It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Reda Habib Sedki in the early hours on May 6, 2024.
Reda will be deeply missed by his wife of 52 years Sonia, his two daughters: Engy (Brahm) and Nevine; his granddaughter Marlowe; and by his brother Hany. He is predeceased by his parents Habib and Victoria Fanous and his sister Samia.
As a young man in Cairo, Reda initially pursued a career in Egyptian folkloric dance as a member of the famed Reda Troupe. Eventually heeding his father’s direction, Reda switched course and studied civil engineering at Cairo University. For the rest of his life, he balanced this love of the arts and sciences.
After marrying Sonia Zaklama in 1972, the two moved to Dubai and later Abu Dhabi. Reda worked as an engineer on construction projects throughout the Middle East before moving his family, which then included two young daughters, to their new home in Ottawa. Reda was very proud of his engineering career, building infrastructure with OC Transpo and later the City of Ottawa.
An avid photographer, Reda found many friends in local camera clubs. Often viewing himself as an early adopter of technology, he liked to brag that he was the first person in Ottawa to own a digital camera. This love of digital photography was evident when he was leading classes on the latest versions of Photoshop, Lightroom, other editing software, or photo printing.
Radiating charm, charisma, and a witty sense of humour, Reda's smile lit up every room he walked into. He effortlessly ignited conversations, shared his opinions, and brought laughter to those around him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.
Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at St. George and St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church at 11am (1081 Cadboro Rd, Ottawa).
Digital Guestbook
Nina Gazale
Mireille Fanous
Remembering you with Fondness, Reda. You will be much missed. Rest in peace dear friend.
Michel Ibrahim
In 1988 I met Reda for the first time, without hesitation Monda and I invited Reda and his family for dinner and without any hesitation they accepted our invitation, we enjoyed a wonderful friendship since that time. I will miss you my dear Reda because you were one of a kind wonderful person
Tari Fanous
Rest in peace dear Reda. The friendship and lovely time our families had in Abu Dhabi, our children growing up together until you left to Canada and we to the states, will always be cherished in our memory. My heartfelt condolences to Sonia, Engy and Niva.
Mancy Malek
There aren’t enough words to say about Reda, a friend, a brother and a go to person when one is in need of someone to vent to. Reda will be missed but our consolation is that he is in a lot better place. May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.
Grace Sutherland
Dearest Reda, we met through the RA Photo Club when I was new to Ottawa. You were friendly and inviting. I enjoyed spending time learning from you about photography, sharing stories about our families and discussing life in general.
Thank you for your generous nature!
Robert Macdonald
I met Reda at the RA photoclub. He was a passionate photographer and volunteered many hours to teach fellow photographers how to do post production work with Lightroom and Photoshop. A gentle man, he will be sorely missed.
Tony Deluca
Rest in peace my friend
Kipper Trevorrow
Thank you Reda, for your kind direction and conversations during our time together with the RA Photo Club. Rest peacefully, you will be missed.
Kipper
Mona Ishack
Reda, May you rest in peace. We will cherish your memory and carry you in our hearts forever. My sincere condolences to Sonia and the family.
Rest in peace dear friend, you suffered enough. You will be missed by all, you will never be forgotten. Sincere condolences to Sonia, Engy, Nevine, Brahman, Marlowe and family.