Adel Chehadé, 54, died suddenly on December 1, after a massive heart attack. His departure to heaven was a shock to all who knew him, and they were many.
Adel was born in Ethiopia on August 8, 1954 to Banoub and Ronda Chehadé, an Egyptian couple whose life has always been rooted in living their Christian faith. He was baptized in the Coptic Church and later ordained a deacon.