It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ginette Gilbert-Rasuli, who died peacefully on June 14, 2025 after a courageous battle with ALS. A trailblazer in Canadian healthcare, she was among the first nurse practitioners in the country, dedicating her life to caring for others and advancing the profession she loved.
As a nurse practitioner and university professor, Ginette mentored countless students and provided compassionate care to hundreds of patients throughout her career. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched — as a healer, a teacher, and an advocate.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ginette was known for her perseverance, determination, and generous spirit. She brought grace and strength to every challenge she faced, and her courage in her final years was no exception.
She leaves behind her husband Pasteur Rasuli, her children Kevin (Stacy) and Jasmine (James) and her beloved grandchildren: William and Sophie. She also leaves behind her brothers René (Carole) and Mario (Suzy) and her sisters Linda (Lucien), Patricia, Céline (Sylvain), and Nathalie (Jean-Claude). She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
A funeral service to celebrate Ginette's life and legacy will be held at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Saturday, July 5 at 1 p.m. Family and friends are invited to visit from 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the ALS Society of Canada in her memory.
She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and always with us.
Digital Guestbook
Janet and Ted Martin
Nicole Olivier (Boucher)
NOS PLUS SINCÈRES CONDOLÉANCES À PASTEUR AINSI QU'À KEVIN ET JASMINE ET AUX FAMILLES GILBERT ET RASULI. BON COURAGE POUR LA SUITE.
NICOLE ET MARTIN.
Karl Smyth
Thinking of you and your family, Pasteur. I hope at this time you receive in return all the kindness and generosity you always extend to those around you. Karl
Linda et Lucien
Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous
Sincères condoléances
Tracey Dixon
My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hallie & Trevor Kerr
It’s never easy losing a parent especially when they’re taken from us so young. What a beautiful mark Ginette has left for this world in her two incredible children and her grandbabies.
Pasteur what a lucky man you are to have had such a beautiful and strong wife and partner in life.
We are sending you all so much love and our condolences.
Marc Sauvé and family
Dear Kevin and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear about your mother's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
On behalf of myself, Erica and the kids, we want you to know that we're thinking of you and wishing you and your family moments of peace and comfort as you navigate the days ahead. May her memory be a lasting source of love and strength, and may it live on in the love she shared and the lives she touched.
With sympathy,
Marc, Erica, and family
annette joury
Dear Jasmine, Kevin and Pasteur and family
My deepest condolences on your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Famille Ardizzone
Toutes nos sincères sympathies aux familles Gilbert et Rasuli. Nous garderons un doux souvenir de Ginette.
M. et Mme Ardizzone et Daniela
Nicole Sonier-Hoe
Dear Dr. Rasuli, Jasmine, Kevin and family
I was so very sorry to hear of Ginette's illness and recent passing. I wish that things had been different for her. Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathies.
She was such a bright light, and a kind, generous soul to work with at PQCHC, and had contributed much to the centre, its clientele and the local nursing-NP community.
Our world had been definitely brighter with she in it with her radiant smiles.
Having shared an office with Ginette over a few years in the past, she spoke frequently of her beloved family members, who were most definitely her pride and joy.
Hoping that you may all find ready support/comfort from loved ones during this raw, tender time. And in the days ahead, may you too come to find a sign/glimmer that helps provide you all with hope, reassurance and comfort that she is now well, and at peace, and is still with you in spirit.
We were sad to hear of Ginette’s passing and are so sorry for your loss. To the Rasuli family and all who were close to Ginette, we offer our deepest condolences.
Janet and Ted Martin