obituaries A MINISTRY
Hanni Edu Yousif Kada Aug. 18, 1948 – Dec. 28, 2016 Hanni was a wellknown man. His presence and happiness would light up any room he would enter. If anyone knew him, they knew that Hanni put everyone before himself, in any given circumstance. He battled an illness for over 2 decades yet managed to
Laila Talia Jamil Nov. 15, 1937 – Dec. 29, 2016 Laila was the eldest child of the late Regina (Kinaia) and Najib Talia. She was loved by many dear aunts, uncles and cousins. She graduated from the University of Baghdad and worked as the executive assistant to the director of the Central Bank of Iraq. Laila traveled throughout the Middle East and Europe with her friends. By all accounts, she was the apple of her father’s eye. After his death, the Talia family immigrated to the U.S. where Laila met her husband, Najib Jamil. Laila and Najib were married in 1968, had 4 children and relished their summer road trips throughout the national parks. Laila and Najib also enjoyed traveling and playing con-can with friends and family. They were together all the time and their banter brought smiles to everyone around them. Laila was a very protective and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed meet-
Aida Yousif Mansour April 17, 1938 - January 4, 2017 Aida Yousif Mansour, 78, was born on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938. She passed on January 4, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Mansour E. Mansour, and was a loving mother to five children, Nuha Hayoo (Wil-
still be the hardworking man that he always was. He was a loving son for 2 amazing parents, Elias & Mary Kada, a selfless brother to Samir, Hashim, Samira, Khalid, Hana, and Adnan, an encouraging and wholehearted Father to 7 children, Wasan, Wally, Waseem, Sari, Wesam, Shems, and Jason, Grandfather to 10 beautiful Grandchilden, and last but not least, an incredible and enamored Husband to Faiza Kada. May he be in enteral life with Jesus and an angel because he was an angel on earth with nothing but a heart of gold ing new people and struck up conversations wherever she went. Laila was a huge Detroit Red Wings fan and loved watching hockey games with her late mother, her brothers and of course, Najib. She loved her in-laws as her own family and welcomed many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws, and their children as they immigrated to the U.S. Laila is survived by her most loving husband of 48 years, Najib; 4 children: Deyar (Dave Sperry), Soamer (Sahara Jabiro), Raneem (Rodney Karromi) and Sid (Faith Karmo); and 10 beautiful grandchildren: Taylor, Anna, Luke, Jack, Chloe, Roman, Jude, Julia, Lourdes, and Blaise. She was immensely proud of her family and would comment on how happy she was that all her children married wonderful people. Laila also leaves behind 4 dear brothers: Shawqi, Lutfi, Makram (Jane) and Moehanid; 2 sisters, including her sister and best friend, Fawzia Saigh (Nedeem); and many loving nieces and nephews. Laila lived quietly and gently. She touched people with her laughter, kindness and zest for life. We will miss her the rest of our days and pray she rests in peace until our souls meet again. son), May Mansour, Nazar Mansour (Nadia), Nabeel Mansour, and Souha Maltese (Robert). Born in Beirut, Lebanon, she was married in October 1955 and moved to Baghdad, Iraq. Then in 1973, the entire family moved to Michigan. Aida had a heart of gold and welcomed all guests to her home with open arms and plates full of food. She was truly beautiful, inside and out, and had a sense of style that could rival the women on any red carpet. She radiated poise and elegance. Aida lit up any room she walked
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She enjoyed traveling, shopping, concerts, and visiting with friends and relatives. She was the epitome of fun. Most of all, she felt whole when surrounded by her family. She always continued to bless our family with her patience, wisdom, and unconditional love. Aida will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She will forever live in our hearts and memories. Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. John 16:22.
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