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Gennette Maria Isabel Kadri (Thomas) died in Bountiful, Utah on the evening of October 22, 2022 at the age of 77. Gennette was born in San Jose, Costa Rica on February 18, 1945 and lived there until the age of 18. Her unique heritage in Costa Rica and the experiences she had as a child were a part her daily conversations throughout her life. In 1964 she moved to Mesa, Arizona with her family. There she attended Mesa Community College and Arizona State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry. She promised her sweetheart Eyad she would marry him after she finished her schooling. They were wed on June 2, 1973. They began a life full of adventure and travel where they raised two sons and as a family lived in Page, Arizona; Oceanside, California; and internationally in Riyadh and Damman, Saudi Arabia. In her later years she also lived in Doha, Qatar and Mesa, Arizona with her husband. Together they visited many countries on four continents, making friends everywhere they went,
Because of her love for each person she met, Gennette would host parties on a regular basis, cooking up a variety of dishes to bring people from many different backgrounds together. Another great love was for sewing and quilting. That passion culminated in making her daughter-in-law’s wedding dress. Gennette also enjoyed shopping and gathering costumes, local wares, dishes and décor from the many countries she travelled to. A visit to her home was as exciting as visiting a museum of international culture.
She made each day a learning experience and loved to offer her advice to whomever would listen. Known for her outstanding memory, Gennette was able to recall details of her life that enriched and tutored those around her. Her love for her ancestors and devotion to family was of highest priority. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served among her friends in a variety of capacities.
The last eight years of her life were spent as a FamilySearch missionary: assisting others with their genealogy research.
Gennette was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. She is survived by her husband Eyad Kadri, her sisters Olga Soto and Adriana Thomas, her brother Carlos Lawrence and her children Zyad (Patricia) and Omar (Keri). She also has seven grandchildren; Taryn, Avery, Ayla, Andrew, Eryx, Iolani and Adessa.
Visitation: 9:00-10:00AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022 Funeral Service: 10:00AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3920 E. Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ Graveside Service: Immediately following Memorial Service, Saturday, November 12, 2022, Mesa City Cemetery 1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Eyad, Our deepest and heartfelt condolences. We send you prayers and hugs. We will all miss Gennette very very much.
She is a loss to anyone who knew her. She was a really good person. May she rest in peace.
She is a great loss to anyone who knew her. She was a really good person. May she rest in peace.
Godspeed, Gennette. I’m grateful to have been in your ward these past few years. I always appreciated and learned from your comments. Prayers for your family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Eyad and family.
Sending you prayers and hugs… 💕💕
Amo Eyad , our deepest condolences to you and the family from our family .. we are deeply saddened by the loss of Aunte Gennette. She will be truly missed, she was another mother to us and cared greatly about all of us..
may she rest in peace..
Words cannot express my deepest gratitude to a giant amongst faithful women that cross my path in our journey here on earth. Thank you my dearest big sister and friend Genette Kadri, your influnce and lessons will never be lost or fade away.
Our thoughts and condolence goes to all the family that you have left behind.
Rest and work (as i know you will go straight to work helping helping others as usual) well as ever till we meet again.
Minika Davies and family
Rest In Peace
Eyad, we are so sorry to hear of Genette‘s passing. Our deepest condolences, sympathy and hugs to you and your family. She always shared so much of her wisdom with us on how to survive and thrive raising boys… it was much appreciated.
Love to you all
Michael and Becky
Eyad, My deepest & heartfelt condolences to you and the family for the loss of a greatest wife, mother and grandmother. Gennette had always been a generous person in sharing her faith, knowledge, and everything possible/ available with friends and people around. She’ll be missed a lot.
May she rest in peace in her Almighty’s paradise.
Dear Ammo,
Please accept my deepest sympathies as you grieve the loss of sweet aunt Gennette.
My condolences to you Eyad & and the rest of your family for the loss of Gennette. We met in 1991 in Saudi Arabia. We became good friends and she taught me a lot about the customs there. It was always so fun to be with her. We discovered we lived ear each other in Mesa, AZ and we were able to reconnect here to make more memories together.
Genette, as I remember her, touched my heart first time I met her, she comes across as a very kind person, simple,empathetic,very grounded with a nice smile.May she rest in eternal peace.
Eyad,
Gennette is a beautiful soul who we will always remember. We cherish the moments spent with you and her in Qatar. She was graceful, caring, and so loving with everyone she was around. It was a blessing to meet her during her lifetime and we send lots of prayers and blessings your way.
