Obituary of Paty Swaita

December 7, 1974 – Beirut, Lebanon

April 20, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Surrounded by her family, Paty Swaita, beloved wife of George Swaita and mother of Isabella and Hannah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 49 years. Paty was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on December 7, 1974. She immigrated to Canada in 1988 at the young age of fourteen.

Paty dedicated her life to caring for her family and serving her community. Her unwavering love and devotion knew no bounds, touching the lives of everyone around her. Paty was actively involved in her home parishes, the Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Calgary, AB, and St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, in Ottawa, ON, for many, many, years and helped with numerous events.

A nurturing soul, Paty was the pillar of our family, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her wisdom, warmth, and gentle spirit will be profoundly missed but will forever live on in our hearts. She was a beacon of love, strength, and kindness to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Besides her devoted husband, Paty is survived by her loving daughters, Isabella and Hannah; her parents, Nazem and Souad Hadi; her brothers, Peter (Rawane) and Paul Hadi; as well as her nephews, Jakob and Noah Hadi; and many loving relatives and friends who cherished her deeply.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (1 Tamarac Crescent SW, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Following the Graveside Service, relatives and friends are invited for a mercy meal with the family in the Hellenic Community Hall at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join the services streamed live on Bella’s Facebook.

Her legacy of love, compassion, and kindness will continue to inspire us all. Rest in peace, knowing you are forever loved and remembered. May your memory be forever eternal.

“For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” (Romans 14:8)

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 3107 40 St SW, Calgary, AB  T3E 3J9, www.orthodoxcalgary.org.

In living memory of Paty Swaita, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.