Girma Mekuria
September 28, 1940 - July 2, 2011
Obituary
Girma Mekuria, age 70 died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Girma is survived by his wife of 40 years, Peggy; son, Tamirat Tina Mekuria; daughters, Elizabeth Mekuria Nemo Semret and Promise Dawit; three granddaughters, Taliah Mekuria, Sophia Tekeste and Selah Nemo, and a community of extended family and friends in Seattle and Ethiopia. Memorial services will be held on Friday, 7/8 at 11:00 am at St. Gebriel Ethiopian Church, 940 – 26th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98144, with committal services to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes a donation to the Bank of America account for the Kersa Water Project to fulfill Girma’s dream of building a potable water source for his birthplace in Ethiopia.
Peggy,
May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Tarekegn Nata and Amelu Tesema – Addis ababa, Ethiopia
Sufani Tarekegn and Fantaye Taye – Avon, Indiana
Jifar Tarekegn – College Station, Texas
Dear Peggy,
I was so sorry to see that Girma has passed. I send you my deepest condolences, and I wish you and your family peace of mind and many wonderful memories of happy times together.
Love, Susan Everly
Dear Peggy – I was so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely,
Barbara Bridge
Dear Peggy & family,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family for your loss. Girma was such a humble man with good sense of humor and a real gentle soul. I will never forget his beaming smile that was always present. May God give you the strength & comfort you in grieving with your loss.
Akalu Mulugeta & Terri Mezgebu
Peggy, You and your family are in my thoughts. If there is anything I can do to help — please let me know. I’m a good cook, and I cook every night. Peggy, you have an open invitation for dinner anytime. Paul and I will contribute to Girma’s Water Fund. Take care, Barry
I remember Girma as one of my first bosses at R W Beck and Associates. Girma was always gentle with corrections, and supportive of ideas. He was quiet, but with an underlying good humor that shone through.
Peggy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your lost. My sympathies to you and your family.
Love, Susan Hideshima
Peggy;
I don’t care for digital condolences, but it’s a start.
I am so sorry for your loss and happy that you are surrounded by loved ones.
Thank you for being there for Maryvone and please convey my condolences to your family.
Most of all; be well.
Richard Charm
Dear Peggy (and family),
I am very sad to see the news of Girma. Even though it’s been so long since I’ve seen you OR Girma (Bob remembers him at our wedding!), both of you are very alive in my memory. I can only hope that time is easing your grief.
Love, Suzanne Grudem