Desislava Velichkova Nikolova Obituary

Desislava Velichkova Nikolova (Raleigh, North Carolina) passed away on September 11, 2026. Desislava, born on June 20, 1978, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Desislava Velichkova Nikolova to show support.

Desislava will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Desislava will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Desislava’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She is survived by: her husband Steven D. Katzenstein; and her parents, Velichko Nikolov and Elenka Nikolova.

In lieu of flowers, Desi and Steven would be honored if gifts were made to Transitions Life Care (https://www.transitionslifecare.org), UNC or Duke Hospitals so that they can continue to do the great work in serving patients and their families.