“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 20th of August, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Nohad Abourizk born EL Hajj, Dear son of the late Youssef and Lucia Abourizk.
Loving father of Suzanne Ouais (Bassem), Elie, Vivianne Tohme (Fady), Liliane Rif (Joseph), Antoine (Gabrielle Smith) and Michel;
Caring grandfather of Ghassan, Bashir, Bassel (Saria), and Mira Ouais; Samir and Omar Tohme;
Tony, Carine and Melissa Rif; and Anthony and Samuel Abourizk;
Dear brother of Maroun Abourizk (Rose), Georgette Smiley (late Khalil), Dib Abourizk (late Alice), Najat Saikaley (Ibrahim), Elias Abourizk (Nathalie), Michel Abourizk (Zalfa), Sleiman Abourizk (Claude);
Brother in Law of Nelly Abou-Rjeili (George) of Ottawa, Antoine El Hajj (Paulette),
Elie El Hajj (Noha), Samir El Hajj (Fadia), Samia Kamel (Chehade) all of Lebanon;
He will be dearly missed by his relations under the following families:
Abourizk, El Hajj, Ouais, Tohme, Rif, Smith, Saad, Howayek, Khouzami, Kraychaty, Tabet, Khouiery, Smiley, Saikaley, Salem, Lamaa, Abou-Rjeili, Kamel and Sawaf.
Visitation at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Ave) on Friday September 4, 2020. Please RSVP electronically by visiting http://www.beechwoodottawa.ca/en/services/georges-abou-rizk.
The funeral service will be on Saturday September 5, 2020 at 10:30 am in St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral (2975 Riverside Drive), followed by burial at Beechwood Cemetery.
Livre de visiteurs
Georges El-Chaar
Liz and Antoun Fahel and Family
Very sorry for your loss. God rest his soul in eternal peace and grant you all comfort and health. With Love.
Bob and Bella Smith
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Abourizk family. We offer you our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Georges was a wonderful man: kind, gentle, loving and caring. He will be missed by everyone.
Elie Abourizk
You will always be in our hearts, Dad! Love you!
Amal Smiley-Eden
So very sorry for your loss. He was always so kind when I saw him. May God bless his soul. Thinking of all of you and wishing much strength and courage in the coming days.
Joanne Simon
Michel, deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Liliane
My deepest condolences to Michel and family.
Andre and Pam Nantel
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time.
Zeina and Melhem Chaar
Liliane and Vivianne, our deepest sympathies on your Dad's passing. We pray the Lord to bless his soul and give you the strength to comfort one another. May he rest in peace.
Ulla and Nayeer Kourany
God bless his Soul. Our love and prayers are with your family. He was a remarkable man. His kindness and love can be seen in his children and grandchildren. May he always be in your hearts.
God bless his soul