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
Deacon Elie Calonge says:
March 1, 2006
“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!”
Our deepest and heartfelt condolence to you, Mike and Connie.
My wife and I have been praying for the speedy recovery of Elijah but the all loving Father has his plan for Elijah. We thank Him for giving Elijah to us even for a short time. Let us ask the good Lord to comfort us at this time of pain. You are included in our prayers especially at the sacrifice of the Mass. God bless you.
Deacon Elie and Sis. Dina
Emily Kent says:
March 1, 2006
My thoughts are with you. His memory will live on.
Encina Family says:
March 1, 2006
Our prayers and condolences for the friends and family of Elijah; such a beautiful and meaningful mission on earth! Sweet journey to you, Elijah!
Gau & Jeng Villanueva says:
March 1, 2006
It is true then as it is said, that your children are not your children… they come through you, but not from you. Elijah has gone back to the Giver of Life itslef. Our love and prayers to all the family during this blessed time. may you seek comfort in the days to come from God–the only Giver of Life.
Gino Caruso says:
March 1, 2006
I am so sorry for your family’s loss of such a sweet Angel. I knew Elijah only through words expressed by his Loving Aunt Joy. My heart goes out to all of you for being so strong, loving and never stopping. May you all be at peace knowning he Loved you very much and forever will. Elijah is with our Lord and is finally at peace and now you all can rest. May our Lord Bless each of you and Hold you in His Loving Embrace.
My Condolences;
Gino Caruso