Dear Lily,
There's not a day that passes where I do not pray for your eternal peace and happiness. Your kindness touched me and I will be forever grateful to have known you. You were a sister to me and for that I am lucky. I miss you dearly.
Love you always,
Sandy Kusano

I still find it hard to believe that a year has gone by since Lily left this world. Looking at these pictures reminds me of the wonderful times that we shared....not in pictures that are printed, but in pictures in my mind. So many memories that I have of time we shared together. I was looking at her picture just the other day. She always had a lovely smile on her face.
Thank you for taking the time to create a forum where people can share thoughts and memories. She will forever live in our hearts and memories..... And all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong.
Love always,
Hami Gebreyes

My prayer goes to my beloved sister, friend Lilye, Lilishu. You & Your unforgettable smile will always be in my heart until the day I come to join you in the house of God. Let God bless your soul.
This is an excellent website created in the memory of Liliye. Thank you all for sharing the beautiful pictures of Lilishu. I missed her.
Taitu Amare

Dearest friend Nani and family,
Last year has been marked with death of one of our own- Lily. I remember when you, Lily and Esu visited my house in Addis. She was so charming and eager to assist with everything. We could not help but love her. Nani, the departure of a sister is a very hurtful experience, especially a sister like Lily, but the Good Lord is keeping her company and we cannot top that!
Nani, on July 31st I am with you in prayer and will be celebrating Lily's life in Ethiopia. Peace to all,
Your Loving Friend - Berhan Teklehaimanot

Sofia was like a ray of sunshine! I miss her every day.
Virginia Talbot

LILY, I LOVE YOU! LET GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS RIGHT. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU TILL I JOIN YOU. I LOVE YOU AGAIN! YOU ARE MY LIFE AND INSPIRATION.
MATHEW LOVES YOU TOO. DO NOT FORGET ME YOU ARE MY ANGEL LOVE YOU AGAIN AND AGIAN.
HIRUTH (JUDY) SHIFERAW

Dear Lilye,
A friend like you, a sister like you does not come by often in this world. I feel blessed and lucky to be among many with whom you have shared your light. I think of you everyday. Mokshye, the only one who calls me Lilishu. To Tiruye, Gash Assefa, Seblisha, Kiki, Girmish Nani and Sami and all the family, my heart cries with you. I still am in shock. Lily has taught me a lot and we have shared a lot. I love her and I love you all. My prayers are always with you. Lilye rest in peace; until we meet again.
Lily Hailu

I don't know what to say Liliye. It is hard to accept you’re not being around us. Our last meeting was in Virginia, at Lily's house. We shared some memorable evening. I treasure your smiling face, our conversation and our trip down memory lane. All our family is missing you a lot. We join your beloved family in their sorrow. To lose such a wonderful daughter, sister is very difficult. We love you and always pray for you. May you rest in peace.
Yeworkwuha Mulugeta & Hailu W. Amanuel

Dear Lilishu, You are always in my prayers and seldom far from my thoughts. That infectious and angelic smile of yours is something that I will keep for the rest of my life. May you rest in peace with our good Lord watching over you every moment.
I miss you can't fully describe the loss I feel.
Love and Blessings,
Benny Ayalew

Lilye will always be in my heart and memories. I miss her more.
Tseday Amare

It has become a year now since our beloved Sofia Assefa has unexpectedly missed. As we have lived together with her beloved parents, Tiruwork and Assefa, for a number of years we had always considered Sofia and the rest of her sisters and brothers as one of our children. We knew Sofia since her child-hood. I used to take her to school whenever Assefa was away or busy at work.
Sofia was extremely kind, intelligent and sociable person. She was one of the best students in her school.
Sofia's sudden demise has shocked all of us and also we understand that the grief that has fallen on her families has been quite unbearable. Sofia is greatly missed. We pray that the Almighty God give the courage to her parents and rest her soul in peace.
Negist Kebede and Tesfaye W/Michael
Canada

Dear Lily,
I have feel blessed to have known a person like you. My heart-felt condolences go out to all your family. I will miss you May GOD rest you in peace you.
Kedist Ayalew

May the good lord give everyone the guidance to get strength. I know it's the most painful thing to go through but we have to remember that some days are harder than other days, so all we do is pray. We all know she is in a better place watching all of you.
        SHE IS DOING GOD'S WILL
        JUST ASSISTING YOU IN HIS LOVE
        SHE WAS DOING IT ON EARTH
        NOW SHE IS DOING IT FROM ABOVE
May her soul rest in PEACE
Makda Lakew

It is a beautiful tribute and memory.
Jane Mengesha

Dearest Nani and family,
I would like to express my deepest condolences. Thank you for sharing Sophia's wonderful and memorable life events. May God bless everyone in your family.
Demi Bekele

Sofi,
One of the kindest people I came to know. Will never forget you beautiful smile. Rest in peace.
Samson Yetayew

We miss Sofie so much, may god bless her soul.
Ruthie Abraham

There are few words to express our heartfelt condolences. Sofie was a conscientious giver, enthusiastic, gracious, passionate, incredibly loving and with a mega infectious smile that would light up a room. Through every challenge, you could always count on her unwavering support and uplifting spirit. Few people in the world can be both incredibly intelligent and win the most congenial and caring award. She did. Sofie was all those things and more. All of us who were lucky enough to know and love her will always miss her. Her memory will live through the countless lives she has touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and her many loved ones, and we hope that you will all be comforted by her memory.
Michael and Family

Lily, I thought of you today (Jun 18, 2016) and realized it's going to be seven years in July 26. I miss you every single day. A day never passed by without thinking of you my love. Kiddy Nebiyeloul