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Naklah Almourani Obituary
Naklah Tuti Almourani, of Allentown, known to her grandkids and all who loved her as their beloved Tuti, fell asleep in death on May 12, 2012 at the age of 66. She was born on July 10, 1945, in Lebanon to Ibrahim and Ramza Makhoul. She was a very talented seamstress since the young age of 7. Many remember the beautiful creations she made for them in Lebanon as well as here in the States. She grew up to be a very beautiful woman on the outside as well as in her heart. Her loving, kind, soft spoken personality was loved by all who met her. She fell in love with a handsome man, Hanri Gido Almourani. They were married in August of 1965 until his death in 2002. Together they raised four children. They moved to Allentown in January of 1979. Tuti was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and dear friend. Her memory will live on in the lives of all she touched. Her words of wisdom, love and strength will continue to make us strong, loving and wise. Her deep love and respect for God is admired. She will be so missed by all. We look forward to the day God will resurrect Tuti and Gido, when we can hold them in our arms once again! Survivors: Son, Karlos, of Allentown with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Kaylee and Nevin; daughter, Rita, of Schnecksville with her husband, Johny Kholi, and their children, Nicole, Jasmine and her husband, Joseph George, and Rachel; son, David, of Allentown with his wife, Janelyn, and their children, David Jr. and Michael; daughter, Rima, who lived with her in Allentown; brother, Nicola Makhoul, of Allentown; three sisters, Angele Dergham, of Allentown, Rada Barber, of Allentown and Mona Makhoul, of Lebanon; brothers and sisters-in-law in Lebanon and Australia and many nephews, nieces, and friends across the earth. Tuti was predeceased by her parents, husband, brother, sister and a daughter. Services: 11 a.m., Thursday in the Main Room at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton Streets, Allentown. Viewings will be held Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment to follow in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall. Contributions: Donations may be made to the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Naklah Almourani
August 15, 2013
Time for another entry in the diary!
So we now know when we are getting married Tuti! May 17th, 2014. Yes, I know we will all think of you that week but it is bittersweet because that is also the week Jacob told me he liked me and we will get married too! I bought my dress...you would think Im so beautiful in it! The bridesmaids are gonna wear a beautiful pretty short dress and in light blue and the guys are going to wear light grey suits. We are gonna decorate the place as if we are at the beach! Im very nervous about starting life though! I dont know how we will pay bills and have enough money for food or a house...but i know that no matter what, we will always have each other and our family that keeps getting stronger even though times are different and we dont see each other all the time :/ I wish i could spend every sunday at your house with Rima and David and Karlos and watch football and play in the alley with the kids and I wish Jacob would have had those same memories :( I really miss you tuti. And life is good but i always think about u right before I sleep and how I wish tomorrow would be better but no matter what, I always miss the past. I know it will never be the same until the paradise. I just cant wait til we are all there together again. I love you.
Nicolie
June 24, 2013
So here's another entry for the timeline since Tuti has been gone....These words help me to feel better and heal.
So yesterday, the 23rd, we had an engagement party without Tuti. Mommy made grapeleaves. I thought they would be bad lol but Tuti would be so proud of Mom, because the whole 2 pots disappeared. Like 400+! In fact, I hate to say this, but they were better than Tuti's! ;) But I missed having Tuti there. I missed that we werent spending all Saturday baking in her kitchen making the one food I wanted, SAMBOUSAK! Oh well, everything was still good. Uncle David brought the most beautiful cake and it made Jacob tear up to see how thoughtful our entire family is. Rima worked so hard to bring multiple things! Uncle Karlos also makes me laugh and feel better when things get a little sad. And Nevin played the songs he wrote for Tuti to Jacob and I under the tree. Jazzy made these special drinks and Joey brought all the drinks lol
Mommy and Daddy made it such a beautiful party and we all danced so much. Jacob even got lifted on Jason's shoulder. He learned the debke so fast! He did soooo good! We had fireworks at the end and today our feet hurt.
But we missed having Tuti and Gido there. Because if it was a party, believe me it would be even more a party if those two had been there. So its sad for me because I cant believe theyre not here to share these memories with me. I hope Jehovah lets the pictures we take make it to paradise with us because I want them to be able to see it. My words will not be enough.
Sometimes, I just wish I could go over everyday to Tuti's and just hang out with her and Jacob. (I know she would always be home!) And I would give anything just to be able to see her smile at how much Jacob and I treat each other and how happy we are. I would give anything to see her stand and clap around us as we danced and see that toothless smile. ukh. ukh. ukh, ya tuti. You made me cry the whole way home yesterday as I drove after I picked up my dress.. Oh by the way, I looked hot, too.
