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Rehan Sheikh Obituary

REHAN A. SHEIKH HAMMOND, IN Rehan A. Sheikh, age 42, of Hammond, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Theresa (nee Maravilla); one daughter, Selina; two sisters: Rahila and Naila; one brother, Talib; mother-in-law, Martha E. Maravilla; in-laws, Richard (Michaeline), Patricia, Rudy (Fiance Jackie), Michael A. (Dawn) Maravilla Sr.; several nieces and nephews in the United States and Pakistan; close family friends, Raja Kholi and Elizabeth Ferrer. Preceded in death by parents, Muhammad Ashraf and Nasim Sheikh and father-in-law, Richard I. Maravilla Sr. Visitation at the Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago from on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Prayer service 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services and burial will be held in Pakistan. Rehan was a cab driver in Chicago for 18 years and was a radio talk show host for D.I.L-S.E. 1240 A.M. from 11:00-12 noon every Sunday. Rehan also served in the Pakistan Army.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2008.

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Melissa Arevalo

October 21, 2008

Terry and family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the pain that I feel for you and Salina. Please know that you guys are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap Rehan in his arms and watch over you and yours. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact me. May you find comfort in knowing that Rehan was loved and cared for and that you and your family are as well.

Tessa Trevino

October 21, 2008

To my dear friend Terry,
Please accept out most heartfelt sympathies for your loss..
our thoughts are with you and your daughter Salina.

Elizabeth Ferrer

October 21, 2008

Terry and Salina, We are so sorry for your loss, the Lord has reason for what he does. He is needed more in heaven, he will always be with yous in your hearts. Always remember we are just a phone call away for anything yous need. With all our love and deepest sympathy Liz and Patty

Dawn Maravilla

October 20, 2008

All I can send is my thoughts, love and prayers to my sister-in-law and niece. We all loved Rehan. He will be deeply missed. Anything you need, know your brother, Michael, and I will be there.

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