Behnam Eshaq Abdullah passed on October 2, 2026, at the age of 79; born July 1, 1947, in Iraq, he was a resident of El Cajon, California. He is survived by his spouse, Layla Ayob; his sons, Firas Abdullah, Abdullah Hanna, and Awns Abdullah; his daughters, Fairous Behnam, Enas Behnam, Intisar Abdullah, Amal Behnam, and Dalal Abdullah; his brothers, Jaleel Eshaq, Younan Eshaq, Mohanad Eshaq, Hanna Eshaq, and Ragheed Eshaq; his sisters, Maeda Eshaq, Nadea Eshaq, and Suad Eshaq; and 25 Grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul Syriac Orthodox Church, 8824 Cottonwood Ave, Santee, CA 92071, US, on October 7, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Graveside Service will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, 4470 Hilltop Dr, San Diego, CA 92102, US, on October 7, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm.