Zibeh R. Zakka
1990 – 2023
Zibeh Zakka, Edmond resident, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023, at the age of 32 years old.
Zibeh, the son of Rabo and Rhoda Zakka, was born June 26, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He spent most of his childhood in Lagos, with a short time in Abuja before coming to the United States for college. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering in May 2014. While attending classes, he met so many of his close friends and his wife. Zibeh enjoyed being active and playing tennis and basketball with his friends. He always enjoyed sitting out by Lake Hefner in the sun when he got the chance with his wife. He was always watching and discussing boxing and UFC with his brother.
On August 16, 2015 Zibeh married his wife, Rachael Zakka. They welcomed a baby boy, Matthias Zakka in April 2023. He enjoyed and cherished every moment he got to spend with his son.
Zibeh was preceded in death by his grandfather-in-law, Arthur Coffey.
Zibeh is survived by his wife, Rachael; one son, Matthias; his parents, Rabo and Rhoda Zakka; 2 brothers, Libeh Zakka and Zikeh and spouse Eramelle Zakka; 1 brother-in-law, James and spouse Erin Timmons; 2 nieces, Sophia Zakka and Amelia Timmons; 4 nephews, Adriel Zakka, Zedd Zakka, Zakai Zakka, and Asher Timmons; and many other family members and friends around the world.
Visitation for Zibeh will be held at Matthews Funeral Home on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm with family present. Service will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:00am at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK.
We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but are not able to. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.
My condolences to the family. When losing a loved one it can be unbearable. In the Bible book of Isaiah 25:8 Jehovah God promises soon to “swallow up death forever.” He also promises to bring back those who have fallen asleep in death (Acts 24:15). In a little while longer this kind of pain will be a thing of the past (Revelations 21:4). May these scriptures bring you comfort in this difficult time (jw.org)
My condolences to you, Rachael and the entire family. We continue to pray for you and the family in this difficult time. Continue to keep the faith. For the scripture says “trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Isaiah 57: 1,2
Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time.
But no one seems to care or wonder why.
No one seems to understand
that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.
My sincere condolences. It is well in Jesus name.
Our condolences to the entire Rabo Zakka family on the departure of our dear son Zibeh. May the Almighty God who knows the hearts of men grant the entire family and especially Rachael Zakka comfort. Nothing can surprise God therefore, He was aware of Zibeh departure to glory. The same God will grant the entire family members the fortitude to bear through the period of mourning and grant you more grace in the Mighty name of Jesus, amen.
May the soul of the departed rest in peace with the lord, and I pray God gives the family strength to move on Amen🙏🙏
In this moment of grief i pray the almighty God be your guide and support you in all ramification especially now that you need comfort and condolence.
PETER MADALLAH
Zibeh your death came as a great shock to me… I still can’t believe you’re gone brother… Growing up was fun with u around… You such an amazing soul,,Very gentle and humble, now I belive good people don’t last😭😭😭words can’t express hw I feel,, or describe your personality…may almighty God come to the aid of your family at this point… Rip zibeh zakka… Continue to rest till we meet to part no more😭😭😭😭💔
“God is our refuge and our strength.” Psalm 46:1
I am lost for words at this sad time. Please know that I am thinking of you all and praying for peace and comfort to the whole family. May God give Zibeh eternal rest.
Please accept my sincere condolences. I pray that our Lord blesses and comforts you all during this time of grief.
Elder brother, we love you but God loves you more than we do.
We are believing that we shall meet you at Jesus’ feet. May God continue to console us the family 😪
What can we say, sleep on brother, I pray the lord almighty grant the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
My heart felt condolences to the entire family of Zakka, words can’t describe how deeply saddened I am to hear about his passing. May God grant you all the strength to bear this loss. Rest well Zibeh🙏🏽
My most sincere condolences to the entire Zaka family, Zibeh you will be dearly missed … such a great person you were , always looking out for us and inviting us to play your Xbox and with your roller blades. A true friend indeed … may your soul rest in the bosom of the lord .. this one cuts deep my bro 🕊️🫶🏾
Bro ….I never had the chance to let you know how great a friend you are . A brother, a real man, a pure soul…. I miss you bro…am sorry if I ever hurt you… … May Almighty grant you eternal life filled with joy…. I miss you..we all Will… You are my best friend…. I love you so much…. Rest in peace brother…till we meet again….. Am sorry I couldn’t be there for you in my own way….. Bye from this wicked world….. My deepest condolences to the family, The Lord is your strength… Rest in perfect peace brother , my heart saddens but I for one know that you’re at Jesus’ feet…
JOSHUA JOHN DAMINA
May his gentle soul rest in peace with the Lord
So shocking!. But who are we to question God.😭.May God comfort his bereaved family and grant peaceful repose the departed soul
It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to the Entire Zakka family. I am so sorry we lost him, but so glad heaven gained. It’s surreal that our dear “tatanka” is no longer with us. May his gentle soul rest peacefully. Amen.
Zibeh, hearing about your demise was a shocking one, I thought it was a dream because it felt so unreal but alas it’s all reality. As painful as it is to accept you are gone, we give God the glory for the opportunity to have you as a brother.
God please grant big Daddy and Big Mommy, Libeh, Zikeh, Rachel and the entire family the fortitude to bear this loss. We cannot question you but give us the grace to keep pushing.
Zibeh you were cool, calm and a great person to have in one’s corner. Keep smiling down on us from heaven. We sure will miss you. Till we meet again, Adieu.
It is very sad that you are gone, but we submit everything to God Almighty who watches over us. May your soul and the souls of all faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace and may God grant the families the fortitude to bear the lost. Amen. Rest in peace Bro!.
I really don’t know what to say cos am still confused and so sad,You always check up on us,the kids and I are so so broken,I can believe dat ur gone but u definitely are an Angel now cos u where so good,thank u zibeh,am honoured to have known u,till we meet again 😭😭🫵😭😭😭😭😭🫵😭😭😭
Z – I am honored to have known you. Your positive attitude and contagious smile will live on through your beautiful son and strong wife. You’ll always be close to my heart and I am thankful to have been apart of your life. I’ll see you on the other side. Till then, you will will be missed, but never forgotten.
“Small man” as I fondly call you, I can’t still believe that this is happening. You were so full of life with an amazing demeanour. I thank God for the life you lived and for blessing us with your rare persona. Continue to find favour in God’s presence and please say hi to my parents over there. Rest well my G!!!
This one cut very deep. You were very calm and respectful back then. It feels so sad to hear that you are no more. May God grant your wife, son, brothers (Libeh and Zikeh), and parents the heart to bear this. Sleep Well.
Words seem trivial to what your family must be going through right now. We believe & hope your joyful memories with your dear son bring you inner peace during this time knowing that he has gone to be with his Maker (Heaven’s gain)!
Accept our deepest condolences.
Mr & Bar Mrs Sambo Ashoms
Rest on my dear younger brother.
Brother,I can’t forget the good times we had together, can’t also remember any friend before you. Only God knows why 😭😭😭. You will forever be remembered in our hearts.
Rest on Brother
This is deep and has left me with so many thoughts….My condolences goes to the entire family.I could not say RIP because I have been waiting to hear that you are back alive…Rest in peace in the bosom of God who knows best
Really sad but accepting the ultimate decision of The Almighty.
Rest in perfect peace, Zibeh
And may God comfort the loved ones!
Bros Zibeh
Rest peacefully at the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ..amen.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Zibeh. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord Comfort us all.
Rest in peace Zibeh.
Dear Zibeh
Your death came as a rude shock . It took a few days to assimilate. Your were focused, resilient and brilliant. You took everything calm and made everyday count. I am particularly sorry to see you depart this earth. My prayers are with your family and loved ones. I trust God to give you eternal rest. So long Zibeh …. Rest well.
May the Lord comfort the Family,and Zibeh’s son rest in peace with Lord.On behalf of Makama’s Family,we identify with.
I knew him as a little boy who grew up to become the gentleman he was before being called home by his creator i want to remember that handsome little boy that became a man with his own family but had to leave them in the hands of God and now is resting in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ may his soul rest in perfect peace ✌️ and may the Lord comfort his dear family and friends.
Zibeh!!! Your sudden departure was extremely painful, leaving us all almost inconsolable. It was like a deep stab, aimed directly at the heart. Embittered? Oh yes! But, it’s for a while because of my firm belief in the immortality of the soul. Rest Thee in Peace, in the Bossom of our Lord!
Rest on in Peace until the resurrection morning when we will all be reunited in christ Jesus
Dear Family of Late Zibeh Zakka,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Zibeh. I know that there are no words that can truly ease the pain of losing a loved one, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Zibeh was a kind, generous, and loving person who touched the lives of many people. I am honored to have known Zibeh and will always remember the way that Zibeh made me feel. Zibeh will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved Zibeh.
As you grieve the loss of Zibeh, I hope that you can find comfort in the memories and happy moments that you shared with Zibeh. May the love and support of family and friends bring you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help support you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Aliyu Alkasim
Dear Zibeh,rest in peace and May The good LORD Comfort the family and fortitude to bear the loss in Jesus Name.
Zibeh, my friend, though our paths crossed for just a brief period of time, that was enough for you to leave a mark in my life. Enough to tell a few stories. I am unable to come to terms with what has happened. No reason can justify what has happened. May God give strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss. Om Shanthi my friend. I will be waiting to tell the Burn Co Burger story to Matthias!
We are saddened by the sudden demise of brother Zibeh Zakka, husband of Rachael Zakka and the son of our dear brother and sister in Christ, Dr Rabo and Mrs Roda Zakka. Our Deepest Sympathy to Rachael and Dr Rabo Zakka family. May you get through this difficult time, through prayers and the comfort of friends. Amen.
Oh no. May his soul Rest In Peace. May the Lord Almighty console his loved ones. No words to describe the pain family are going through. I can relate because I lost my son six months ago. God is the only one that can comfort you. God will see you through. Difficult but achievable.. luv,
I send my sincere condolence to the deceased family.
I pray that God comforts and support the rest of the family especially the wife and son.
She will receive help divine and his son will grow in the might of the Lord.
Zibeh ret on in the bossom of the Lord.
God bless the entire family.