“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16)
Mariam Abraham (Nee Boutros) Born in Lebanon July 28, 1928. Passed away peacefully in Ottawa on July 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Devoted wife of the late Elias Ibrahim.
As we say goodbye to our beloved mother, let us remember her with gratitude for the love she gave, the joy she brought, and the lasting impact she had on our lives.
Loving mother of Joseph, George (Odney Lillehovde), Layla (Elias Alzin), Nawal (the Late Habib Kiwan), Tony (Josephine Kadi Ibrahim), Bechara (Rana Alzin Ibrahim), Nick (Macarena Torres), Hayat (Elie Helal), and John (Debbie Menard).
She will greatly missed by her 28 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2023 at 11:00 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road, Ottawa.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Melkite Catholic Church
My beautiful friend ...I wish I had known you were still with us I would have come to Ottawa ...I was a 15 year old child when your entire family took me under their wing...George gave me my first job in the kitchen . Tony use to pick me up at school and twice drove me home to Sudbury in that green Mustang with yours and papa Ibrahim's blessing Peter and I spent lots of time at the restraint,...I could not as survived without you....I was always counted as family even as a young single mother you never turned your back on me ....you were my blessing in this life and I loved you so much ...I remember when you both with hyate came to visit me and my girls in Sudbury and I was so honoured as you did not really leave Ottawa at the time ....perhaps I will get to see some of the family one day as I do love each and everyone of you ....rest well my guardian angel and thank you for making my life so much better ...we are family