Chamseddine Hassan Chamseddine

April 24, 1939 - February 7, 2012

Passed away peacefully at the Civic Hospital on February 7, 2012.
Dear husband of Cheikha Yassine Chamseddine.
Beloved son of Hassan Chamseddine and Najla Matar Chamseddine.
Loving father of Nasri (Suzanne), Abdul Hamid (Nada), Ibrahim (Suzanne), Hussein (Chahine), Randa Chamseddine (Chamel), Najla and Rima Chamseddine.
Dear brother of Kamal, Mohammed , Ibtihage, Amne, Anisse and late Bahige Chamseddine.
Loving Grandfather to seventeen grandchildren.
Rest in Peace - We love you dearly.
The family will receive friends and relative on Thursday and Friday February 9 & 10, 2012 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the home of his son Nasri ( 1 Hime Crescent off Esson - Hunt Club) and from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Ottawa Main Mosque 251 Northwestern Ave. off Scott Street, Ottawa, ON

Ali Ibrahim Cheaitani

Passed away in Lebanon on February 2, 2012 surrounded by his children.
Dear father of Ramez (Siham), Ibrahim (Maha), Kassem (Sultana), Hanaa (Ahmad), Sanaa (Nabih Younes) all of Ottawa.
He will be dearly missed by his family, grandchildren and all those who knew him.
His son Ibrahim and wife Maha will be accepting friends and family this Saturday February 11, 2012 from 5-9 pm at their home located at 18 Brady Ave, Kanata, ON (613)270-0787

Youssef Tony Mouannes

A gift for such a little while, your loss just seems so wrong, you should not have left before us, it's with loved ones you belong.

A fortieth day divine liturgy will be held in his memory on Sunday February 12, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Charbel Maronite Church 245 Donald street, ottawa.
Passed away in Lebanon on January 3 2012 at the age of 21.
Loving son of Tony and Siham Mouannes adored brother of Perla and Jad.
Much loved nephew of Georges ( Antoinette Kallas ) Mouannes, Yola ( Georges ) Kordahi, Farida (Joeseph ) Salameh, Simon ( Rita Khouri ) Mouannes -Ottawa Saad, Georges, Rita Mouannes, Almass ( Lewis ) Feghali.- Montreal.
Dear cousin of Rania, Joeseph, Elie, Melissa, Alain, Edy, Rudy, Anne-Marie, Angelina, Katy.

Jacqueline Tabbal
(nee Tabet)

A Fortieth Day Divine Liturgy will be held in her memory on Sunday February 12, 2012 at 10:00am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr., Ottawa.
Passed away January 1, 2012.
Beloved wife of Georges.
Loving mother of Hady, Walid (Manon), Antoine, Fouad (Lebanon) and Elie (Caroline) also of Lebanon.
Dear Sister of Eginie, Souad, Nohad and Layla.
She was predeceased by her father, Bchara Tabet, her mother Kirzo Mattias Tabet and her brothers Fouad and Emile.

Dany Ghattas

Peacefully, after a lengthy struggle with cancer on Saturday, February 4, 2012.
Beloved son of the late George and Josephine Ghattas.
Husband of Rackal Baroud Ghattas .
Dear father of Bianca and Adrian.
Brother of Doris Kraimaty (David), Soraya Wassef (Salah) and Johnny Ghattas (Erin).
Loving uncle of Hanna, Dani, Isabella and Nicolas.
Family and friends may gather at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr., Ottawa.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to Saint Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.

"Your presence will be missed dearly, but we know you are in a warm and happy place."
"My dear dad I love him so much. Even though he is gone, he will always be in our hearts." (Bianca)

Hanna "John" Ambar

(Former owner of Quill Confectionery)

A Fortieth Day Divine Liturgy will be held in his memory on Sunday February 12, 2012 at 10:00am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
Passed away December 24, 2011 at the age of 76.
Loving husband of Souad (nee Felfele).
Much loved father of Elia, Emile, Danny and Dianne.
Will be dearly missed by the apple of his eyes, Kassandra (daughter of Merched Khouri).
Dear brother of Nadwa Eyamie, Salwa Skaff, Tamam Azzi and the late Georges, Nicholas and Mekhail.

Maria Succar Kozah

A Fortieth Day Divine Liturgy will be held in her memory on Sunday February 12, 2012 at 6:30pm in St. Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald St.
Passed away in Lebanon on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the age of 79.
Beloved wife of Youssef Kozah.
Loving mother of Georges Kozah.
Dear grandmother of Charbel Kozah.
Dear aunt of Hani, Charbel and Mosleh Succar.

Tanios Naim Farhat
and his sons
Jehad, Farhat & Charbel

Passed away tragically on January 15, 2012 in the Ashrafieh collapsed building.
Beloved uncle and cousins of Antoinette (Mokbel Khoury), Georges (Georgette Hashem), Joseph (Ibtissam Chamoun), Naim (Antoinette Tamer), Bader (Antoine Daoud), Michel (Hiam Najm), Kamil, Said (Afaf Farhat), Maroun (Haifa Saad) and the late Elie (Amal Charbel), Antoine (Hélène Charbel), Pierre and Faridi El-Hage.
A divine liturgy was held in their memory on Sunday January 29, 2012 at 6:30pm in St Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald St.

Habib Mikhael Abou-Hamad

Passed away January 18, 2012 at the age of 84.
Survived by his wife Nouhad, and his children Nagla (late Samih Haddad), Marie (Chouki Hajjar), Mikhael (Najah), Youssef (Maria), Tony (Patricia), Raghida (Rabih), and Georges.
He will be missed by his grandchildren Raymond, Richard, Rene, Rosie, Alexy (Galena), Alan, Rafka, Habib, Nohad, John, Charbel, Elie, Mariane, Denise, Rachelle, George, Perla, Charbel, George, and Jean-Paul.
Survived by his sister Wedad Habib and family.
Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Rd., on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Monday January 23, 2012 to St. Charbel Church for Mass at 1:00 p.m.
Special Thanks to the Staff of the Ottawa Heart Institute for their care and support. For those wishing, donations to St. Charbel or the Heart Institute would be appreciated.
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Jessie Henry Nammour

Passed away in Montreal Wednesday January 18, 2012.
Beloved wife of Pierre Haykal Maakaron.
Devoted mother of Muriel Maakaron.
Dear daughter of Sonya Maalouf Nammour.
Loving sister of Henry Nammour Jr.
Dear niece of H.E. Massoud Maalouf former Ambassador of Lebanon.
The family will receive friends and relatives in Saint-Sauveur Melkite Catholic Cathedral, 10025 Boul. L’Acadie, Montreal on Friday January 20, 2012 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm and 7:00 pm – 10:00pm.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 21, 2012 at 11:00pm in the Cathedral
In lieu of flowers, donation to Saint-Sauveur Cathedral is most appreciated.

Yvonne Al Zein

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday January 3, 2012. Beloved wife of Mohammad Al Zein.
Loving mother of Ghassan and Maysoon.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday January 5, 2012 at 12:00 noon in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road, Ottawa.
The family will be at church at 10:00am.
Interment in Montreal on Friday.

Jacqueline Tabbal
(nee Tabet)

Passed suddenly at home in Gatineau January 1, 2012.
She will be dearly missed by her husband Georges, and her sons Hady, Walid (Manon), Antoine, Fouad (Lebanon) and Elie (Caroline) also of Lebanon.
Dear Sister to Eginie, Souad, Nohad and Layla.
She was predeceased by her father, Bchara Tabet, her mother Kirzo Mattias Tabet and her brothers Fouad and Emile.
The family will receive friends at Coopérative Funéraire de l'Outaouais, 1369 la Vérendrye O, Gatineau, QC Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 4-9 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
Interment to follow at Les Jardins de Souviner, 75 Blvd. Fournier.
Mercy meal to follow at Au Vieux Duluth, 56A Place Greber, Gatineau.

Jean Malham

Mom passed peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the age of 84.
She now rests in peace with her beloved parents Joseph and Mary Smiley, dear brothers Nick, Harry, Sam, John and William, sister Gloria, devoted sons Peter and Nick and son-in-law Jim.
Beloved mother of Marika Ermel (Lorne) of Airdrie, Alberta and Mary Jean Gallagher.
Loving Sitty to Christine (Jason), John (Holly), Shaun, Lisa (Greg), Michael, Stephen, Nicole, Graeme, Bradley, Michelle, Brodie, Cara and James.
Sitto Jean to Rema, Rula and many close friends. Loving sister-in-law to Marguerite and Edith Smiley, and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion), from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012
Funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
Special thanks to Home Care worker Barbara Hill for her devotion and loving support over the past few years.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff in Respirology at the General Hospital for taking excellent care of Mom.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Malham/Gallagher Family Legacy Endowment Fund for Intensive Care (through the Ottawa Hospital Foundation), Saint Elias Cathedral or charity of choice.
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Hanna "John" Ambar

(Former owner of Quill Confectionery)

Suddenly at home on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the age of 76.
Loving husband of Souad (nee Felfele).
Much loved father of Elia, Emile, Danny and Dianne.
Will be dearly missed by the apple of his eyes, Kassandra (daughter of Merched Khouri).
Dear brother of Nadwa Eyamie, Salwa Skaff, Tamam Azzi and the late Georges, Nicholas and Mekhail.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Rd. at Albion Rd., on Thursday December 29, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Friday December 30, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Hope cemetery.
In memoriam donations to Saint Elias Cathedral or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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Salim Khalil Azzi

Passed away peacefully in Lebanon on Thursday December 15, 2011.
Beloved husband of Madeleine.
Loving father of Carlos (Elianne).
Dear Brother of Salwa (Semaan Haddad), Amal (Late William Azzi), Mountaha and Soeur Aline Azzi, all of Lebanon; Dunia (Sami Azzi) and Hayat (Massoud Azzi) of Ottawa.
Cherished by his 2 grandchildren who will dearly miss him.
His sisters Dunia and Hayat and their families offered a divine liturgy in his memory on Sunday December 18, 2011 at 11:00am in Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street, Ottawa

Georgette Salem Choufani

(January 1, 1937 - December 6, 2011)

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Georgette Salem Choufani, who left us on Tuesday Dec 6 2011 at the Ottawa Civic hospital surrounded by her family. She was 74 years old.
Beloved wife of Fouad Choufani.
Loving mother of George Choufani (Marlene Azzi), John Choufani (Linda Rihane), Andre Choufani, Fares Choufani (Grace Haddad), Therese Chavarie (Larry Chavarie) of Ottawa, Janette Al-Khawly (Ghassan Al-khawly), Daad El-Khazen (Tony El-Khazen), Clair Choufani (Tony Zoght) of Ottawa, and the late Tony Choufani.
Georgette will be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Fouad, Aline, Elie, Tony, Elie, Charbel, Michael, Giovanni, Clara,Tracey, Amanda, Elissa, Elie, Atef, Rita, Michael,Claire, Angelina and her great grandchildren Carolina and Angelina.
Friends and family are invited to the McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (At Albion Road), Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 8 2011, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday December 9 2011, at 11 a.m at Saint Charbel Maronite Church, 245 Donald Street, Ottawa.
Interment to follow at the Beechwood Cemetery.
Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Intensive Care Unit of the Ottawa Civic Hospital. For those wishing in Memoriam donations to the Saint Charbel Maronite Church or the Shepherds of Good Hope

George Monsour

(Owner, Operator of The Friendly Corner)

Suddenly, in hospital, on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the age of 68.
Loving husband of Josie.
Dear father of Gary and Steven.
Brother of Joe, Gebran, Latifa (the late Aziz Ghattas), Karime (Khalil Nader) and Josie.
Predeceased by Afifa, John and Mike.
Visitation at McEvoy- Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Thursday at 2 p.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral or the Heart Institute would be appreciated.
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Antoinette Haddad
(née Bitar)

Passed away on Friday December 2, 2011, at the age of 89.
Beloved wife of the late Wadih Haddad.
Daughter of the late Abdul Jalil Bitar and the late Mariam Elias.
Loving mother of George, John and Hayat (Jean Khayat).
Survived by five grandchildren Vivianne Khayat (Pierre Riopel), Noelle Khayat (Serge Dumouchel), Rita Khayat, Jason Haddad and Nicole Haddad; and five great-grandchildren Alexandre and Olivier Riopel, David Khayat- Rondeau, Jacob and Dali Khayat-Dumouchel, also by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Family & friends are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Sunday, December 4, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road, Ottawa on Monday December 5, at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Les Jardins du Souvenir, 75 Fournier Blvd. Gatineau (Hull).
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Fayez Haddad
and his sons Samir and Elias

Passed away tragically in Baalbak , Lebanon on Thursday November 17, 2011.
Their family in Ottawa, Mrs. Hanneh Saab, Mrs. Jamileh Abou Kheir, Farah Abboud, Emile Abou Shakra and their families, were joined by the community in a divine liturgy that was held in their memory on Sunday December 4, 2011 at 10:00am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive.

Nouha Abou Rahal

Peacefully, in hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the age of 67 years.
Beloved wife of the late Esber Abou Rahal.
Loving mother of Elias (Nadia), Andrea (Elias Ghattas), Eliana (the late George Ghattas), Emile (Pam) and Fadi (Laudy).
She is survived by her sisters, Elaine (Abraham Thomas) and Salwa (Fouad Youssef) and also by her 11 loving grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 7-9 pm and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Funeral Service on Saturday at 9:30 am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive (at Ridgewood Ave).
Interment Hope Cemetery.
Donations to St. Elias Cathedral in Nouha's memory would be appreciated.

Darya Eugenie Farha

March 24, 1965 - November 16, 2011

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved Darya on November 16th , from metastatic breast cancer.
Darya's spirit will be carried forward by so many: partner Maarten Van Wyk; parents Fred Lafi Farha and Marina Kun (Stefan Pisosky); sisters Soraya Farha (Frank McLaughlin), Juliana Farha (Kit Malthouse), and Leilani Farha (David Wiseman); nephews and nieces Ben, Jamie and Gemma McLaughlin, Ruby and Hayden Malthouse, and Cleo and Luke Farha; stepmother Fee Hughes and half-siblings LT and Aleka Farha; dear friends Janieta Eyre (daughter Sadie, and Kunga Sherab), Julia Gotz, and Gabrielle Pop-Lazic (Markita Fleming); her many other friends, and her cat Squeak. Darya was a poet, artist, teacher, youth worker, clothes designer, film maker, and Gestalt therapist.
She was profoundly sensitive and empathetic and had a brilliant mind.
Perhaps Darya's greatest gifts were her capacity to form deep connections and to accept people as they are. Darya felt she received excellent medical care.
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Dinniwell of PMH, Dr. Maureen Trudeau of Sunnybrook-Odette, Dr. Lorraine Wood of Mt. Sinai, and Dr. Mark Clemons.
Our family is grateful for Cristina Marra's friendship and loving care of Darya.
Visitation will take place at Mt. Pleasant Visitation Centre, 375 Mt. Pleasant Road (East Gate entrance) Toronto, (416) 485-5572 on Saturday, November 19th from 4:00-7:00 pm.
The funeral will be held in the Visitation Centre Chapel on Sunday November 20 at 11:00 am.
Condolences may be posted on Guestbook
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture.

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.

Saidi Moussa

Passed away on November 4, 2011.
Wife of the late Sarkis Ayoub Moussa.
Loving mother of Samir (Hilda), Samer (Marie Riachy), Siham (Pierre Irani), Samira (Erwin Lenhart) and Samar (Nicolas Mourad).
Will be forever cherished by her 9 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren.
Friends may pay respects at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood avenue, Ottawa, On Sunday November 6, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral service will be held on Monday November 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Church, 1161 North River Rd, Ottawa.
Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.

Salah Shaban Shaath

Passed away in Gaza, Palestine October 27, 2011.
Loving husband of Abla.
Dear brother of Moeen, Hussien and Rihab.
His uncle Taher Shaath and the family will be receiving friends and relatives on Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 28, 29 and 30, 2011 on 3084 Woodkilton Road, Dunrobin, Ontario K0A 1T0 (613) 832 0921

Merhege Choueiri
(Mashghara)

A foutieth Day Divine Liturgy will be held in his memory on Sunday November 13, 2011 at 11:00am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Church - 1161 North River Road.
Passed away on Tuesday September 27, 2011.
Beloved husband of Mona Abou Sleiman.
Adoring father of Sarah and Sandra.
Dear brother of Sarah and the late Emile, Loutfi, Nayef and Azizi all of Lebanon.
Dear uncle of Ibrahim, Samir and Elie Choueiri.

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

Zobida Ghattas
(nee Makhoul)
Former Owner of Paul’s Super Market , Crystal Beach

Peacefully in hospital on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of 83 years.
Beloved wife of the late Halim Ghattas.
Loving mother of Samia Ghattas (Elias), Mary Zakhem (Gabriel), Paul Ghattas (Suzanne), Linda Hawkins (Rob), and the late Wendy McCarty.
Dear grandmother of Khalil, Paulo, Sandra, Jason, Steven, Natalie, Sasha, Tara, Justin, Nicholas, Laura, Alexander, Dayna, Ashley, Tyler, and the late Leila, and great grandmother of 11.
She is survived by her sister Sara, brother Mike, and many nieces and nephews in Canada and abroad.
She lived a full and happy life cherishing her 3 generations of family in which she took great pride.
God bless you, Im Boulos. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore & Baseline Road) on Monday, October 24th from 4 – 8 pm.
Funeral service will be held at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, on Tuesday, October 25th at 11 am.
Interment at Capital Memorial Gardens.
Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation or to the charity of your choice. Donations, Tributes and condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

Hajjah Fatima Adi
(Nee Hamzah)

Passed away in Lebanon October 19, 2011.
Beloved wife of Sobhi Adi.
Dear mother of Samir (Aziza), Meetaz (Lyla), Miyada (Fayez), Mohamed (Hind), Ibrahim (Samira), Mahir (Noor) and Ammar (Fatima).
She will be fondly remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and friends.
Condolences and respect may be offered at the Ottawa Main Mosque, 251 Northwestern Ave. (off Scott) on Thursday , Friday and Saturday October 20, 21 and 22, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Klar Chamoun
(Imm Johnny)
(nee Choueiri)

Passed away peacefully on Monday October 17, 2011.
Surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren.
Beloved wife of Jebran.
Dear mother of Jihad (Tony Berro), Johnny (Sylvie Nadon), Javlen (Shafic Karam), and Georges.
Cherished by her 6 grandchildren who will dearly miss their beloved "Teta".
Visitations will be held at the Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa, on Wednesday October 19, from 2-5 and from 7-9 pm.
Funeral Service will be held at St-Charbel Church, 245 Donald Street, Ottawa, on Thursday October 20 at 11am.

Amal Haddad

Passed away on Saturday October 15, 2011.
Dear wife of the late Fouad Antonios.
Loving mother of Cathrina Antonios and Stella.
Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Mary Haddad.
Dear Sister of Harry (Adele), Jamal (Jozef), Homer (Sabah), and Elias (Abir).
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion) on Wednesday October 19, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Thursday at 11 am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Church - 1161 North River Road.
Interment at Notre Dame Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to obits.dignitymemorial.com

Ayoub Salem Ayoub
(Kfarmichki)
(Former owner of Ayoub`s Restaurant)

Peacefully, at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the age of 72 years.
Beloved husband of Helwe (Seeman).
Cherished father of Eli (Lori), Cathy Breda (Anthony) and Robby (Chantal).
Loving Gido of Kiara, Cassidy, Lauren, Aryana, Austin and the little brother on the way.
Dear brother of Joseph and Wadad, predeceased by Karam, Karim, Barakat, Halim, Elias and Badira (Betty).
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Bayshore Home Health for their excellent and compassionate care.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Tuesday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11 am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral 2975 Riverside Drive (at Ridgewood Ave).
Interment Pinecrest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation or to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to obits.dignitymemorial.com

Merhege Choueiri
(Mashghara)

Passed away on Tuesday September 27, 2011.
Beloved husband of Mona Abou Sleiman.
Adoring father of Sarah and Sandra.
Dear brother of Sarah and the late Emile, Loutfi, Nayef and Azizi all of Lebanon.
Dear uncle of Ibrahim, Samir and Elie Choueiri.
Friends and relatives may pay respect on Friday September 30, 2011 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. in Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home - 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON | (613) 241-3680
Funeral service will be held on Saturday October 1, 2011 at 9:30am in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Church - 1161 North River Road

Youssef Gebeily

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 14, 2011.
Beloved husband of Souad (nee Alam).
Loving father of Antoine (Liliane Karkafi) and Fadi Gebeily.
Dear grandfather of Jose Antoine Gebeily.
Faithful brother of Marie, Lodi and Antoinette.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit at the Beechwood National Cemetery of Canada , 280 Beechwood Ave. on Friday September 16, 2011 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.
A mass of Christian funeral will be held on Saturday September 17, 2011 at 10:00am in Saint Charbel Maronite Church - 245 Donald St.
Interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to
www.beechwoodcemetery.com

Nouha Hajjar
(Mashghara)

It is with great sadness that the family of Nouha Hajjar announces her passing on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the age of 74.
Beloved wife of the late Michel Hajjar, loving mother of Marina (Bernard Seguin), Ibtissam, Alissar and Liliane (Jason Randell).
Much loved Tata of Angelina, Mikaela, Jasmine, Jacob and Liam.
Dear sister of Michel and Ibrahim of Ottawa and Fouad and Joseph of Lebanon.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral.
Interment Hope Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to the St. Elias Cathedral Fund would be appreciated.
We would like to thank Dr. Young and his team at the General Hospital for their care and also extend a special thank you to our close friends and relatives for their support.
Condolences may be made online at www.McEvoy-Shields.com

Essa George Nesrallah
(Kfarmishki)

Peacefully, on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Ottawa General Hospital at the age of 77 years.
Beloved husband of the late Hind Nesrallah.
Loving father of Linda (John Moszowski), Marianne (Albert Gervais) and George Essa (Deanne).
Dear grandfather of Ashley and Joshua. Survived by his sisters Lila Bejjani and Fay Ouimet and brother Ezzat Nesrallah.
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 5-9 pm. Funeral Service, Tuesday at 11 am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral , 2975 Riverside Dr. at Ridgewood Ave.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be sent to www.McEvoy-Shields.com

Hanola Jabbour Abou Mourad
(Jdeidet Marjeyoun)

Passed away in Beirut Thursday August 25, 2011.
Beloved wife of the late Hayel Abou Mourad.
Dear mother of Iskandar (Dalal) and Alexandra (Milad) of Lebanon, Aida Hashem (Emad) of Ottawa, Wissam (Nehmat) of Montreal and Rima Rahme (George) of California.
Aida and Wissam and their families received friends and relatives on Sunday September 11, 2011 at 2271 Halifax Dr. Unit 7, Ottawa K1G 2W5 between 11:00am and 7:00pm.
A mass was held in her memory on Sunday September 25, 2011 at 11:00am in Eglise Orthodoxe D'Antioche de la Vierge Marie - 120 Gouin Blvd. East, Montréal, Québec H3L 1A7

Thomas Duncan Greenwood

Passed away Thursday August 25, 2011.
Beloved husband of Maha Greenwood (nee El-Farr) for over 28 years.
Loving father of Nancy.
Son of the late George and Nancy Greenwood.
Dear brother of Charles Greenwood (Dalis).
Thomas will be forever remembered by his extended family, as well as friends.
Trade Commissioner for the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada for over 30 years.
Family and Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) Saturday and Sunday August 27 & 28 from 3-6pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday August 29 at 11 am. in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church - 1161 North River Road, Ottawa.
The family would like to thank the medical staff, especially the oncology team and their nurses at the Ottawa General Hospital for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation or to Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church.

Loutfi Ibrahim
(Mashghara)

Peacefully in hospital on August 3, 2011 at the age of 90.
Dear husband of Hafiza (nee Nesrallah).
Loving father of Nicolas (Sarah), Said (Lucy), Majid (Zeina), Gladys (Elie Coriaty) and Majida (Charles Saikaley).
Cherished Jedo of Jason, Anthony, Jessica, Alan, Alannah, Justine, Andrea, Tamara, Nadine, Jasmine, Carina, Rhea, Michelle, Ramsey, Selena and Cynthia.
Brother of Chahine (Lody), Wadad (the late Nakhle Lahoud), the late Julia (Yousef Merhige), the late Michel (the late Wadad), the late Faris (Adibi), the late Nicolas (Martha).
He will be greatly missed by his extended family including many nephews and nieces.
Special thanks to the exceptional staff of the General Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home , 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Sunday, August 7, from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation are appreciated. Online condolences to www.mcevoy-shields.com

Sami Nicolas Nasrallah
(Kfarmishki)

Peacefully in hospital on Monday July 25, 2011, at the age of 81.
Dear husband of the late Yola Rouhana.
Loving father of Aida, Nicolas and Fred.
Loving Jedo of Brittany and Jordan.
Brother of Nazmi (Liliane), Amale (Sami) and Fawaz (Sahar).
The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.
Funeral Service Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Interment Hope Cemetery. In memoriam donations to Saint Elias Cathedral or The Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated.
The family, wish to express a special thank you to the staff of Saint Patrick’s Home for their compassionate care.
On line condolences can be sent to www.mcevoy-shields.com

Nazima Farrah Medewar

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nazima Medewar on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family.
Loving mother of Josie (Gordon), Hinda (Stan), Frank (Denise), Eli and Joseph.
Dear sister of Richard Farrah (Amale).
Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Dear aunt of Lillian, Sharon and Jason.
Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion) on Saturday, July 2 from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, July 3 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service on Monday, July 4 at 11 a.m. in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive.
Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.
In memoriam donations to the St. Elias Cathedral Fund or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
Online condolences and guest book at www.mcevoy-shields.com

