Obituary – Joseph Abou Serhal

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

Joseph Abou Serhal

Passed away in Ottawa  on Friday October 10, 2025 at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of Amal Azzi.
Loving father of Elie, Liliane (Elie Zouein), Samar (Tony Boutros), and Samir (Christine Noujaime).
Cherished grandfather of Michel, George, Marielle, Jonathan, Marissa, Samir Jr., James, and Angela.
Dear brother of the late Kamal Abou Serhal (Mouhiba El Hachem) of Ottawa; Sonia (late Jamil Bou Sleiman) of Montreal; Elham (late Bassam Karam) of New Jersey; Jamal of New York; Violette (late Toufic Dagher), Isabelle (late Toufic Sarkis), late Amal (late Tanios Abou Serhal), all of Lebanon, and the late Inaam (late Jean Katra).
He will also be deeply missed by his many nieces and nephews in Canada, U.S., and Lebanon.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday October 13th 2025 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Rd. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday October 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Charbel Parish Ottawa, Maronite Catholic Church, 245 Donald St.
Special thanks to the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus staff for the dedicated care provided to Joseph and the family.
For those wishing, in lieu of flowers donations to Saint Charbel Church would be appreciated.