On March 30, 2014 Emily Assouad passed away of natural causes. Emily is survived by her husband, Elias, her brothers Samir and Riad Khoury, her children Lilian George, Therese Haddad, and Fadi Assouad, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son Johnny and siblings Kamal, Marie, and Munir. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was very loyal and compassionate and she lived her life for her family and children. She taught her children to follow their dreams, even when it sent them half way around the world from her. But most of all she loved her husband, Elias, to whom she was married for 58 years. She will be deeply missed by her family who are comforted knowing she is now in the presence of the Lord. Services will be held at St. Steven’s Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun lakes, Arizona 85248 April 4th 2014, Rosary 9:30 a.m. with Service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements under the direction of Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ.