“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)

Karim El-Chammas
Passed away early morning on Wednesday, May15, 2019 at the age of 77.
Beloved husband of Souad Khanfour.
Proud father of Mansour, Ziad, Namia (William Maalouf), Lina (Rabih Salami), Aida (Mohamed Abbass) of Lebanon and Maya (Rami Ltaif)
Cherished grandfather of Rola, Kassem, Bassel, Rena, Charbel, Rebecca, Teo, Tia, Meriem, Sandy, Karen and Christopher.
Dear brother of Salim, Maurice, Nadia and the late Jamileh.
Karim will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Canada, Lebanon.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Beechwood, Funeral and Cemetery Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, followed by Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral