Dear family members,

The Taouk Association proudly congratulates our beloved family member, Reema Antonious Taouk, on her appointment as a General Member of the Administrative Review Tribunal.

This is a significant and well-deserved achievement, reflecting your integrity, dedication, and strength of character. It is a role of great importance and responsibility, and we are incredibly proud to see you represent our family with such honour.
As Kahlil Gibran reminds us,
“Work is love made visible.”

May God guide you and bless you in this journey. We stand behind you with pride always as your family.

Taouk Association
Sydney, Australia 2026

​Dear family members,

In a moment of profound honour, the Taouk Association warmly congratulates our beloved brother and family member, Tony Sami Jabbour Taouk, on his election as President of the Maronite Catholic Society of Australia.

This achievement reflects the strength, integrity, and dedication you have always carried. You have never stepped back from responsibility, and we are deeply proud to stand behind you, not only as a community, but as your family.

At a time of uncertainty for our beloved Lebanon, we pray your voice will be one of truth and your leadership a beacon of light for many.
As Kahlil Gibran reminds us,
“Ask not what your country can do for you,  ask what you can do for your country.”

May God guide and bless you in this mission. We are with you always.

Taouk Association
Sydney Australia 2026

Dear family members,
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With regret, we inform you that Antonios Habib Basbous Taouk, has passed away in Lebanon aged 87.

In Australia, Antonios is the brother of Houda the wife of Fayez El-Hebbal Taouk.
He is the uncle of Bassam, Wassim, Halim, and Rida Basbous Taouk.
He is the uncle of Rosa the wife of Maroun Asaad Taouk.
He is also the brother in law of Tony Fahed Fadel Kayrouz.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday the 8th of April 2026 at 6.00pm, at Saint Joseph Maronite Church, Croydon.
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The family will receive condolences at the church after the memorial Mass.

​Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Nabiha Hanna Taouk, the wife of Mtanious Boulos Taouk has passed away in Lebanon aged 67.

In Australia she is the sister in-law of Mariam the widow of the late Kashlah Boulos Taouk. She is the aunty of Paul Kashlah Taouk, Charbel Kashlah Taouk, Randa Taouk Ibrahim, Paula the wife of Tary Taouk, Amal the wife of Maroun Farah, Tania the wife of Mathew Khoury, Nada the wife of Arz Taouk, Dibeh the wife of Dib Taouk, Jamal the wife of Philip Taouk, Mary the wife of Joseph Taouk, Geryes Dib, Gebran Dib, and their families. She is also the cousin of Caroline Eid Taouk the wife of Jason Succar, Randa Eid Taouk the wife of Steeve Eid, Najla Tannous Taouk the wife of Ghattas Succar, Sarah Mikhael Taouk the wife of Najib Taouk, and their familes.

The Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, 31st of March at 6:30 pm at St Raymond’s Maronite Church, Auburn.

Dear family members,

The Taouk Association is delighted to share the joyful news that Elias Habib Antonious Nasr Taouk has officially joined the Lebanese Maronite Order, embracing his monastic vocation.

Brother Elias will wear his monastic gown for the very first time on Sunday, 1 March, 2026, at the 7:00pm Youth Mass at Saint Charbel Maronite Church.

We are certain that our presence would mean a great deal to him and his family as they celebrate this beautiful and sacred milestone. We warmly encourage everyone to attend and show their love and support.

Please continue to keep Brother Elias and his family in your prayers throughout this holy season of Lent.


​Mass Details
Date: Sunday, 1 March at 7:00 pm
Church: St Charbel Church
Address: 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl NSW 2196

​Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Lizet Tannous Habib Malkoun Taouk has passed away in Lebanon aged 81.

In Australia Lizet is the sister of the late Said Tanous Habib Malkoun Taouk. She is also the Aunty of Mansour Said Taouk, Elie Said Taouk, Annie Said Taouk, Reema Said Taouk, Tannous Malkoun Taouk, May Malkoun Taouk and their families 

The memorial mass will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday the 3rd of March 2026 at Saint Joseph’s Maronite Church - Croydon.

Her family will receive condolences at the church following the memorial Mass.


​Memorial Service Details: 

Date: Tuesday, 3rd of March at 6:00 PM
Church: St Joseph Maronite Church
Address: 7 Acton St, Croydon NSW 2132

May she rest in peace.

Dear Family Members,
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We warmly invite you to join us for the Annual Memorial Mass 2026 for the deceased members of the Taouk family together with the 40-day mass of the late Youssef Nakhleh Somsom Taouk, & the one-year mass for the late Najwa Hanna Maroun Taouk. The mass will be held on Sunday, 8th of February 2026, at 10:00 AM at Saint Maroun's Cathedral (627 Elizabeth St, Redfern NSW 2016).
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This Mass is a time for us to come together as a community to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. We hope you can join us for this special occasion of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of their lives.

The Mass will be followed by a family lunch at the church hall.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Chehede Maroun Taouk has passed away in Lebanon aged 100.

In Australia he is the father of Maroun Chehede Maroun Taouk, He is the uncle of Charbel Maroun Taouk, Dib Hanna Maroun Taouk, Siham Hanna Maroun Taouk and The late Najwa Hanna Maroun Taouk. He is also the Uncle of Charbel, Sami, Elias, Debbie & Sayde Romanous Jabbour Taouk, The uncle of the late Saiid, the late Attar & Jamal Elias Hanna Taouk, and the uncle of Salem and Georgette Mirched Taouk. Chehede is also the grandfather of Rabih and Eliane Hekmat Mansour Tannous Taouk.

The memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, 28 January at 7:15 pm at St Charbel Church, Punchbowl.
His family will receive condolences at the church following the memorial Mass.

Memorial Service Details
Date: Wednesday, 28 January at 7:15 pm
Church: St Charbel Church
Address: 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl NSW 2196

May he rest in peace.

​Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Jamal Antonious Basbous Taouk the wife of Antonios Najib Akkary from Bsharri has passed away in Canada aged 88.

In Australia, Jamal is the mother of Marie Akkary the wife of Uros Jovanovic. She is also the sister of the late Elias Antonious Basbous Taouk and the aunty of Nawal Basbous the wife of Raymond Boutros Werdan Taouk.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 16th December 2025, at 6:00 PM at St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Church, Auburn.

Her family will be receiving condolences at the church following the memorial mass.

Memorial Service Details
Date: Tuesday The 16th of December 2025 at 6:00 PM
Church: St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Church
Address: 37-39 Wellington Rd, Auburn NSW 2144

May she rest in peace.

​Dear family members

The One year Memorial Mass for the late Gaby Youssef Mahra Taouk will be held on Sunday the 16th of November 2025 at 11:00 am at St Charbel's Maronite Church. (142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl NSW 2196).

May he rest in peace.

Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Georgette El Khoury Ghannam, the wife of Massoud Ghannam, has passed away in Lebanon.

In Australia, Georgette is the mother of Nassif Ghannam the husband of Fayrouz Romanous Taouk. She is also the auntie of Nakhle Jourieh Rahme and Pierre Hawa and their families. 

The memorial Mass will be held at 4.00pm on Saturday, 11th of October 2025 at St Joseph Maronite Church, Croydon. The family will receive condolences at the church after the Mass.
 
Memorial Service Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 11th of October 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 pm
🏛 Church: Saint Joseph’s Maronite Catholic Church
📍 Address: 7 Acton St, Croydon NSW 2132

May she rest in peace.

Dear family members,

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Martyr Elias Bahjet Rahhal Taouk, aged 39, who died in Lebanon in the line of duty while honorably serving in the Lebanese Internal Security Forces – Judicial Police.
 
Elias fell in the line of duty, a martyr who gave his life for his country, upholding justice and protecting the people of Lebanon. His heroic sacrifice stands as a beacon of honour, courage, and national pride, and will never be forgotten.
 
In Australia, Elias is the beloved nephew of Katar, widow of the late Antonios Boutros Gharita Taouk, and Najla, wife of Salem Nasr Taouk. He is also the dear cousin of Malek Youssef Gibrael Salha Taouk and Melhem Farid Rahhal Taouk.
 
The Bsharri Association in Australia cordially invites the public, community leaders, dignitaries, and all members of the Lebanese diaspora to attend a Memorial Mass in honour of his service and sacrifice.
 
Condolences will be received at the church following the memorial mass.

​Memorial Mass Details:
Date: Saturday , 5 July 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Church: Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral
Address: 46 Alice Street, Harris Park, NSW 2150

Let us come together in prayer and remembrance to honour the life and legacy of a true Lebanese patriot and martyr.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Maria Assaad Taouk, the widow of the late Youssef Boutors Nassar Chidiac has passed away in Lebanon.

Maria is the mother of Raymond, Milad, Pierre, the late Robert, Antoinette, Raymonda, Souad and Najah Chidiac. She is also the sister of the late Antonios, the late Youssef, the late Saeed, the late Latifeh, and the late Souad Assad Taouk.

The family will receive condolences tonight (Tuesday) at her son Raymond's house (5 Patrick St, Punchbowl) and Wednesday 25 June from 6.00pm to 9.00pm at the Bsharri hall, Enfield. 

The memorial Mass will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday 26 June at St Charbel Maronite Church, Punchbowl. 
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Memorial Service Details
Date: Thursday 26th of June 2025 at 6:00 pm
Church: St Charbel's Maronite Church
Address: 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl NSW 2196

May she rest in peace.

​Dear family members 

The 40-day memorial mass for the late Elias Antonious Basbous Taouk will be held on Friday the 20th of June 2025 at 6pm at Saint Joseph Maronite Church (7 Acton Street, Croydon NSW 2132).

May he rest in peace.