Soheir Tawfik

Soheir Awad Tawfik, affectionately known as Sue, departed into the loving hands of her Savior on May 6, 2025. Soheir was born in Fayoum, Egypt on October 14, 1948 to Habib and Moufida, along with her siblings Kamilia (late husband Kamel) and her late brother Kamil (wife Sanaa).

Soheir was a caring wife to her husband Atef, and a mother to her two sons, Andrew and Jonathan. She had many career pursuits that spanned genetics, banking, and others. Above all, her greatest love was for her family and Lord Jesus Christ. She would often joke that she wished for a daughter, which was granted when Andrew married Ashley in 2008. Her patience for a daughter was doubly rewarded when Jonathan and Monica wed in 2011. For both of these new daughters, her heart grew as her family expanded. In addition to wife and mother, her deepest joy was arguably for her 'habibi' grandchildren - Amirah, Corbin, Jordan, and Noelle.



One of the enduring hallmarks of Soheir was her giving and openness. As long as her family could remember, she was always telling the kids to not just remember others, but to show generosity in the way that we have been given from our Lord. Even years later, her family can remember her citing Matthew 10:42 when Jesus imparted the importance of extending a 'cup of water' to anyone and everyone. One of the fondest memories of her children was always welcoming people into the Tawfik home at all hours, making sure that they were well taken care of with tea, desserts, and laughter.

Beyond just her words, her lasting legacy was how she modeled extreme generosity to her family and friends. Ever since her children could remember, Soheir and Atef served others through hosting weekly Bible studies or making sure a friend or family had someplace to stay for however long they needed. She served alongside the churches in Egypt to provide for those who were less fortunate. While in California, she continued in her service through the ministry of Al Karma TV. The people around her were always the recipients of her endless generosity. In all seasons of life, she always made sure to cook their favorite meals for family visits (bamya, moulikhaya, macarona beshemel, and many others) and fill the fridge with fruit. Even though her family was miles away, it was no surprise when a random delivery would show up on the doorstep 'just because' - whether this was a gift card or a lovingly baked banana bread sent across multiple states. There are countless other times where she and Atef supported individual people or ministries in response to Christ's love. In word and deed, her generosity knew no bounds and she never knew a stranger.

These seeds of love serve as memories that will persist and bear "fruit that will last" (John 15:16). We rejoice with those she loves as she enters into a place where there is no sorrow or tears. We are thankful for the hope of the joy of the resurrection and looking forward to the day when we are reunited together.

Matthew 25:34-40 (ESV) Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, ... And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

Celebration of Life Ceremony:

May 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Christian Arabic Church of Anaheim

598 S State College Blvd

Fullerton, CA 92831

(Available livestream at https://www.cacanaheim.org/)

Burial Service

May 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Good Shepherd Cemetery

8301 Talbert Ave

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to

Al Karma TV (https://en.alkarmatv.com/)

Christian Arabic Church Of Aneheim/Fullerton (https://www.cacanaheim.org)