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.
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Katherine Macnaughton-Osler
France and Gilles Pilon
Our deepest condolences to Eric, Caroline and to the Bagirubwira and Barakengera families.
Yao Akogo
Nos sincères condoléances àtoute la famille éplorée. Que son âme se repose en paix! Amen.
Hope wafula NYONGESA/Isaac
This world is not our home forever, the home with full of sorrows and crying without joy anymore. Even though we are now hurted and painful for loosing Our beloved brother, we hope that there is a wonderfull morning when we will meet Our beloved brother without beeing separated again because everything will be renewed. My condolences to the entire family.
Hope Wafula Nyongesa/Isaac
May God continue to comfort all of us.
Audace Niyonambaza
Que son âme repose en paix. 🙏
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille et aux amis.
Daniel Barakengera
Gone too soon dear Christian, may you rest in peace🕊️
Anita heeschen
Christian ubusore bwawe nubwiza nurukundo
Turabibibuze R I P
Chris Hoyt
My condolences to you and your family in this time of loss, Martin.
Marie-Paule Landriault et J.y.
Trop jeune pour mourir quand on a la vie devant nous . Sincères condoléances à Éric et Caroline!
My heartfelt condolences to Eric, to Nicole, to Uncle Martin and Christine, upon the loss of Christian. He was so young to be taken from this life. May he now rest in peace.