Our deepest condolences for the lost off the angel auntie Ganet she is a big loss for all of us .. she will be truly missed
I’m sorry for your loss Eyad and family sending prayers and hugs
May she rest in peace
Dear brother Eyad Kadri this is a shocking news My heartily condolences to you, Omar & Zyed. My heart is aching for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead & loving memories to for ever hold dear in your heart.
So sorry Eyad. Faith in Jesus will comfort you.
I hope she will be visiting with Adil in Heaven.
Please keep in touch so I know how you are doing. I know how devoted you were to Gennette.
God bless you.
Love, Grace
With our deepest sympathy and condolences. She was a great Lady.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Eyad , Zeyad and Omar she was al lovely sister to me
🙏🙏
SAAD ALTASSAN
I am so sorry for your loss Sending prayers to you Eyad And all the families
Genette was the most Awesome person and such a great friend. Also you were too Search great memories
I am so sorry for your loss Sending prayers to you Eyad And all the families
Genette was the most Awesome person and such a great friend. Also you were too Such
great memories
“O soul that art at rest!
Return to your Lord, Lord, well=pleased (with him), well-pleasing (Him),
So enter among My servants,
And enter into My Garden.”
Eyad and Family:
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
We have known Eyad and Gannett for more than four decades, her loss hit us hard and deep.
May God help all of us to cope with the sorrow of her loss.
“O soul that art at rest!
Return to your Lord, well- pleased (with him), well-pleasing(Him),
So enter among My servants,
And enter into My garden.
Eyad and Family,
our deepest condolences to all of you, her loss hit us hard and deep.
May God help all of us cope with the sorrow of her loss.
“O soul that art at rest!
Return to your Lord,
well -pleased (with him), well -pleasing (Him) , so enter among My servants, And enter into My Garden”
Eyad and Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Her loss hit us hard and deep, May God help us all cope with the sorrow of her loss
Eyad, Zyad and Omar whom we knew in Saudi Arabia,
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your loved ones. We loved Gennette and she truly had the pure love of Christ in her countenance. blessings to all of you during this difficult time. Brian and Elaine
Dear all,
Thank you very much for your comforting messages. It is truly an honor and pleasure to know you and managed to generate personal history and memories together that are cherished. God bless you all, I am sure Gennette shares the same sentiment.
Eyad,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will always remember Gennette as we knew her in Doha, full of of life and full of love. We love her and always will. Our prayers are with you and the family. God bless . Tahira and Mohammed.
I had the distinct pleasure of being part of the team caring for Gennette in her last days. Her sweetness and feistiness was evident, to the very end. She enriched the lives of all of her caregivers, here. It was a true honor to serve her and her family and they are and will always be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to all her loved ones, near and far, especially her wonderful Husband and their posterity. Love and blessings to you all.
Our hearts are saddened at the passing of a dear friend and mentor. Janet first met Gennette in Qatar, when, by a miracle, Janet found her while wandering through a neighborhood, using only basic landmarks and verbal descriptions given over the phone. It was “meant to be” that we found each other because we became such good friends, talking daily on the phone, running errands together, shopping the old souqs for treasures of the Middle East, cooking food together for dinners and gatherings, serving together to make blankets or quilts, problem-solving parenting roadblocks and much more. Gennette always had a tip for how to do some household task faster or better. She loved using her knowledge of science for practical applications. Best of all, she built confidence in me and my children through her positive encouragement and her GREAT FAITH. Keith and I miss her. Eyad and Gennette are both dear friends to us. We have enjoyed laughing together, sharing stories and enjoying every moment with each other.
Our deepest condolences to Eyad and family! God bless you all!
My heart is saddened at the passing of a dear friend and mentor. I first met Gennette in Qatar, when, by a miracle, I found her while wandering through a neighborhood, using only basic landmarks and verbal descriptions given over the phone. It was “meant to be” that we found each other because we became such good friends, talking daily on the phone, running errands together, shopping the old souqs for treasures of the Middle East, cooking food together for dinners and gatherings, serving together to make blankets or quilts, problem-solving parenting roadblocks and much more. Gennette always had a tip for how to do some household task faster or better. She loved using her knowledge of science for practical applications. Best of all, she built confidence in me and my children through her positive encouragement and her GREAT FAITH. Keith and I miss her. Eyad and Gennette are both dear friends to us. We have enjoyed laughing together, sharing stories and enjoying every moment with each other.
Our deepest condolences to Eyad and family! We love you!