Lebanese in Ottawa

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

Souad Yaziji
(née Rafidi)
Passed away peacefully in Ottawa with her loving family by her side on Tuesday August 24, 2021.
Beloved wife of Walid Yaziji.
Loving mother of Tammy (François Lavergne) and James Yaziji.
Cherished grandmother of Noah and Alina Lavergne.
Predeceased by her sisters Najat (late Maurice Janna) and Hayat (late Sam Malik),  and by her brother Alexander Rafidi.
Dear aunt of Richard Janna (Samia Chedid), Dr. PeterJanna (Marlene Zakaib) and Brian Janna (Colette Corban).
She will be dearly missed by her brother-in-law Joseph Yaziji (Nawal) and her sister-in-law Josephine (late Fayez Corban) and their families.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 N River Rd, Ottawa ON K1K 3W5 from 10:00 am followed by funeral service at 11:00 am.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, distancing and face mask regulations are in effect .
In Memory of Souad, donations to Saints Peter & Paul Church would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangement entrusted to McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa.