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

Esber Issa Saikaley
Passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the age of 95.
Beloved husband of the late Mathilda Saikaley.
Loving father of Peter John (Rita), Gloria Irani (Halim) and Alexander.
Cherished grandfather of Christine and Christopher Saikaley; Paul Irani (Amanda), Natalie Lacroix (Marc-André) and Anthony Irani.
Caring Great-grandfather of Mia and Nissa Irani, and Aiden Lacroix.
Dear Uncle of Karim, Afif, Siham, Mary, Badih, Issa, Jamila, Badiaa, Huda, Mariam, Nicola, Fouad, Fahed, Albert, Larry, Carmen, Samia,  Andrea and Angela.
Predeceased by his siblings Mike, Sam, Hanna,  Geries and Ramziya;  his nephews Kamal, Faris, Moufid and Samir; and  nieces  Afifi and Samira.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday July 24, 2019  from 2:00  to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home , 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at St.  Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive.
A big thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Vincent Hospital for their care and compassion.
Entombment at Capital Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Dr. Nepean.  ON   K2C 3H2
In Esber’s memory, donations to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated.