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Dr. Rida Naguib Azer
I am saddened to announce the death of my father Dr. Rida Naguib Azer, loving father, grandfather and husband. Born in Egypt on July 31, 1937, he was the eldest son of the late Dr. Naguib and Waguida Azer. Rida attended Victoria College in Cairo and completed his medical education at Cairo University and his orthopaedic training in England where he met his wife of 50 years, Valerie. Upon immigration to the United States, Rida served in the United States Army after which he moved to the Washington, DC area. He practiced orthopaedic surgery continually for the past 46 years, and was treating patients until hours before his death. Dr Azer served as chief of orthopaedics at several area hospitals and had an active practice, impacting countless beloved people. He was an avid student of the Bible, believer in Jesus Christ and greatly cherished his family. He is survived by his wife, Valerie, son, Nigel, daughter-in-law, Beth and his five precious grandchildren, Pearl, Faith, Jesse, Enoch and Moses, his brother, Samir and sister-in-law, Violet and their children, Vivien and Adrian and their families. A viewing will be held at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, on Friday, December 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. and services will be held at St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, 11911 Braddock Road, on Saturday, December 9 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute on his behalf, directed to Egypt at www.opendoorsusa.org for persecuted Christians.
Norman Morton
November 27, 2022
My knee implant from Dr. Azer is still holding up after 40 years!
Only one reconstructive surgery 8 years ago.
Edward Mackouse
November 28, 2021
I will always be grateful for and remember Dr. Rida Azer!
Norman Morton
November 27, 2021
Dr. Azer installed an artificial knee joint into my left knee around 1975.
Today, the year 2021, this very long and heavy metallic device is still working, only needing surgical work about 8 years ago. Dr Azer did a wonderful surgical job on me.
No more awful knee pains!!
SHEILA GARNER
November 27, 2020
Was a very unique man.
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Said Said
December 1, 2019
Dr. Reda Azer was the most professional, caring and kind doctor that I dealt with. God bless his soul and he will always be remembered.
Edward Mackouse
November 27, 2019
We will always remember and be grateful for all the great service that Dr. Rida Azer provided! We are making contributions to the Christian organization Open Doors because of his memory!
Rosemary DeLeeuw-Bolton
August 26, 2018
To the family of Dr Rida Azer.
Words fail me.
I worked for this great physician for 4 years, in the late 70's early 80's.
Dr Azer was a generous, brilliant and thoughtful man. Over the years after I left this practice to get married and raise a family, I thought of Dr Azer so often.
He really gave me such a firm foundation to grow from, just the few years I worked with him. Numerous thoughts and memories of such a stellar person. I will always remember him with the highest, most outstanding regard.
He had the best life, and left behind a many faceted legacy. Dear family, especially Valerie, and Nigel. You may not remember me, it has been so long. I just discovered this devastating news, doing a random search on the nets. My heart is crushed. I am literally torn with sadness.
Over the years, we spend a lot of time loving the living among us, and part of our life is also grieving the loss of those we loved.
Henry Daniels, M.D.
May 14, 2018
Rida Azer. M.D. was a very special and unique Human Being and Orthopaedic Surgeon Extraordinaire! I knew him for over 30 years and always had a very warm and special place in my heart for him!! He was really "One, the Likes of Whom, We May Never See Again"!! He always remained fearlessly strong, caring and loving as he greatly and favorably affected the lives of thousands of patients and the very many colleagues, employees, friends and neighbors, who were Blessed to know him! I take comfort in knowing that, by the Grace of GOD, he was able to be of service and to help so many people in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia for decades and that in life he was "Richly Blessed and Highly Favored" by GOD and "Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"! Therefore I am certain GOD has made a "Special Place" for him among HIS gathering of, still imperfect, but "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servants!!
Michael Howell
March 26, 2018
Wow This Is Such a Shock to me to find out that one of the greatest doctor Ive known since I was a young man he was more like family Ive known him so long
Since my mom you To take me and my other siblings to see him he patched me up more than a bike with flats he patched me up so much he was the cast
Man when I did go see him it was always a cast
Involved, you will be missed he was a man of men a great all around guy
God bless!!!!
Wendy Jackson
December 27, 2017
My heart is so broken right now. I was Dr Azer's longest patient. My late Grand Mother Vernell Drummond worked for the Azer family and he performed my 2nd hip surgery at age 13 and I am now 51 years old. I would visit him once ever 1 to 2 years for check ups. I just learned moments ago and I am sitting her in tears. I would be wheel chair bound had he not been my physican. The Azer family my condolences. RIP Sir! Wendy Jackson Granddaughter of Vernell Drummond.
Ralph Foston, Jr.
December 21, 2017
Dr Azer, may God give you eternal peace. When I called you father it was because of the loving care with which you treated all of us. May God bless and keep your whole family.
Shereen Salam Glover
December 18, 2017
My condolences to Dr. Azer's family. He was a good friend to my parents. I remember him as being so kind, interesting, extremely generous and fun. May he Rest In Peace.
December 17, 2017
Sorry to hear about Dr. Azer's passing. Always a nice man at DCH.
He was very generous in providing lunch
$$ for room personnel while doing his
cases. Rest in peace!! It is now your
Turn for the angels to buy you lunch
during your cases in heaven.
"BATMAN"
La Verne White
December 14, 2017
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Dr Azer. I was referred to Dr Azer in 1998 and he treated and did surgery for my bilateral Carpel Tunnel, bilateral Trigger Finger and last August he did the surgery for my torn tendons in the ankle. Dr. Azer was very close to a friend of mine, and he had an impact on others too. Dr. Azer was the most kindest person. Most of all, he cared about his patients. Dr. Azer, you will be truly missed by all. Rest In Peace, Dr. Azer.
M Blake
December 13, 2017
A gifted doctor, and even better person.
Constance Thompson
December 13, 2017
i am so sorry for your loss. i was in his office today for an appointment and heard the news just now. i respect him with the highest authority. we greeted each other "hello my friend" . i will miss him. my heart is so saddened as i did not attend his services. much love and strength to the family.
Donnetta Poindexter
December 12, 2017
My great great grandmother Bethel and my grandmother Eula were seen by Dr Azer. He helped both of them to walk again. Eula and Dr Azer had great patient and Dr. friendship. She introduced me to him and he had been my knee Dr at his office in Oxon Hill. He was so serious but kind at the same time. He will truly be missed. RIP Dr. Azer
December 11, 2017
I am truly saddened by the loss of Dr. Azer. He had been my doctor since 1986 and became also a great friend. He was a great surgeon and equally a incredible human being.
Jan Willard
Caryl Mussenden MD
December 10, 2017
I have known Rida for for over 40 years when my late first husband Dr. Hampton Jackson worked with him. He was also generous to us in finding a house for us in Alexandria when they first practiced together. I am sorry I missed the service.
Dr. Azer's surgical abilities were of great caliber and he treated and healed thousands of patients.
Valerie, my family was saddened to hear of his untimely death and know it is a tremendous loss to all of the family and his patients.
May the Lord lift all of you up during this difficult time as you mourn your loss and may you be comforted by many remembrances of him over the years.
May you have the peace of the Lord which surpasses all understanding.
In deepest sympathy.
Neville Cooky Belilos
December 10, 2017
So sorry to get the sad news. Reda was a fantastic and good person. Went through all the years of school in VC. My deep condoleances to the AZER family
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Norman Morton
December 10, 2017
Dr. Azer was a God-send to me. He installed my artificial knee joint around 1977 which did its job - no more knee pain! In 1996, he did lower spinal surgery on me which, again, stopped the non-stop pain. I will truly miss him.
Lucien Toutounji
December 10, 2017
RIP
Gene & Allyson Gilliland
December 9, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Rida Azer. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Azer family. It is a great loss of a wonderful Doctor, a friend and a tremendous man. Our prayers and thought are with you at this time.
Joseph Gazal
December 9, 2017
Although I did not know Rida, my ties are through Victoria College, which I attended in the early 1940's. My deepest condolences to every member of the family
Hung & Jenny Truong
December 9, 2017
Please accept my condolence and our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult time.
Nicola Kingsbury
December 9, 2017
I will never forget and will always have fond memories of Rida RIP
Sending love and prayers to all the family.
Ella Mae Cureton
December 8, 2017
We are deeply grieved by the loss of Dr. Azer. He has been a trusted doctor to the Cureton family, as he has cared for 3-generations of Cureton's. Our mother calls him friend, as she was a patient of his for 39 years. He has mended her over and over again and we will never forget the love he has shown her. Our prayers and warm thoughts are with you during this time of sadness, as our hope is in God to mend our hearts. If the Cureton family can do anything for you. Please don't hesitate to ask.
Deborah harrisonkhatana
December 8, 2017
I am very sorry for your lost, I am giving you my sympathy. He was my doctor for many years. My prayers go out to all your family.
Magdi Youssef
December 8, 2017
On the 30th of November we heard the sad news of the departure of Dr. Rida N. Azer. A great humbling , excellent physician, beloved family man and sincere friend. Nothing could replace this loss except our strong believe that he went to a better place in heaven with the angels and our Lord Jesus Christ..
December 8, 2017
We were shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Rida N. Azer passing.
My family and I had the privilege for a long time to be under the compassionate care of Dr. R Azer. He was one of the nicest, most professional, talented,excellent physician, dedicated, kind, understanding and always taking the time to help each one. Dr. Azer was a true gentleman who touched so many people's lives over the years. We will miss this wonderful doctor with delightful smile and sense of humor. He spoke about his beloved family with love and happiness.
His gentle manner and reassuring demeanor will be forever remembered and appreciated by all of us.
Please, accept our sincerest condolences
May our Lord bless and comfort his beloved family: Wife-Valerie,His Son-The Great Dr. Nigel and his Wife Dr. Beth with their Children, as well as all other family members, friends and wonderful co-workers who were blessed by having him in their lives.
Rest in peace in God's arms beloved Dr. Azer.
You always were and are a part of our prayers.
Sylvia, Magdi Youssef and family
Alexandria, VA
Joe & Sandra Mingo
December 8, 2017
To the Azer Family ~
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Azer's passing. We send our heartfelt condolences.
Mervet Elassal Maximous
December 8, 2017
Dear Valerie, Nigel, Samir, and all of your families - My deepest condolence for your family's loss. We have known Rida for so many years, since the early 80's, and I was saddened to learn of his passing. Through the years he gave his friendship, guidance, and support to us.
I am praying for peace for you all and that you may be comforted by the outpouring of love around you. May God repose his soul and may Rida rest in peace.
Andrea Hopkins
December 8, 2017
Thank you for all you have given my Doctor, my Friend i will miss you greatly! Blessings and my condolences to The Azer Family.
Anne Schneider
December 7, 2017
Goodbye Rida, my doctor, my employer, my adviser, and my very dear friend for over 42 years. You were always there for me and my children over those years.
Words cannot express how deeply you will be missed by your loving family, Valerie, Nigel, Beth and their five wonderful children, your brother Samir, his wife Violet and their children. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to them all.
You were so beloved too by all your patients, rich or poor, you treated them all equally in the same caring, professional manner, and your clinical judgment was incomparable. Your charm, intelligence, warmth, caring and charisma will be sorely missed by so, so many people.
May you rest forever in the Peace you so justly deserve.
Anna
Nabih and Nancy Abdou
December 7, 2017
We would like to offer our condolences to all the family. Nabih has fond memories of growing up at the same time as Rida in Cairo, Egypt and encouraging his choice of medicine as a career. There were also some wonderful soccer games using a large balcony and an adjacent courtyard. His life has been an inspiration for many. God bless him and all his family.
Edward& Cindy Mackouse
December 6, 2017
Dear Dr. Nigel Azer and Family,
Dr. Rida Azer has been a wonderful doctor for me over the past 25 years. His medical guidance and treatments made my injuries bearable.
Dr. Rida Azer's professional and religious knowledge was at the highest possible human level. He went above and beyond what was necessary to help his patients. This is tragic, and tragic loss for all those who knew him.
We offer our sincere condolences.
Colleen Delaney
December 6, 2017
A loss such as this so sad and my heart and prayers go out to the Azer family. Dr. Azer touched and impacted many lives throughout his life. He took very good care of his patients. His family has been graced by the wonderful legacy he has left behind. May he rest in peace with Our Lord in heaven.
EDWARD BLAND SR.
December 6, 2017
I WILL MISS DR AZER GREATLY HE HAS BEEN MY DOCTOR SINCE 1989 WE SHARED THE SAME BIRTHDAY. REST IN PEACE DR AZER.
December 6, 2017
I will cherish the many memories of Dr Rida Azer as I scrubbed and circulated cases for him many years ago! I pray for Peace that comes with time, for each of you! I am so saddened at the loss of your husband, father, brother, grandfather, daughter-in-law, niece, nephew, cousins and other family members and countless friends ! May the Lord above hold you each in his arms ! Becky Gordon
Janice Draper
December 6, 2017
Dr. Azer had a strong and caring presence here on earth, and will be missed by all! We are praying for the entire Azer family. With Love, Janice Draper
Peter Lavine, MD
December 6, 2017
Dear Nigel,
I wish heart felt condolences over the loss of your father. Blessings to you and your family over this tragedy. I understand your father was very religious and I hope it gives you peace that he is with God.
With sympathy and best regards,
Sheila Garner
December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your entire family.
Rosalie Gunnlaugsson
December 5, 2017
I was an O.R. nurse for many years in Northern Virginia and it was my pleasure to work with two great orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Rida and Dr. Samir. My sincerest condolences to the familly.
December 5, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find much comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time (Act 24:15)
December 5, 2017
Dear Dr Azer I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. I know you must have may wonderful memories of your father Blessing. Carol Bartlett
December 5, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless all of the family with the peace that passes all understanding. Our prayers are with you. Baxter Griffith
Monica Clarke
December 5, 2017
Nigel, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death, and especially the circumstances surrounding his death. You and I spoke of him a few times when I had rotations as an x-ray tech in the OR at Alexandria Hospital. I worked with your father at his Watergate office way back. My thoughts are with you and Samir (who I know from DC General Hospital). I will never forget your father, and your family will be in my thoughts.
Pam Roan
December 5, 2017
Dear Valerie, Nigel, and Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your most beloved. My thoughts and prayer are with for God's continued strength and love for each of you in the days ahead.
Jehan Sadat
December 5, 2017
My dear friend, Dr. Rida, was a kind, gentle, and generous man who deeply loved his family, his homeland, and God. His good deeds live on just as our love for him and our memories of him will live on. I pray his family will find comfort in knowing this.
With my deepest sympathy,
Jehan Sadat
Violetta
December 5, 2017
My deepest condolences to Rida's family.
Tonya Dorsey
December 4, 2017
My condolences to the family of the dear Dr Az er he was a great doctor I had the pleasure of being under his care just this year I really saddened by his passing my prayers to his family I will really miss him.
Andrea Hopkins
December 4, 2017
Im saddened to hear of such a great lost, my condolences to The Azer Family. You are engraved in my heart as my Doctor and Friend, i will miss you greatly!
WAGDI HENEIN
December 4, 2017
My deepest condolences to Rida's immediate family and to his brother who was my schoolmate at Victoria College in Egypt. Of course we all knew Rida through his best friend Magdi Henein, my eldest brother. May The Holy Spirit comfort and console the family during these difficult times.Jesus said: "The one who believes in Me will never die" May Jesus' words console you, strengthen you and fill you with peace.
