Georges Abou-Kheir

Georges Abou-Kheir

December 9, 1934 – May 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Georges Abou-Kheir on Friday May 1, 2020, at the age of 85. Georges lost his battle with Cancer surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marie; his children Nadine (Nader), Aline (Rabih) and Selim; and grandchildren Serena, Leah, Karen and Kristelle. He is also survived by his sister Souad. He was predeceased by his mother Laurice, father Selim and brother Kamal.

Georges was born and raised in Shwayfat, Lebanon. He was an entrepreneur and owned “Abi-Kheir Beauty Boutiques” for over 60 years, with his brother Kamal.
Throughout his life, Georges enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, reading and writing poems.
Viewing and Funeral Services will be held at the Antochian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (3107 40th Street SW, Calgary), on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens (24223 Twp. Rd. 242 - corner of 17th Avenue SW and Lower Springbank Road, Calgary).
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Georges’ memory can be forwarded directly to the Antochian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (annunciationchurch1@gmail.com), or Tom Baker Cancer center https://www.albertacancer.ca/donate/

*** WE APPRECIATE YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT; BUT DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, CHURCH AND FUNERAL HOME HAVE A RESTRICTION OF A MAXIMUM OF 15 PEOPLE ATTENDING THE VIEWING, AND FUNERAL MASS***