Laila Rizkalla

1928 - 2018

Laila Rizkalla obituary, 1928-2018

Laila Rizkalla

1928 - 2018

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

Laila Rizkalla Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 12, 2018.
Laila (Khalil) Rizkalla, age 89, of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday February 12, 2018. Laila was born September 25, 1928 in Cairo, Egypt.

Laila was survived by her daughter Hoda Y. Rizkalla and her husband Nabil Assaad; son Adel Rizkalla and his wife Connie; four grandchildren Nader Assaad, Tamer Assaad, Maria Rizkalla and Deena Rizkalla. She was preceded in death by her husband Youssef Rizkalla. She is also survived by numerous friends and family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A funeral service for Laila will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 11:00 at the Christian Arabic Church, 14400 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077.

The family is not accepting floral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laila Rizkalla's name to Holy Nativity Convent 70 Codman Road Brookline, Massachusetts 02445 617-566-0156 or Christian Arabic Church in Houston 14400 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77040 281-605-0038.

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February 27, 2018

"With my deepest condolences and sympathies." Sgt. Jose Quiroz ACSO

February 15, 2018

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers for everyone. Dick Brigleb

Sandy & Mike Zelensky

February 14, 2018

We are sad to say goodbye (for now) to Laila but happy that she is with Youssef...we know how much she missed him. Our prayers are with Hoda and Adel and their families...we know this is a very difficult time and wish there wasn't so much pain in saying goodbye here on earth.

Katrina Willison

February 14, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rizkalla family. Mrs. Rizkalla was a angel on earth and now in heaven. I will always remember her as a true treasure and gem that will be greatly missed.

Hesham Fouad

February 14, 2018

Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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