Kofi Keith Irakoze passed peacefully away in the arms of his mother on June 18, 2026, in the CHUL, Quebec City. He was born on June 11 in the same hospital and fought bravely for the next seven days. He was born too soon and left this world too soon. During his short time here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family, friends, and even people who would never meet him. His life was a brief gift to his parents, Kandace and Eric, and to his big sister Aurora. Kofi experienced holding hands with his mother and father, and was able to meet his big sister, his grandmother and his great-grandmother before he returned to his heavenly Father. His father sang to him and his mother talked to him every day. Kofi was greeted in heaven by his great-grandfather, Keith Burgess. He will be remembered with love by his parents, sister, grandparents, great-grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. We would like to thank the staff of the NICU for their love, compassion, support and care for Kofi as well as his parents. We would also like to thank Lepine-Cloutier for their help. A service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the CHUL.