I love you and just wanted to stop by and express somethings.
Nikki
karlos almourani
June 21, 2013
hi mom its me karlos,there isnt a day that goes by that i dont think of you and the things you have taught me , my heart doesnt exist anymore after you left . kaylee is 17 and is driving god help us and nevin is 7 and going to second grade soon , he made up song for acouple weeks ago and took me to you with his guitar to sing for u and gido it was beautiful ,he is very smart little boy and asks me everyday about you and much he loves you and misses you very much he still cries the second he mentions your name ,i tell him that it will be ok ,but he doesnt think so . he just wants to see you and hold you and tell you that he loves and misses you very much , he keeps asking when the paridise is coming he wishes it was here already so he can see again and this is coming from a 7 yr old boy that im very proud of with all my heart ,I LOVE MOM XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Michelle,Robert,Joseph,Richard Schaller
February 20, 2013
To the family of Naklah, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was such a wonderful,loving, and caring person who always put her family ahead of herself and she was always there for her family. She was such a nice woman who was always smiling and would always say hello to everybody and was always willing to help other people when ever she could. Your whole family were very wonderful,loving, and caring people to be around and to have as friends. I know this about all of you because I lived at 173 Tilghman St. till I moved away in 1999, and I will never forget such wonderful people like all of you were because you should never forget friends like all of you are. May God bless all of you. Peace be with all of the family.
September 20, 2012
Hey Tuti,
well its been a little over 4 months and i realized i never wrote anything. It beacuse i know this isnt going to help the pain. Me writing this isnt going to you becuase i know you cant read this so i guess its for me. The house is beautiful tuti i bought it specifically because of the front porch so you could come and drink tea with me in the morning. i would have woke up at 3am for you! :) but its a nice house and Joey and i are filling it with alot of love and hopefully kids someday soon. But that will be hard becuase all u wanted from me was to have kids and i didnt give u a great-grandchild and i hate that. I love you more than i could ever express to you. I want so badly some days to call you and ask if i can come over to make some meat pies or kousa. I made grapeleaves the other day with mom just like i told you i would at the hospital and u smiled, it wasnt the same but everytime i make them i think of you because you taught me how above many other meals. i wish you could have tasted them, they were cooked fully this time, david didnt have to put them in the oven :)We all miss you extremely, nevin slept over the other night and couldnt stop saying how he doesnt smile anymore without you being here. Joey went to your funeral, his very first one he was a part of and i saw him cry for the first time. He loved you so much tuti. His family always said there was no-one else in this world like you. They are right, you are a one of a kind unique kindhearted loving person and no one will ever match up to you. I only try everyday to have some of your qualities shine through. Rima is doing well but i no its hard on her. Shes doing the best she can but i no inside shes hurting bad. We all are. Mom is sad alot, she saw you sick many times and all she could say was how much she took care of you growing up and no one could save you. I miss you i cry myself to sleep EVERY night. I think i keep joey up sometimes and he doesnt no what to say. Theres not much to say. I cant wait until the Paradise comes tuti, its so hard not having you around. Life is not the same and our famiy is not the same. I dont think it ever will be. We need you. I miss going over to watch our LMN movies together and you yell at the bad guy and make me grilled cheese sandwiches with your fresh bread and some shy. Tuti i cant stand it i want to scream sometimes. I hate you not being here. I go to the cemetary every week and i want to just lay there in the middle of you and gido. I cant WAIT for the paradise when you and gido will be alive and well and i will never have to say good bye to you again and u will wake up holding the picture i layed in your hands in the casket. We are with you and you are with us. I have to go now, i could write for hours. I love you i love you i love you i love you. I miss you so much tuti my goodness i cant wait to hold you again when you wont be cold and hard. Thats all i remember. I LOVE YOU TUTI!!!!!!
Forever and Ever,
your baby grand-daughter,
Jazzy
Rachoullie (Rachel)
June 2, 2012
I miss u more and more everyday Tuti. I can still hear your voice. I still have your voicemail on the phone. I love u. <3 u. :)
Madelyn Lopez
May 17, 2012
Rita and family, I am sorry for your loss. Continue to use Jehovah as your stronghold and he will help you get through this rough time.
C M
May 15, 2012
May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the family and friends of Mrs Almourani. We look forward to the time when sickness and death will be a thing of the past.
