I am sad of Alred .We used University Of  Houston a lot of people. Bill, Bob, Bob,Bob,Bob Vietnam all From Alfred arguing politics oh Arabic teachering.
Last time 1973 possible talking Alfie and I working FORD Detroit that was last phone 
PEACE BE UPON OF YESHUA AND ALFRED  Ramsey Hamd

I am sad of Alred .We used University Of  Houston a lot of people. Bill, Bob, Bob,Bob,Bob Vietnam all From Alfred arguing politics oh Arabic teachering.
Last time 1973 possible talking Alfie and I working FORD Detroit that was last phone 
PEACE BE UPON OF YESHUA AND ALFRED

Alfie and I were childhood friends from middle school in Pasadena, Texas. Our families were very close and Alfie was so very special. I am saddened to hear that he is gone.
Linda Gilliam Shannon, San Antonio, Texas

Alfie and I met in a class on Dostoevsky and Tolstoy at the University of Houston around 1972. We had a mutual friend, the late Congressman Mickey Leland and we quickly became fast friends. He introduced me to the legendary Bluesman, Lightnin' Hopkins for whom he played drums, an introduction that changed and in many ways was a very important episode in my life. He was only two weeks older than me. He was such a kind, cool, gentle spirit, I am so sorry we do not still occupy the same planet, but I hope the myths of a better future are true and that he is sailing through the cosmos as smoothly as he lived his life. Thank you very much Alfie. So long but never good bye.

I know that this is a late comment, but I just got word.

David Benson

Alfie, may you rest in the peace and joy in the loving arms of your family that has welcomed you.     Rita

Dear Carmen and Cathy, We share your grief and join you in mourning our dear, sweet Alfie. We remember a beautiful, kind, loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was a mild mannered, elegant man who adored you girls and loved his family and friends. We also remember a talented musician and caring doctor who was truly color blind and valued his many friendships across many miles and through many years. May God bless you both with happy memories. My favorite memory of Alfie: Sharing good conversation and a good cup of coffee with one of the kindest men I've ever known. May God bless him and keep him in His care. We love you both. Jerry, Donna, Chris, Matthew, and Gregory

Mr. Naifeh was a sweet man. I knew him only as a friend but he cared for me as his son. I never quite understood what unfettered love was until I met Alfred. On the surface unbiased but when he really was intrigued by something you could see it burning in his eyes. I love this man not for what he gave me but for always speaking his mind in truth even if I didn't want to hear it. I will never forget our talks Alfred. 
With all my love 
CSG

Dear Carmen and Cathy,
Wanted to express my condolences to you both, I love you girls very much. I will truly miss my brother and his kind heart. Wishing I could be there in person but hoping that one day we can talk. Thinking of you all. 
John
616-856-0326

Dear Carmen and Cathy,

I am so very sorry for your loss.  May the peace of Christ rule and encourage your heart.

  I guess we never think that we'll die someday, so we never think our friends will, either.

  Good-bye, dear old friend. Rest in peace, and I'll forgive you for being better looking than me.

My dear friend Alfred

My heart breaks to know that you are gone,but smiles to know you are in a better place...I love you  and will miss you. Patrice...

I am so sorry.  Truly a fine man and one I cared for very much.

Dear Cathy, 
  This is your Aunt Mary in Michigan.  Honey , my heart aches for you to lose your father at such an early age.  I am so sorry.  God be with you and help you through this & always.   You will see your daddy again one day,  but that's not much comfort now. 
    We just heard late last night.  Johnny doesn't seem to have a phone, but I know where he lives & I'm heading down there shortly.  Going to call the airlines & see what we can do to get there by wednesday.  I'll do my best.
    Very sincerely,
Aunt Mary
616 340 4165 
maryyaredgr@gmail.com

The funny thing is that you never appreciate what you had yesterday until it is gone today. Memories may be beautiful and yet what's too painful to remember, we simply choose to forget. It's the laughter that we will remember when we remember the way we were. We LOVE you dearly Baba ! ! ! 

~ Carmen and Catherine

My heart breaks to hear this sad news about my cousin, Alfie.  How he adored his precious daughter Cathy and Carmen !   What fun we had as kids !  He took me to see James Brown at the  Big Oak Club just over the border from Orange, Texas in Louisiana & gave me my first Jimmy Hendrix & Led Zeppelin albums.  I'll never forget it. My thoughts & prayers are with you both.
Love
Mary Yared Davis

Rest in peace gentle soul and friend of many, many years.  My sincere condolences to the entire Naifeh family.  You are gone but, not forgotten.

OBITUARY

Dr. Alfred Paul Naifeh

September 27, 1947 – April 12, 2016

Martin Funeral Home

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