Wartex Dourian (Derkhachadourian)
June 5, 1935 – June 27, 2011

Peacefully passed on Monday June 27, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.
Loving husband of Souad Boutros.
Dear father and guardian to daughters Maro (Sleiman Rassi), Sylva (Gen. Fouad Tawil) and son George.
Beloved “Jido” and "dédé" to Elias, Alex, Andrew and Christina Rassi, also to Michel, Elie, Dany and Dana Tawil.
Faithful brother to Joseph (Araksi), Antranik (Bernadette), Yanofk (Sosseh), and sister Siran (Toros).
Family and friends may pay respects at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa (613. 241.3680) from Wednesday June 29, 2011 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.
A mass of Christian Funeral will be held on Thursday June 30 at 10 a.m.in Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road
Sincere thanks from family and "Papa" to the Madonna Nursing Care facility for the tremendous support.
For those wishing, memorial donations to the Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Life stories and tributes may be shared online at www.racinerobertgauthier.com

Fayad Halim Haddad
(Jdeidet Marjeyoun)

Peacefully, on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the age of 72.
Beloved husband of Raife.
Loving father of Halim, Chadi (Marie-Claire) and Nisrine.
Cherished grandfather of Anthony George.
Dear brother of John (Afifa), Sonia Hamra (the late Suheil), Salima Haddad (the late Fouad) and Vera Wehbe (Nagib).
Fayad will be sadly missed by his many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Thursday from 2 - 4pm & 6 – 9pm.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive on Friday at 11am.
For those wishing donations may be made to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation or Parkinson Society Ottawa.
Interment St Joseph Cemetery 2757 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans
Online condolences can be posted on www.legacy.com

Catherine Ibrahim
(Mashghara)

Peacefully on Saturday June 18, 2011 in her 52nd year at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital after a heroic battle with cancer.
Lovingly remembered by her husband, Adel C. Ibrahim.
Dear mother to Camille, Bashir (Nicole) and Michael.
Cherished & loved sisters and brothers Afaf (Samih), Issam (Souad) and Rabieh (Norma).
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Predeceased by her parents, Michel and Hind Francis.
Friends may pay respects to the family at the visitation at The Beechwood Cemetery National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, on Tuesday June 21, 2011 from 5PM to 9 PM.
Mass will be held on Wednesday June 22, 2011 at Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. at 11 AM.
Interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery.
The Ibrahim family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care & compassion provided by Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital staff.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are greatly appreciated by the family.

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.

Camila Ambar

Peacefully on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Beloved wife of Raouf.
Dear mother of Jamal (Said), Jorge, Sonia and Abdalla.
Friends may call at the Beechwood National Cemetery Tuesday June 7 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.
Funeral Wednesday June 8 at 10 am in Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr.
Memorial contributions to the CHEO Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.

Haj Ali Ahmad Awada
April 20, 1926 to June 2, 2011
(Khiyam - Marjeyoun)

It is with heartfelt sadness that our family announces the passing of our father Ali Awada, peacefully at Montfort Hospital on June 2, 2011.
Beloved husband of Sikne Nasrallah.
Loving father of Ahmad, Balqis Alsheikh Ali, Mohamad, Ibrahim, Ghassan, Hasan, Hussein, Bilal, Rida and Omeima Awada.
Dear grandfather of thirty three, and great grandfather of five.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 7 at Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Rd. from 5 to 9 pm.
No flowers please.
Donations to Montfort Hospital or Ahlul Bayt Center are welcomed by the family.
A sincere thank you to the Montfort Hospital staff & members of Ahlul Bayt Center for their compassion and services.

Naji Abdelnour

Peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2011 in his 60th year.
Loving husband of Mona (nee Abboud).
Dear father to Pauline and Paul.
Faithful brother of Jean (Samia), Michel (Malake), Emil (Mona) and Peter.
Friends may pay respects to the family at the visitation at The Beechwood National Cemetery of Canada, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Saturday June 4, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. and Sunday June 05, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM
A Mass of Christian Funeral will be held on Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road at 11 am.
Interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery.
Entrusted to The Whelan Funeral Home - Tel. 613. 233.1488.