“And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then you shall truly dance.” Khalil Gibran
Claudia El Kadi
(née Chelala)
Passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 57. Led by her strong faith, she endured a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy, otherwise known as MSA. Claudia died at her home surrounded by her family.
Claudia is survived by her husband Emile El Kadi and her children Marita, Melanie and John Charbel El Kadi.
Beloved daughter of Elias Chelala and Montaha Jabbour Mansour.
Much loved sister of Marleine Chelala (Nahed Roukos), George Chelala (Rona), Tony Chelala (Aline), and Yolla Chelala (Bassam Asmar).
Dear sister-in-law of Raymond Al Kadi (Hanaa), John Al Kadi, Nouhad Al Kadi (Mounir Chelala), Layla Al Kadi (George Al Badawi) and Badr Al Kadi.
Caring patron of the Lebanese Christian-Maronite community in Ottawa and Lebanon.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Saint Charbel Parish, Ottawa, Maronite Catholic Church, 245 Donald St.
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In memory of Claudia, donations to support.multiplesystematrophy.org (MSA Coalition) or Saint Charbel Church would be appreciated.