Rifat QADRI Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of Rifat Ullah Qadri peacefully and surrounded by family in Orleans on May 5, 2012.
Qadri was born in Sikandrabad, India, on March 14, 1925.
Qadri received his B.A. from Aligarh University, Masters in Education from Southern Illinois University and teaching certificate from Queens University. He enjoyed a passionate and admirable 30-year teaching career at Lisgar Collegiate High School in Ottawa.
The family extends its sincere thanks to doctors Ross A. Davies and Marcel Ruzicka and the Riverside Hospital Nephrology nurses. The family is indebted to Dr. Louise Coulombe's guardianship and provision in home visits during Qadri's final days.
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the Riverside Hospital Nephrology Department and the Ottawa Heart Institute.
Qadri was laid to rest in Niagara Falls, Ontario beside his loving wife.
Qadri's family plans a Muslim prayer service at the Ottawa Main Mosque on 251 Northwestern Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0M1 on May 12 from noon to 4 p.m. The family will be available for condolences starting at 2:30 p.m. after prayers and Quran reading.
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Giles Nicholson
November 26, 2012
I only just heard the news of Mr. Qadri's passing from the Alumni Newsletter. It was a privilege being his student as a member of the Lisgar class that ultimately graduated from Grade 13 in 1981. I thought I knew Geography prior to taking his class, but learned so much more thanks to him. He taught with an integrated approach that combined learning extensive detail with salient relevant facts about places that enhanced retention of knowledge. I never realized I could learn and remember so much, but did, thanks to him. This was wonderful for intellectual confidence. He was a gentleman, a learned man and touched many, many young lives for the better. We were truly blessed to have a man of his high standards and thorough presentation among us.
My sincerest condolences, Giles Nicholson Lisgar 80/81
Neil, Margaret & Andrew Baxter
May 17, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sharifa Al Harazi
May 14, 2012
Dear Qadri family,
Words cannot express the great loss I know your experiencing. Papa was a great man with lots of care and compassion and wisdom. His family meant the world to him, that was evident as they were all present by his side as he journeyed to the next life. May Allah swt give you all patience during this time of great grief. But know, that God is watching over all of you.
Sharifa aka by pappa "the fruit"
Arzu Deen, Class of 1993
May 13, 2012
Mr. Qadri was a brilliant educator and an asset to Lisgar Collegiate. I will always remember his Grade 9 Geography class. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Marthe Ledoux-Turk
May 12, 2012
I am sorry that I will not be able to be at the mosque on may 12th.
Accept my condolences .
With good memories!
Mary MacLeod
May 11, 2012
To Rifat's Family,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow!
Jerry, Mary MacLeod and Family
Shahid Qadri
May 10, 2012
Unfortunately Papa never had a chance to meet his new granddaughter but she will grow up under his guardianship as he watches over us. His memory will live on in our new family.
Miss you Papa!
Shahid, Kaitlin, and Aria Qadri
Terry Jones
May 10, 2012
A great teacher at Lisgar, fascinating stories and one of the reasons I went into Geography at Carleton University. The Class of 1985 mourns his passing. My Sympathy to all.
Elizabeth MacIntosh Hale
May 10, 2012
Mr. Qadri was a wonderful teaher and a lovely man.
Ferzana Qadri
May 9, 2012
Pappa was a wonderful man and I and my family miss him dearly, but our memories will never be missed! Our dear grandfather, who always knew what advice to give like whether to go to drama school or law school, who always made us all laugh through his jokes about things like gum chewing, who always let us know we were loved, and who always knew what was best for each one of us! Love to all my fellow cousins, parents, aunts, and uncles! We will never forget! Love your first granddaughter, your most loved was us girls :)
Caroline Bowden
May 9, 2012
Mr. Qadri was one of Lisgar's great teachers, and I'm sure that I am just one of many of his former students who are remembering him with great affection and a smile. My condolences on his loss.
Liz
May 9, 2012
Ferzana and family,
Thinking of you and your family at this time, please accept our deepest condolences.
Lynne (Munro) Dunlap
May 9, 2012
Condolences on your loss. Mr. Qadri was a truly memorable teacher, I remember him fondly from Lisgar.
Chisholm Pothier
May 9, 2012
My condolences to the Qadri family. Mr. Qadri was an excellent teacher who had passion for his subject and, as I recall, a pretty good sense of humour. I remember being fascinated by the fact he had been an Olympian, while he was off handed and modest about a feat i thought was huge..
Michael and Jane Cierpicki
May 9, 2012
Mr Qadri was one of our favourite teachers at Lisgar. My husband and I often speak of him with fondness.
There is comfort in friendship, hope in prayer, peace in love. Someone so special...can never be forgotten.
May 9, 2012
"We never lose the ones we love,
For even though they've gone,
Within the hearts of those who care,
Their memory lingers on."
-Bob & Wendy Stone & Family (Ottawa,ON)
Linda & Paul Landon
May 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Qadri
May 9, 2012
A Life
A Love
A Husband
A Father
A Father In Law
A Grandfather
A Teacher
We have all learnt with respect and love from you
We will share and teach our children the memories we have shared
We Thank You
May we all remember you Papa when the wind blows and when the sun shines down upon us.
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