Isa Yousef Ankar, 70, of Houston, TX, passed away on August 3, 2011. He was born April 21, 1941 in Ramallah, Palestine. Isa was a loving father and a successful entrepreneur. He enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. He had a kind heart and thought of others before thinking of himself. He enjoyed collecting antiques and gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years; Ellen; his adoring sons Paul and Rumsey and his loving daughters, Yola and Susan. He also leaves behind his sister Suad, brothers Hanna and Fawzi and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Ankar Family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. with rosary services at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2011 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home located at 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston TX 77077 (281) 497-2330.
A celebration of his life will follow at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056. Interment will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Texas.
