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Maurice Samaan Obituary

Maurice N. Samaan of Oro Valley passed away on June 29, 2012. He was born in Cairo, Egypt on December 14, 1936. Cherished husband of Genevieve (Jane) Samaan (nee Juffras). Loving uncle of Robert and Ann Marie Juffras. Dear granduncle of William, Megan, Alexander and Madeline Juffras. Loving brother-in-law to Mimi Samaan and uncle to Caroline Samaan and Christine Armstrong. He loved his family and friends and they loved him. For many years Maurice was employed by the US Agency for International Development as an Agricultural Project Leader. He lived in and worked in many countries in Africa, Asia and South America throughout his career. He will be greatly missed. Visitation at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave., Oro Valley, Thursday, July 5, 2012, 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Services will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5150 N. Valley View Road, Tucson, Friday, July 6, 2012 9:30 a.m. followed by interment at the Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson. Friends and family can sign the online guestbook in the Arizona Daily Star obituaries website (www.legacy.com)

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 3, 2012.

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Vicky Juffras

July 29, 2012

Dear aunt Jane,
Alexandros and I were deeply sadden by the loss of uncle Maurice. We send our heartfelt condolences to you.
With our love, Vicky Juffras , Alexandros Papageorgiou and familly

Dimitrios Juffras

July 29, 2012

Dear Jane,
Katina and I were very sad to hear the loss of our dear cousin Maurice. Our heart are with you. We send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
With our love, Dimitrios and Katina Juffras

July 11, 2012

Dear Jane,
Frank and I were very sad to hear the loss of our dear cousin Maurice. He was a real friend and childhood pal as we grew together in Egypt and shared a lot of happy moments and events with family and friends. He was always gracious and a perfect gentleman and he will be missed and remembered in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you and give you strength and peace in this time of sorrow. We send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. With Our Love, Mona and Frank

Philip Riech

July 8, 2012

Jane,

We just wanted to let you know how saddened we are by the news of Maurice's passing. It was always wonderful to see either of you when visiting Tucson and my parents. We are always grateful of your love for our kids Caleb and Janae. Caleb still has his Clifford stuffed toy you gave when he was a baby and the coloring cardboard playhouse for Christmas lasted over a half year! Maurice was a wonderful human being and we are all truly blessed having been friends.

Regards,
Philip, Rochelle, Caleb and Janae Riech

July 7, 2012

Dear jane and family,
So very sad for you Jane. Our prayers and love are with you. We only know you from St Thomas Catholic Church. You are always so nice. We are Kay and Ken 8228 East Arbor Point Place Tucson AZ 85715. Hope to see you soon so we can take you out for a meal. We know how you feel. My husband John passed in 12/03/00. So take care be strong one could see Maurice loved you dearly. Love and Prayers Kay and Ken Malsom.

Nabil & Liliane Jammal

July 6, 2012

We are deeply sadden by the loss of Maurice, cousin, true friend and gentleman. Jane, our heart and prayers are with you and may God give peace and comfort. Maurice and I grew up together in Heliopolis, Cairo. We did share many wonderful experiences, family gathering, great memories that we recalled fondly; went to the same school, joined the boy scouts, camping and partied together. He was always there for friends in need of support; he will be in our heart and always remember those beautiful days…
with our love, Nabil and Liliane

Joe & Eli Kinder

July 4, 2012

As our neighbors for many years, we got to know Maurice - a kind, thoughtful and amazingly interesting person. As Maurice always said to us "you're just like family." We will miss him greatly. We pray for Jane and the family in this very sad time.

Michelle Berlinghoff

July 3, 2012

I only met Maurice, my Great Uncle, last year for the first time. We traded emails and family history information and he helped me confirm new relatives of the Mossoba family. It was such an honor to actually meet him in person last year. He was such a fascinating person - I could have talked with him for hours. I regret that I was not able to spend more time with him. Maurice will be deeply missed but I know he will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. My deepest condolences to Jane and the rest of the family. I've attached a wonderful picture taken during my visit last year. Lots of Love, Michelle

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