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for Zarafat Khoury
Lauren Martinez
February 26, 2007
Mom, I love you
Lauren Martinez
February 26, 2007
Mom, it's been a year since you left us and I miss you so much I wish that I could see you again. I go and see you every chance I get. I miss you so much I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I'm graduating soon and I know that you'll be there to see. I love you miss you and I know I'll see you in my dreams and in my heart. I love you. Love always and forever Lauren
sabrina anderson
February 4, 2007
MOM its almost been one year and i miss you so much and i love you i think about you all the time and me and danny havn't been fighting. me and lauren go in see you all the time i just can't stop thinking about you when i think about you i cry cuz it hurt me to not see you anymore i just wish you were still here with me and danny and tete and everyone else but i know your not alone because you have jede with you but i just want to see you and jede one more time... i know you are watching me and you know im doing good and have my own place now and doing good but im still trying to find a job.. i just wish you were still here to see it all happen.. but im going to go get ready for bed now i will write you later mom i love you and miss you with all my hart love always and forever
bina.......sabrina
Rafael Forbush
March 12, 2006
rip ZuZu! I am so sorry that i wasnt there. My her memory only be for a blessing, and may her memory never be forgotten. May her family be stong to get through such hard times. Danny there are many people that are here for you do not be afraid to ask for anything!
Cy & Char Svobodny
March 12, 2006
We will miss ZuZu greatly. She was a good friend & a good person. Always fun to be near. Our prayers are with her in Heaven.
Angie Martin
March 6, 2006
I am very sad to hear about the loss of "our" ZuZu! She was a very caring and kind person who knew the perfect time to joke around. I was an employee of ZuZu's about 2 years ago and I must say that she was my all time favorite manager! I don't think anyone could have made my job more fun or interesting. Each day was a new adventure with ZuZu!:) Her loving smile and kindness will greatly be missed, but I will never forget her! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Khoury family. Take Care!
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wick and family
March 4, 2006
To the Family and Friends of ZuZu Khoury:
May God be with you in your time of sadness after the loss of someone who was dear to all.
Someone had once said, "a stranger is a friend that I haven't met yet." My family became immediate friends with ZuZu. Although we've been friends with Pam and Eli for many years, We didn't have the privilege to meet ZuZu until Khoury's first restaurant was opened. Just as her brother Eli has also done several times, ZuZu would actually take time in her busy day to come and sit down and visit with us as we ate our meal at Khoury's Restaurant.
We're saddened that ZuZu is no longer with us here, but we take comfort in knowing that she has received her complete healing, and is with Jesus now.
sincerely,
Rob Hafiz
March 2, 2006
Dear Father John & Vergin,
I was so saddened to hear of ZuZu's passing on Sunday. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers the past few days. Growing up in the St. George Parish, I have many fond memories of ZuZu.
May her memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
Rob Hafiz
Mary and Sparky Ellingsworth
March 1, 2006
Dear Eli, Pam and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Our love and prayers.
Love- Sparky and Mary Ellingsworth
David Esparza & Jenni Scott
March 1, 2006
Our deepest sympathies go out to all that loved and knew her. We had the pleasure of working with her at the restaurant that she was so proud to be a part of. She will be missed greatly. Peace be with all who knew her.
Denise Holmes-Scott
March 1, 2006
Over the last few days I have been thinking often of all the fun times I had with ZuZu and her brothers and sister. It makes me cry to think she's gone, but it also makes me smile to remember all the fun we had together. I will certainly miss her.
To the Khoury Family, I send you this Native American Prayer and hope it will help you through this difficult time.
NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.
Naomi Lifejoy
March 1, 2006
I knew ZuZu from Khoury's lovely restaurant on Cahill. I loved the walleye dinner on Friday evenings, and I was there often. She would sit in a booth with me for awhile, and we'd chat. I'd tell how good the walleye was, and she told me many a time that she was off on Thursdays so she could go and catch and clean the fish just for me. How special was that?! (I wonder if that was true?)
Anne Villarreal
March 1, 2006
Dear Danny & Sabrina,
My deepest sympathy goes to both of you. Your mom was fun, entertaining & very caring person and above all a true friend. I will alway remember the late nights of visiting & coffee. She is home now and at peace in God's love. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Anne & family
Elise Frevel
March 1, 2006
ZuZu was one of the best managers and FRIENDS I could have ever asked for and I will greatly miss her! She will always hold a special place in my heart as she taught me a lot about life!
My condolences go out to the entire Khoury family and everyone whos life ZuZu touched!
Lori Peterson
March 1, 2006
I'm so sorry for everyone's loss who has been touched by ZuZu. She was a fun loving character and well respected that I'm very happy that I met. She took young employees under her wings when they started working her and knew the right way to joke around with people and make them feel very loved. Thanks ZuZu for letting us enjoy your time with you while you were here.
Take care of each other.
Karen-John / Family Ricci
March 1, 2006
ZuZu, you pass on an example to all of us:
Love much, Smile often, Never judge and care for everyone.
We miss you and Love you much!
The Ricci family
Chris Peterson
March 1, 2006
I will greatly miss Zuzu due to her kindness and lovely sense of humor. Zuzu had a special place in my heart and I will always be her "honey". She was always there to keep me in check at work, she was practically my second mother. My condolences go out to the entire khoury family for losing such a wonderful family member.
Jim and Sharon Douglas
March 1, 2006
We are saddened by ZuZu's death. While seeing her many times at the restaurant, we always enjoyed our conversations.
