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Sandra J. "Sandy" El-Chami
Sandra J. "Sandy" El-Chami
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Sandra El-Chami Obituary
Sandy is preceded in death by her husband, Ziad El-Chami; parents, Prisciliano and Henrietta Chavez; and brother, Paul Chavez. She is survived by daughters, Chantel (Cliff) Toosley, Elisa (James) Hutton, Layla (Antwon) Scott; sons, Rahif (Nicole) El-Chami, Alexander El-Chami; grandchildren, Bella, Isaiah, Azariah, Nayeli, and Makai; sisters, Cecilia Reyes, Elizabeth Rizo, Rita Hassouneh; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Glorious Bible Church, 1001 N. West Street, Wichita, KS 67203 on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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