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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Diane Banziririki
Thaddée Banzira
Que son âme repose en paix,et ses œuvres l'accompagne !
Berchmans Ntibashoboye
Serai avec Adelaide Nduwayezu
Rosine Pacifique
Nos sincères condoléances à ces moments difficiles
Rev. Jean de Dieu Hakimana
We offer my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
May Christian rest in peace and rise in glory.
Be all blessed in name of Jesus Christ our Lord and our saviour .
Jacqueline Nubuhoro
C'est avec une immense tristesse que nous avons appris la disparition de Christian Barakengera. Nous le garderons en mémoire comme tous ceux qui sont partis trop tôt, laissant derrière eux un vide immense. Repose en paix, Christian. Nous adressons nos pensées sincères et tout notre courage à sa famille et à ses proches en ces moments difficiles.
Mugara Family
Be strong and courageous. Our brother is sleeping. When Jesus comes again we will meet him and together with all believers in Jesus Christ we will be changed in a twinkling of an eye and the mortality will be changed into an immortality and will be taken to heaven where there will never be death, no sorrow, no crying, no more separation. So please let this son of God rest in peace. For soon and very soon we will meet him again and will live with him eternally. May God be close to you all and let Him give us Hope to be among the chosen ones. The Family has lost a Great member but let the Will of God be done. God bless you abundantly now and all the time.
Rev. Jean de Dieu Hakimana
We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
May Christian rest in peace and rise in glory.
Be all blessed in name of Jesus Christ our Lord and our saviour .
Cheryl (Bean) Jonsson
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Christian left his joyful mark on those who knew and loved him. May you find God’s comfort during this difficult time.
RORIANE FEZA
My condolences to the whole family.may his soul rest in peace
Ruhukira mumahoro.