Samira Soliman

Samira Soliman, age 85, died, peacefully in her sleep, on Sunday July 14, 2019 at Elim Care Center in Fargo, ND. Samira was born in Port Said, Egypt on April 23, 1934. She was a gifted student graduating at the top her class. She married Sobhy Karaz, in 1951 and had 3 children-Samy, Soher and Sameh. She was a loving devoted mother who motivated her children to excel academically. Samira was an avid reader who enjoyed knitting and cooking. Her Coptic Orthodox Faith was very important to her and she had a special devotion to Virgin Mary. Samira lived in Cairo until 1975. She joined her brother in Boston, MA, paving the way for her children to immigrate to the United States. She was proud of becoming a naturalized US citizen in 1989. She divided her time between the United State and Egypt. She settled in Fargo in her later years to be near her son Samy and his family. Samira was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Sameh Karaz, her husband Sobhy Karaz and her brother, Fouad Soliman. She is survived by her son, Dr. Samy (Louise) Karaz, her daughter, Soher (Samir) Sidhom, her daughter-in-law, Sarah Karaz and her sister Samia (Amir) Soliman; grandchildren, Katya (Andrew Enzler) Karaz, David (Amanda) Karaz, Sophia Karaz, Noha (Tony) Sidhom, Maha Sidhom; and great-granddaughter, Alice Enzler. Samira was thrilled to meet her great-granddaughter shortly before her death. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery South. Memorials may be given to Elim Care Center or Good Samaritan Assisted living, both in Fargo. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.