<div itemprop="description"><br>It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Maguy Oueis, who died peacefully at her home in Montreal on January 12, 2026, at the age of 80. <br> <br>Born in Haifa, Palestine, on November 10, 1945, Maguy’s life was defined by a quiet but unbreakable resilience. At just three years old, she and her family were displaced to Lebanon, where she grew into a woman of immense grace and capability. After marrying Rene Awad in 1976 and later facing his untimely passing, Maguy stepped forward to lead the family’s sewing machine business with a determination that would mark the rest of her life. In 1989, she made the courageous decision to emigrate to Montreal, seeking a future of dignity and opportunity for herself and her son, Alain. <br> <br>To those who knew her, Maguy was more than a friend; she was a 'second mother' and a 'godmother' whose kindness reverberated through her family, her church, her neighborhood, and every life she touched. Whether she was baking for loved ones, solving a complex puzzle, or capturing beauty through her paintings, she found joy in the simple and the profound alike. She was a tireless advocate for human rights, carrying the struggle for Palestinian dignity in her heart throughout her journey. <br> <br>Maguy is survived by her son, Alain and his wife Nancy, her beloved grandchildren Angelique, Dante, and Sylas; her sisters, Souad and Helen; the families Khawam, Mansour, Akol, Hazboun, Kteily, Awais, Kamar, Fashey, Bichouty and Jabbour. <br> <br>Donations in her memory can be made to Paroisse Notre Dame de L’Annonciation <br> <br>To send flowers : https://www.parkex.ca/? <br></div>
