General Discussion

I received the announcement of funeral service for Tarek from Ijaz. He also mentioned there will be a police escort from the Mosque to the burial funeral home. Jerry

"It is with a heavy heart that the Ghazi family bids farewell to their much beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Tarek Yousuf Ghazi

Born in Chicago Illinois, Tarek was a leader in the oil and gas industry, prolific hobbyist,

avid motorcyclist, and loving husband of Mona Ghazi, devoted father of

Amina Ghazi, Licensed Professional Counselor and Senior Project Manager

Dr. Alexia Ghazi, Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist and Laboratory Medical Director

and loving grandfather to Layla Rivera.

The Janazah (funeral) prayer will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2pm at:

ElFarouq Islamic Center

1207 Conrad Sauer Dr

Houston, TX 77043

(Google Map)

Burial will take place following the Janazah prayer at 3:30pm at:

Forest Lawn Cemetery

8601 Almeda Genoa Rd

Houston, TX 77075

(Google Map)

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Nora’s Home (norashome.org/give/give-now)

In Memory of Tarek Ghazi.

I received a text from Ijaz Khan, a ride leader with the West Powersports Enthusiasts group who was riding with Tarek. He will provide me with updates. Here is his message:

"I just spoke with Tarek’s Family, I finally got the courage to ask them if we can come on motorcycles with gear to honor Tarek on his final journey. Mrs. Tarek love the idea & she was actually expecting us to come on motorcycles since Tarek always loved motorcycles. There will be police escort from the Mosque to cemetery.

"If you are planning to come to Funeral, please make sure to wear full gear ( no jackets with offensive patches or naked figures). Please dress appropriately.

"There will be an event to celebrate Tarek’s life after the funeral, You are all invited to that event as well. I will share the mosque’s address & timing as I receive them from the family as well to all members.

"Thank you so much"

ijaz Khan

I participated in many rides that Tarek designed and led, usually joining up at his first fuel stop. He was the most pleasant and patient fellow, and his rides were the most enjoyable routes. I always looked forward to receiving the club emails that would announce his next ride and route.

I hope to attend any service that may be scheduled this week.

Sincerely,

Kevin Graulty

The most recent update is that Tarek's family could not return his body today from Little Rock due to airline availability. He will most likely be brought back on Monday or Tuesday.

According to Muslim tradition his funeral will be held the same day. There will be a police escort from the Mosque to the cemetery.

If you would like to attend please clear your schedule for Tuesday as notice may be short on time and location.

I am getting updates indirectly but trying to keep the club membership informed here thru the forums for widest dissemination.

Jerry