It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bahij Arbach in Ottawa, on June 25, 2022 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Edith Arbach (Baladi). Loving father to his two daughters Natalie and Maya. Son of the late Ayoub Daoud Arbach and Olga Habib Daoud. Brother to Emma Arbach Abou Tara, Daoud Arbach, Etidal Arbach L'Heureux, and the late Hanna, Michel, Claire, Joseph, Habib, and Zouhair.
Bahij was born in Yabroud (Syria) on May 31, 1942. He spent his early years in Yabroud, then worked as a Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Damascus in Syria. In 1978 he went to Paris (France) where he obtained a Doctorate of Fine Arts in painting and engraving from the 'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts'. After his graduation he moved to Ottawa (Canada) where he has been living since.
Bahij enjoyed a long career as an artist. He held numerous art exhibitions of paintings and created an impressive number of etchings, representing different Canadian monuments and sceneries.
Family will be receiving relatives and friends at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Melkite Catholic Church, 1161 North River Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 3W5 on Saturday July 9, 2022 after 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. followed by interment and reception at Beechwood Cemetery.
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Lina, Frank and Paul-Frederic
Toussaint Titus et Jacqueline
Nos sympathies à toute la famille..
Dr. Milia Abou Tara
Dear family,
all my sympathies to the loss of my uncle Bahij. Meetings in his garden during my Canada visits and funny discussions about art, life and food will always stay in my mind.
Many hugs from Hamburg, Germany
Milia
Jennifer Dekker
Dear Edith, I am very sad to hear of the passing of Bahij. Please accept my condolences at this very difficult time and know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Frédéric, Mika et leurs filles, Manon et Minami
Chère Edith. Nous nous joignons à vos amis et à la famille pour vous adresser nos condoléances et nos pensées depuis Francfort. Bahij a pris grand soin de nous tous au Canada et nous ne l'oublierons jamais. c'était un homme unique. Il restera dans nos mémoires. Merci Bahij et merci Edith !
Heather Lang
Dear Edith, My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your love, fond memories and loving family bring you comfort. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Heather Lang
Dr. Rima Marie Abou Tara (Nichte)
Liebe Edith, liebe Nathalie, liebe Maya, liebe Familie, mein tiefes Mitgefühl und tiefe Trauer über den Abschied von unserem Onkel Bahij. Meine Kindheitserinnerungen mit unserem Onkel Bahij und seine tollen und lustigen Geschichten von "abu shamphahourie " werden für immer bleiben. Möge Bahij Arbach, geliebter Vater, Ehemann, Bruder, Onkel, Professor und großartiger Künstler in Frieden ruhen. Herzliche Umarmung, Rima.
Gretta Krikorian
Our deepest condolences to all the family. May his soul Rest In Peace 🙏
Nabil El Haddad
Mes condoléances et mes amitiés à toute la famille et surtout à ma cousine eteedal. Bahij fait partie de mes jeunes années en Syrie : souvenirs heureux de promenades de rigolades d'oiseaux grillés de musique avec son Oud. Il a toujours été une merveilleuse personne
Marc L'Heureux
Mes sincères condoléances Édith. J'ai toujours eu une bonne dose d'affection pour Bahij et une rencontre avec lui ne manquait jamais d'être joyeuse. Mes sympathies à Nathalie, à Maya, à Aetidal, à Daoud et à toute la famille.
We will always remember our dear uncle Bahij - our deepest sympathy to all family members.