If there was ever a person who wanted to heal all the wrongs in the world, it was Jeny Tobia Dakak. She was understanding, kind, and wanted to bring harmony to those around her. Being enthusiastic and generous, it was sometimes difficult for Jeny to boast about her accomplishments. She was proud of her Iraqi heritage and had strong personal convictions, making it hard for her to relinquish those ideals she held dearest to herself. Jeny would hope for the best and worked hard towards that end, but was realistic and prepared for some of life's disappointments. This philosophy was a continual driving force in her life, but it did not extinguish the bright light that defined the dreamer in Jeny, something that was always there and that she readily shared with everyone around her.
Jeny was born on May 21, 1933 in Mosel, Iraq. Her parents were Tobia and Sabrina Dawaf. Jeny was raised in Mosel, Iraq. She was a compassionate person, a quality that she would carry with her throughout her life. Even at a young age, Jeny was sensitive to her father and two aunts, Miriam and Fabronia, who helped raise her after the death of her mother and worked hard live up to their expectations.
Jeny was raised with three siblings. She had an older sister, Shameran, and two brothers, Emmanuel and George. Even though there was geographical distance between them during parts of their lives, they continued to stay close and cared deeply for one another.
In February of 1954, Jeny exchanged wedding vows with Hamid Dakak at Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows of Baghdad, Iraq. Jeny cared passionately for Hamid. Her deep loyalty and a strong commitment to her vows brought a sense of completeness to their marriage.
Jeny was a gentle person who held deep feelings for her children. She enjoyed having fun with her kids and was at times fiercely protective of them. Jeny showed great empathy in her willingness to give every family member a voice in family decisions. She was blessed with four children, two sons, Janan and Ray, and two daughters, Vivian and Suzan. She was also blessed with two grandchildren, J. Paul and Michael. Some of Jeny's dearest memories are from raising her four children as a Home Maker. Her favorite pursuits were cooking and playing the organ. Jeny enjoyed sharing her interests with her family, hoping to pass along her traditional values for the futures generations.
Jeny took all of her personal and moral obligations seriously. Jeny was a strong defender of her Catholic and Christian faith. She was a member of St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church. Being a selfless person, Jeny shied away from the recognition she received for her good deeds.
Jeny passed away on September 15, 2018 at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada from a massive stroke. She is survived by her brother, George, and her four children, Janan, Ray, Vivian, and Suzan. Jeny’s memory will continue to be cherished by her large extended family. Services were held at Palm Northwest Mortuary in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeny was laid to rest in Palm Northwest Cemetery in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jeny Tobia Dakak was someone who was able to see the world as a good and honorable place. A person who tended to see the world in terms of black and white, Jeny tried to focus on the good she saw. She was selfless and deeply committed to all things positive and good. Jeny was a person who would keep her eye on tomorrow and constantly held onto her dreams. It was this exceptional insight and quiet reserve that became Jeny's trademark and it was one of the many reasons why all who knew her loved Jeny Tobia Dakak unconditionally.
