Lila Rophail

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Lila Awad Rophail departed to heaven to be with her parents, Awad Abdelmalek and Aziza Sidhom, and her nephew, John Kaldas. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Magdy Rophail, and her daughters: Manal Shafik (her husband, Nader, and their children, Christopher, Julianne, Isabelle, and Katherine); Mary Jamero (her husband, Joseph, and their children, Cecilia, Noah, and Demiana); and Margrette Michael (her children, Sophia, Alexandra, and Jonathan, and their father, David).

She is also survived by her four siblings: Kamal Malek, his wife, Nawal, and their children, George (his wife, Selene, and their children, Gavin and Joey) and Joy (her husband, John, and their children, Allison, Natalie, and Kristen); Magdy Malek, his wife, Maha, and their children, Sherry and Mina (his wife, Mary, and their children, Nathaniel, Micah, and Noah); Milad Malek, his wife, Sandy, and their children, Jeffrey and Jennifer (her husband, Cameron, and their children, Eli and Owen); and Amal Kaldas, her husband, Nashat, and their children, Jocelyn (her husband, Mike, and their son, Christian) and Justin. She is also remembered by her extended family in the U.S. and Egypt.

Lila was a beacon of light and loved her faith fiercely. She will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and strength. She dedicated her life to her family, especially caring for her loving husband. Throughout her life, she was resilient, courageous, and grounded in a strong faith that helped her persevere through all of life’s ups and downs. She was well known for her lighthearted and fun-loving spirit. Her smile lit up the room, and she was the life of the party—her humor always made people laugh.

She enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey, giving her time and service, which brought her both joy and peace. She loved attending senior meetings and participating in the ladies’ choir at church. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy and will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

The family of Lila Rophail would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many prayers, comforting messages, calls, and expressions of concern and sympathy you have shown during this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey where Lila loved to volunteer with her husband Magdy.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, 7030 Lakeview Haven Dr. Houston, Texas 77095. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77079.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters.

He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.