Ibrahim "Abe" Abousway

Abe lived with a spirit that was larger than life. He loved deeply, laughed freely, and had an incredible ability to make people feel comfortable. He never met a stranger. Whether it was someone he had known for years or someone he had just met, Abe would walk right up, introduce himself, and strike up a conversation as if they had been friends forever. His outgoing personality and genuine kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who crossed his path.

Abe was the classic example of "tall, dark, and handsome," but it was his heart that made him truly unforgettable. He loved his family with everything he had. He cherished his parents, his brothers and sister, and his beloved girlfriend, who brought him great happiness. He also adored the family's dogs and cats, treating every one of them as part of the family.

Music was one of Abe's greatest passions. His playlists were filled with artists like Juice WRLD, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Creed. Recently, he had begun learning to play the electric guitar, excited to create music of his own. He also loved playing video games, shooting hoops on the basketball court, and curling up on the couch to watch movies with the people he loved.

Above all, Abe was fiercely loyal. His friends knew they could count on him, and he valued those relationships deeply. If you earned his friendship, you had it for life. He loved with his whole heart and was never afraid to show the people closest to him how much they meant to him.

In recent months, Abe had been working hard to build a brighter future. As a Christian, he had been attending church and was committed to getting his life back together. He embraced hope, faith, and the promise of a new beginning. Those who loved him saw a young man growing, maturing, and looking forward to what the future held.

Although Abe's life lasted only 19 years, the love he gave and the memories he created will remain in our hearts forever. His smile, his conversations, his laughter, his compassionate heart, and the way he made people feel seen and welcomed will never be forgotten.

Our hearts are shattered by his loss, but we find comfort in knowing that his life mattered, he was deeply loved, and his memory will live on in all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Abe is preceded in death by his great grandmother: Glenda Williamson; great grandfather: Travis Williamson.

Left to cherish his loving memory, mother & step-father: Stephanie & Ralph Gutierrez; father: Haytham Abousway; brothers: Jordan Morris, Eric Morris, Jacob Morris; sister: Seren Abousway; grandmother: Sherry Harmah; grandparents: Haifa Elchami and Mohamad Abousway; uncles: Attmand Abousway, Abraham Abousway, Charlie Morris; aunt: Hanadi Abousway; cousins: Amal Abudhhair and Mohamad Abudhhair.

Rest in peace, Abe. You will always be our son, forever loved, forever missed, and forever in our hearts.