Obituary – Bechara Saikaley

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

Bechara Saikaley
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 89.
Son of the late Elias and the late Salime Saikaley.
Beloved husband of the late Nuffage Nadia Saikaley née El-Zein.
Loving father of Jeanne Darc (Elie Tohme), Juliette (Raymond Akiki) and Simona (Ghassan Nemr).
Cherished grandfather of Salwa (David Phillips), Kayla  (Naveen Venayek), Joelle (Pascha Grigoriev), Peter Akiki and Nicholas Tohme.
Proud great grandfather of Theodore Phillips and Sebastiana Grigoriev.
Dear brother of Karim (Jeannette), Joseph (late Flora) and Josephine.
Predeceased by his siblings Daher, Mariam (late Fahim), Tamam (late Sayah), Albert (Adibe), Kamel and Norman (Layla).
He will be remembered by many nephews, nieces and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday October 2, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Beechwood Cemetery, Funeral, and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral,  2975 Riverside Drive.
Interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery.
In memory of Bechara,  donations to St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.