George Abdo

George Fayez Abdo, age 26, of Mankato died Friday, March 24, 2006 at his home.

A funeral service for family and friends will be held privately. A public visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mankato Mortuary with a 4 p.m. prayer service. Burial will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato. Memorials may be given to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.

George was born May 22, 1979 to Fayez and Salwa (Nabhan) Abdo in Mankato. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1997. George married Amanda Jensen on October 6, 2001 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato. They were later divorced. George was employed by KYSM Radio, Country 103.5 as a traffic manager and DJ. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, fantasy football, playing cards with friends and making people laugh.

George is survived by his daughter, Olivia Abdo of Mankato; mother, Salwa Stolt and her husband, Jason of Puyallup, WA; two sisters, Lisa Abdo and her fianc Matt Cisewski of Lino Lakes, Nina Abdo of Mankato; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family in Lebanon, Minnesota, and Phoenix.

George was preceded in death by his father, Fayez; his maternal grandfather, and his paternal grandparents.