Obituary of Nabil Amin Zakhary
Zakhary, Nabil.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nabil Zakhary. He died peacefully in his home on
December 13, 2020.
Nabil is survived by his wife Antoinette, his daughters Nirvana Read (Steve Read) and Silvia Klassen (Tim
Klassen), and his grandchildren Michaela, Katriel, Joshua, Natania, Noelle, Eden, Josiah and Jewel.
Predeceased by his siblings: Odette Hanna, Atef Zakhary, Rifaat Zakhary and Wafik Zakhary.
Nabil was born in Egypt in 1936 and came to Canada in 1974. Everything Nabil did since he came to
personally know Jesus was guided by his love for God and a desire to walk in His ways. Trained as an
engineer, he spent his career solving problems. In his free time, he enjoyed learning Hebrew. Late in his
career, he found great satisfaction teaching technical courses. Though trained technically, Nabil also had
an artistic flare. As a young man, he enjoyed painting and later in his life, he took delight in graphic
design. He particularly loved his garden: creating an elaborate display which brought joy to many. Vibrant
colours and his eclectic tastes could be seen through the plethora of decorations he put in his garden,
which led to many conversations with neighbours and those walking by. He also loved spending time
dwelling on the wonder of God’s creation.
Nabil was a kind, loving and generous man who made such an incredibly good impression on those
around him. He was a devoted and caring husband who put a high priority on family and maintaining
relationships with others. On numerous occasions, he opened his home to help those who were in need.
Nabil had a gift to make people feel like they were the most important person in the world while talking
to him. He radiated the love of Jesus to those around him. Despite many health problems over multiple
decades, he maintained a hope and a faith in God that was inspiring to those around him. We are so sad
to see him go, yet we know that he is now in a much better place that is free of the pain and suffering
that was a part of his daily life. He finished his race well and is now with his Lord, enjoying a freedom and
beauty that we can only begin to imagine. He will be greatly missed by those that remain here on earth.
The Zakhary family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo on Friday,
December 18, 2020 from 1-3pm & 6-8pm. Funeral Service will be held at First Baptist Church, 306 Erb Street W., Waterloo on Saturday,
December 19, 2020 at 11am. Interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. For those wishing to attend the visitation and funeral
service, personal face coverings are required and attendance must be confirmed by contacting the funeral home 519-745-8445.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nabil
Amin
Zakhary 1936 2020..
erb & good family funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Waterloo, Province: Ontario