Laith Stephen Al-Jamie II

Laith Stephen Al-Jamie II, 35, of Lake Forest, California, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2022. The service will be held on July 2,2022 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Fairhaven Memorial Park.

Laith was born on September 19, 1986 to Laith Stephen Al-Jamie Sr. and Brandi Suzzanne Al-Jamie. He grew up in Tustin and moved to Mission Viejo at 8 years old.

Laith loved sports ever since he could hold a ball. It all started with him and his father playing catch with a Velcro baseball glove. We thought he was destined to be a great baseball player following in the the footsteps of his grandfather and father. Laith's grandfather was recruited by the Angels as a starting pitcher and his dad was a talented outfielder with impressive speed. Little did we know, baseball was not his destiny. He was a basketball player all the way. He was dribbling a basketball at 2 years old and as soon as he could run, he was hitting layups on his Little Tikes Basketball Hoop.

As he got older, Laith would walk to school with a basketball, sleep with a basketball, and watch AND1 videos on a loop until he mastered all the moves. Despite his family expecting baseball to be his legacy, Laith insisted on joining the local Basketball Rec League. He scored 33 points in his first game. It was done, basketball was in his soul. Nothing made him happier than stepping on the court. It didn't matter how big you were or how intimidating you might be, he never backed down. Laith made Varsity as a Freshman and started all 4 years for Trabuco Hills High School. His time in high school was epic, he challenged many of the school records. So many people have shared how they loved to watch him play and wouldn't miss a game. They still talk about his handles today. He loved to put on a show for everybody, he was a star.

Laith would play club basketball across Southern California earning the nickname "White Chocolate" due to his impressive moves. He wasn't the fastest on the court, but he could sure surprise you with a no-look pass that even his teammates didn't see coming. His court sense was uncanny. Laith wasn't only loved for his basketball skills, but for his big heart and witty personality. You couldn't stay mad at him for long. He would just give you that smile and make a joke and all was forgiven. Everyone loved him!

Laith was a devoted and loving father of 3 beautiful girls, Madison 12, Makenna 3, and Macie 7 mos. Laith shared his passion for sports with his oldest, Mady. He coached Mady's softball team and loved every moment. It was his new passion to see his daughter play a sport.

Laith is survived by Bonnie Hyter (fiance and mother of his children), Madison Marie, Makenna Kathleen, and Macie Renee (daughters), Laith Stephen Al-Jamie Sr. (father), Brandi Suzzanne Rabuse Al-Jamie (mother), Sarah Christine Al-Jamie Davis (sister), Kate Renee Al-Jamie (little sister), Landon Arthur Locke Davis (nephew), and Charlotte Lorraine Davis (niece).

We were truly blessed to have had him in the world and now that he is gone, we will hold on to the precious memories he has given us. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved grandmother, Nonie, whom he loved dearly.