Michel Takla It was with great sadness that I recently learned of the passing of Youssef Takla three years ago. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his wife, children, and entire family. My name is Michel Georges Takla, and I am from Montreal. My family’s roots are in Zouk Mikael—my mother’s side, Fina, Michel and Maya Azem, and my father, George Moussa Takla, who emigrated to Canada in the 1940s. My wife, Johanne, and I were privileged to visit Youssef at his residence in Beirut when we travelled to Lebanon in 2009. He was very gracious in receiving us, and we spent over two hours together discussing a variety of topics of mutual interest. It was a memorable and very enjoyable meeting, and one that I have remembered fondly over the years. This week, while doing some research into our family tree, I came across the announcement of Youssef’s passing. I was deeply saddened to learn of his death, even though it occurred several years ago. Please accept my wife Johanne’s and my heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Michel Takla 514-833-2245 taklamjl@videotron.ca

4 October 2026