This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Wagaye Gayem who was born on February 8, 1951 and passed away on January 31, 2011. We will remember her forever.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday February 12, 2011 1:00 PM
Holy Cross Mortuary Chapel
5835 W. Slauson Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
Interment will be held immediately following chapel service
RECEPTION Following ceremony
St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Los Angeles
5505 West Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90056
For those of you who have inquired, condolence cards may be mailed to
Wagaye Gayem
C/O Abiy, Rediat ,or Tsion Fikreselassie
Mail PO Box 14226
Torrance, CA 90503
We tell the kids what an amazing grandmother they had all the time. Hope I can be half the parent you were to to me. Happy birthday!
Happy Belated 70th Birthday my dear friend Tomiye. I miss your presence so much. It has been 10 years. May the Almighty continue to bless and rest in peace your soul.
Remembering the good times we had in our high school years and thereafter.❤️
Ethi
Remembering the good times we had in our high school years and thereafter.❤️
Ethi
May God forgive and accept her soul into the Garden of Eden, near the throne of whom she seeks and loved.R.I.P.
Wagaye, you will always be remembered; may you rest in peace and thanks to your family who made it alive.
always in my mind; and always your kind words embrace me whenever I join a new office. You are in a better place. May God bless your soul.
Beautiful Wagaye, you left a memory beyond to the immediate family. I only have a handful but they are precious to me, the love you show is felt deeply. Until we see again...Love Lily
Words can not express the heartache we feel for your family Pleas accept our condolence. Losing a loved one is never easy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Be Peace and blessings upon you and your family. 31.01.2014
It was a long, empty and difficult year without you, Wagi. Paradoxically, it still feels as if you are right next to us: what´a strange irony! I suppose it is because you were the most valuable, warmhearted and uplifting, precious friend and family member one could ever get. It is simply not possible not to miss you every day.
Eyassu G
Eyassu G
Wagiye, you were the big sister I never had. Miss you and love you. Be comforted by the amazing children and family you have, and one day we will all see you again.
There are people who are soft, inside and outside. Such was Wagaye. To remember them is to be touched by softness. And to be reminded of God who is Soft towards us in the deepest way, through Jesus Christ.
Wagaye, On your 2nd anniversary, I lit a candle in your memory. Your beautiful smile will always be in our memory and in our heart. I am glad I had the chance to have known you. I know you are looking after us from Heaven.
Mom, you're always in my heart. I feel your presence wherever I go, I hear your voice when I need the encouragement, i see you in my dreams looking beautiful as ever. Its like you never left us. There hasnt been a day that passes withought me thinking about you. I miss you and love you very much!
Wagi left a permanent mark on my life. Her smile and presence still warms my heart. The legacy of a righteous woman like Wagi, lives on forever in our lives that she touched - and in our children's lives for all eternity. She is a great testimony of how the Love of God becomes fresh in our life as we remember walking and talking with this amazing lady.
As I remember my dear Wagicho on her second anniversary, I am still filled with a smile, grateful heart & warm memories. I miss her so much and can't wait to see her in heaven.
To remember some people is to feed quietly on some inner food.You, Wagaye, my mother and a few others belong to that category. I thank God for the days given to you here on earth.
Ezra
Ezra
My friend Wagaye (Tomiye),
I remember you today on your anniversary. I still see your beautiful smile, hear your pleasant voice. Your candle will continue to burn...
I am grateful to God to see the continuity of life on earth through your grand children. I will cherish our friendship forever.
I remember you today on your anniversary. I still see your beautiful smile, hear your pleasant voice. Your candle will continue to burn...
I am grateful to God to see the continuity of life on earth through your grand children. I will cherish our friendship forever.
One is made sober by life's challenges and trials. But fed with inner joy and courage when one thinks of loving and dependable people like Wagaye. We miss you. God bless the rich memory you have left.
God he said, "Never will i leave you never will i forsake you." To the family of Wagage one of my best neighbors ever and a friend i will always remember her she was very special i will miss her forever and mama i will always think of you also. I love you Sharon
Wagiye, my friend, my cousin...my big sister I miss you so much. We will always miss you. Thank you for all your love and advice always. Be happy about all the love you spread and the wonderful children you raised and your wonderful family. God bless always!
My Momma. As I walk through the journey of life, I will always cherish how you helped me to grow with love, strength, truth, and honesty. I pray to be a mother like you, to shape my daughter in the way you shaped me. You made me who I am today, and I will always remember you in life's passings. I love you and miss you dearly!
My Precious Wagi, Losing you is more painful than I could ever have imagined! I will always have beautiful memories of you. I love you and will always miss you...
