Peter George Elkoura

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter George El-Koura, who left us peacefully on his birthday at the age of 74. Born on February 15, 1951, Peter was the cherished husband of Maha El-Koura, with whom he shared a loving and devoted marriage. Peter was predeceased by his beloved parents, George and Olga, and his brothers Saad and Yacoub. He is survived by his dear uncle, Nizam (Niver Koloyan), his brother Hanna (Sanna Abu-Dawood), and his sister-in-law Warda Hallo. Peter’s memory will live on in the hearts of his nieces and nephews: Karoline (Richard Bourdeau), George Hanna, Marline (Alexander Butler), Karl (Kirsten), Helen (Sean Bakie), George Yacoub, and Olga (Michael Denroche). He also leaves behind his grand-nieces and grand-nephews: Alexandra, Amelia, Zachary, Madeleine, Evangeline, and Isla, all of whom brought joy and love to his life. Peter was known for his kind heart, unwavering generosity, and strong family bonds. He cherished his loved ones and was a pillar of support, always ready with a listening ear, a comforting word, and an infectious laugh. Although he often referred to others as “Sunshine”, he was a ray of sunshine wherever he went. Peter’s love of gatherings, especially with his beloved family, always included a lot of laughter, music and food. Peter loved bringing people together over a traditional, home-cooked meal - sharing fond memories from the past while creating many new memories. He loved joking around and was often the life of the gathering. His warmth and wisdom will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Peter leaves behind his legacy with the entire Qura family, here in Virginia and abroad. A special thank you to Salim and Janet Qura, Sami and Suzie Qura, Margo Farhat, and Kareema Qura for all your help and support in this difficult time. Visitation will be held at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia, 20110) on Thursday, February 20th starting at 9:00 am. A prayer service will follow at 10:00 am with the burial at Stonewall Memory Garden (12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia, 20109) at 12:00 pm. Peter’s spirit will remain with us, his memory forever a part of our hearts. May he rest in peace. “For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8

Peter George Elkoura

February 15, 1951 - February 15, 2025