 18, 2007 at 11:00 in Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church.
Passed away in Lebanon December 15, 2006
Dear mother of Samih of Ottawa, Naji of U S A, Ghassan & Fadi of Lebanon

Mitri Elias Khalife
Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Thursday, June 10th, 2010 at the age of 85.
Loving husband of Helene Khalife.
Dear father of Michel Khalife, Natalia Hassoun, Elie Khalife, Afife Noja, Salma Haddad and Pauline Shaghoury and their families.
Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset Street West, Centretown on Sunday, June 13th from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.
Funeral service on Monday, June 14th at St. Elias Orthodox Cathedral , 2975 Riverside Drive at 10 am.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
In Memoriam donations to St. Elias Orthodox Cathedral.

Nazir Khouri
peacefully passed on March 11, 2008 at home at the age of 66.
Beloved husband of Takla Mouannes.
Loving father of Meled (May), Rita Mouannes (Simon), Laila and Elie.
Much loved grandfather of Anne-Marie and Maria.
Brother of Lina and Anise of Lebanon, Zahi of Italy, Samy, Lamia Saghbini, Houda, Fawaz and the late Emile.
Will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Wednesday, March 12 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services Thursday March 13, 2008 at 2:00 pm. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated.

Camille Ibrahim Khoury
Retired Employee of Xerox Canada Ltd.
Passed away in hospital, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the age of 79.
Loving husband of Anna Khoury (Lowe).
Step-father of Cliff Hale (Marilyn), Ian Hale (Lindsay) and Gaynor Hale.
Step-grandfather of Craig Hale (Susan), Steven Hale (Esther) and Matthew Scribner.
Step-great-grandfather of Hannah, Sydney and Stephanie.
He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Mary Khoury, his niece Rose Khoury, his nephew Ibe Khoury (Heather), as well as his grandnieces Lesley, Jackie and Alexie.
Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road (east of Bank) Wednesday after 10:30 a.m.
A Service In Memory of Camille will be held Wednesday in the Chapel at 11 a.m.
In Memoriam donations to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.

Georges Iskandar El-Khoury
Peacefully on Friday April 9, 2010 at the age of 91.
Dear son of the late Iskandar El-Khoury and the late Fahda Boutros.
Loving husband of many years of Helen Abou-Semaan.
He will be sadly missed by his children Alex El-Khoury (Jean-Mary Beshara), Noha (Jean Ghazal), Amal (Khalil Macki), Nada (Daoud Ghanem) and Claude (late Salim El-Khoury).
He will also be missed by his grandchildren Aziz, Mirna, Juliana, Rada, Ibrahim, Ali, Dania, Joyce, Cynthia, Krista, Noel, Joelle, Salim, Marc Marilyn and Carolyn as well as 17 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may pay respect at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa on Monday April 12, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday April 13th at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church (1161 North river Road) at 11 a.m.
Internment at Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam, donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Church would be appreciated.
Life stories and tributes may be shared online at www.racinerobertgauthier.com

Huneineh "Janet" Khoury
Peacefully, at home on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the age of 87 years.
Beloved wife of Mounir Khoury.
Loving mother of Ikhlass (Elias Bouzeid), Issa (Hind) and Dr. Malek.
Dear grandmother of Mounir (Isobel), Zeina, Ziad and Mark and great-grandmother of Ennio Omer.
She will be sadly missed by her family in Canada and abroad.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m.
In memoriam donations to the Alzheimers Association would be appreciated.
Online tributes and condolences may be sent to McEvoy-Shields.com

A fortieth day service was held in memory of
Marie El Khoury
Sunday December 23, 2007 at 10:00 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 750 Ridgewood Avenue.
Passed away peacefully in Lebanon on November 13, 2007.
Widow of Karim Chahine
Dear mother of Georges Chahine, Amale Chahine Ghattas of Lebanon, Elias Chahine and Emile Chahine of Ottawa, Samira Chahine Papadopoulo and her family in Lebanon and Canada
Relative of Therese el Ghaoui Chahine and her family

Josephine Al-Koutsi
Passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at the age of 77 years.
Beloved wife of the late Bahjat Al-Koutsi.
Daughter of the late Shekralla Abou Hamad and the late Mariam Moussa.
She will be forever missed by her loving children; Elias (Najwa Nohra) and Michael (Alia Badaan).
Cherished grandmother of Micheline (Mazen Shahin), Aline, Bahjat, Charel (Mirella Abdo), Mirella (Elie Choueiri), Pamela and Joseph and 7 great-grandchildren; Chistine and Parla Shahin, Michael and Rinaldo Al-Koutsi, George, Callista and Michelle Choueiri.
Survived by her 2 sisters; Helene (Joseph Nohra) and Miriam (Joseph Alhindi).
A service will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Ste-Rose de Lima Church, Gatineau followed by interment at the parish cemetery.
Visiting hours at the A. Gauvreau & Sons, 750 Maloney East, Gatineau Qc., J8P 1G4, Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday starting at 9 a.m.
For those who wish, donations to The St- Elias Church, 750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa, ON., K1V 6N1, would be appreciated.
For further information please call 819-663-2468 or visit www.avisdedeces.ca .

I wash my hands in innocence, and go about Your altar, O LORD, singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all Your wondrous deeds. Psalm 26:6-7

The Right Reverend Exarch Habib Kwaiter, B.S.O.
28 July 1924 – 17 December 2009
Fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2009. A priest of the Basilian Salvatorian Order for 60 years, Father Habib spent his life as a faithfuland faith-filled priest, serving God and His people.

O Christ God, with the Saints grant rest to the soul of your servant, The Right Reverend Exarch Habib in a place where there is no pain, no grief, no sighing, but everlasting life.

The Eparchy of Saint Savior for the Greek Melkite Catholics in Canada, the Basilian Salvatorian Order, the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul, and the family of Father Habib thank God for Father's faithful service and ask for prayers for the repose of his soul.
Father was known for his beautiful singing voice, his joyful ways, his tireless service, and his 'pastor's heart'.

Father Habib was born in Damascus, Syria on July 28, 1924. A member of the Basilian Salvatorian Order, Father Habib was ordained a priest on July 24, 1949. He taught and was a school principal in both Lebanon and Egypt from 1949 to 1965. In 1965 he arrived into Canada where he was appointed Vicar to assist at St. Sauveur Parish in Montreal. Father Habib was appointed Administrator to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, in Ottawa, on September 26, 1969 and later Pastor on January 1, 1970.
His many accomplishments and hard work led him to be elevated to the rank of Economos on November 21, 1971. His crown achievement is the construction of the new Sts. Peter and Paul Church and Parish offices on March 30, 1980. The church was officially dedicated on June 28, 1981. He also purchased the school next to the Church on November 8, 1993 to ensure that children of the Parish could have religious education. He was elevated to the rank and dignity of Patriarchal Exarch on June 24, 1994.
His hard work, dedication and love for his church allowed him to accomplish many great deeds. As a result, he received many awards, including Commemorative medal for the 125th anniversary of Canada in 1992 by the Governor General.
Father Habib was also decorated by the President of the Republic of Lebanon with the "National Cedar Award".

Father Habib will be missed by a large family, countless friends and parishioners all over the world who worked alongside him for many years.
Father Habib is the son of the late Ibrahim and Marie Kwaiter. He is pre-deceased by his sisters, the late Georgette (Hannouch – the late Joseph) (Pawtucket, RI, USA) and the late Antoinette (Beitinjaneh- Shafik) (Damascus, Syria). He is survived by his brothers H.E. Msgr. Georges Kwaiter (Saida, Lebanon), Anthony Kweiter (St.Louis, MO, USA), Edmond Kwaiter (Damascus, Syria), José Cueter Cueter (Monteria, Columbia, South America) and his sister Thérèse (Chaho – Ibrahim) (Ottawa, Canada) and many nieces and nephews and their children living in Canada, USA, Syria, Columbia, the United Kingdom and France: Marian Naoufal (Nadim), Charles Chaho (Guendelina), John Chaho (Christina), Merry Kweiter, Gloria Lahoud (Wilson), Linda Boman (Sean), Georges Hannouch (Denise), Hilda Riccio, Farris Hannouch, Marianne Dabal (Bashar), Fadi Kwaiter (Maya), Andre Kwaiter, Antoinette Cueter (Andres), Abraham Cueter, Maya Beitinjaneh (Frederic) and Hani Beitinjaneh.

Friends may pay their respects at Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road in Ottawa on Sunday, December 20 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM and from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, Monday, December 21 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, Tuesday, December 22 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM.
The Funeral will be held Wednesday, December 23 at 11:00AM at Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road in Ottawa. Interment will be at Beechwood Cemetery.
Because of the tireless work of Father Habib to build the Church, in his memoriam, donations may be made to Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church.

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