Dr. Nathima Atchoo

Dr. Nathima Atchoo, born on December 28, 1931, in Iraq, passed away on February 5, 2025, receiving her heavenly reward. She was the loving daughter of the late Habib and Bahija Atchoo, cherished wife of the late Dr. Peter Atchoo, and devoted mother of Dr. Faris (Shahnaz) Atchoo, Fanar (Richard) Wright, Firas (Lakshmi) Atchoo, and Fawaz (Cyndie) Atchoo. She was also a humble grandmother to Jonah, Gabriel, Victoria, and Nema Atchoo, and an adored sister to the late Badie “Buddy” Atchoo, the late Betty Dawisha, the late Najla Daoud, and Suham Sheet.

A devoted volunteer, generous donor, and beloved pillar of her community, Dr. Atchoo selflessly served many organizations both in the United States and Iraq, touching the lives of those in need. Through the Drs. Nathima and Peter Atchoo Family Foundation Scholarship, she helped provide financial assistance to Chaldean students pursuing higher education, from community college to graduate studies, in preparation for careers of their choice.