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Doris Ayoub Karres

Passed 4/28/2011

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Obituary For Doris Ayoub Karres

Doris Ayoub Karres, 76, of Las Vegas, Nevada, departed this world on Thursday, April 28th, 2011. Doris was born in Steubenville, Ohio to George and Helen Ayoub. She was educated in the Steubenville Public   School System and attended Ohio University. With her family, Doris moved to Las Vegas in 1954, where she met her husband, Lee Karres. They were married at Christ Church Episcopal, where they remained active members of the Parish throughout their lives. Doris was the first female Senior Warden of Christ Church. Doris is remembered for the deep love she held for her family, friends and those in need. Her loving, warm, vibrant personality was coupled with a great sense of humor, and a deep, abiding faith in God. Doris considered her role as a parent to be her greatest accomplishment and joy.Left to cherish her memory are: son, Matthew Karres of Las Vegas, daughter, Nikki Karres Vilardo, son-in-law, Louis, grandson Matthew Vilardo, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, brother, Fred Ayoub of Las Vegas, and several loving nieces, nephews and friends. Doris is predeceased by her parents, George and Helen Ayoub; husband, Lee Karres; brothers Ebie and Robert Ayoub, and sisters Marian VanBenthem and Anne Devrnja. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 ,  11 :00 a.m., Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 South Maryland Parkway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Church Episcopal. Doris is now in Heaven with Jesus, whom she adored.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Betty Ann

    My Dear Nikki, Matt, and Family. My heart and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Many happy memories of Aunt Doris shall be with you through this time of sorrow. I remember the joy for her children and how happy she always was with both of you Nikki and Matt. Just talking with her on phone the joy was comong through when Nikki would surprise her with a visit. Such a beautiful person and she will be missed my more than anyone would know. Love to ALL Betty Ann

  • 09/03/2024

    Kay Lisle Haines

    Dear Nikki, Matthew and family, My dear friend Doris had been told by me very recently about the upcoming divorce of my son, and as always, she emailed encouraging words and a promise to pray for all of my family.....I never had to ask to be remembered in her prayers, as I knew she would. Your dear family knows better than all the rest of us, how bravely and positively she dealt with her medical problems, but it never failed to amaze me how her love of God helped her through any bad times, while at the same time she could share that same abiding faith to any who needed a kind word. She is in the Lord's care now, and may you be comforted by Him as you share the many happy memories you have. A long-time friend, way back to first grade at Grant School, Kay Lisle Haines [email protected] Raleigh, NC

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