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Lely Kirkish Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lely Kirkish (Ottawa, Ontario), who passed away, on October 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lely Kirkish to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Nicolas Kirkish; and her siblings, Victor, Simon (Sylvia), Elie (Insaf), Antoine and Souheil Hajjar (late Jacqueline).

She is survived by: her children, Elie (Hoda Hajjar), Sahar, Noha and Doli Kirkish; her grandsons, Nicholas (Andrea) and Anthony Kirkish (Angela); and her great grandchildren, Leah, Eli, Arella and Lucas Kirkish. She is also survived by relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Shields Funeral Homes & Chapel (1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V1A6). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church (1161 N River Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K2C8).

For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be greatly appreciated.



Wed

Oct 08

Visitation

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Shields Funeral Homes & Chapel
1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V1A6

Thu

Oct 09

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church
1161 N River Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K2C8

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October 6, 2025

Sandra Urbisci wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest and sincerest condolences to Doli, Maha, Eli, Sahar, Nicholas, Anthony and the rest of the extended family. Your mother/grandmother holds a special place in my heart. She had a talent of making everyone feel welcome and cared for. Although her absence will be felt by all who knew her, fond memories will keep her with us. - Sandra Urbisci”


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