Rosa Rivera
May 15, 2012
Dear Rima,Rita and family. My thoughts and prayer are with You. May Jehovah give you the strength and comfort you need.
Donna Marley
May 15, 2012
David, Janelyn, David Jr., Michael and the entire Almourani family and friends,
Our deepest condolenses to you all and if there is anything that you need, do not hesitate to call!
xoxoxo
Donna and Matt Marley and Family
angie pucci-tout
May 15, 2012
To Rima and Family:
"my deerest and most sincere sympathies to you and your family" my thoughts are with all of you!!
May 15, 2012
This is a sad time for everyone that knew and loved The Almourani's and Naklah.Know that she is in a special place and back with the one she loves who also needs her; your dad and her husband.They both will forever be your gaurdian angels! God Bless. With love,Theresa and Family
Evelyn Mourani
May 15, 2012
My deepest sympaty to all of you . Words can not describe the sorrows I feel for you . May the lord give you the strength & the wisdom & the light to see thru in time of need
May she rest in peace
Say hi to my mum nachly xoxo
always with love " karlos.
May 14, 2012
Hi mom I wanted to say that I miss u every day and that have a son at home that loves u very much and is heart broken of u leaving but he reminds us the we will see again that's what jehovah taught him . By the way thanku for being my mom and the opportunity and the privilege to know and love a awesome and loving person like you . I love you with all my heart.
May 14, 2012
Dear Kholi's, We are sad to hear of your loss. How wonderful the resurrection hope is! We miss you and look forward to seeing you when all things have been made new!!!
Warm love,
Derrick and Sheri - NY8
Rima
May 14, 2012
Dear Mom...It's been 2 days and I still can't believe this has happened. I'm missing you terribly, more than you will ever imagine. I am very glad that I was able to hold your hand and talk to you during your last couple hours...I will never forget that smile you gave me :)
You were such a fighter and never complained about anything!!!
bhebik ktir habibti
Tina R
May 14, 2012
Karlos...Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother...remember I am here if you need...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...Tina
Rita Kholi
May 14, 2012
My dear mom, you have always inspired me!o I wrote you a poem:
"Our Loving Tuti"
July 10, 1945 - May 12, 2012S
I opened my eyes
And what did I see
Hair as beautiful
As can be
Cheeks so rosy
And skin so soft
Loving eyes
And a warm gentle heart
Your eyes told me
I would be safe
In your arms I felt
The warmest embrace
You nurtured me
And taught me
Right from wrong
Your life was to me
A beautiful song
You taught me love
You taught me strength
You taught everyone
The meaning of family & friends
Tuti oh Tuti
Our dear gentle Tuti
You fought hard
And did all you could do
But your poor little heart
Wanted some rest too
So my sweet sweet sweet mother
Sleep and rest
You will be so missed
But not ever forgotten
For you are the best
You know Jehovah God has promised
And his promises are good and true
He can't wait to wake you & dad
And us tell you how we love you!
Nicole
May 14, 2012
Tuti~
A woman who cannot be duplicated. I will always respect Tuti for the heart she had. It exceeded all her physical heart could ever do. Never did she treat a person badly, but always went above and beyond what she ever had to do. Not a single bad thing could ever be said of her. She went thru a lot to take care of her family, to help get them safely to a new country, and to care for them as they grew up and had kids of their own. I love her like my own mom.
Tuti~
I could never thank you enough for loving me. I will miss watching tv with you, eating with you, and spending Sundays til 11pm with you. I am so thankful you had a little girl named Rita, who you raised to be like you, so that I can have you with me in a different way until i see you again. Thank you for letting me sleep over whenever i wanted the last few years.....i thought i knew you until the last few years. I can't wait to make sambousak with you and eat them with Gido again. I love you forever.
Nicole
Ps...and thank you for letting me do my Arabic homework at your house :)
Rachel Kholi
May 14, 2012
I miss you very much tuti. I love you soooo much. i can't wait to see you again!! :)
George Charles
May 14, 2012
You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. My heart goes out to you in this moment of sadness for you, but my prayers are for your warm memories and the healing balm of the Holy Spirit to bring you through this time and make your future richer. God bless you all.
Ann Reiter
May 14, 2012
David and Karlos I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. You are both are in my prayers for strength at this hard time. May God Bless you all.
Joseph Marrero
May 14, 2012
Karlos My thought go out to your family at this time, I wish you peace and understanding as you go through this rough time.I remember your mom very well she was always a loving and caring for you all she will be missed.
Brandy Keretz-Wertman
May 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this extreanly difficult time!
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