RaficK Henein
December 4, 2017
What a great loss . It is sad to hear the news about the passage of such a great person . I remember him from school and through the years I have heard all the news from my brother , Magdi Henein , one of his closest friends .
God be with his family .
December 4, 2017
Mr. and Mrs. Ricks our deepest sympathy and condolences
December 4, 2017
On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Ricks, we are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Azer's passing. We send our heartfelt condolences
Sylvia Wyche
December 4, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Azer family. Dr. Rida Azer was an extraordinary orthopaedic doctor and warm hearted friend. He was my doctor and friend for many years. Many of us will miss him terribly. May his memory be eternal.
Sylvia L."Blondie" Wyche
Susan buenaventura
December 4, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father. We will pray for your entire family and hope you have many happy memories of a great man.
Susan Buenaventura and David Sendi
Maureen Brannum
December 4, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Azer family.
Nasser Loza
December 4, 2017
To Val, Nigel,Beth, Samir and Violet:
We've lost a great man, a Godfather to Francine and a man of vision. May he rest in peace.
Francine and Nasser
Amal Barsoum
December 4, 2017
No words can convey the heartfelt sympathy that is felt toward you during your time of loss.
May it helps to know that others are thinking of you and wishing you all the strength, love and peace you will need to carry you through all of your tomorrows.
Christine Sutton
December 3, 2017
My deepest Sympathy to the entire Azer Family. May God grant you peace during this difficult time! My prayers are with you. May Dr. Azer Rest In Peace.
Mervat Milad
December 3, 2017
Dr Nigel and Dr Samir We are so sorry for the loss of a great doctor as well as a great man. A great doctor who never turned down any patient with or without insurance. We were fortunate to share some happy events with him as well as his enthusiasm for life.
May God repose his soul in the paradise of joy and comfort you all.
Mervat and Ezzat Milad
December 3, 2017
Dr Nigel and Dr Samir we are sorry for the loss of Dr Rida. He was a great doctor as well as a great man who never stopped treating any patient regardless having insurance or not. We were fortunate to share some plasent occasions with him as well his enthusiasm for having an active life.
May God repose his soul in the paradise of joy and comfort all of you.
Mervat and Ezzat Milad
Melrese Barnes
December 3, 2017
Dear Family of Dr. Rida N. Azer I am so saddened by the death of MY doctor. I was suppose to see him on the first. Dr. Azer has been my doctor since 1991 Twenty six years is a long time to be with a doctor. He went to my hearing and testified on my behalf when the Prince George's Board of Education wanted to deny my benefits after being injured on my job. That was in 1996. He was a special person and doctor.
Mimi Minarik,RN
December 3, 2017
I am saddened by the news of Dr Azer's death. I met him many, many years ago as he was starting his practice at Hadley Memorial Hospital. He was an excellent physician,a kind and generous man and someone I considered to be my friend. Rest in Peace, Mimi Minarik RN
donna davis
December 3, 2017
My deepest sorrow for the loss of Dr Azer. Dr Nigel, Beth and children and Dr Samir and Dr Violet, you are in my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort.
Charnita Dowtin
December 3, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Azer family. May God comfort you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Charnita Dowtin
Suzan Tadros
December 3, 2017
Dr. Negel,
Sorry about your loss, Dr. Rida was such a great and wonderful Orthopedic Doctor, not only as a doctor but wonderful big heart in person to deal with . Rest In Peace Dr. Azer we will miss you specially on Good Friday as you use to go to church . RIP
Elizabeth Habib
December 3, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 3, 2017
I so sorry to hear about your loved one passing. Be comforted in knowing there are better times ahead. the god of peace and love will help you through these differ cult times.
Ms
DJ
Katina Koullias-Eleftheriadis
December 3, 2017
I am saddened by the loss of Dr. Azer. I was an employee for several years and learmed alot from him and the rest of his staff. He was a good person and very giving to his employees. My deepest sympathies to his family. May God rest his soul and may his memory be eternal.
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