born to M.A. Mansoor and Isabelle (Phares) Mansoor. After completing his Baccalaureate,
Henry decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. He and his brothers worked side-by-side,
transitioning the family business from Egyptian and Greek/Roman antiquities to importing
jewelry and art objects from Europe, Asia and Japan. Henry and his brothers had several stores
throughout Cairo including at the Semiramis Hotel. It was there that he spotted a young lady
working at the bookstore of the hotel. For Henry, it was love at first sight. He knew she was the
woman who was to be his wife. Henry and Roxane (Vlahos) Mansoor married on May 17, 1959.
In 1960, Henry and his new bride immigrated to the United States, first to California’s Bay Area,
then later settling in the San Fernando Valley just outside of Los Angeles. This is where he
called home until his passing on April 25, 2020.
In 1965, Henry opened his International Shop at the famed Farmer’s Market. For more than 20
years, he found joy in introducing and sharing his knowledge of Egyptology to everyone he met
and could talk for hours about the collection of Amarna art amassed by his father. Over the
years he expanded his knowledge to include Chinese and Japanese arts and antiques
becoming a certified appraiser in all three areas of art.
Henry had a profound love for his faith. He was raised Coptic Orthodox in Egypt. Once moving
to the Valley, he became an active member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in
Northridge. Henry served on the church’s parish council and the board of the church’s Boy
Scout Troop. Ever the businessman, Henry was also an instrumental part of the Valley Greek
Festival. Henry also worked with local Coptic churches and organizations helping young Copts
in Egypt.
Henry is survived by his wife, Roxane and his two children: George Mansoor and Christine
Mansoor, his daughter-in-law, Erin Mansoor and five grandchildren: Luke, Grace, and Katherine
Mansoor; and Isabella and Emma Weber. He is also survived by his brother, Michel Mansoor
and sister, Mary (Mimi) Thomson; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
9501 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 886-4040
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