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Michael W. Fa-Kouri M.D.
1936 - 2015
Michael W. Fa-Kouri M.D.
1936 - 2015
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Michael Fa-Kouri Obituary
Michael was a loving husband, amazing father, father-in-law, grandfather, baby brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances Sittig Fa-Kouri, daughters, Dana Angelle Fa-Kouri, Paige Fa-Kouri Patterson and husband, Gregg Joseph Patterson, Jill Marie Fa-Kouri, Kristie Fa-Kouri Esteve and husband, Darren Christopher Esteve, and Brandi Fa-Kouri Shows and husband, Joseph Ryan Shows; sisters, Angelle Fa-Kouri Boustany, Vera Fa-Kouri Joseph, Marjorie Fa-Kouri, and Vienna Fa-Kouri; grandchildren, Elisabeth Belle Fontenot, Juliet Claire Fontenot, Joseph Michael Patterson, Lauren Elise Patterson, Michael James Esteve, and William Paul Esteve, Dominic Victor Shows, Alexis Natalia Shows, and Sophia Isabelle Shows. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Maggie Fa-Kouri and brothers, John Fa-Kouri, Jr. and Jacob Fa-Kouri.
Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 8:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am conducted by Father Cleo Milano. Interment will be held at 1:00pm at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
He served in the Louisiana National Guard during his college years. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Condolences are welcomed at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.
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Karippelil Mathew
April 17, 2025
Fond memories of a good friend for many years
Susan Lefever
May 21, 2015
Frances, My thoughts and prayers for you in your recent loss of your loved one. May many wonderful memories give you peace and strength.
In Sympathy,
Ann Severance
April 28, 2015
Kristie and Darren, So sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted with many wonderful memories of special times together.
Ann Severance and Ray Juno
Edward Hunter
April 28, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Patsy Abbott
April 28, 2015
My sincere sympathy to each of you as you travel this lonely road without your loved one. May God give each of you peace & comfort that only He can give. Dr. Fa-kouri was an asset to the Medical Field. Thoughts & prayers. Knew him & Dana from BRGMC
Carnell Fontenot
April 28, 2015
Francis, we are sorry for your loss. Working with Mike over the years was a pleasure. He was a good radiologist who will be greatly missed.
Carnell & Delores Fontenot
Stephanie Esquivel
April 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Dr. Fa-Kouri at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville. Loved working with him. Very kind man. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. A great ANGEL looking down on your
K.E Mathew
April 27, 2015
Our deep condolence to the greiving family. May the sweet memories of this great human being bring you peace and joy. May his contageous smile and love be the inspiration to all of us. We are so sorry to have missed the obituary in the paper.
K.E and Leya Mathew, Gonzales,LA
BARRY JARREAU
April 27, 2015
Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.
Joy Banta
April 27, 2015
Love you Paige
Mary Joseph
April 25, 2015
Aunt Vera so sorry to hear the news of your brother's death. My love and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord pour out His love peace and comfort in this time of sadness. Love Mary Joseph
Lea Bonacorso Faso
April 25, 2015
To Mrs. Frances, Jill and the whole Fa-Kouri family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
I enjoyed seeing all of the photos. What a wonderful life.
Mrs. Taft
April 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I think of you all often.
Alicia Vick
April 25, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to your family. We had the privilege of knowing Dr. Fa-Kouri for many years. He was one of my favorite patients and people. Such a kind, generous, and sweet man. The world has lost a great one. Hugs to his girls. Love, Alicia and Randy Vick
Adam and Emily Grezaffi
April 25, 2015
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with you in your time of loss.
April 24, 2015
Dr. Fa-Kouri had a heart of gold. It was my privilege and honor to work with him for many years. I send my prayers and sympathy to the family He will be missed by many. Rest in peace Doctor.
Liz Frizzell BRC Mammo Tech
DEBRA COLLINS
April 24, 2015
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
DR. FA-KOURI WILL BE MISS.
EARL K. LONG HOSPITAL
CT SCAN/MRI
April 24, 2015
Frances and daughters, Ryan and I were so sorry to read of Mike's death. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your daughters at this very difficult time. And, may Mike rest in eternal peace with our Lord. (Sorry we cannot be at the services for Mike, as we are out of town.)
God Bless you & your family. . Shirley Marino Dauzat
April 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you at this difficult time.
Thomas Landry
April 24, 2015
My condolences to Ms. Frances and all of the Fa-Kouri girls. What a warm, kind and generous man. I have such fond memories of him. I know how much you will all miss him. I am thinking of you.
April 24, 2015
Mike was a great physician and always willing to assist in reading films when needed. Tom Guillot, M.D.
Dene Bergeron
April 24, 2015
Fran, I am so sorry. Cooper and I have prayed for you both for past two years and we will continue to pray for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God grant you peace and comfort in this time of need. Mike had such a great sense of humor. I truly enjoyed knowing him. He was a wonderful person.
Leigh Kean
April 24, 2015
Sweetest dad ever!!!! Thinking of you all and sending my love.
Carroll Benedetto
April 24, 2015
Frances, I had no idea when I saw you at the church office that your husband had died and you were there making the arrangements. Please know that you and the girls are in my prayers. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Carroll Benedetto
April 24, 2015
I worked with Dr. Fa-Kouri for many years at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville. He was one of my favorite Radiologist. So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to his family. Annette Simoneaux .
Robert Ruffino
April 24, 2015
I am soo sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
April 24, 2015
Frances you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was a great partner and unselfish friend throughout our career together.
Love, Sid and Cheryl Lawton, Denver, Co
April 23, 2015
Frances...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...Barbara Barenis..
Paula Anderson
April 23, 2015
Ms. Frances I am so sorry to hear about this. I am praying for your family. Dr. Fa-Kouri will be greatly missed.
April 23, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Claire & Brian Esteve
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