Dr. Asaad Akarwi Istephan's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Southfield, Michigan

Dr. Asaad Akarwi Istephan

July 1, 1945 - September 22, 2025 (80 years old)

Southfield, Michigan

Dr. Asaad Akarwi Istephan's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Southfield, Michigan

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Dr. Asaad Akarwi Istephan

July 1, 1945 - September 22, 2025 (80 years old)

Southfield, Michigan

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Asaad Akarwi Istephan Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 22, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Asaad Akarwi Istephan (Southfield, Michigan). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Asaad Akarwi Istephan to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Abdulraheem Istephan Akrawi and Yazi Yacoub Zayouna. He is survived by: his wife Khalida Slewa Shaba; his children, Susan Toma (Chris), Sarmad Istephan (Raquel) and Steven Istephan (Randa); and his grandchildren, Sophia, Paul, Seraphina, Thomas and Peter. He is also survived by seven siblings, extended family, friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Orthodox Faith Enrichment Program (OFEP) at Sts. Peter and Paul Syriac Orthodox Church to benefit the religious education for all the children in the Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mercy Funeral Home



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Sep 26

Visitation

St. Peter and Paul Syriac Orthodox Church
25566 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Fri

Sep 26

Funeral service

Sts. Peter and Paul Syriac Orthodox Church
25566 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Fri

Sep 26

Funeral service

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
25800 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Fri

Sep 26

Burial

Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
25800 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Fri

Sep 26

Reception

St. Peter and Paul Syriac Orthodox Church
25566 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

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