Passed away in Ottawa on Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved wife of Adel Raouda. Loving mother of Tammy Raouda, Reem Raouda, Ambra Raouda, Royaida Raouda (Fraser Veitch) and Danny Bertrand (Dolly Obeid). Cherished grandmother of Dominic, Maria, Zayn and Mason. Dear sister of Souhaila Paruch, Aaida Oakley, Roe Saikaley, predeceased by Samir Saikaley and Souhiel Saikaley (Mona Saikaley).
Samira was the centre and rock of her family, always bringing people together with her love, strength and generosity. She adored her family and friends and created lasting memories through her passion for cooking and entertaining.
The family will receive relatives and friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Road (At Albion Road) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 2975 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave.
In memoriam donations to St. Elias Cathedral or the Ottawa General Hospital- Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
