It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Chief Nana Kwaku Kwateng Amanin, King of the Ghanaian community of Montreal. King Kwateng, a well respected family man, successful business owner, and dedicated member of our community, passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 69.
King Kwateng, also known by many as ‘Papa Africa’, was a proud board member of Ghana Canada House Inc., also sitting in as the Chairman of the Ghana Tradition Council of Montreal, offering leadership, insight and guidance to help each organization achieve their respective goals, reach and impact in the community.
King Kwateng will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, unwavering commitment to making a positive and significant impact and lasting impression of everyone he interacted with. He will be deeply missed by all who knew them. His contributions and his unwavering commitment to the Ghanaian community will be remembered for years to come.
During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to King Kwateng’s family and friends. We hope that they find comfort in the memories and legacy that King Kwateng left behind. We also want to remind the community to honour King Kwateng’s life and legacy by continuing to work towards the betterment of the Ghanaian community.
The following events will be held in memory of Chief Nana Kwaku Kwateng Amanin. We invite all those who knew and loved King Kwateng to attend and pay their respects.
Candle Light Vigil
Date & Time: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 2pm
Location: Mama Africa,
917 Rue Jean-Talon O, Montréal, QC H3N 1S7
Viewing
Date & Times: Friday, December 15, 2023, 4pm – 9pm
& Saturday, December 16, 2023, 10am – 2pm
Location: Urgel Bourgie,
1255 Beaumont Ave, Mount Royal, Quebec H3P 3J1
Funeral – Celebration of Life
Date & Time: Saturday, December 16, 2023, 6pm – 3am
Location: Le Madison
8750 Boul Provencher, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 3N7
Reception
Date & Time: Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2pm – 8pm
Location: Le Madison
8750 Boul Provencher, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 3N7
