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Amari Karriem Obituary

AMARI HASSAN KARRIEM JAN 16, 1998 - MAY 10, 2010 Amari Hassan Karriem, age 12, of Modesto died on Monday, May 10, 2010. He is survived by his mother Frenchett Benson and father Hassan Karriem; brothers: Emoni Karriem, Justice Karriem, Amir Karriem, Devon Hoffman; sisters Saliyah Keefer and Tarajinee Hoffman; Grandmothers Linda Cannon and Rossetta Davis, five uncles, six aunts and many cousins. Amari was a sixth grader at James Marshall Elementary School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, skateboarding, video games, and enjoyed eating good food. Amari loved to make people laugh. A visitation will be held May 18, 2010 from 4-8PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson, CA 95326. Funeral services will be held at Ministry of Christ Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 11:00AM, 2549 Yosemite Blvd, Suite C'', Modesto, CA. A memorial fund has been established at Valley First Credit Union c/o Amari Karriem. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on May 18, 2010.

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Hassan Karriem

December 7, 2024

Daddy love you Amari I miss you so much son

Marian Gilbertson

May 24, 2010

May you find comfort knowing Amari was loved by so many. He always made me smile.

christopher williams

May 23, 2010

Amari was a good friend he always made me laugh but now he is in a better place now you are missed a lot at school

May 20, 2010

Frankie, as a mother and friend my heart goes out to you and your family.. I cant imaging what you are going through, im so deeply sorry for the lost of your son AMARI he will be missed we all love him... From my family to yours..... Love Claudia, Jasaray, Jenna and Mark Anthony

We are all going to miss you friend... Love u always Jasaray, Jenna And Mark Anthony

May 20, 2010

May 19, 2010

To The Family. I didn't know Amari personally, but Shamad and Tamera are our niece and nephews. My sympathy goes out to your family. May God hold and keep you in this time of pain and may God hold you little angel in his arms forever. God Bless you

Hakiym & Judy Estrada
Whittier CA

elida an family

May 19, 2010

Too frenchette, Emoie and the family im so sorry for ur lost... I now AMARI used to play with my boys. Im so used to seeing him kicking back at the park or skateboarding around the hood. well miss u little hommie. we send r love............................................................................

Frances

May 19, 2010

To all who's lives were touched by this young man I am so sorry for your loss.

Michele Patterson

May 18, 2010

Frenchette, Emoni and Family. May God help easy the pain you have inside. Always remember Amari's smile. He would light up a room with his smile. God Bless You All.. The Ceres Raptors Family..

May 18, 2010

To Frenchett and family this is from your Lewis family members in petersburg va we share in your sorrows at this difficult time yet; we pray for your joy and peace as God comfort you with his Holy Spirit, know that we love yall, though we are far away in miles we are very close at heart.

Uncles,Aunts and Cousins Your Family,

Susie Kidwell

May 18, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Amari. I hope the family can find some comfort during this time. He was a good boy with a great smile and nice to be around.

Elonda Warner

May 18, 2010

I'm very sorry to here about your loss My heart goes out to all of the family member's....GOD is on your side.

HELANE STEWART

May 18, 2010

GONE BUT NOT FORGET AS YOU TOUCH YOU HEART YOU WILL FILL ME THERE SO SMILE I AM A ANGLE WITH WING SMILING DOWN ON YOU.

Debbie Ruger

May 18, 2010

My God comfort you through this difficult time. We enjoyed having Amari on the Raiders.

May 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Im sure Amari is smiling down at you with that beautiful smile.
Lilly at James Marshall School

wanita hoffman

May 18, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May 18, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathies to frenchett
an family. walk with the lord an hold his hand sweet sweet angel we love you an know that you are watching down from heaven smiling down on us all

we love you frenchett

Faletha & Family

Laura Marquez

May 18, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~Elijah Niblett

Dianna Bates

May 18, 2010

Offering our heartfelt sympathies to Amari's family and friends. Optimal Hospice Care, Modesto.

Lakewood Funeral Home

May 18, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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