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Wajih Sleiman Obituary

Wajih Sleiman Dec. 28, 1937 - Nov. 3, 2009 After a long brave battle with cancer, Wajih entered eternal life early Tuesday morning, November 3rd. Born in Palestine, Wajih was raised in Lebanon. He attended the American University of Beirut where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His career took him all over the world, and everywhere he went, his amazing personality, his contagious laughter and sweet sense of humor, his beautifully gorgeous giving heart helped him form life long friendships. He indeed touched the life of so many with his gentle genuine care. To his family, immediate and extended, Wajih was: a model son, a fabulously loving, incredibly committed husband and father, a protective and doting brother, a guiding light for his niece and nephews, a godfather like none other to many. Wajih loved nature, he was an avid gardener and he especially took great pride in his gorgeous dahlias admired by all. He also was an accomplished athlete, great sportsman till the end of his days. He loved the ocean and the mountains equally and was a superb skier on all surfaces. However, his most favorite past time by far was to care for and play with his precious granddaughters. Wajih is survived by his wife Nayla, his children Sharif Sleiman (Heidi), and Zein Stearman (Todd), by his Granddaughters Mayya and Safiya Sleiman, Isabella, Layya and Misha Stearman. By his brothers Hanna Suleiman (Sandy), and Issa Sleiman (Aicha), by his sisters Nadia Suleiman, and Marie Gharib (Rizk). By his niece Laya Kaigh (Ted) and his nephews Ziad Sleiman, Sasha Suleiman, and Tony (Zeina) and Elie (Mireille) Gharib And by all those who loved him enormously and are proud to have know him. And above all, Wajih was a devout Christian entirely committed to the needs of his church. Trisagion (Rosary) service on Thursday November 5th, at 7:00 pm will be celebrated at the Church of the Redeemer, 380 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Hills. Funeral service will be held at the Church of the Redeemer at 10:30 am on Friday November 6th followed by the internment at Skylawn Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline Boulevard. LIMA & CAMPAGNA SUNNYVALE MORTUARY serving the family (408) 736-1315.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Wajih Sleiman

16 Entries

Dimitri Economides

November 21, 2023

Though many years went by, yet the good memory of Wajih is still there. The great time we spent together whether working or having fun. His pleasant personality will be always remembered.
May God bless his soul forever.
Dimitri Econmomides Nov 2023

Dimitri Economides

November 22, 2021

Wajih was a dear friend, and will always be in our memory, especially the great days that we spent together in Doha. May Godbless his soul.

Nayla Sleiman

December 29, 2020

This is a answer to Gerry Hamilton from Nayla Sleiman, I just read your message and I am very eager to connect with you and Katerina. My email address is [email protected] please reach out

[email protected]

December 29, 2020

This is a answer to Gerry Hamilton from Nayla Sleiman, I just read your message and I am very eager to connect with you and Katerina. My email address is [email protected] please reach out

Gerry Hamilton

June 28, 2020

Dear Nayla,
Katarina and I have been going through old photos to continue the process of digitizing them. One of the very first was of you and Wajih with Katarina in front of your house in Doha when we came over from Kuwait to stay with you - 1971!! Hard to believe. That led us to do an online search, where we were deeply saddened to find Wajih's obituary, now 11 years old. But what an inspiring tribute it was to one of the nicest people (along with you) that we have ever been privileged to know. In the years since leaving Kuwait in 1971 (shortly after our visit to you two) we have thought and spoken of you innumerable times, hoping to find some opportunity to hook up again. Don't know why finding you never worked before this.
On LinkedIn I found a lady with your name resident in the UK. Could that be you?
We would love to be in touch.
Very best,
Gerry Hamilton

December 20, 2009

Dear Nayla:

I admire your strength and support you give to your family.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this holiday season.

warm regards

Françoise and Fouad Gelat

Françoise Gelat

December 20, 2009

Dear Nayla:

I admire your strength and support you give to your family.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this holiday season.

warm regards

Françoise and Fouad Gelat

Gillian McFarlane

December 2, 2009

Nayla
Deepest sympathies to your loss of Wajih. Although I only knew him for a short time his laughter and passion for life will always be remembered. Hands waving.

Gillian

November 24, 2009

Dearest Nayla,

We are greatly saddened by the passing on of Wajih. We only have great memories of the time we’ve known him and want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May his soul rest in peace and may God the Almighty give you strength and patience to overcome your loss.

Our heartfelt and most sincere condolences to you and the family.

Marlene and Bassam Badine

Peter Nakhoul

November 11, 2009

Dear Nayla and family,our deepest sympathy for the grevious loss of a very dear friend we loved WAJIH, may God grant you the patience and raise him to the company of saints. Peter Nakhoul and family

November 11, 2009

Dear Nayla and family,our deepest sympathy for the grevious loss of a very dear friend we loved WAJIH, may God grant you the patience and raise him to the company of saints. Peter Nakhoul and family

Rony Seyouri

November 7, 2009

Dear Sleiman Family,
We offer you our deepest condolense on your loss. We love and respect Amo Wajih and are deeply affected with his passing.
Rony Seyouri & Family

Dimitri Economides

November 7, 2009

Dear Nayla and family,
It was very sad for me when Najib told me over the phone. I was alone travelling back home. It was beyond me to loose such a lifetime friend. The memories of Doha are always with us and Wajih's memory is there with his big smile. What great days of good time and frienship we enjoyed woking and parctically living together . His passing away will leave a big gap as his love and respect to all was really something that we will alyws remember.
May God rest his soul and give him what he deserves in his eternal life for he deserves the best.

Joe Abbo

November 5, 2009

+Dear Nayla and Family,
It was with great sadness to receive a phone call from Hanna informing me that Wajih had passed away,
The Abbo family send you all our love and best wishes. Wajih I am going miss you. May God have mercy on your soul.
Joe

November 4, 2009

Dear Nayla and family,
It is with great sadness that I read of Wajih's death. Riyad had seen the notice in the Mercury News and passed it on to Michel and me. I immediately called Michel, though it was 11 pm in California, to make sure he knew about it. He had, and he plans to be with all of you representing our family at church tomorrow. We send you all our love and our best wishes. Wajih was such a warm, gracious, and loving person who brought sunshine to the cloudiest of days. May we all live by his example.
With love from Beirut,
Patricia Nabti

Afif Baba

November 4, 2009

Abu Sharif I have known you for the last twenty years and you have become like a brother to me. You were my friend and I will deeply miss your words of wisdom, advice, and your good heart. You were always there to help if anyone was in need. You always brought out the good in people with your beautiful smile and soft words.

Love your brother,
Afif

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