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1926

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2006

Shoukri Gaber Obituary

Shoukri Gaber, 80, an honored father who owned a service station 30 years, died Friday, July 7, 2006, in North Richland Hills. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, North Richland Hills. Burial: Acton Cemetery in Acton. Wake: was 6 p.m. Monday at the church. When one loses a loved one, we want the world to know who they are and what they were all about. It keeps a piece of who they were in this world. Maybe it touches the heart of someone who reads their story. This is a story of an amazing man whose name was Shoukri Gaber. He entered this world on June 16, 1926. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Shoukri served with honor in the British army during World War II. He met and fell in love with and married a fine lady named Leyla Saliba Abrahim. After the war Shoukri and Leyla moved to Egypt with starting a family in mind. At this time Shoukri was working for the United Nations. A family indeed happened. Three boys were born to Shoukri and Leyla -- Saiid, Simon, Joe. In 1959, everything was sold and Shoukri, his wife and three sons moved to Lebanon. Another son, Alfred, was born there. Then in 1963, the greatest opportunity happened. The family was accepted to immigrate to the United States. That was finalized in 1964. Shoukri once again sold everything and moved his family to New York City. Two more children entered the family, Mary and Peter. Once again in 1971, Shoukri moved his wife and six children to North Richland Hills. This is where he set his roots for his family and enjoyed raising his six children with his wife. Shoukri became self employed and owned a service station for 30 years and all his sons were working with him at one time or another. He retired from the business in 1995. At the age of 80, the long and eventful life of Shoukri Gaber passed on. His life was full of travels to reach his final destination which was the land of the free. Sadly, Shoukri Gaber's journey had ended to begin a new journey in the afterlife. Shoukri left a better life for his future family that he will not know in presence but in spirit. The man who was full of dreams now rests in peace. Shoukri was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Leyla Gaber. Survivors: Sons, Saiid Gaber and wife, Victoria, Simone Gaber and wife, Jeanne, Joe Gaber and Vicki Gaber, Alfred Gaber and wife, Sandy, and Peter Gaber and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Mary Thomas; grandchildren, Amar Gaber, Regina Hebert, Faith Hill, Matthew Gaber, Kelly Thomas, Jason Thomas, Ryan Gaber, Jacqline Gaber, Jessica Gaber, Brianna Gaber and Denise Torres; great-grandchildren, Kallista Gaber, Trent Hebert, Arianah Hebert, Mason Hill, Kaden Hill, Jacob Gaber, Dylan and Madison Torres; and nieces and nephews, Violette and Ronnie Whaley, Tony and Terry Gaber, Albert Gaber, Agnes Huges and Liz Bterrani.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jul. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Shoukri Gaber

17 Entries

Richard and Cyndi Nettles

July 28, 2006

Dearest Al, Sandy and Gaber Family,

Our deepest sympathies to you for this most painful loss. Mr. Gaber's story is powerful and such a beautiful tribute to a man who so apparently lived, loved and gave to the fullest. We can certainly see some of his legacy through the open friendliness of his son, Al, and the sweet giving heart of Sandy. Please know that our family's prayers are going out to and for you all. "Blessed are those who mourne for they shall be comforted"-May the God of all Peace pour out His RICHEST blessings and comfort on you during this time! We love you, neighbors. Please let us know of ANY way we can ever be there for you. THE NETTLES FAMILY

Val Terrazas

July 16, 2006

My deepest condolences to all members & friends of the Gaber family on their great loss.

This is me with my grandpa. I love you so much and miss you more than anything!

Jessica Gaber

July 14, 2006

I love you grandpa so much and miss you dearly. Its hard knowing your not going to be calling me and seeing how im doing and talking about how i need to finish school. But im glad i at least took the time and came over helped you with whatever it ism, joined you for lunch or dinner, and talked with you to make you feel better. I wish you didnt have to go but i know your much happier being away from the pain you were suffering and being reunited with grandma i know you missed her soooo much!! Each day is going to be hard knowing your gone but i know i'll see you again one day. I love you and grandma so much!

P.S. I also added a picture of me and you i'll never forget!

Cecile Dobelbower

July 14, 2006

Mr. Gaber was one of the nicest, caring and most dignified persons I have ever known. He also truly lived his faith. Scriptures tell us to care for the widows and orphans. Mr. Gaber did just that. My family and I fell in that category. Mr. Gaber kept my old cars running for years, sometimes charging me nothing or at least allowing me to pay it out. If not for him, I could not have driven to work to keep food on the table for my children. Knowing my interest and sponsorship of refugees from wartorn countries, we always had a lot to share while my car was being repaired. We attended the same church and our children attended the same school so we felt we had much in common, our love for family and church. Any time I drive down Blaney or go to Kroger, I think of the Gaber family. God Bless All of You.