"Wagicho ! I still wonder how you were able to make me laugh when I called to comfort you, a couple of months ago.....You comforted me instead. You will always be in my heart. Thank you for being a true friend...."
Some people come into our lives and merley pass and some leave a permanent foot print in our heart, Wagi Wagaye you were such a person and you did leave a permanent foot print in my heart I will never forget you, never forget your warm smile, your hospitality and your friendship, may you rest in peace my friend.
Lily T I will miss you very much. I will always remember how strong and loving you are. I will try to be a mother to my kids like you are to your children.
Tomiye, You were one of a kind. Even on the phone, I always sensed your beautiful smile, your easy going and courageous attitude. It is comforting to me that you were surrounded by those who loved you the most, especially your loving family, because you had so much love to give. And now, you are in the house of the Lord. May you rest in peace my good friend. I will always miss you
No one can experience this sadness as I do, for my feelings are unique, genuine, and very personal to my beloved sister Wagaye. No one can begin to know exactly how I feel, except to know that sorrow such as mine is deep, personal, and real. Wagaye was my best friend, my companion, the only person I ever trusted the most, my only critic, and my only true confident. Ever. Wagaye, Thank you.
Wagaye is the first person I met when I joined ECA. I still remember the good old days at Finfine. I will always cherish the memory. May God rest your Soul in Eternal Peace.
Wagesh and me known each other for more than 30 years while we were young and energetic she was one of my best friends. I have no words to express my sorrow when I heard her passing away! So kind, generous welcoming, God fearing! May the Almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace!
I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of my former colleague and a friend Wagaye Gayim. I used to work with Wagaye from 1981-1988 in Ethiopia. I always remember her for her kind humbleness and smile. I will miss her very much. May God rest her soul in Peace! With my deepest sympathy to her family.
Reading the various greetings to Wagaye has moved me. She bore the name of a common grandmother whom the great majority of us never saw. I feel that Wagaye has more than merely carried the name of Adey Waga. She has made her alive among us. Wagaye was a noble cousin, noble in bearing and persevering. Thank you. We are comforted by the fact that you had committed your life to Jesus.
Since I have known Wagaye I love her and respect her for her strength and being a great mother to her children and how she loved our Lord. I am very sad and sorry that I cannot be at her memorial service to say good bye. I know Jesus is happy to have her now with Him where she has no more pain and sickness and we are sad because she is not here with us. May God help us and heal our hearts now.
The wonderful treasured memory I always cherish of Wagaye was in my early work years in ECA. Whenever Wagaye passes by our office, she voices with beautiful smile “Ayizoch! Berchi!”. These words chime in my ears whenever I am in a new work environment. Receiving such encouragement and support being new in a new office/work surroundings, means a lot, I always remember her. May God bless her soul
Wagi was my best friend. She was very honest, lovely, energetic, supportive, disciplined and honorable sister: the best example of what a sibling should be. We were all blessed by her life, and we will always miss her. Eyassu Gayim
Wagaye, we will all miss you. You were a true sister. Rest in peace and let the Almighty place you in heaven and give strength & comfort to all of us.
I knew Wagaye since 1966. We went to the same High School - Commercial School in Addis Abba Ehiopia. Even though we went our separate ways after graduation, I remember Wagaye as being kind, articulate, engaging and very friendly. She will be greatly missed but she will be in our hearts forever. May she rest in peace and God bless her soul.
My precious sister Wagaye, was the sunshine on a rainy day,I struggle to understand a world without you my dear sister,We dearly miss your presence in our lives, may you rest in peace in the arms of the savior and that you will never be forgotten!
" How wonderful it must be to speak the language of the angels, with no words for hate and a million words for love!" EEF
We all love you for being our angel.
We all love you for being our angel.
Our dear sister will be remembered for her smile, kindness, humility and warmth as a mother, sister and true friend to who ever she comes to know. She was a selfless person who dedicate her whole life to the well being and upbringing of her beloved children. She will be missed very much. God bless her soul.
"Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.Psalm 116 7
"Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.Psalm 116 7
Since I first met Wagaye I was so impressed with her quiet sense of confidence and security in her relationship with Jesus Christ. She inspired me and made me more complete with her model and example of the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Wagaye lives on in each life she has touched during her 59 years - we are indeed a better person for having known her.
Wagicho, your candle will continue to burn forever, I will miss your calls, and your caring spirit, you will be in our hearts forever......
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Hi Wagi/Tomiye,
Your spirit is still with me. To comfort myself, I started to look through the pile of my old letters and pictures and I found this picture with your son Abiy that you sent me. You were thrilled and happy. I am adding the picture to your album.
So many memories, I cannot take you off my mind.
Your Friend, Ethiopis
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