It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Christian Nsanzimfura Bagirubwira of Vancouver on December 11, 2024, at the age of 36 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Eric Bagirubwira (Caroline Filion); sister and cousin, Nicole Barakengera (James Trevail); uncle Martin Barakengera (Christine Nyiraneza) who played a pivotal role in his upbringing; as well as numerous relatives. He will also be missed by his many friends in Vancouver and Ottawa.
Christian was predeceased by his loving parents Jeanne-Françoise Barakengera and Jean-Baptiste Bagirubwira.
Christian was born in Kigali, Rwanda, and his life’s journey took him to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Eswatini, South Africa, and finally to Canada, where he arrived in March 2004 at the age of 15 years.
Known for his generosity and thoughtfulness, Christian had a remarkable ability to put others first. His engaging personality, kind spirit, wits and effortless sense of humor made him the life of every gathering. He enjoyed drawing, arts, music, and creating podcasts, always finding ways to express his creativity and share his passion with others.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Beechwood Funeral Home and Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, Ontario.
Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of his remarkable life and the joy he brought to so many.
Digital Guestbook
Casimir Ahimana
Justin MBOSIRU
Que son âme repose en paix, avec espoirs de nous revoir un jour😥
Anastase Rekeraho
Repose en paix cher frère.
Nos sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis.
Esther Barakengera
May you rest in peace cousin ❤️
Yacinthe Barakengera
"There's so much left unspoken,
Too soon for our conversation to end.
I thought we'd have so many more years,..." ~Kelly Roper
Marcel M & Family
Our family is praying with you in this difficult moment. May Christian's soul rest in peace. Stay strong.
Alexandre Nshimiyimana
Mes sincères condoléances Martin !
NSENGIYUMVA ELIE, Kigali , Rwanda
Tubabajwe cyane n'urupfu rw'umwana wacu
CHRISTIAN BAGIRUBWIRA .
Ibyiringiro by'umuzuko bidukomeze muri ibi bihe biruhije .
( Yohana 5 : 28,29 )
( Ibyakozwe n'intumwa 24 : 15 )
IMMACULEE Nyiraminani
Que ton âme repose en Paix .
Phoibe MUKANOHELI
Que le
Ciel lui soit legère,qu’il repose en paix🙏🏾
Imana ikwakire mu bwami bwayo.
Tuzahora tukwibuka Christian.
Ruhukira mu mahoro.