” The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)

Malake El-Rayess
(née Farah)
Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday August 10, .2021.
Beloved wife of the late Elias El Rayess .
Loving mother of Fayez El-Rayess (Richele Caliesen), Georges El-Rayess and Helene (Salim Al-Odeimi).
Cherished grandmother of Queennie El-Rayess.
Dear sister of Tony, late George and late Georgette Farah
Funeral service will be held on Friday August 13, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, distancing and face mask are in effect.
In memory of Malake, online donations to  St. Elias Cathedral would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangement entrusted to the care of McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa.