Mr. Farouk "Gidu" Khalaf

Mr. Farouk "Gidu" Khalaf obituary, Oceanside, CA

Mr. Farouk "Gidu" Khalaf

Farouk Khalaf Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2014.
In Memory Farouk D. Khalaf, 81, Died October 11, 2014 in Oceanside, CA Beloved husband of Nancy Devoted father to Cynthia, Laith, Kathy and Michael. Farouk David Khalaf came to the United States in 1952 to attend college at the University of Toledo; he graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Farouk met and married Nancy Lowe at St. Anne's Church on March 15, 1958. They made a life together and went on to have four children Cynthia, Laith, Kathy and Michael. Farouk also has a son, Brent who lives in North Carolina. Farouk was blessed with thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Farouk and Nancy were married for almost fifty-seven years. As a father Farouk taught his children the importance of family; he was a peace maker never liking any of his kids to disagree or to be mad at one another. It has been said that the more he liked you the more he got "in your face." Our father loved us, he cared for us and he was generous, always helping us out in our time of need. Seeing his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren always brought him a world full of joy. Farouk loved traveling anywhere. The United States and Europe. His favorite country was Spain. Spain reminded him of where he grew up and it had a special place in his heart. With his family, he visited many countries in Europe. He also went around the world on a business trip visiting Taiwan, China, Lebanon among many other countries. He also loved Mexico because it reminded him of the old country. He was our father, Gidu and he will be missed so much. Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. (Ps 23)

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July 7, 2018

Michael Khalaf posted to the memorial.

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Michael Khalaf

July 7, 2018

Dad I miss you now more then ever. Wish you were here

Laith Khalaf

October 10, 2017

Love and miss you dad

Cynthia Hebenstreit

February 4, 2017

Dad I miss you so much. I would love the chance to talk to you. I know you loved us all.

Kathy Hettel

February 1, 2017

Miss you everyday! Love you!

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