Psalm 116:7 NKJV
The church wishes to offer its condolences to the Abraham family for the passing of Rev. Hegumen Maximus Abraham, who departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 9, 2022.
Father Maximus was born December 10, 1934 in Mair, Egypt. His reverence was ordained to the priesthood by H.H. Pope Kyrillos VI in 1961 and was later elevated to the rank of Hegumen in 1964. His reverence immigrated to the United States with his wife Nabila and his children in 1980 and settled in Texas where he served many years in St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston.
The dearly departed is survived by his wife Nabila Abraham, his children Suti Hanna, wife of the late Molhem Hanna, Nouty Abraham and his wife Goldie Abraham, Nahty Messiha, wife of the late Nader Messiha, Titi Sadek and her husband Sherif Sadek, Shenuty Abraham, Tina Wendlandt and her husband Eric Wendlandt. His reverence is also survived by his grandchildren Jonathan Hanna and his wife Frankie Hanna, Demitrious Abraham, Peter Hanna, Noelle Abraham, Demiana Sadek, Elaine Messiha, Sarah Messiha, Chloe Wendlandt, Brendan Wendlandt, Ereni Sadek, Maximus Sadek, and his Great Granddaughter Mary Hanna. His reverence is survived by his sisters Sania and Fawzia, his nephews Akmal Ibrahim and his wife Faiza Ibrahim, and their children Br. Misael Abba Moses and Philopater Ibrahim, Samy Matta and his wife Neveen Sidhom, and their children Paul Matta and Joyce Matta.
Father Maximus was a joyful and loving Father to his children, grandchildren, great granddaughter, and many lives whom he has touched. May his reign of priesthood in paradise intercede on all of our behalf.
The Rites of the Funeral Prayer will begin with the Divine Liturgy on Thursday August 11, 2022 from 9:00 - 11:30 AM followed by the funeral at 12:00PM at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston. The burial prayers will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Abraham family.
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