Fiby Wassef Makar

Mrs Fiby Makar - A Legacy of Love, Faith, & Strength

Our beloved mother Mrs. Fiby Makar, walked peacefully into the arms of Christ Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at age 76. After a courageous battle with cancer, she reached the finish line of her earthly struggle with the same grace and faith that defined her entire life.

Throughout her illness, Fiby lived the truths found in Psalm 23. Though she walked through the valley of the shadow of death, she feared no evil, for she knew her Shepherd was with her. His rod and His staff comforted her through every treatment and every trial. Her family takes great comfort in knowing that her cup now overflows and she is finally dwelling in the house of the Lord forever.

Her final words were a testament to this lifelong devotion:"I want to leave and be with Jesus."

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Mr. Onsy Makar. A devoted wife, Fiby was the heart of her home. She was a good wife in every sense: A partner, a confidante, and a prayer warrior.

She is survived also by her two children: Vivian (and her husband George Gergues) and Joseph (and his wife Tania Salot ). Fiby led by example, teaching her children the value of kindness and the importance of a personal relationship with God and family. Her three grandchildren, Rachel Makar, Zachary and Joshua Gergues, were the light and purpose of her later years; she poured her love and wisdom into them, leaving a legacy that will last for generations.

Fiby came from a large, loving family and remained a pillar of strength for all around her throughout her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wassef and Folla Elsakr and her husband’s parents, Aziz and Senayah Makar and her brothers and sister in law, Dr. Moheb Shoukralla, Mr. Fawzy Makar, Mr. & Mrs. Ramses and Magda Makar.

She was the eldest of her siblings and took every opportunity to gather her family around her.. She is survived by her brothers and sisters and their families:

● Mrs. Fadia Zaki

○ Her husband Pastor Emil Zaki and their children

■ Dr. Ernest Zaki married to Haidy Mounir and their children Hannah & Khyla

■ Dr. Anne Zaki married to Pastor Naji Umran and their children Jonathan, Sebastian, Emmanuel and Alexander

● Mrs. Ekhlas Shoukralla

○ Her late husband Dr. Moheb Shoukralla and their children

■ Dr. Dena Shoukralla

■ Dr. Maged Shoukralla married to Diane Sabra and their son Joseph

● Mrs. Mary Youssef

○ Her husband Samir Youssef and their children

■ Johnny Youssef married to Abby Marrin and their children Laney & Milo

■ Dr. Harvey Youssef married to Marjorie Blanton

● Mrs. Mervat Ghaly

○ Her husband Maged Ghaly and their children

■ Marina Abaev married to Nic Abaev and their daughter Nora

■ Mark Ghaly

● Dr. Raif El Sakr

○ His wife Dr. Susie Boulas and their children

■ Dr. Carol El Sakr

■ Andrew El Sakr

● Dr. Yousseff Wassef

○ His wife Inas Younathan and their children

■ Dr. Jessica Wassef married to Simon Persico

■ Christina Wassef

● Mr. Ashraf El Sakr

● Mr. Nassef El Sakr

○ His wife Maggie Wassef and their children

■ Daniel El Sakr

■ Mandy El Sakr

She was also the sister-in- law to

● Mr. Alfred Makar

● Dr. Fikry Makar

● Mr Helmy Makar

● Mrs. Soad Sidhom

She was deeply cherished by everyone she met. To know her was to experience her boundless love and her kitchen; she united us through the warmth of a meal and her devotion to Christ. We find peace knowing she is now resting with Our Lord.

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Services

Celebration of Life Service to be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 7-9 pm Mitchell Funeral Home 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 276012

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:30 pm at St. John the Beloved and Archangel Raphael Coptic Orthodox Church, 615 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Burial immediately to follow at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 276012

Family reception to follow at the home of George and Vivian Gergues, 809 South Bend Drive, Durham, NC 27713

In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please donate to your local church or charity of choice in honor of Fiby so that the memory of her generosity continues to be shared around each of you.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." — Psalm 23:6

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