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Souad Salibi
Peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Beloved wife of the late Michel.
Dear mother of Joseph and Georges, Nelly, Yvon, Hanane and Antoine and their families. Sister of Fayez, Mounir, Michel, Mouna, Hana and the late Samir and Abdallah.
Friends may call at the Beechwood Cemetery on Friday, September 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral service from St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, Ottawa on Saturday, September 4 at 10 a.m.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
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Haji Um Ramez Cheatani
Passed away September 1, 2010.
Haji Um Ramez will be missed greatly by her children, grand children relatives and friends at home in Lebanon and here in Canada.
Her children (Ramez Cheatani and Siham Mhanna), ( Ibrahim Cheatani and Maha Haidar), (Kassem Cheatani and Sultana Haidar), ( Fatima Cheatani and Hassan Barakat), ( Hanna Cheatani and Ahmad Cheatani), ( Sanaa Cheatani and Nabih Younes),
Friends and relatives may pay respect
Friday & Saturday September 3 & 4, 2010
between 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm at
1742 Silver Bark Ave.
Orleans, K1W 7A8
Tel: 613- 841-1152
Cell: 613- 862-3449
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Philip Abbas Azzi
Peacefully at Ottawa Hospital on Saturday August 28, 2010.
Beloved Husband of Warde.
Loving Father of William (Isabel), Edmond (Nadia), Raymond (Graziella) and the late Aayda (Nadim Khoury).
He will be dearly missed by his family, nephews, nieces and grandchildren.
Friends and relatives may pay respect at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Home, 1200 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Services Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 11 am at Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street, Ottawa.
Interment Notre Dame Cemetery.
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| I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. WHOEVER FOLLOWES ME, WILL NEVER WALK IN DARKNESS, BUT WILL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE.
Margueritte Naoufal
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margueritte Naoufal (nee Basbous) on August 15, 2010, peacefully surrounded by her children.
Beloved wife of the late Arch Deacon Theodore Naoufal deceased in Broummana in 1985.
She will be dearly missed by her children Ghassan (Dani), Nadim (Marian), May (Adel Juraydini), Yolande ( Joseph Lakkis)and her grand children Richard, Jonathan, Theo, Dimi, Grace, Monique Thomas, Nadine Juraydini, Christianne Papadopoulos, Cynthia Lakkis, Elie Lakkis as well as all her great grand children, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 18,2010, from2-4PM and 7-9PM at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON
Funeral will be held August 19, 2010 at 1PM at St. Elias Cathedral 2975 Riverside Dr. Ottawa interment to follow immediately after service.
Donations in lieu of flowers to St Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated
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Najah Ayoub
Adored wife of Melhem Ayoub.
Daughter of Youssef and late Najebeh Mikhael.
Peacefully, on Saturday August 14 2010, our darling sunshine entered eternal life at the tender age of 49 surrounded by her many loved ones.
Survived by her Godchildren Jason, Jessica, Chady, Camille, Marina, Michael, Reema, Najah, Samantha, and Eliana and her God-sent child, Hala.
Cherished sister of Zahara (Issa), Elias (Jaouhara), Jeannette (Sami), Najwa (Steve), Mikhael (Mary), Ibrahim (Wadad), Orfali (Malek), Sabah (Michael), Nicholas (Antoinette), George (Marcia), Tony (Ida), and Camille (Helena).
Naj loved life and dedicated every moment endlessly to her family. She will be dearly missed by many.
The family will receive friends on Thursday August 19, 2010 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 9 PM at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd at Albion Road.
Funeral service Friday at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral at 11 AM.
In memoriam, donations to St. Elias Church or Auxilia International would be appreciated.
Online tributes may be sent to www.mcevoy-shields.com
Today the sun set on Earth
But will rise in Heaven
And so it will receive
Our eternal Sunshine
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Philip George (Phil) Nesrallah
CCIM
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Philip George Nesrallah on August 9, 2010, peacefully at home with loved ones by his side.
Left with their memories are his wife and best friend Lorraine (nee St.Aubin); children Andrea (late Kyle Shaw), Matthew (Kira), Janice Bertrand (Alain), and Jeff Hannah (Sylvie Gauthier); grandchildren Josh & Ashley, Jaclyn & Credence, Kira and Rylan & Jessyka; sister Sandra Fresco (Cedric); brothers Stephan (Denise de la Plante) and Victor; in-laws Dorothy Steel (Clint), Len St.Aubin (Julea Boswell), Kathy Brunelle, Gerry St.Aubin (Carolyn) and Dave St.Aubin; nieces and nephews Jennifer & Cory, Stephen, Benjamin & Mara, Samantha & Christopher, Emily, Zoe & Nora, and Michaela & Tommy; extended family and cherished friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Virginia Hurdon and nurses Katie Mahoney and Shalon Doxsee for their exceptional care and support.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, Friday August 13, 2010 from 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm.
Funeral liturgy Saturday August 14, 2010 at 11 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr, Ottawa; interment to follow immediately at Pinecrest Cemetery, 2500 Baseline Rd., Ottawa.
In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, the Phil Nesrallah CCIM Scholarship Fund, or St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated.
On line condolences may be sent to Mcevoy-shields.com
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Khalil Tannous
Unexpectedly, on Monday August 9, 2010 at the age of 64 years.
Beloved husband of the late Violette.
Loving father of May, Wadih (Nahida) and George.
Dear grandfather of Jacob, Olivia and Gabrielle.
Survived by his sister in law Josephine ( Hani Naddaf).
The family will receive friends on Thursday, at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd. from 7-9 pm.
Funeral service Friday, at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral 2975 Riverside Dr. at 11 am.
In memoriam donations to the church would be appreciated.
Online tributes may be sent to www.mcevoy-shields.com
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Joseph Parnoutsoukian
Peacefully in hospital on Sunday August 8, 2010 at the age of 73.
Beloved husband of Therese Kurkjian.
Dear father of Peter and Greg.
Brother of, and will be dearly missed by Agop Parnoutsoukian , Sonia Hakim, Zabel Manoyan and the late Anahid Kazanjian, brother-in-law Pauline Zalal and Jack Kurkjan and their families.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Rd. at Albion on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Hope cemetery.
Special thanks to Dr. Anil Jain and the staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital.
In memoriam donations to St Elias building fund, ARS Sevan Chapter, or the Queensway Carleton Hospital would be appreciated.
On line condolences may be offered through
Mcevoy-shields.com
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Boutros Azzi
Peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, July 26, 2010 at the age of 81 years.
Beloved husband of Mariam; loving father of Elie (Christine), Dr. Fadi (Joelle), Dr. Wadih (Jocelyne ) and Tony (Lubna).
Dear grandfather of Pierre, Theresa, George, Mariana, Charbel, Anthony and
Rita.
He will be sadly missed by his brothers, Georges and Mansour of Ottawa and Youssef of Lebanon; and sisters, Marie and Loulou of Ottawa and Georgette of Lebanon.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road), on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald St.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Charbel Maronite Church would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be offered through www.mcevoy-shields.com
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Laurice Choufi
Sunday August 8, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 6, 2010 at the age of 89.
Wife of the late Toufic Choufi.
Loving mother of Maziad, Victoria and Waddad all of Lebanon, Amal (George Abrahim), Ferial (the late Khaled El Khouri), Norma (William Dahdal), Joseph (Suzanne) and John (Pauline).
Loving Teta to many grand children and great grand-children.
Sister of Sleiman and Lorinda Matar of Brazil.
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Faouzi Loutaif
Suddenly on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the age of 79.
Beloved father of Freddy, Wadelia, Billy, George and Tom.
Dear brother of Tom, Nick, Charlie, the late Elias and Dave.
Grandfather of Travis and Celina.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, at Albion Road, on Monday, July 19, 2010 from 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to the St. Elias Building Fund would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered through www.mcevoy-shields.com
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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
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Kamil Georges Saikaley
1937 - 2010 Peacefully at the Ottawa General Campus on Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Beloved husband of Najat.
Loving father of Amal Karam (Kenneth), Joseph (Josiane Brazeau Drouin) and Susan Fahel (Wissam).
Loving Jido of Noahh, David, Grace, James, Alexa, Jason, Lilia and Emile.
Dear brother of Kareem, Marie, Afif, Souham and predeceased by Afifi.
He will also be missed by his large family and friends.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd. on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service Monday at 1:30 p.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. Interment Hope Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to Saint Elias Cathedral would be appreciated. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com
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Laurice Choufi
Peacefully on Tuesday July 6, 2010 at the age of 89.
Wife of the late Toufic Choufi.
Loving mother of Maziad, Victoria and Waddad all of Lebanon, Amal (George Abrahim), Ferial (the late Khaled El Khouri), Norma (William Dahdal), Joseph (Suzanne) and John (Pauline).
Loving Teta to many grand children and great grand-children.
Sister of Sleiman and Lorinda Matar of Brazil.
Visitation on Wednesday July 7, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Rd.
Funeral Mass Thursday at 11 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Church would be appreciated.
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In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Merciful
"When a scholar dies, a gaping hole is left one that will not be filled until the Day of Judgment" Imam Jaffer Al-Sadiq (AS)
On the sorrowful occasion of the recent demise of the famous Lebanese Allameh and Marje�a of Taqleed,
His Eminence Ayatollah Sayed Mohamad Hussein Fadlollah
Ahlul Bayt Centre will be accepting public sympathies and condolences.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
Racine Robert & Gauthier Dignity Funeral Home,
180 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1L 1B4
May the choicest blessings of Allah be showered upon his departed soul and may rest eternally in peace.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
إنّا لله و إنّا إليه راجعون،
إذا مات العالِم ثلُمَ في الإسلام ثُلمةً لا يسدُّها شيء ولذا يبكيهِ كل شيء وتبكيه ِالسماوات و الأرَضون أربعينَ شهراً، وما من أحدٍ يموت أحبُّ إلى إبليس مِن موتِ فقيهٍ.
ببالِغِ الحزنِ و الأسى و اللوعة، ننعي إلى الجالية اللبنانية والاسلامية في اوتاوا ارتحال
العلاّمة المرجِع سماحة آية الله السّيد محمد حسين فضل الله
رضوان الله
عليه.
مركز أهل البيت عليهم السلام يتقدم من جميع ابناء الجالية اللبنانية والاسلامية باسمى آيات العزاء ويعلن عن تقبل التعازي يوم الاربعاء 7 تموز 2010 من الساعة السادسة إلى الساعة التاسعة مساءً على العنوان التالي:
Racine Robert & Gauthier Dignity Funeral Home
180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON
لفقيدنا الغالي الجنان ولكم الصبر والسلوان
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Aruba Rawbe El-Tobal
Passed away in Syria July 1, 2010.
Dear wife of the late Ahmad El-Tobal.
Beloved mother of Batoul, Tarek, Leen, Dalia, Talal, Noor and Alaa.
Daughter of Najia Ghadbane and the late Chehab Rawbe.
Dear sister of Asmahan, Salah, Bader, Mohamed Khair, Nada, Shadia, Jamal, Faraj allah and the late Izzadeen.
Friends and relatives may pay their respect on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 2, 3 & 4 from 6-9pm at the Ottawa Main Mosque, 251 Northwestern Ave.
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Najla El Rassi Tohme
On Tuesday June 29, 2010, our adored mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully.
Throughout her lifetime she blessed us with her wisdom, light and deepest love imaginable.
Najla was the devoted mother of Saad (Samia), Sami (Dounia), Sahim (Mrs. Jamil Nahra), Najat (Mrs. David Nassrallah) and Hiyam (Mrs. Farid Kayal).
Sister of the late Elias El Rassi and Fadwa Jarawan (Boutros).
Her passing is deeply mourned and felt profoundly by her family and many wonderful friends.
The family will receive friends at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. on Saturday July 3, 2010 after 10 am.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am at the church.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
Her family, wish to extend their sincere thanks to the wonderful team of doctors, nurses and the support staff of the Ottawa Heart Institute for their excellent care given to Najla during her stay there.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral or to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of McEvoy- Shields Funeral Home Online tributes may be sent to www.mcevoy-shields.com
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Laya Abboud
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the age of 97.
Loving Aunt of many nieces, nephews, great, and great great nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Najib, Najibee, Naseeb, Touffic, Adma and Adibee.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion), on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.
In memoriam donations to Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.Mcevoy-Shields.com
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To God we belong, and to Him is our return" (2:155-156)
Hajj Mohammed Ahmed Ghadban (Muktaar)
Peacefully surrounded by his family in Ottawa Thursday June 17, 2010 at the age of 92.
Dear father of Fouad, Aiche, Rafiq, Farid, Nazira and Jamile
Pre-deceased by his Wife Alia Ghadban (nee Gebara).
Pre-deceased by his parents Ahmed & Aiche, brothers Hussein & Abdullah
Loving grandfather of 25 grandchildren & 29 great-grandchildren
Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday June 18,2010 at
The Ottawa Mosque, 251 Northwestern followed by burial at Pinecrest Cemetery.
The Family will be receiving friends and relatives at The Ottawa Mosque Friday June 18, Saturday June 19 & Sunday June 20, 2010 from 6-9pm each day
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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.
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Hajj Kassem Deeb Adi
Sadly passed away in Majdel Balhis, Lebanon on Wednesday June 9, 2010 at age of 82.
Cherished husband of Alia Dowaydar.
Devoted father of Hani (Mariam), Khaled (Riaf), Samira, Azizi (Samir), Itaf (Jamal), Riaf (Kamel) Hind (Nasser), Zhour and Fatinah (Salim).
Loving brother of Subhi and Houla of Lebanon.
Predeceased by his parent Deeb Adi and Fatimah Dowaydar, his siblings Mohamad, Ahmed and Mariam.
He will be fondly remembered many nieces, nephews, grand children, great grand children and friends.
Condolences and respects may be offered at the Ottawa Main Mosque, 251 Northwestern Avenue. (off Scott) on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 9, 10 & 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
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Elias Nasrallah
Suddenly, on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at the age of 99.
Beloved husband of Wadad.
Loving father of Souad, Joseph (Vivian) and the late Shaheen.
Much loved grandfather of Michelle.
Predeceased by his brother Georges and his sister Jamileh Saikaley.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road), on Tuesday, June 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to the St. Elias Cathedral Fund would be appreciated.
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Sima Karayan
Sunday May 30, 2010 at 10:00 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Passed away 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.
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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
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Lawyer Farid Abboud
Passed away Tuesday May 18, 2010 in Karaoun, Lebanon at the age of 64.
Beloved son of the late Dr. Fawzi Abboud.
Dear brother of Nassif, Sami, Leila, Hind, Fakher and Naji, all of Lebanon.
His aunt Mrs. Wadad Elias Abboud (Umm Nassif) and her family will be receiving friends and relatives in their home at 92 Adeline St. (Off Preston St.) on Tuesday May 25, 2010 between 6 & 9 pm.
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Jessie Abraham
(nee Anka) 1914 - 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in her 97th year.
Beloved wife of the Late Ayoub (Kayo) Abraham.
Loving mother of Donald (Alana), Morris and the Late Ralph Abraham.
Proud grandmother of Todd, Bethany, Leslie, Allison, Sarah and Rachel and great-grandmother of Ralph, Harrison, Madison and Ainsley.
Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor Street), Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 12 noon until time of Service in the Chapel which will commence at 2:00 pm. Contributions in Memory of Jessie may be made to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Cheiban Saleh
Sunday May 23, 2010 at 11:00am in Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street.
Passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2010.
Beloved husband of Izabel of 56 years.
Loving father of May, Mona (Peter Manor), Jean (Gladys), Tony (Joanne) and Mirna (Roger Baliki).
Dear brother of Abdallah, Liza (both of Lebanon), Leila and Alice (both of Australia).
Cherished grandfather of Sid (Rima), Hazar (Houssam), Daniel, Christian, Matthew, John, Laura, James, Andrew and Mark.
Great-grandfather of Shadi and Tala.
He will be sadly missed by his in-laws, Father Paul Oneid and Victoria Baliki and their families, and also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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" O Christ our Saviour, glorify in heaven thy servant, who
Lived a holy life on earth in faith, hope and love"
Transfer of the Remains of
Abouna Habib Kwaiter
On Friday, May 21, 2010, His Excellency Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim will preside the service for the transferring of the remains of Abouna Habib to his final resting place at Beechwood Cemetery.
The Service will begin at 3:30 P.M. at the Mausoleum and continue to the Sts. Peter and Paul Church Cemetery (Section 106) for the burial.
Coffee to follow at Beechwood National Memorial Centre.
Also, on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Sts Peter & Paul Church at 5:00 P.M. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated to commemorate the Saturday of the Dead, and to remember all our fathers in the faith who have fallen asleep in the Lord.
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Michel Betro Fakhouri
Tuesday, on his 87th birthday, Michel Betro Fakhouri passed away peacefully in Ottawa.
Michel is the loving husband of Laila (Dorkhom).
Cherished father of Naifa (Emad Kobti), Abdo (Rania Odeh), Najwa (Jamal Watfa) and Elie (Maha Beshara).
Dear brother of George, Rose, Emile, Naifa, & Jamileh
Loving grandfather of Maz, Rim, Karim, Lamis, Majid, Bassil, Maria, Michael, Sammy, Patrick, Liliane and Pierre
He will be missed by his family and friends.
Visitations at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Thursday May 13, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm .
Funeral service will be held on Friday May 14 at 2:00 pm. at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. at Ridgewood Ave.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
Donations in his memory can be made to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral or any of your preferred charities.
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
George Skaff
Sunday May 16, 2010 at 11:00 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the age of 69 years.
Beloved husband of Houda.
Loving father of Danny, Tina (Khaled Ayoub) and Ronnie.
Dear brother of Elias, Samia (George Karam), Karemi (Elias Abou-Adily), Andre (Noel Skaff) and Simon (Nayfe Houssan).
Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Alexander.
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Saada Naim El-Hage
Sunday May 16, 2010 at 11:00 am in Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street.
Passed away on Tuesday April 20, 2010.
Beloved wife of the late Hanna Said El-Hage.
Loving mother of Elie, Poet George, Joseph, Michel, Kamil, Poet Said, Antoinette El Khoury, Bader Daoud, all of Ottawa; Father Naim and Maroun of Lebanon and the late Antoine, Pierre and Faridi.
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Adelle Laham
(nee Ghinnaj)
Peacefully, at the Montfort hospital, on Thursday May 6, 2010 at the age of 90 years.
Loving mother of Nasri (Agate), Ghassan (Cheryl), Vera (Elias), Edouard (Marie), Ibtissam ( Nicholas), Maha, Elias (Helen), Samira Haddad (Edmond), Hiam Abou-Chedid (Victor).
Cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and dear sister of Fouad.
The family will receive friends at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Monday May 10, 2010 from 5-9 pm.
Funeral service on Tuesday at 11 am at St. Elias Cathedral 2975 Riverside Dr. In memoriam donations to St. Elias Building Fund would be appreciated.
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Ibrahim Karkache
Sunday May 9, 2010 at 11:00am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010.
Beloved husband of Nadia.
Loving father of Jeannette, Rachel, Marie (Antoine Haddad) and Simon (Hanna El-Kadi).
Dear grandfather of Youssef, Abraham and Elias.
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Dounia Abou-Assaly
Peacefully, at the CHVO Gatineau hospital, on Tuesday April 27, 2010 at the age of 57 years.
Beloved wife of Emile El-Agha.
Loving mother of Roni, Roger, Khouloud (Ferris Kfoury)and Denise (George Michelany).
Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren.
Dear sister of Nassif, Nicolas, Georges, John and Michel.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road on Thursday April 29, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Funeral service on Friday at 11 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Hope Cemetery. In memoriam donations to St. Elias Building Fund would be appreciated. Online tributes may be sent to McEvoy-Shields.com
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Diba Rahme
Passed away in Lebanon Tuesday April 27, 2010.
Sister of Shafic Rahme of Ottawa, Souhail Rahme and Nazira Taweel of Lebanon.
Shafic & his family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday May 1, 2010 from 6 to 10 pm and Sunday May 2, 2010 from 2 to 10 pm in their home at 1519 Northdale Ave, K1B 4G9 Telephone 613.741.1960
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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
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Saada Naim El-Hage
Peacefully on Tuesday April 20, 2010
Beloved wife of the late Hanna Said El-Hage
Loving mother of Elie, Poet George, Joseph, Michel, Kamil, Poet Said, Antoinette El Khoury, Bader Daoud, all of Ottawa; Father Naim and Maroun of Lebanon and the late Antoine, Pierre and Faridi.
Friends and relatives may pay their respect on Wednesday April 21, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road
Funeral service Thursday April 22, 2010 at 11:00am in Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street.
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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
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Cheiban Saleh
Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday April 13, 2010.
Beloved husband of Izabel of 56 years.
Loving father of May, Mona (Peter Manor), Jean (Gladys), Tony (Joanne) and Mirna (Roger Baliki).
Dear brother of Abdallah, Liza (both of Lebanon), Leila and Alice (both of Australia).
Cherished grandfather of Sid (Rima), Hazar (Houssam), Daniel, Christian, Matthew, John, Laura, James, Andrew and Mark.
Great-grandfather of Shadi and Tala.
He will be sadly missed by his in-laws, Father Paul Oneid and Victoria Baliki and their families, and also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Rd (east of Bank) Thursday, April 15th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral service Friday, April 16th at 11 a.m. to Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In Memoriam donations to the Saint Charbel Maronite Church or to The Parkinson�s Society would be appreciated.
Condolences may be made at www.kellyfh.ca.
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Karen Tannis Nesrallah
Suddenly, surrounded by her family and friends, on Sunday April 11, 2010 at the age of 56 years.
Beloved wife of Mounir Nesrallah.
Loving mother of Raymond, Melissa and Kathryn.
Cherished daughter of the late Toufic Tannis and survived by her loving mother Souad Tannis.
Dear sister of Michael (Sonia), Theodore (Saloma), Eli (Joyce), Camie (Eli Malouf) and Kammal (Ibtissam).
She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Friday April 16, 2010 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm.
Funeral liturgy on Saturday April 17, 2010 at 11 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral Building Fund or to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Online tributes may be sent to www.mcevoy-shields.com
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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
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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
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George Skaff
Suddenly, on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the age of 69 years.
Beloved husband of Houda.
Loving father of Danny, Tina (Khaled Ayoub) and Ronnie.
Dear brother of Elias, Samia (George Karam), Karemi (Elias Abou-Adily), Andre (Noel Skaff) and Simon (Nayfe Houssan).
Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Alexander.
He will be sadly missed by his cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service on Monday at 11 am. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated.
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Saada Khouri Hamati
Passed away in Syria April 5, 2010.
Dear widow of the late Zakhour Hamati.
Beloved mother of Issa (Samia) of Ottawa; Saliba, Raafat, Amina, Linda and Maha, all of Syria.
Issa & Samia will be receiving friends and relatives on Friday & Saturday April 9 & 10, 2010 between 7:00pm and 10:00pm in SCC Centre at D10-2285 St-Laurent Blvd.
Telephone 613. 521.2525
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Said Kasbary Sunday April 11, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road. Passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the age of 58 years.
Beloved husband of Hala. Loving father of Jennifer.
Dear brother of Jamal and Joseph Kasbary.
He will be sadly missed by his other brothers, his sister and many cousins and their respective families in Canada and Palestine.
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Rima (Irma) El-Ghazal Abou-Abdou Passed away on March 29, 2010 at the age of 38.
Beloved wife of Joe Abou-Abdou.
Dear daughter of Fawzi El-ghazal and Marie Saikeley.
Loving mother of Jean Patrick and Justin.
Cherished sister of Tony El-ghazal (Maria), Riad El-ghazal (Marcelle), Dolley Fahel (Fadi) and Mona Hajjar (Rabih).
Visitations will be held at the Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home (613-241-3680), 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa on Tuesday March 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm.
Funeral Service was held at St-Charbel Church, 245 Donald Street, Ottawa, on Wednesday March 31, at 11 am.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered through
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Laurice Ayoub
(nee Mokdissi)
Peacefully, on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of the late Arif "Fred" Ayoub.
Loving mother of Racine (Lyse St-Jacques) and Joseph (Madona).
Much loved grandmother of Rachelle, Christian, Danielle and Makalah. Predeceased by her sisters Najibi Felfele (the late Ibrahim) and Marie Kabbouchi (Jamil).
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Rd.), on Tuesday, March 30 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Service Wednesday,March 31 at 11a.m. in Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dickson, the nurses and caregivers at Laurier Manor for their outstanding care and support.
In memoriam donations to the Saint Elias Cathedral Fund would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered through www.mcevoy-shields.com
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Afif Salim Ayoub
Passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010, in Ottawa, surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Hind Elia Ayoub.
Loving father of Wassim, Misa, Ninar (Hussein Al-Ahmar), and Samar (Arbin Gurung).
Dear brother of Michael (Salma), Afifi (Late Ernie Grasser), Elie, Nicholas, and Mariam (Joseph Saikaly).
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 12:00 noon in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Pinecrest Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to McEvoy-Shields.com
The family will be receiving friends and relatives Saturday and Sunday March 20 & 21, 2010 between 6:00pm and 10:00pm at their home, 11 Elterwater Avenue, Ottawa (Crystal Beach Area)
613-829-5049
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Therese Odeh (Massis)
Passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Amman, Jordan.
May she rest in peace and may her memory be eternal.
Beloved sister of Fahed Odeh (currently visiting Ottawa) and dear aunt of Buthayna Odeh (Rami Farah).
The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. at the home of Rami & Buthayna
47 Newport Crescent
Ottawa, ON, K1T 3M2
Tel. (613) 739-4638
Email: ramifarah@hotmail.com
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Nawara Ayyad Sabongui
Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, Saturday March 13, 2010.
Beloved Wife of Michel Sabongui of 46 years.
Dear Mother of Mona (Richard), Lyne (Craig) and Georges (Cindy).
Cherished Grandmother of Emily, Matthew, Sophie and Sarah.
Daughter of the late George and Nada Ayyad.
Dear Sister of Daoud (Venice), Francis (Rima), Sami (Mary), Rita (Shafiq), Fouad (Samia), Salwa (Nicola), Laila (Ibrahim), Rafik (Hiam) and Noha (John). Sister-in-law of Adly (Farah), Aida, Sami (Suzanne), Blanche (Antoine), Madeleine, Alice (Joe).
Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends and Family may pay their respects at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (Between Baseline and Bayshore Dr) Tuesday, March 16 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road on Wednesday, March 17 at 11 a.m.
Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery, 2500 Baseline Road.
In lieu of flowers in memoriam donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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A 40th day Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Alice Hechme Wanna
Sunday March 21, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Passed away in Lebanon, February 18, 2010.
Dear widow of the late Yousef Abou Samra Wanna.
Loving mother of Afif (Chris), Adel, Camile, Afaf Sherfan (Adel), Abla Shalita (Dr. George), Adla Abi Abdallah (Michel).
Beloved sister of Nabih Hechme, Khaled Hechme, Laurice Basil (Francis), Wedad Al Abdallah (Mohamad), Hanan Khoury (Saleem), Bassema Kasouf (Nabil) and the late Bassem Hechme.
Friends and relatives may pay respect on Saturday and Sunday March 20 and 21, 2010 from 5:00pm until 10:00pm at the residence her son Chris Afif Wanna, 2381 Dwight Crest. Ottawa, Ontario Telephone: 613-380-8045
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A Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Jean Elias Ghattas
Sunday March 21, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Passed away in Lebanon March 3, 2010
Dear Husband of Ahlam Al Gharayeb.
Loving father of Elias.
Dear brother of the late Antoine, Lilly and Nawal.
Beloved nephew of Hikmat Charara (Samira Nemer) of Ottawa.
Dear cousin of Joseph Charara (Erika) and George Charara of Ohio; Sanaa Charara Hajjar (Bassam) of Lebanon and Nidal Charara Haley of Vancouver; Elham Karkache Saikaley (Eddy), Taghrid Karkache Khalil (Saleem), Saleem Karkache (Betty) and George Karkache (Iman), all of Ottawa.
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A Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Joseph Rachid Nemer
Sunday March 21, 2010 at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road.
Passed away in Ohio, USA
Beloved husband of Mona.
Loving father of Joseph Jr. and Joelle.
Dear brother of Samira Nemer Charara (Hikmat)
Dear uncle of Joseph, Sanaa, George and Nidal Charara
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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.
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A one year Divine Liturgy was held in memory of
Lena Mallo Baroud
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 March 5, 2009.
Beloved wife of Khalil George Baroud.
Loving sister of Hanna, Robert, Touma, Marcelle and Leila Mallo.
Dear daughter-in-law of George Baroud and Mona Sayegh.
Dear sister-in-law of Roger, Richard, Rony and Juliana Baroud.
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