Saint Gebriel Church of Ethiopians in Seattle regretfully announces the passing away of our Holy Father, His Eminence Archbishop Zena Markos, on February 13, 2010, in Seattle, Washington.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perpetual peace.
Information regarding the funeral arrangement will be announced soon.
Out of state guests who would like to pay their last respect by coming to Seattle: Accommodations are available at Best Western Executive Inn in Downtown Seattle.
For reservations call 206.448.9444 (please mention Ezra Group)
Cost $69.00 per night
Numerous Ethiopian families in and around the greater Seattle area have indicated their willingness to open their homes to out of state visitors coming to attend the funeral service. Anyone who would like to stay with an Ethiopian family instead of a hotel, please contact the following organizers:
Ato Gashaw Anadrega: 206.330.8761
Ato Dagnaw Angaw: 206.271.1138
Visitors who need transportation from Sea-Tac airport to St. Gebriel Church please call the organizer:
Ato Muluneh Yohannes: 206.604.4835
For any information regarding the funeral arrangement please contact the organizing chairs:
Ato Ezra Teshome: 206.391.0326
Engineer Girmah Haile-Leul: 206.713.9403
For up-to-date information regarding the funeral service, please visit the Seattle Saint Gebriel official website at: www.st-gebriel.org