Obituary – Elia Sleiman Naoufal

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

Elia (Elie) Sleiman Naoufal

Passed away peacefully in Ottawa on the evening of Monday January 5, 2026  at the age of 83.
Beloved husband of Nadia Attallah Naoufal.
Loving father of Vivian Naoufal (John Mandica) and Claude Naoufal (Samantha).
Cherished grandfather of Marlayna, Anthony and Paige.
Dear brother of Shakib Naoufal (Leila Souccar), Hassib Naoufal (Mona Khoury) and George Naoufal (Siham Saikaley) all of Ottawa; Georgette Ambar (late George Ambar) of Lebanon; predeceased by his brother Farid (Fred) Naoufal (Eveline Abdo).
Fondly remembered and survived by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family and Friends are invited to Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, Nepean on Sunday, January 11, 2026 for a visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. and burial.
Special thank you to the staff at Garry J Armstrong for their care.
In lieu of flowers, for those wishing, in memoriam donations to  St. Elias Cathedral  would be appreciated.