Salim Chahine

(Sultan)

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25–26)”

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Salim Youssef Chahine, who passed away peacefully in Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 93.

Born in Zahle, Lebanon, to the late Youssef Chahine and Mariam Lahoud, Salim was a devoted husband to Nouha Ayoub, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

He was a loving father to Rania, Riman (Ronaldo Chartouny), and Eman, and a proud grandfather to Tiana and Alani, all of Ottawa.

Salim is survived by his siblings Barbera (the late Karam Karam), Elias, Tony (Dalal), Michel (Jeannette), and Sister Solange. He was predeceased by his siblings Mona (Fares Richa) and Jean (Hanane).

He will also be dearly missed by his many relatives and extended family in Canada and Lebanon, and Australia as well as by the many friends whose lives he touched and upon whom he left a lasting and positive impact.

The family will receive relatives and friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 6pm to 9pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Salim will be laid to rest at Hope Cemetery, 4660 Bank Street, Ottawa, where he will be loved and remembered always.