“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)
Joseph Hanna RahmePassed away peacefully in his hometown Ainata Al Arz in Lebanon on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Beloved husband of Laudy El Bitar.
Loving Father of Pierre Rahme (Amanda El Bitar) of Ottawa; Sylvana Rahme Ayoub (Mark Ayoub) of Aylmer; George Rahme of Boston; Paul Rahme (Diana Al Alam), Jean Rahme (Jeanne Jabbour) all of Lebanon.
Caring brother of Charbel Rahme of Australia; Edward Rahme, Elham Yousef Rahme, Yvonne Zayd Geagea, all of Lebanon; the late Khalil Rahme of Australia and the late Albert Rahme of Lebanon.
Cherished Jeddoo of 7 grandchildren in Canada and Lebanon.
He will be dearly missed and remembered by his many nieces, nephews , cousins and extended family living through Lebanon, Canada, Australia and USA.
Joseph touched so many lives in so many different ways and was an influential figure in his community.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 2:00 to 6:00pm at Mark & Sylvana Ayoub residence on 74 Rue du Canard, Gatineau and on Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 5 :00 to 9:00pm at Pierre Rahme residence on 821 Riddell Avenue North, Ottawa .
A Fortieth-Day Memorial Divine Liturgy will be held for the repose of his soul on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 6:30pm at St. Charbel Parish Ottawa, Maronite Catholic Church , 245 Donald St. Ottawa.