Lisa Ouanounou - Steeles Memorial Chapel

Lisa Ouanounou passed away peacefully from this world on May 15, 2020 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Hanania (Henry) Ouanounou z’l, mother of Vickie and Sol Shein, Samy Ouanounou, Max Ouanounou, Annie and Paul Samuel and Nicole and Moishe Posner; treasured grandmother and great-grandmother; cherished sister of Simone Tchiprout z’l, Fortune Ohayon z’l, Albert Bitton, Esther Perez, Therese Zandman, Joe Bitton, Michelle Dobkin, Annette Bitton and Jack Bitton.

Lisa was born in Casablanca Morocco and emigrated to Toronto with her family in August of 1965. She was amongst the last of the golden generation of tzadikim from the old country, continuing the traditions of modesty and chesed for which she was well-known. Her home was forever open to family and guests to share in the warmth of her generosity and a delicious meal. Much loved by her family, her smile, her strength and her kindness will be greatly missed.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bikur Cholim of Toronto 416-783-7983 https://www.bikurcholim.ca/donate/ or Hatzoloh Toronto 416-398-2300 https://www.hatzolohtoronto.org/

Message of Condolence

Posted on 18.05.2020 - 11:21 AM

Sol Zeifman

Taube and I send our condolences to you Sammy and to your family.

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Posted on 18.05.2020 - 3:22 PM

Rose & Michael Heilbronn

Dearest Sammy & Annie. We are so saddened to know that your dear, sweet mother has passed. She was quite a lady and we were honoured to be guests in her home. May her memory be a blessing for you and your entire family. We are so sorry that in these unprecedented times we cannot come to give you comfort in person. Spiritually we are there with you and we honour your mother’s memory. Much love, Rose & Michael Heilbronn. HAMAKOM YENACHEM ETCHEM

Posted on 18.05.2020 - 6:18 PM

Evan Sone

Dear Nicole, Moishe and Family We wanted to extend our deep condolences to the entire family. May her memory be a blessing and live in your heart forever. Let us all look forward to sharing in good times - Marla and Evan Sone and Family

Posted on 18.05.2020 - 6:28 PM

Orvin and Lynne

Sammy and family... sorry for your loss... may you be blessed with many wonderful memories. Lynne and orvin

Posted on 18.05.2020 - 8:16 PM

Sharon Freedman

Dear Annie. I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My condolences to you and your family. May her memory be a blessing

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 12:17 AM

Tracey Abrahami

Dear Annie, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. My deepest condolences to you and the family at this difficult time. May her memory be for a blessing. BDE

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 1:39 AM

Pearl Adler Saban

Dear Nicole & Annie and families, So very sorry to read this. I remember your mom well from years back when I'd visit your home on Hotspur-Neptune , and later from Beth Jacob shul. When she smiled, her eyes crinkled and she smiled with her whole being. She was charming and warm. May she rest in eternal peace, her neshama reunited with that of your dear father.

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 12:15 PM

Frank and Romi Samuels

Hi Max, Read with absolute regret. I know how much you loved and cared for both your dad, who I had the pleasure of sitting and davenning with and your mom. Family is everything and you epitomised the manner in which one should respect, love and care for one's parents. Thinking of you at this most difficult of times. Baruch Dayan Emet

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 12:25 PM

Aaron Svetlana Rosenberg

Samy Nicole and family... sorry for your loss... may you be blessed with many wonderful memories. Lynne and orvi

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 2:58 PM

Sheldon Salcman

Laurell and myself send our heartfelt message of nechama to the entire Family. I remember your Mother (and Father) very fondly from when they first arrived in Toronto. I shared Tefilot with them in the Minyan at Associated Hebrew Schools at Bathurst and Neptune. Their quiet ways and sweet smiles were always so welcoming. They will be missed by all. Sheldon Salcman

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 3:29 PM

daniel abergel and linda perez

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE TATA LISA YOU HAVE BEEN SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMEN AND OF COURSE THE BEST CHEF IN ALL THE WORLD up to this day i will never forget the cake you baked for my son bar mitsvah beautful meringe with orange in the middle( and of course the best dafina ( choellent) up to this day still the best may you rest in peace please sons daughters and grand kids please be strong she is in good hand of the lord love you all

Posted on 19.05.2020 - 7:59 PM

Nanci Turk

Samy. Nanci and I were sad to hear of your mom’s death and send our deepest condolences. We hope that the wonderful memories you have will bring some comfort to you at this difficult time. Nanci and Philip Turk

Posted on 20.05.2020 - 1:29 AM

Charles abergel

To all the Ouanounou family and to the Bitton family my deepest condolences to all of you, especially in this difficult time. May her neshama rest peacefully.

Posted on 20.05.2020 - 9:55 AM

Mervin and Myrna Lass

Our deepest condolences.

Posted on 21.05.2020 - 2:34 PM

Jack & Marla Samuel

Annie, Nicole, Marla and I extend our condolences to you, your siblings and the entire extended family on the loss of your mother. We recall attending a special evening a few years back where you, mother and many others were in attendance. It was when your uncles dedicated a beautiful Sephardic Sefer Torah to the new Beit Midrash at Bnei Akiva Schools. In all the years we attended community dinners we never before experienced such a gracious, joyous blending of Sephardim and Ashkenazim joined in common cause, with such honour and respect shown to both heritages. It was a memorable night and, in a way, a true reflection of your own families. We extend our sympathies to all of you on the loss of a special role model. May you take comfort in the great legacy she leaves behind.

Posted on 21.05.2020 - 5:05 PM

Paula Zeitman

Henry and I send the family our sincerest condolences. Lisa was a lovely woman and we always enjoyed seeing her at family get togethers.

Posted on 22.05.2020 - 3:18 PM

Levi and Faige Nadoff

To Sammy, Max, Albert, Annette, Jack, and to the extended family. Our deepest condolences to all of you on your loss. She was a happy wholesome and humble person. She greeted everyone with a genuine smile and a shining countenance and she made everyone around her feel so comfortable. In her simplistic unassuming ways, she raised a beautiful family and she accomplished so much. There is so much that we can learn from her and may her memory continue to be an inspiration to her family and to the family of Am Yisroel. Shteheyah Zichrah Baruch.

Posted on 24.05.2020 - 1:27 PM

Michelle Kahn

Baruch Dayan haemet. A very great lady.

Posted on 25.05.2020 - 10:03 AM

Marci Jameson

Dear Max and family, my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. You were so lucky to have her in your lives this long. Thinking of you at this sad time.