May she be at peace with God.
Michelle Etoll-Anderson
March 1, 2006
ZuZu will be remembered as a genuinely selfless & caring person, always willing to lend a hand where it was needed. My sympathies to Danny & Sabrina, you're in our prayers.
TEE AND DAVE (DARVEAUX) STRANDQUIST
February 28, 2006
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WE WILL MISS SEEING HER AT THE RESTAURANT. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. WE WILL REMEMBER HER LAUGHTER, AND SMILING FACE. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWING THAT ZUZU IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF GOD. TEE AND DAVE
Larry Josephs
February 28, 2006
Dear Father John & Family:
I was very sorry to learn of your loss. ZuZu's family and the entire Khoury family have our deepest sympathies and prayers.
Victoria Glathar
February 28, 2006
My deepest sympathies go out to ZuZu's son and daughter and family. ZuZu was a beloved friend when I had no one in St. Paul, she made me feel welcome and loved. She was one of the only people that made me feel like I belonged. I am saddened by her loss but know that she will forever rest in peace.
Victoria Glathar
Tom & Sylvia Vars
February 28, 2006
ZuZu was a great friend and neighbor when we lived in West St Paul and our prayers go out to her family
lauren martinez
February 28, 2006
Zuzu or should I say mom I am gonna miss you so much and you know you'll always be in my heart.You were my second mom and I could never forget all of the things that you have done for me. I love you and I am gonna miss you and just know we all love you.
SCOTT MCLEAN
February 28, 2006
FARWELL GOOD FRIEND AND MY FAVORITE WAIT PERSON,MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU A GOOD SEAT AT THE COUNTER .I`M GOING TO MISS YOU .
Pat Percy
February 28, 2006
I grew up with Zuzu and have great memories of being with her in Sunday School, working Church dinners, dancing at the Festival of Nations, and much, much more. The one thing that brings a smile to my face is remembering how Zuzu would give me "that look" out of the corner of her eyes. "That look" conveyed either "are you kidding?" or "what do you want?" "That look" said it all! Perhaps you, too, were a recipient! Dear Khoury Family, We pray for her soul. May God bless you all and bring you peace.
With love,
Pat (Neimy) Percy & Willy, Ben and Nate
Bill Shadid
February 28, 2006
I have fond memories of working in the church kitchen with Zu Zu baking bread. She was always fun to work with and brought laughter to others. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Rebecca Kammeyer
February 28, 2006
ZuZu was the kind of person that just added a magnitude of fun with her presence. I think of the best arabic coffee I ever tasted. She will be greatly missed. To her family- you are all in our prayers.
Abrass Family Abrass
February 28, 2006
ZuZu will always be remembered as a kind and a gentle person. Our fondest memory will be when she taught us kids many Christian songs. Although we are all grown up now, we still remember the songs. We will all miss her greatly, may God Bless and keep her now. Our sincere condolences to the Very Rev. Khoury family as we know Zuzu will be missed each day.
Paul Abrass
February 28, 2006
Zuzu was a family friend for years. She was a kind and gentle lady who cared endlessly for us all. She shared happiness and good spirits all of the time. She set a good example for christian women to follow. What a great accomplishment she did by living a full and dedicated christian life. What a loss we will all suffer, I will miss her the most. My sympathy goes out to the Khoury family with all of my heart.
Fr. John Memorich
February 28, 2006
Dear Fr. John and family,
We were so saddened to hear of ZuZu's recent death from cancer.
Being away from Minneapolis these past ten years, I must admit, we did not even know that she was sick.
ZuZu was a wonderful person and matushka and I enjoyed those times when we together - whether it be the annual "falafil dinner," some Pan-Orthodox youth event, or a Lenten Mission Service.
We will hold ZuZu in our prayers - especially during these next forty days.
May the Kingdom of Heaven be hers!
May her Memory be Eternal!
With love in Christ,
Fr. John and Jani Memorich
Diana Nasseff
February 28, 2006
I will miss your smile and laughter you brought to me over the years. I Love you ZuZu and i will miss you.
Joe and Debby Etoll
February 28, 2006
Zuzu was someone we always felt comfortable with, down to earth and friendly to everyone. She will be deeply missed by many relatives and friends.
Our deepest sympathy to Danny and Sabrina, her parents, and family.
Diana Nasseff
February 28, 2006
I will miss your smile and the laughter we have share together. I Love You ZuZu And May You Rest In Peace.
RAMONA ETOLL
February 28, 2006
Zu Zu was a loving, fun-filled person. She always helped where and when she could and she touched many lives in a positive way. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Linda Krech
February 28, 2006
When you met ZuZu you immediately became her friend. She was gracious, loving, always had a smile on her face and lived her life to the fullest. I will miss her but I know she is in a better place. She is smiling down at us all.
Vickie LaCroix
February 28, 2006
On behalf of the Friday Night Women's Group, ZuZu will be greatly missed. We had so much fun on Friday nights at the restaurant with her. We loved the bantering back and forth. She was a wonderful woman with a very big heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and freinds. Rest in Peace.
SEAN &LISA RUDQUIST
February 27, 2006
Zuzu was a family friend we knew from church. We would see her there, at the family restaurant or just around the town somewhere.
The one thing we could always count on was when we did see Zuzu was she would brighten our day with a smile, a joke, a funny expression, or something cleaver to get a smile out of us.
We will miss her greatly.
Sean, Lisa, Scotty, Sierra, and Megan Rudquist
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