Zayad Roumaya

I am late on this response but went to high school with Zad. He was so, so sweet. Amazing person. Saw him at USAA, after high school, when his Mom worked there. Participated in lots of school UIL stuff with him. Also a great neighbor. The Best guy!!!

Zad and I are friends from childhood in San Antonio. We used to draw together when our parents got together for dinners and parties. We´d sit quietly and draw for hours. We also used to skip out of Catholic Church whenever we got the chance I remember he drew the comics for the East Central High School newspaper. We went our different ways for college but both managed to have careers in the arts. I got to see him, Heather, and Eva when Eva was around four. I still cherish that visit. Oh, Zad, I will miss you so much and will keep Heather, Eva, and Ella in my prayers. I love you.

In Loving Memory of Zad

For over 40 years, Zad was more than a dear friend-he was a true companion through life´s adventures. We shared countless episodes together, mainly laughing. Zad was a rare soul, balancing the creativeness of an artist coupled with the mind of a businessman. His energy was boundless, his vision inspiring, and his determination unwavering.

To know Zad was to witness brilliance, kindness, and determined strength. His life´s work left a mark on the world, but his friendship left an even deeper mark on my soul. I will miss him always, but I carry his spirit with me in every memory we shared and the inspiration he gave simply by being his unique self.

Rest well, my friend. You were-and always will be-deeply loved and missed.

In loving memory of Zad. Always made me feel seen and heard. Love to You and Your Loved Ones.

So very sorry for the loss of Zad. Condolences, Lena Liles

I knew Zad only briefly, through Eva and Heather who joined us for a Ugandan mission trip seven years ago. In being around him only a little I would have used many of these same descriptors as in the write-up. Clearly he was a man of intellect, but what impressed me was that he knew how to apply it and come up with a result of substance - he made it count for something big. Zad touched many lives and will be missed. Deepest sympathies for Eva, Ella, and Heather.
Jim and Cindy Waits

I was so saddened to hear of Zad´s passing. I enjoyed many fun times with Zad & my brother Randy & also the rest of our family. He was a fun loving person & I always enjoyed it when he was around. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all the family. Zad will be missed! May he rest in eternal peace.

Zad, I loved you like a brother and respected you as a person will all your wonderful talents...too many to mention. I will ALWAYS cherish the zebra sketch you gave me...it is displayed with pride and the story that goes along with it. I will miss you so much it hurts! I am planting a weeping willow tree in my yard so I can look out at it and see you swaying in the wind! I know you are finally in the peace that you wanted so badly. Rest my friend....i will never forget you!
Colleen Bailey

Zad,

You will be greatly missed! May you find absolute peace in the after life and know you touched in such a positive way so many many life´s!

Rest In Peace my brother. Will miss our margarita lunch's at Gloria's when I would come in from New Mexico.

You were everything I loved about life. Its lonely now

So sorry to see this. Zad seems to have contributed so much to community and family. My sincere condolences to all that knew and loved him.