It’s with heavy heart that I announce that my dad, Tamalew Abbai, passed away from cancer on Monday, June 30, 2025.  While we remained hopeful for his recovery, we were shocked and devastated by this sudden loss.

Tamalew is a fighter in every sense of the word. Throughout his cancer journey, he faced each day with courage and determination. He is the kind of person that you could talk to about anything, always ready to listen and provide guidance. He was my mentor and the person his community leaned on. He believed deeply in the people around him and inspired all of us to do and be better. Beyond being a loving husband and father of three, he is thoughtful, funny, sassy, and filled every room with his giant presence.

My dad’s dream was to retire in his home of Tigray, Ethiopia and we are honoring his wishes by taking him back home to be buried next to and reunited in eternity with my grandpa.

Please help us in raising funds to commemorate and give a proper send off to our beloved father, brother, uncle, friend, and husband. Any contribution, no matter the size, would mean so much to us. You can also Zelle Sami at +1-702-327-8934