Nuha Mansour Yousif

Nuha Mansour Yousif was born in Baghdad, Iraq on August 26, 1957. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Michigan on July 13, 2022. She joins her parents Mansour and Aida Mansour in Eternal Rest. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Wilson Yousif. Nuha was a loving mother to two boys, Lawrance and George. She was also a dear sister to May Mansour, Nazar (Nadia) Mansour, Nabeel Mansour, and Souha (Robert) Maltese. Nuha was the best aunt ever to Chantel (Alan) Shamoun, Steve Oram Jr., Audrina Maltese, Nathan Mansour, Natalia Mansour, great-nieces Elise and Caroline Shamoun, and great-nephew Noah Shamoun.

Nuha moved to the United States in 1973 with her parents and siblings. In 1988, she took a trip to Fatima, Portugal, which reinvigorated her faith and had an impact on her through the day of her passing. Nuha was fortunate enough to experience Fatima first-hand at the same place where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children. Nuha’s connection to Fatima was evident as she passed away on the Feast Day of the third apparition, July 13.

Throughout her life, Nuha always gave to others before she thought of herself. She was compassionate and caring and many sought her advice and friendship. Nuha made each holiday special with her thoughtful gifts and delicious dishes. Graceful and elegant, she had a presence about her that seemed special in a way no words could describe. Incredibly stylish, she stood out in any photo she was in. She had a reserved, quiet demeanor but a giant, lovable laugh. Nuha would have not wanted us to remember her with sadness. She would have wanted us to think of her and smile.