July 21, 1944 – October 16, 2026
Wagdy Boulous Yaft, age 82, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Carrollton, Texas.
Wagdy was born on July 21, 1944, in Cairo, Egypt, to Boulous Yaft and Wahiba Salib. Raised in Cairo, he attended Suez Canal University School of Technology in Port Said, Egypt, graduating in 1968 as a mechanical engineer. He served as a lieutenant in the Egyptian military from 1969 to 1976, including during the October 1973 War.
On September 3, 1972, Wagdy married Marcelle Zaki Ibrahim, and together they had three children. In December 1977, the couple moved to Colorado, where he continued his engineering career. He transitioned into civil engineering and earned his Professional Engineer license in 1994. He served in engineering leadership with the Colorado Department of Transportation for 24 years, from January 1981 until his retirement in March 2005.
Wagdy’s life was grounded in his love for Jesus Christ and his dedication to the Coptic Church community. Known for his honesty and unwavering integrity, he lived by his convictions and treated others with sincerity and respect. He found great joy in cooking and spending time with his family. Those who knew him will fondly remember his keen intelligence, sharp wit, and wonderful sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Boulous Yaft and Wahiba Salib, and ten siblings.
Wagdy is survived by his beloved wife, Marcelle Yaft; his daughter, Jacqueline Tadros, and her husband, Magdi; his daughter, Sherry Yaft; his son, John Yaft, and his wife, Sarah; his brother, Refaat Yaft; and his sister, Elaine Fam. He is also survived by his four cherished grandchildren: Meena Tadros, son of Jacqueline and Magdi Tadros; and Isaac, Alyssandra, and James Yaft, children of John and Sarah Yaft.
Wagdy leaves a lasting legacy of faith, integrity, and love. His favorite Bible verse reflects the faith and peace that guided his life:
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Romans 5:1 (KJV)
