It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Félicité Kanzayire Murangira, on Monday, November 6th, 2023.
She is survived by her loving husband, Geoffrey Murangira, married for 40 plus years. She was a loving mother to Bruce, Linda, Robbin and Pamela, and an amazing grandmother to her six granddaughters, Alyzah, Olivia, Tamiah, Lea, Naomi and Kenza. She was also the dear sister to Esther (deceased), Thadée, Gaétan, Thérèse, Alexis (deceased), Alphonse and Josephine.
Félicité was the true definition of an angel on earth and she will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. She was a unique soul, a selfless woman who dedicated her entire life to serving others and making the world a better place. She deeply impacted the lives of many.
Félicité carries with her a long list of achievements and prestigious awards as a community leader and champion, but what meant the most to her was the on-the-ground community work that she tirelessly committed herself to everyday for more than 30 years. She had a heart of gold and gave generously of her time and efforts to her community. Despite achieving great success, Félicité remained humble. She was the kind of person that was simply too good to be true.
As a Mother that one could only dream of, she provided the utmost unconditional love and instilled great values in her children and grandchildren. Félicité, our angel, has been called home and will leave a painful hole in all of our hearts, but she would want nothing more than her legacy and community work to be carried out through all of the lives that she has significantly impacted. Félicité will live on forever within the hearts of those whom she has helped and through her loving family.
Visitation will be held at Beechwood National Memorial Centre 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 1:00pm with burial and reception to follow. For those unable to attend in person, the 1:00pm Funeral Service will be livestream. Please click here to view: https://v2.forever.link/j/yt/07059
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the family.
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Zoé
Je suis très émue d'apprendre cette triste nouvelle. Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille de Félicité qui va au dela de sa famille de sang. Félicité est un ange qui a toujours été attentive au plus petit besoin des autres. Sa passion pour son travail était remarquable et demontrait tout L'Amour qu'elle donnait aux autres. Que Dieu l'acceuille dans son royaume et Lui accorde le repos éternel.
Mes plus sincères condoléances, beaucoup de courage à la famille, en union de prière.
Marie Florence
Ruhukira mu mahoro Mama Félicité!
Thérèse Poirier
Ma Fely, aucun mot ni superlatif ne saurait traduire fidèlement l'ampleur du vide que tu nous laisse...Ma seule consolation est d'avoir pu te voir et te parler la veille de ton grand voyage. May your lovely kind soul rest in everlasting peace. We pray our God Almighty to give comfort to the family in these tough moments. As long as there's memory, Fely you live & stay in our heart. Ibyiza bitagiringano wakoreye benshi byaguherekeje. For ever yours, TuP
Beatrice uwera
Tantine, Fely
Nta magambo mbona navuga ibikorwa wagiriye umurwango n,inshuti. Tu ad combatu le bon combat, none ruhukira mu maboko y,imana. Imana yagukunze kuturuta.
Amy Emond
Linda, so sad for the loss of your mother. Reading her obituary showed me what a lovely, caring woman she was. I would have loved to meet her. My condolences my friend. Amy
Jeanne & Yvon Desrochers
Felicite, wakoze ibikorwa by’ubutwari byakuranze ibihe byose…
Imana ikwakire mu ntore zayo
Wabaye: umufasha, umubyeyi , umuvandimwe, n’inshuti buri wese areberaho.
Ruhukira mu mahoro Ijabiro kwa jambo
Uwiteka ahe umuryango wawe imbaraga zo gukomera no kwihanganira kukubura
Turagukunda
Owen Andy GWIZA
In this difficult moment, finding the words to convey the depth of our feelings for Auntie Felly is a daunting task. I find myself reflecting on the incredible gift that was having Tantine Felly as our aunt. Your love was a guiding light, and your presence brought warmth to our hearts. Thank you for the moments of joy shared through calls and in person, for your support that spanned time zones; the physical miles never diminished the impact of your influence on our lives. Though we say goodbye in this physical realm, your spirit will live on in the countless lives you touched. Thank you for being the incredible person you were. We love you, and you will be deeply missed, Merci pour tout Tantine! ❤️
Mark & Hope
Will always remember and hold you in our hearts.
Sarah Onyango
This is a cruel loss for the community and for many of us whom you mentored, guided, advised and encouraged over these last decades. I will never forget how invested you have been in the success and health of so many and how you have led with compassion and grace. J'ai tellement appris en t'observant dans la communauté, chère Félicité. Our "mutual admiration society" started as soon as we met and will continue beyond this life. Quel honneur de t'avoir eue dans mon univers! Your profound impact on many lives will long outlive your earthly departure, my dear friend. I am sure God is very well pleased with his faithful servant. You did him proud...and have made us all proud. Merci...et paix à ton âme, très chère.
Dear Sister in law Fely, fly high, rest in power & your bright light will continue to shine through your kids, your grandkid & Geoffrey🙏
Rest well with the Angels