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Guirgis F. Medhat
September 05, 1969 - May 08, 2007
Obituary
Guirgis, Medhat F. DE PERE - Dr. Medhat F. "Mat" Guirgis, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at his home. Born on Sept. 5, 1969, in Cairo, Egypt, the son of Fahmy and Kitty (Costandi) Guirgis, Mats family immigrated to the New Jersey area when he was three. Mat had a picture-perfect wedding with his love, Ginger Lee Harris on Oct. 9, 2005, in Madison. He was a caring Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologist working at Prevea Clinics in the Green Bay area. Mats extensive higher education and surgical training spanned New Jersey (Rutgers and UMDNJ), Baltimore (Johns Hopkins), Miami (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute) and St. Louis (Washington University School of Medicine), spending 15 years after high school in preparation for his specialty ophthalmology career. Dr. Mat Guirgis authored 11 articles published in scientific journals including the Archives of Ophthalmology, the American Journal of Ophthalmology, AAPOS, BJO, and more. His passion for photography continued through to the last weeks of his life, capturing beautiful sunsets and late-winter snowfalls. Mat truly appreciated the beauty of Gods creation. His own personal relationship with Christ was the foundation of his life, comforting him through a long, challenging illness. Survivors include Mats mother, uncle and brother, Wafik Guirgis residing in New Jersey; and his wife, Ginger. Funeral services will be held at NORTHERN LIGHT CHURCH, 7414 Wayside Road, Middleton, on Sunday, May 20, 2007, with Pastor Jim Shipley presiding. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon, followed by a service and luncheon at the church. Burial will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Middleton. Family and friends are welcome to attend this celebration of Mats wonderful, generous life. Floral designs for the funeral by Gratitudes of Madison. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, Northern Light Church is creating a "Mat Guirgis garden and sitting area" in their new landscaping. Poems, personal messages/ special thanks can be sent to: Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com
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Deb DePas
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It is such a huge loss to our community with this passing. Mat was such a kind person, and excellent MD- He helped me throught a terrible ordeal with an eye disease.
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Jim and Lila Cody
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy. What a terrible loss for your family first, but Green Bay and all of Northeastern Wisconsin as well. If it hadn't been for Dr. Guirgis, I can't imagine what our lives would be like. He saved Jim's eye sight, and we think his life by diagnosing a pituitary tumor.
Although his life was short, it was very full and he made a tremendous impact on so many people. He will be deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Jim and Lila Cody
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Rachel Larrabee
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I'm sorry for your loss. Knowing that he is in God's presence now and free of pain is a reassurance you can have. You will be in my prayers.
Rachel Larrabee
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Sterling Haynes
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May God's strength be with you and your family during your time of need.
Sincerely,
Sterling Haynes
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Cindy Constant (formerly Cindy Maldonado)
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We were so sad to hear of Mat's passing but know that he is rejoicing with our Lord Jesus Christ! You will all be in our thoughts and prayers and may God's grace and peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Cindy Constant and Family