“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Salwa Saikaly on January 13, 2023, at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Fouad Saikali. Devoted and loving mother of Samir, Nada (Nicholas Bellini) and Michelle (Daniel Nassrallah). Pre-deceased by her brothers Antoine Kiwan (Nawal) and Habib Kiwan (Nawal), and her sisters Antoinette (late Boutros Aoun), Therese, and Jeanette. Survived by her brothers Hanna Kiwan (Maggie) and Charbel Kiwan (late Randa), and her sisters Mariam (late Hanna Aoun), Georgette (Fouad Ibrahim), and Mona (Simon Abou-Zeid).
Salwa will be forever loved by her grandchildren Dominic, Gianna, Eli, and Ava.
She will be missed by her siblings, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Salwa will be fondly remembered for her unwavering love, support, and dedication to her family, as well as her steadfast courage to live. She left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered, and her memory will be eternal.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation at Beechwood Funeral Services, located at 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. Charbel Maronite Church, located at 245 Donald Street, Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow immediately thereafter at Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations to St. Charbel Maronite Church would be appreciated.
Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We feel blessed and honoured to have known Salwa. She was truly a beautiful and kind person. We will miss her. “Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories, that remain”
Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers