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.
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Ngoc Nguyen
J’ai eu l’honneur et le privilège d’avoir connu et travaillé avec Ginette pendant quelques années à PQCHC au début des années 2000. Elle m’a donné de précieux conseils (et recettes!) dont je me souviendrai toujours. Je partage donc votre perte et vos chagrins mais garderai un souvenir ineffaçable de Ginette. Je présente à toute la famille mes sincères condoléances!
Manon charette
Dear Dr. RASULI,
MES PLUS SINCÈRES CONDOLÉANCES, J'AI BEAUCOUP DE PEINE D'APPRENDRE LE DÉCÈS DE Ginette je garde tellement des bons souvenirs d'elle. Paix à son âme que mes prières vous accompagnent. Courage
Manon
Dear Dr. Rasuli, Jasmine, Kevin and family
I was so very sorry to hear of Ginette’s illness and recent passing. I wish that that it had been different for her. Please accept my sincere sympathies and condolences.
Ginette was such a bright light, and a truly kind, generous soul to work with at PQCHC, she too having contributed much to the centre, its clientele and the local nursing-NP community. Our world was definitely brighter with she in it, with her radiant smiles and laughter.
Having shared an office together in the past over a few years, she had spoken frequently of her beloved family, who most definitely were/are her pride and joy.
During this raw and tender time, may you draw comfort from the support, strength and care of loved ones. And in the days still ahead, may you all too find unique signs or glimmers that will come to provides you all with hope and reassurance that she is now well, is at peace, and is still with you in spirit always.