It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Nada Melki, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, January 23, 2026. 

His Excellency Monsignor Mar Gregory Pierre Melki.

Daughter of Antoine Melki and Marie-Rose Babik, she leaves to mourn her devoted husband David Kawaja and her children Karl, Lily Rose, and Emma Rose.

She will be dearly missed by her brothers Fadi Melki (Krystianne Lafrenière) and their family, Karam Melki (Carmie Commisso) and their family, and Michel Melki (Gabriela Rusu) and their family, as well as by her sisters Amal Melki (Jihad Abi-Nader) and their family, and Hala Melki (Jamal El Hage) and their family. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Gabriel (Catherine) and family, Shady, Anthony, Vanessa, Sarah, Samuel, Guy, Joe, Maria, Cristofer, Kiara and Anthony Kenzo. She will be deeply missed by her uncles Boulos Melki (Carmen) and their family, and Marwan Melki (Lody) and their family. She is also survived by her aunts Thérèse Melki (late Ibrahim) and family, Habiba Melki (Adel Nassim) and family, and Sabah Melki (Adel Tawfik) and family. As well as her uncles on the Babik side Adnan Babik (Haifa) and family, Marwan Babik, Hani Babik (Rima) and family, and Rami Babik. And her aunt Souad Babik (late Jean Babik) and their family. Nada also leaves to mourn many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends in Canada and in several other countries.

The family will receive condolences on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Urgel Bourgie Funeral Complex, located at 1255 Beaumont Avenue, Mount Royal. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Ephrem Cathedral, located at 3155 Cartier Boulevard West, Laval.

Instead of flowers, donations to Saint Ephrem Cathedral, for the repose of her soul, would be appreciated (Interac e-transfer to: [email protected]).

Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon her.