It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Christian Nsanzimfura Bagirubwira of Vancouver on December 11, 2024, at the age of 36 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Eric Bagirubwira (Caroline Filion); sister and cousin, Nicole Barakengera (James Trevail); uncle Martin Barakengera (Christine Nyiraneza) who played a pivotal role in his upbringing; as well as numerous relatives. He will also be missed by his many friends in Vancouver and Ottawa.
Christian was predeceased by his loving parents Jeanne-Françoise Barakengera and Jean-Baptiste Bagirubwira.
Christian was born in Kigali, Rwanda, and his life’s journey took him to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Eswatini, South Africa, and finally to Canada, where he arrived in March 2004 at the age of 15 years.
Known for his generosity and thoughtfulness, Christian had a remarkable ability to put others first. His engaging personality, kind spirit, wits and effortless sense of humor made him the life of every gathering. He enjoyed drawing, arts, music, and creating podcasts, always finding ways to express his creativity and share his passion with others.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Beechwood Funeral Home and Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, Ontario.
Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of his remarkable life and the joy he brought to so many.
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Cornelius Rubanda and Family UK
Christian Umuhire
May your beautiful soul rest in peace Christian .
Abraham SIMPENZWE Family, Musanze, Rwanda
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Son Christian Bagirubwira.
We pass on our sincere condolences to the entire family, friends and close relatives.
May God comfort the bereaved family.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
Goretti
Je n'ai pas eu la chance de te connaître, mais je sais combien ta présence était précieuse pour notre famille. Mes pensées vont à ceux qui te pleurent. Repose en paix.
Odette KAMPIRE
Nos sincères condoléances à ces moments difficiles
Eugenie Dusabemaliya
Imana imuhe iruhuko lidashira kandi ikomeze n’umulyango asize, niyo yonyine ishobora gutanga amahoro muli ibi bihe bikomeye
Stephanie Nyirasafari
Mes sincere condolences to the family.
May the Angels of God take him to paradise and may he rest in peace. We continue to pray for his soul and the family.
Didier Ndahayo
Condoléances
Mugemana Family
Cher Christian !
Que le chœur des anges te conduise au paradis , qu’il t’introduise dans la cité sainte! Pour un repos éternel tant mérité ! Nous garderons frais dans nos cœurs l’image d’un jeune homme déterminé, resplendissant de santé qui nous a tous impressionnés dès son arrivée en 2004!
Cher Martin, nous partageons votre peine et votre profond chagrin suite au vide que Christian laisse au sein de la famille !!Courage
Evergiste & Claudette
Ma famille et moi avions toujours
entendu parler de toi,
Nous attendions de te voir
un jour, en discutant
autour d'un repas en
famille chez ton oncle
Martin. Mais hélas ! la
nature en a décidé
autrement. Nous continuons à croire q'au delà de ce monfe il y une autre vie où nous pourrions nous revoir. En attenfant, repose-toi en paix! Que Dieu garde ton âme.
Evergiste & Caudette
Cornelius and family (UK) are so sorry to hear about the loss of Christian, may their memory be a comfort to you, and may you find strength in the love and support of those around you. In addition Christian’s legacy of love and kindness will forever be remembered.