Family members, friends, and members of Montreal’s Jewish community are mourning the tragic loss of Michel Moshe Mizrahi, the beloved father and longtime community member who was killed during the deadly shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on June 22, 2026.
Mizrahi, 68, died after being critically wounded during the violent incident that unfolded near the Hilton Garden Inn in the Côte-des-Neiges district. The shooting also claimed the life of Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and ended with the death of the suspected gunman during an exchange of gunfire with police. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
According to family members and community leaders, Michel Mizrahi was a devoted father of three, a cherished friend, and a respected member of Montreal’s Jewish community for decades. Loved ones remember him as a man whose generosity, compassion, and infectious smile touched countless lives.
During funeral services attended by hundreds of mourners, Mizrahi’s son, Shlomi Mizrahi, described his father as his “best friend” and remembered him as someone who always put others before himself. Family members and friends said that even in his final moments, Michel acted courageously by warning others to flee from the danger unfolding around them. Many have since referred to him as a hero.
Community leaders and longtime friends have paid tribute to Mizrahi’s lifelong dedication to helping others. Members of his synagogue and the wider Jewish community recalled his willingness to assist anyone in need and his unwavering commitment to family, faith, and community service. Rabbi Mendel Raskin described him as a generous man who was always ready to lend a helping hand.
The tragic loss of Michel Mizrahi has sent shockwaves throughout Montreal and beyond. Community members, elected officials, and religious leaders have expressed condolences while emphasizing the profound impact Mizrahi had on those around him. Tributes continue to pour in as loved ones gather to celebrate his life and legacy.
Funeral ceremonies honoring Michel Mizrahi were held in Montreal, with family members announcing that he will be laid to rest in Israel. Loved ones continue to mourn the heartbreaking loss while remembering a man whose kindness, generosity, and devotion to others left an enduring mark on his community.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Michel Moshe Mizrahi’s legacy of compassion, service, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.