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.

Dear family members,

With regret, we inform you that Romanous Tannous Assia Younan has passed away in Australia aged 88.

Romanous is the husband of the late Salime Taouk, and the father of 7 sons and 5 daughters. 

The family will be receiving condolences from Monday 2nd till Wednesday 4th of June 2025 at 19 Station St. Guilford, and on Thursday the 5th of June 2025 from 6:00 till 9:00 pm at Our lady of Lebanon's Co-Cathedral's Hall. 

The funeral service will be held on Friday the 6th of June 2025 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral.

His family will be receiving condolences after the funeral service at the church.

​Funeral Service Details:
Date: Friday 6th of June at 10:30 am
Church: Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral
Address: 46 Alice St, Harris Park, NSW 2150

May he rest in peace.