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Blanche Barhoum Awad

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November 6, 1929 - October 30, 2013 The children of Blanche Awad announce the passing of their beloved mother. Born Blanche Rose Barhoum, to Arthur and Rose Barhoum, of Detroit, MI.Blanche graduated from Hollywood High School, and embarked on her love of music, playing classical music on piano and singing opera. Blanche met and married Henry Awad. Together they founded the Star News and Pictorial, an influential newspaper serving the Syrian and Lebanese communities, throughout the United States, which included her famous gossip column "Stardust." They were recognized with numerous awards and citations for their influence and leadership.Blanche also worked for the Los Angeles Times and later The State Bar of California, and was a great friend to the Arab American Lawyers Group. Blanche who was always there for her children will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her children, Adrienne, Roger, Giselle, Michelle, and John. Her beloved grandchildren, Veronica, Erika, Amanda and Eliza and Blanche's brother John and his precious family of La Jolla.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 3, 2013.

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Eliza Karkafi

October 31, 2024

Hi Sito, how are you? Are you watching the news followed by the young & the restless? There´s not a day that goes by that I do not think of you!!! I miss you so much I can´t wait to see you again one day. I hope your days are perfect and filled with love with Jido & your parents & Sassy & Bobo & Sybil just like I imagine they are. I love you so much & feel your presence surrounding me all the time. I LOVE YOU GORGEOUS!

Giselle

October 30, 2024

Dear Mom,
It seems like just yesterday we went to Las Vegas and you got to drive around on a little rascal scooter to make your trip more enjoyable and we were there for new Year's Eve!!! We went on so many trips with Eliza and she really misses you so much!!! I miss you more and more everyday and I have over 1,000 e-mails you sent me!!! I've been through a lot this year, as you know and I always feel you so close to me. Eliza suffered a little setback recently and will be fine, we are always thinking of you and remembering so many wonderful and beautiful memories!!!
All my love, Giselle

Giselle Karkafi

October 29, 2023

I love and miss you so much Mom.
This day is so sad for me the day before you passed away was the last time we were together. Johnny & Scruffy were with you earlier & we couldn´t believe how you passed away so suddenly. How I wish to be with you again & I know we will be!
Always remembering how much you mean to me

Eliza

November 6, 2022

Happy Birthday Sito!! Not a day goes by where I don´t think about you. I love & miss you so much!!!

Giselle Awad Karkafi

November 1, 2022

Always thinking about you Mom and all the years of beautiful memories.
I love & miss you more each day!!!

Eliza

November 1, 2021

Dropping by to tell you how much I miss & love you Sito. You´re always in my heart & on my mind. Like mommy said below it´s hard to put into words the feelings are just too great. Giving you the biggest hugs & kisses possible

Giselle Karkafi

October 28, 2021

I miss you Mom more than words can say. You were my best friend since I was a little girl & always you were right beside me. I am so blessed to have been your daughter. I´ll love you forever & ever!!! Thank you for everything in life you taught me I am forever grateful. Loving & missing you so much. Rest In Peace Mom

Eliza Karkafi

December 23, 2020

Sito, I’m 28 now, are you still 29 in holding?? :) I miss and love you SOOOOOO much Sito!!!!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year gorgeous!!!! Thank you for being my everyday guardian angel. I feel you with me every single day ❤

Eliza Karkafi

November 6, 2020

Happy birthday Sito! Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you! I miss and love you so much Sito!

Giselle Karkafi

October 28, 2020

Mom,
I am wishing you a Happy Heavenly Birthday on November 6th. I miss you every single day. I know you are leading the angels singing Heavenly hymns. I love you ❤

Eliza Karkafi

June 22, 2020

Miss you sooooo much Sito, but I know you are with me everyday!! Just not the same not being able to squeeze and hug and kiss you. I love you so much Sito

Eliza Karkafi

April 15, 2020

Miss you everyday Sito. Hope the Easter bunny cane & visited you in heaven last Sunday! Love you gorgeous

-pumpkin

Eliza Karkafi

December 25, 2019

Christmas candle for my pumpkin

Eliza Karkafi

December 25, 2019

Merry Christmas Sito! Really missing all of the Christmas celebrations at your house with the whole family. There is not a single day that goes by without you in my heart or thoughts. I work for lawrys prime rib now. I know you would be so proud of me. I think of you everyday not only when I am at work but always. Everyone comments on the beautiful necklace you got me for my 21st birthday. I wear it everyday. Thank you for being my guardian angel. You always were even when you were here. Merry merry merry Christmas. Oh what I would do to squeeze you one last time. I love you so much Sito.

Eliza Karkafi

October 29, 2019

Miss you more and more everyday Sito All my love forever, pumpkin

Eliza Karkafi

January 1, 2018

Happy New Year Sito!!!!!!!!

Giselle

November 7, 2017

Never a day goes by without beautiful memories of you, Mom. Rest In Peace and Happy Birthday to our brightest Angel watching us from above!!!

Eliza Karkafi

November 6, 2017

Happy 88th Birthday Sito. I love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

Giselle

February 14, 2017

Lighting a candle for my forever Valentine ❤
With all my Love,
G

Ed & Cathy Haddad

November 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to our cousins in California. Many her memory be eternal.

Adrienne Awad

November 21, 2013

Mom,
You are my soulmate in my spiritual endeavors. My north, my south, my east and my west. My final words are never doubt all my love for you. Your constant companionship throughout life's milestones have provided the solid foundation and formation into a vibrant, Christian woman. I thank you with sincerest gratitude as you live on in my heart and in my prayer.

With respect and reverence,

your daughter,

Adrienne

Eliza Karkafi

November 11, 2013

My little gorgeous I miss you so muchAlways thinking of you Sito

Rebecca Najarian

November 7, 2013

God Bless You Blanche. I miss you. Your roommate and friend from Beverly Hills Rehab.

Sue Hanna

November 4, 2013

Such an amazing, graceful woman. You will be missed by all. May God let you look down upon us and guide us until we are all united again. I love you and your family always.

Love,

Georgene Awad Foley-Didato

November 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy to my cousins, your mom will live forever in your hearts.

Natalie Waimrin

November 3, 2013

My heartfelt condolence to Michelle and the family ..may the beautiful happy memories in time replace your pain. The angel held her hand to live in light and peace. Xoxx

Dave Meyers

November 3, 2013

God Bless you Sito.
I will really miss you, your friendship and your e-mails.

Love,
Dave Meyers

Giselle Karkafi

November 3, 2013

For my daughter, my brothers, my sisters and my nieces:

Dear Sito,

"Somewhere there's no trouble no sorrow no pain
Somewhere there's a rainbow
but no clouds nor rain
Somewhere there's a new day
where there's joy in store
And there in that somewhere
the birds sing ever more."

Please listen for the birds

With love, Giselle

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