Sandra Joyce Khudhair

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Surrounded by the love of her family, in the comfort of her own home, Sandra Joyce
Khudhair (née Fox) passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Sandra was the loving and adoring wife of Riadh Ali Khudhair for over 50 wonderful
years. She was the cherished and devoted mother of Tamara (Tim Moran) Khudhair-
Moran, Alia (Derek Gilmer) Khudhair-Gilmer and Sara Khudhair (Omar Ahmed). She
was the deeply devoted grandmother of Ayden and Layla, Zaara, Sami and Noah, and of
Zoey Maya and Zaha Shams. She is survived by her two sisters, Carla Fox-Sperber
(David Sperber) and Beth Fox (Ron Robinson). Sandra will be lovingly remembered by
several nieces, nephews, extended family and by many cherished lifelong friends. She is
predeceased by her parents, John A. and G. Shirley Fox, her nephew John Negro, and by
her sister-in-law, Sahira Khider.

Born in Toronto and raised in Sarnia, Sandra moved to Switzerland and Belgium in her
teens. She met the love of her life in London, England where they got married and moved
to Baghdad Iraq for 15 years. Sandra became fluent in Arabic, embraced Iraqi culture and
raised three daughters. She returned to Sarnia in the aftermath of the Gulf War in 1991.

Sandra had a love for staying active throughout her life, with swimming being one of her
favourite activities. She was known to be a wonderful cook, and her meals were enjoyed
by many who were fortunate enough to gather around her table. She was a very dedicated

and involved member of her community, where she formed meaningful connections and
lifelong friendships. Above all, Sandra’s greatest joy was the love that she shared with
her family. As a deeply involved and doting Mom and Bibi (grandmother), Sandra held a
special place at the very heart of her three daughters’ and seven grandchildren’s lives.
She will be deeply missed by all those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Indeed, to Allah We Belong, and to Him We Shall Return.

Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Appendix Cancer PMP Research
Foundation (www.acpmp.org) or to Doctors Against Genocide Canada
(www.doctorsagainstgenocide.org) for Gaza Relief or the Canadian Cancer Society
(www.cancer.ca)

Funeral prayers will be held on

Thursday, November 12, 2026, after Dhuhr prayer at 1:30PM

Sarnia Muslim Association
1609 London Line, Sarnia, ON
Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery
1885 London Line, Sarnia, ON

The Muslim Community is invited to offer their condolences and join in the recitation of

verses from the Holy Quran in memory of Sandra, on
Friday November 13, 2026, after Asr prayer at 4:00pm

Sarnia Muslim Association
1609 London Line, Sarnia, ON

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life
Saturday November 14, 2026, 2-5PM
Sarnia Riding Club
980 Riding Club Lane, Sarnia, ON