HANNA, Dr. Maha Bushra Riad
On March 29, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Dearly loved wife of Nader Hanna, much loved mother of Sherief Riad, and Hady Riad, sister of Amani Hanna, and sister-in-law of Adel Hanna, and Ihab Barsoum.
A service for Maha will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 1; a Coptic Church service for Maha will be held in the Timaru Coptic Church, 79 Sophia Street, Timaru on Wednesday, April 2, the funeral then leaving for Timaru Cemetery.
Messages can be left below where a livestream of Tuesday's service may also be viewed.
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Dear Maha, I didn't know you for very long but in that short time, and just from the few interactions we had, it was clear that you were very loved and respected by everyone. My deepest condolences to your family and I know happy memories live on in their hearts. Love, Annika
Dr. Nader, I’m really sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your whānau during this difficult time. Sending my deepest condolences. Take care, Roger - QM
Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time Nader. Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. May your beautiful Maha Rest In Peace. With much love and hugs. From Stephanie (ex Women’s Health at Dunedin Hospital) xx