Official fundraiser: This is the only official GoFundMe for Naim Akbar.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking loss of Naim Akbar. Naim was a loving husband to his wife, Maria, and a devoted father to their six beautiful children. He was the kind of person who made people feel welcome the moment they walked into a room. If someone knew Naim, or even simply crossed paths with him, they likely remember his warm smile, his hugs, and the way he would stop and talk with them. He had a true heart for people and a deep love for his family that was impossible to miss.

There was nothing Naim would not do for his family. They were his world, and he worked hard to provide for them and love them in every way he could. His passing has left an unimaginable emptiness for Maria and their six children as they grieve and navigate life without him.

During this incredibly difficult time, support is being asked from family, friends, community members, and anyone whose life Naim touched. Donations will help Maria and the children with funeral expenses, household needs, and the financial responsibilities that come with such an unexpected loss.

Any amount, no matter how small, can make a difference. If donating is not possible, sharing this fundraiser and keeping Naim's family in your thoughts and prayers means just as much. May the community come together to surround Maria and their six children with the same love, kindness, and warmth that Naim gave so freely to everyone around him.

Rest peacefully, Naim. Your hugs, your laughter, your kindness, and the love you had for your family will never be forgotten.