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
Michelina Callari says:
March 1, 2006
Thank you for sharing Elijah with all of us. He was so full of life and an inspiration to so many of our athletes.
Michelle Butterfield says:
March 1, 2006
Mike and Connie,
Elijah has been an honored teamate for Team in Training for at least one of my seasons. His courage inspired many, his smile melted our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Michelle Butterfield
Mike & Risa Goldie says:
March 1, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you over the passing of sweet, little Elijah. Although we only met him a few times in his short life, he has touched our hearts forever.
Min Ji Kim says:
March 1, 2006
Elijah, you were our North, our South, our East and West,
Our working week and Our Sunday rest,
Our noon, Our midnight, Our talk, Our song;
I think that loving you would last for ever.
Wishing you angel blessings today and always in heaven.
Nadine Wilck says:
March 1, 2006
On behalf of the staff and Board of Trustees of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, I offer heartfelt sympathy to all of Elija’s family. Elija was a much loved member of our family, and we all will miss him greatly. In his short time on this earth, he made such a difference. His spirit has been an inspiration to so many. We share your sorrow, as well as hope that through the research funded by the Society, the many mysteries related to how blood cancers happen, and how they can best be treated, will be solved.