Lebanese in Ottawa

Memorial – Afif Said Safadi

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


In loving memory of
Afif Said Safadi

A Fortieth-Day Divine Liturgy will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Elias Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.
Beloved husband of Janette George Demian of Lebanon.
Loving father of Aline (Rachid Abou Mrad), Assine (Nabil El- Salibi) and Katie,  all of Ottawa; Raymond (Lama Mekki), Natalie (Hassan Akhras), Micheline (Rabih Melki) and Johnnie, all of Lebanon;  George (Liza Hawarian) of Sweden.
Cherished grandfather of Elissa, Nour, Peter, Andrew, Joyce, Christa-Mia, Maria, Jad, Jane, Elia, Pamela, Carolina, Christina, Anthony, Salim and Emile.
Dear brother of Mhanna ; predeceased by Ibrahim, Nabih, Laurice and Janette.
Passed away in Lebanon on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Please join the family for coffee after mass in the church hall.