Mary Loussia Kassab Acho was born to farmers in Telkeppe, Iraq on September 26, 1929. She came to Detroit with her daughter Khalida in 1968. In America, she worked as a housekeeper at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for nearly 30 years. She passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 at 91 years old. She was the last surviving member of her generation.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, loving husband, and Gilbert icon, Salim Y. Hanna. Salim was born on December 1, 1947 in Tel Keppe, a small town in northern Iraq. He passed on August 15, 2020, in Gilbert, Arizona.
Read MoreIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved Anahit Akrawi. Beloved wife of the late Hanna Toma Akrawi and loving mother of Sana Azzoo, Dhafir (Claudette) Akrawi, Sawsan (Hilmi) Kashat, Suadad (Andre) Atallah, Mahir Akrawi, Amer (Niran) Akrawi, and Thamir Akrawi. Humble grandmother of 10 grandchildren.
Read MoreRebecca was the cherished wife of John Hurin, stepmother of Gabei Hurin, daughter of Julie Hallahan Najor, sister of Gerald Hallahan, Laura Hallahan, and her beloved twin Rachel Hallahan Karagozian, niece of Dr. George D. Najor and aunt (called “Mommy 2”) of Marcus, Alec, Nicholas and Patrick.
Read More“Some people, like flowers, give pleasure just by being.” Marguerite Esshaki’s favorite quote reflected her dedication to the cultivation of her flowers — her family and friends.
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If you met Bashar Kallabat or had just one stimulating conversation with him, you left with a new outlook on life.
Read MoreSept. 1, 1922 – Sept. 26, 2019 Our grandfather, Salim Zia Abbo, was the epitome of a wise man seeking to live a peaceful and holy life.
Read MoreWhen Paul Vincent, one of the Chaldean community’s first attorneys, became sick last year, he was philosophical. “If this is the end for me, I can accept that. I have lived a long and fulfilling life,” he said. Indeed, Paul, who died at the age of 78 on January 17, 2020, positively affected the lives of others in vast and impactful ways.
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On Sepember 26, 2019 Barnadet departed this life in peace at home surrounded by her family and friends.
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Senator Wadie P. Deddeh, Ret., passed away peacefully on August 27th, at the age of 98. At his side was his wife of 68 years, Mary-Lynn.
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