"Those who believe in me will live even if they die"

Georgette Saliba

1940 - 2026

Georgette Saliba February 8, 1940 - January 10, 2026

It is with profound sadness, yet unwavering hope in the Resurrection, that we announce the peaceful passing into the Lord of our cherished mother, Georgette al-Haj Saliba. She reposed on January 10, 2026, in San Antonio, at the age of 85.

Born on February 8, 1940, in Quneitra, Syria, Georgette was the beloved daughter of the late Faris al-Haj and Asia al-Haddad.

Georgette lived a life defined by love, devotion, and a profound spirit of generosity. As a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother, she will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her selfless compassion, unshakeable faith, and graceful surrender to God's will. She was known for her love of politics and history, and for her youthful activism, demonstrating an open-mindedness that transcended her traditional upbringing. Her skillful hands learned to sew as a young woman, creating beautiful clothes that adorned her younger sister, daughters, and countless others.

She is survived by her cherished daughters, Imane and Nadine Saliba, and her brothers, Tawfik, Shafik, and Said al-Haj and their families, as well as her sister Amal al-haj Salinas and her husband Joe Salinas. She was also sister-in-law to the late Albert, Suhail, and Fouad Saliba, and to Father George, Nahila, and Romeo Saliba. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews who lovingly knew her as 'amtou' and 'tante.'

Georgette was preceded in death by her beloved husband Nahil Saliba and her dear brother Nicolas al-Haj.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 15 between 6:00 and 7:00 pm at St. Ephraim Orthodox Church at 5600 Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX 78230

The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16 at 2 pm at St. Ephraim Orthodox Church.

Internment will follow at 4 pm at Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Monastery at 2191 Twin Sisters Dr, Spring Branch, TX 78070

In lieu of flowers, her daughters request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org/donate