One-Week Memorial – Ibtissam Helal

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

In loving memory of
Ibtissam Helal
(née Dahdouh)

A One-Week Memorial will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Dr. Ottawa.
Beloved wife of Diab Khalil Helal of Syria.
Dear niece of Georgette Zakaib (Joseph) and cousin of Sonia, Mona and Diane Zakaib, all of Ottawa.
Loving mother of Khalil Helal (Razan Khoury) and Youssef Helal (Micheline Moakad), all of Syria
Cherished grandmother of Marina, Carla and Carlos Helal; Khaled Dahdouh, Waleed Dahdouh, late Bassam and Randa (late Elias Aghabi), all of Syria.
Passed away in Syria on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Please join the family for coffee after mass in the church hall.