Rana Murshed Engel
July 13, 1975 ~ January 28, 2021
Rana Murshed Engel
July 13, 1975 – January 28, 2021
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Rana Murshed Engel, loving wife, mother, daughter and friend, passed away in her sleep. Rana was born to Nawaf and Wadia Murshed in Jordan on July 13, 1975. She came to the United States in 1977 and stayed in the Northern Virginia area.
Rana was everyone’s friend. She would go above and beyond not only for family and friends, but for anyone she came in contact with. She was one of the most generous people you could meet. Rana adored her two children and was very active in their school and was their biggest fan at sporting events. Rana’s love for her children flowed over to her nieces and nephews, whom she adored. Auntie Rana could always be counted on to instigate a good time among all of the children. Rana enjoyed cooking – especially desserts (see previous sentence). Rana was also an avid Nationals and Redskins fan. She was loyal.
Rana was married to her devoted husband, Mark, in May of 2008. Rana is survived by her loving husband Mark Engel, daughter Olivia (11), son Mason (9), parents, Nawaf and Wadia Murshed (Arlington), brother Munzer (Paula) Murshed (Rockville), brother Roni (Irene) Murshed (Clarksburg), nephews: Rocco Guidry, Alexandros Murshed, Maximos Murshed, Leonidas Murshed and nieces: Taylor Guidry, Kaiya Engel, Riley Engel, Adeline Engel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:30pm. Interment at Fairfax Memorial Park. The Funeral Mass will also be live-streamed and may be viewed through the link below. The family requests any floral arrangements be sent directly to the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences and fond memories may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
July 13, 1975 – January 28, 2021
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Rana Murshed Engel, loving wife, mother, daughter and friend, passed away in her sleep. Rana was born to Nawaf and Wadia Murshed in Jordan on July 13, 1975. She came to the United States in 1977 and stayed in the Northern Virginia area.
Rana was everyone’s friend. She would go above and beyond not only for family and friends, but for anyone she came in contact with. She was one of the most generous people you could meet. Rana adored her two children and was very active in their school and was their biggest fan at sporting events. Rana’s love for her children flowed over to her nieces and nephews, whom she adored. Auntie Rana could always be counted on to instigate a good time among all of the children. Rana enjoyed cooking – especially desserts (see previous sentence). Rana was also an avid Nationals and Redskins fan. She was loyal.
Rana was married to her devoted husband, Mark, in May of 2008. Rana is survived by her loving husband Mark Engel, daughter Olivia (11), son Mason (9), parents, Nawaf and Wadia Murshed (Arlington), brother Munzer (Paula) Murshed (Rockville), brother Roni (Irene) Murshed (Clarksburg), nephews: Rocco Guidry, Alexandros Murshed, Maximos Murshed, Leonidas Murshed and nieces: Taylor Guidry, Kaiya Engel, Riley Engel, Adeline Engel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:30pm. Interment at Fairfax Memorial Park. The Funeral Mass will also be live-streamed and may be viewed through the link below. The family requests any floral arrangements be sent directly to the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences and fond memories may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
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May your spirit live on through everyone you touched. Rest In Peace Rana.
An Angel was born…may you Rest In Peace, Rana. Sending love and prayers to your family.
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Prayers for you and the family. May she rest in heaven!
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Rana to forever hold in your hearts.
My deepest love & blessings are sent with my condolences. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and your family forever & always. With love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her memory be eternal!
Praying that God will heal your broken hearts. Rest in Peace, Rana.
Dear Rana, We had such a great time that night in Ikaria! I just wish that we could do that again…. May you now light up Heaven with that smile, joy and love, and may you be in God’s Love always ?
What a friendly, outgoing, terrific mom and neighbor. Our thoughts are with Mark, Olivia, and Mason. With deepest sympathy,
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My heart breaks for your beautiful and loving family. May you Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father and know that we all love and miss you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Rana I can’t believe i’m writing this….your life was cut way too soon. My biggest regret is we never actually came through on my visit to DC like we had talked about. I will miss your funny comments on all of my social media posts but most of all I will mourn the time you will not have with your beautiful children. Fly high angel and always be with all of us. ❤️ love you.
I’ve spent the past few days reminiscing about the happy memories with Rana. A few years back, Rana was my guest at an event downtown and we got to meet Akbar Gbajabiamila, the host of “American Ninja Warrior”. Rana and Akbar had a lively discussion about his honeymoon experience in Jordan. She lit up while talking about all the special places in Jordan that he had visited. That memory brings a smile to my face along with the memories shared over glasses of wine, escaping twice for moms-only trips to Florida together, and numerous brunches and dinners out…I will keep all these happy memories of Rana with me. Prayers for Mark, Oliva, Mason, and the Murshed family.
Praying for Mark, Olivia, Mason and the entire Murshed family during this difficult time.
Rana was such a dear neighbor. She was always checking in to make sure we were okay. We loved the neighborly chats and warm furry greetings from Stella and Charlotte. I remember when I lost my dog Luke to cancer, Rana invited me over for a furry petting session with Stella and Charlotte. That is how Rana was – always thinking of others. We miss you. Mark, Olivia, Mason, Stella, Charlotte; we send our warmest condolences. May you find peace in many happy memories. We are here for you and stand ready to help in any way we can Sarah-Joy Neighbor
My dear friend, Rana, I miss you so much. You were such a wonderful neighbor & pal to me…texting me after my surgeries, bringing flowers, food, and just coming for a visit to cheer me up. I loved walking with you around the neighborhood, taking Stella & Charlotte for walks. You’d fill me in on the latest “scoop” & always had a funny story to share. I miss all of that. You are now a guardian angel to Mark, Olivia, and Mason. I know you will always watch over them and they will feel your spirit in their hearts. So rest peacefully, my friend. You will forever be missed. ❤️
When we think of Rana we remember smiles, laughter and her love for her family! She will be missed by so many as her great smile touched so many lives. We are praying for you Mark, Olivia, Mason & the Murshed families. You have an angel looking over you & walking with you. xxoo Kara & Chris Semon
I remember your and Mark’s wedding as if it was yesterday. And especially “the dance!” You were so beautiful as you danced the brides dance! Mark struggled a bit on your brothers shoulders as they danced.to the music! It a memory that must have been made in heaven. ❤️RIP Rana
My deepest condolences to family and friends. Rana was such a beautiful person who exuded the essence of Christ in her life. She will be missed.
Mark, Olivia, & Mason: please know that you all are in prayers and thoughts. Rana/Mom had such a contagious laugh. Am sure she’s smiling from above!
Heaven is lucky to have this angel. From the first day we met, Nov 12, 2012, the day we became neighbors, you showed us your kindness and good heart. Whether it was inviting us over for coffee, cooking stuffed grape leaves with you, offering to walk our pup Oliver, or being there for us as we experienced parenthood, your genuineness and generosity always shined bright. Others have put emphasis on this, and I cannot express enough the absolute love you had for Olivia and Mason. You and Olivia were BFFs! And your stories from when Mason was little, were always heartfelt. Rana was someone who wore here heart on her sleeve. She was someone who would always light up the room with her presence and smile. She was a momma bear not only for Olivia and Mason but all the other kids at country creek. And cared so much about her family, especially her mom and brothers. As much as I still can’t believe you are gone, I have no doubt your beautiful soul will be watching over Mark, Olivia and Mason. I will miss you my dear neighbor and friend. I will miss our daily conversations, I will miss hearing your smile, your voice, and most of all will miss that ray of sunshine you would always bring with you.
Sending our deepest sympathies out to Mark, Olivia, Mason and the Murshed family. We pray that God will continue to grant you all peace and strength through unimaginable time. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Rana – Thank you for all the great memories! Too many to list. I love you!
We had so many great times and I thought we’d have at least a few more. The beach, the mall, the club, the endless restaurants. All the laughs, the tears, and celebrations. My heart is broken at the loss of my friend, my sister. I hope my mom was there to greet you when arrived in Heaven. If not, you may need to go pick her up! You know how she is! Safe home, Rana. Mark, Nawaf, Wadia, and my brothers Munzer and Roni, I send you and your families my love.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May you RIP beautiful Angel!
Rana was a generous and kind soul. We will remember her always. With deepest sympathy to the Engel Family.
Rana, Your friendship was such a blessing to me. When we met, I needed the support of another new mom, and you leaped right into that role and embraced our friendship. You helped me keep parenting real and judgment-free. We enjoyed the little moments together while we figured it out. We used to spell “P-O-P-S-I-C-L-E-S and bubbles?” to each other in front of the kids then meet outside for the treat. My heart is broken knowing I can’t see you again, but I know you will live on in the love you had for your family. I can only hope you knew how glad I was to have you in my life. Mark, Olivia, and Mason, and the Murshed family, we wish we could be there, but please know that we send our love and support. Love, Abby and Zach Dunlap, James, Tommy, and Calvin
Our condolences to the Murshed and Engel family. This is very hard for us all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rana’s memoirs and legacy will stay with us eternal. She reached her distinction in heaven and is still smiling. May the lord comfort you and give you all hope and peace. Till we meet again Rana Love you Jumanah Taweel – Bastawrous & Shafik
RIP DEAR COUSIN RANA MURSHED ENGEL
Whether the day held a Little League game, a sleepover, a crab feast, a protest, or just a neighborly walk and a cold drink, it was always more fun with Rana involved. We will miss her so much! We are holding Rana and your entire family close in our hearts and we are here to support you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
To the entire Murshed and Engel families, there are no words ? to express how pained we are in the passing of Rana. Vladimir and I are keeping you close in our thoughts and in our hearts, through our ongoing prayers, for our God to be especially near each of you and give you His perfect peace that passes all understanding. We trust that the assurance of knowing she is Heaven gives you comfort and strength to travel this difficult journey. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 ” O death, where is thy sting? O grave , where is thy victory?” 2 Corinthians 5:8 “….absent from the body, present with the Lord”. May these Scripture verses be real to you now more than ever. This life is short and but a vapor.. Thanking God you will be reunited one day again in Glory. But now is a season to weep. Jesus wept, and we weep with you. With deepest sympathy, Demetra & Vladimir Brytvych
As this tree will live in Rana’s memory, she lives eternally in Heaven.
Our deepest sympathies to the Engels and Mursheds for the loss of this beautiful soul. Rana will remain in our hearts forever.
With our warmest condolences to your families, We wish you peace to bring courage, comfort, and loving memories to hold in your hearts.
Please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences for an incredibly great loss. I’ll never forget Rana; her laugh and funny humor. Rest in heaven sunshine Lisa Grant ♥️?
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With deepest sympathy, and so much love to the family.
Rana – I still can’t believe it. It’s just too hard to process. You were an amazing woman, sister, daughter, wife, mother, and friend to so many. I will always cherish our time and our laughs. May you rest in eternal peace. We love you and will forever miss you.
Will never forgot Rana’s smile and so many great memories. I’m so sorry Murshed and Engel families for this devastating loss. Wish I could be with you right now. My heart aches! Praying for all
To Mark, Olivia and Mason – we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. With tons of love and comfort – Deb, Julie and Julianne
Dear Nawwaf and Wadeaa What Ferial and I say !! It is so so difficult to even think that parents will be alive to bury our children All we can say Is الله يقويكم ويعطيكم العزاء والشدة ان تحتملوا هذه المصيبة الله وحده القادر ان يعطي العزلء بهجت وفريال
What was once loved, we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes part of us. RIP Rana….we will miss you always.
With heartfelt condolences. May her memory be eternal.
I am so saddened by the loss of Rana. We had only recently become friends after our kids had played baseball together. Her life was cut too short. I am so saddened by the thought that our last get together was the last. She was such a sweet, fun, and a great mom. She will be missed and our sympathies go out to the Engel and Murshed family.
My condolences – I knew her from a long time ago. Just a wonderful person. I remember her always smiling. Peace to all