Sandra Gaber

July 14, 2006

Dear Baba,

As I write this today I feel a big hole in my heart for the loss of you on July 7, 2006. You were like a father to me when my own father was not present or available to talk to. I will miss those talks. I wish I had been able to make more time to spend with you. Your sudden death is a reminder of the saying here today -gone tomorrow. I am in shock. I am so thankful you are not in any more pain and you are reunited with the one you love and have missed for 7 years-your wife, Leyla..I miss her too.. I will love you always....Your daughter in law, Sandy...

Sharon McCurry

July 13, 2006

My deepest sympathies to my son-in-law Alfred Gaber, my daughter Sandra Gaber, my granddaughter Jessica Nicole Gaber, and to Shoukri Gaber's other sons, Saiid, Simon, Joe and Peter, and his daughter Mary and to their children, grandchildren, and spouses. I will miss Shoukri as a dear friend. He and his wife Leyla were always kind and friendly to me and I always enjoyed visiting in their home where there were fun and laughter and the most wonderful Mid-Eastern food. It was fun to take Shoukri to parties. I feel fortunate to have known Shoukri, Leyla and his family. I was always made to feel welcome and I will never forget the 3-strand pearls that Leyla gave me Christmas 1997. I treasure them and will pass them onto my dearest grandchild Jessica. May God keep the Gaber family tight. If there is anything that I can do for the family, please do not hesitate to call me.

Love always, Sharon McCurry

Larry Irving

July 12, 2006

Take comfort in the words found in Isaiah 57:2 "Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death." From what I know and have read about Mr. Gaber, he was an upright man. May the peace of God be with you, his family, as the days continue.

DONNA SIMON, RN

July 11, 2006

SIMONE AND JEANNE:

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE! PLEASE KNOW YOU AND YOURS ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME OF LOSS.

judy bray l.v.n exceptiona; home care

July 11, 2006

my most heartfelt sympathies in the passing of your father. the obituary made him sound like a very unique man that i feel i would have enjoyed knowing. i am a home health nurse and i visit with simon each week, so in a sence i get to visit with your loved one through his son.

TRACY (SHEPARD) BARKER

July 11, 2006

MARY AND FAMILY

I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME I WORKED AT THE FLOWER SHOP IN WEATHERFORD AND WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER. I'M SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING. I DID NOT KNOW HIM BUT READING ABOUT HIM HE SEEMED LIKE A GREAT MAN. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

tina tompkins

July 10, 2006

im so sorry to hear about ur father he was a dear man. i met two or three times and he seemed like a wonderful man. ur thoughts are in my prayers.

tina sharber tompkins

Rodney Sharber

July 10, 2006

I wish to extend Gaber family my most sincere sympathy on the passing of Mr. Gaber. I never knew him as anything but Mr. Gaber for the respect I had for him in my young adult life I never would have called referred to anything but MR. I still consider him as a dear friend, a mentor and someone I wish I would have listened to more. Mr. Gaber was a generous man, always a smile on his face and a helping hand. He was a man that was family first and everything else second. I have many great memories of time spent at the gas station and in his home. He was a wonderful man.I know he will be missed by all. May God bless you all.

Sincerely

Rodney Sharber

Jeff Brunz

July 10, 2006

Dear Al and family.I am sad to hear about the passing of your father. I only knew him a short time but I'm grateful you gave me the opportunity to meet him. He was obviously a kind and gentle man who is loved by many.

jenny archdale,barnes

July 10, 2006

to the whole gaber family, my deepest sympathy to you all.

ive know you alfred for along time met you through cheryl at bk. i really didnt know your father but i know you, he will be missed by many im sure. my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Margaret Smith

July 9, 2006

Shoukri bought a vehicle from me a few years ago and he was the type of customer you remember. What I didn't know was the story of his family and immigration to the USA - thanks for telling the story. I remember him as a fine gentleman and I know he will be missed. My sympathies to his family.

Frank Chaloupka

July 9, 2006

Hello Gaber family, I wish to extend to your family my most sincere sympathy on the passing of Mr.(Gabe) Gaber. I still consider him as a dear friend. You may not remember who I am so here is a little refesher. I did hydromulching at Mid Cities Grass in the 1983-1986 era. I have many wonerful memories of time spent at the gas station visiting with Gabe.He was a prince of a man.I know he will be missed by all. May God bless you all.

Sincerely

Frank Chaloupka

Jaylene Wood

July 9, 2006

Alfred

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. As you know loosing a parent is hard, but take comfort in knowing that your dad is reunited with your mother.

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