Elijah Michael Shihad
December 17, 2002 - February 27, 2006
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Elijah Michael Shihad
December 17, 2002 - February 27, 2006
Obituary
ELIJAH ‘E’ MICHAEL SHIHAD
Elijah ?E? Michael Shihad took his first breath in Heaven on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 3:17 in the morning at the tender age of 3. Born on December 17, 2002 in Anaheim, CA to Mike and Connie Shihad of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, this little angel began his earthly mission.
Big ?E? was diagnosed with AML Leukemia at ten months old and began aggressive chemotherapy treatments, which lasted until July 2004. He entered remission soon after induction in December 2003. Living life as he should, building his train collection, indulging in his Thomas movies, taking train rides as far as Hawaii, Elijah relapsed in April 2005. He underwent a stem cell transplant soon after and was able to come home in August. During recovery, our angel baby relapsed once again in November. In an attempt to prepare him for another transplant, he endured 3 more cycles of treatments until January 2006.
As we took on this journey, big ‘E’ took a journey of his own. He managed to bring together people from all over the world through his strength and courage. He touched lives by sharing with them his lively smiles and bright spirit. He taught lessons of life by loving his Mom and Dad as though they were perfect. He also leaves behind his Grandparents Romy Mila, Milad, Isis; Godparents Matt, Joy, Ken, Bridget; Uncles and Aunts Ramon, Lori, Rin, Darwin, Daniel; Cousins Vincent, Nathan, Nikki, Kirstin, Bryan and his best buddy Trent. Once he fulfilled his mission, he reached out and took his Creator’s hand to return to His Heavenly Kingdom where we will once again be reunited with him. For now, we will work towards fulfilling our own mission that God has given us through our sweetest angel baby. May he rest in peace!
Visitation will be on Thursday & Friday, March 2nd & 3rd, 2006 from 6-9 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, California.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2006 ~ 9:30 A.M. at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, 22082 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
An Interment will follow immediately at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, 7845 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, California.
129 responses to Elijah Michael Shihad
Huy D Nguyen says:
March 3, 2006
May God always hold you and your family in his heart. Our prayers are with you.
Jo Ann S. Namm says:
March 3, 2006
Elijah was such a special young boy. I will remember his fascination with “Thomas the Train.” I hope your memories and love of Elijah will bring you comfort.
Love,
Jo Ann
City of Hope
Joseph Sediqzadah says:
March 3, 2006
Elijah touched every one’s heart. I hope he did not suffer any pain. I hope one day we can have cure for this desease, so Elijah’s and all other Kids wishes would come true. Mike and Connie, my and family hearts are with you and we wil contiue to pray for you. Please be strong and believe that Elijah wants you two and all of you family to have a happy life and thing of all the good memories you had together.
Sediqzadah family.
Kathy Alves says:
March 3, 2006
Mike and Connie, My prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time. He was indeed an angel sent from God and we were all belessed to have known him.
Kevin Dodson says:
March 3, 2006
Your beautiful son touched the hearts and lives of many during his time with us. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Dodsons