Obituary – Nicolas Elias Hanna

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

Nicolas Elias Hanna
(Aita El Foukhar Lebanon)

Passed away in Ottawa on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late  Siham Hanna (Chalhoub).
Loving father of  Najwa Hanna (Daniel Bardawil), of Lebanon;  Raymonde Hanna (Elias Hanna),  George Hanna and John Hanna, all of Ottawa.
Cherished grandfather of Shaddy Hanna, Tracy Medeiros (Cris Medeiros),  Stephanie Hanna, Lara Bardawil,  Layal Bardawil, Rachelle Bardawil, George Bardawil and Jasmine Hanna.
Predeceased by his siblings Hanna Hanna,  Joseph Hanna, Lore Hanna, Rose Kanaan and Josephine Gharib, all of Lebanon.
Nicolas was the kind of man who could build anything with his hands. He worked hard every day of his life and gave all he had to his children and grandchildren. His love was steady, his presence strong, and his absence will be felt forever.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, June 28, 2025, between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, followed by funeral service.
Interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations to  St. Elias Cathedral , would be appreciated.
In the care of McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa.