Elijah Michael Shihad

Elijah Michael Shihad

December 17, 2002 - February 27, 2006

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.

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129 responses to Elijah Michael Shihad

  1. Cy Abitan says:

    Elijah,
    Although I didn’t know you, you have touched my heart in more ways than you will ever know. You fought a good fight and I know that your parents are very proud of you. You are in Great Hands right now. I saw the pigeons today during your voyage and couldn’t help but cry and smile. Cry as I saw your parents cry, but smile because I knew you are with our Heavenly Father. I know your family is hurting right now. For that we will pray for their healing at their time of need. May God Bless you and your family.

  2. Dear Connie and Mike –

    Today I saw the face of God. I saw Him in the grieving and in the joyful stories of Elijah. I heard God in the ceremony music and in the sobs. Thank you for sharing Elijah’s life with me through this service. Because of today my faith is stronger and there really is no greater gift. May your faith keep you strong and filled with hope and know that no matter what, God is still God.

  3. tita king says:

    Dear Mike and Che

    It is really a pain to loose such an angel. This moment of such sorrow
    we would like to share with you.
    Tita King and Forster

  4. Through my sister, Ilana Kransz’s emails, I was able to follow Elijah’s courageous fight with this terrible disease. Elijah has touched me deeply in a way I thought not possible by someone I had never met. Your and your families strength at the funeral was inspiring. I think of Elijah constantly and am happy that you and your family at least had the time with him that you did. His memory lives on…..my deepest condolences.

    Brianne

  5. Cesar Barba says:

    I will always remember Elijah as the wonderful smiling boy we all knew and though he was with us for a short peroid he gave us all so much joy.

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