Riad Ghaleb Mahayni

Birth date: May 6, 1942 Death date: Jun 23, 2017

Riad Ghaleb Mahayni passed away peacefully on June 23rd after a courageous battle with cancer. Just as he would have wished, Riad spent his final moments surrounded by his family, nieces, and nephews. The youngest of seven childre Read Obituary

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Jay Ghazali

323w ago

I had to greatest honor and pleasure to be one of Dr. Riad's lucky students when I attended the Community and Regional Planning Master's program at ISU. To all of us he was more than just a professor. He showed his genuine care and interest in each one of us and demonstrated his sincere dedication and commitment to see us succeed in our studies and lives as well. For all of that, I and the rest of my classmates will always be indebted an grateful.
I wish to extend my most sincere condolences to DR. Riad wife and children as well the rest of his family and loved ones. My his sweet soul rest in peace.
Jay Ghazali
Class of 1987 MCRP Program

Jami Larson

472w ago

Having been out of Ames for several weeks, I was so saddened to hear of my friend Riad's passing when I returned home. I enjoyed very much serving on the Ames City Council with Riad for five years. He was the "voice of reason" during so many important decisions made on behalf of the City of Ames. I will miss sharing a cup of Turkish coffee and Fatina's baklava with him. Riad was a good man!

Barbara Peterson

474w ago

To Fatima,, Basil, and Tamim - My deepest condolences on the death of your husband and father. I knew Riad for many years, mostly as Dennis's poker buddy, but also as a pillar of the community and father of two wonderful Spanish students. May the pain of loss be alleviated by many happy memories.

With sympathy,
Barbara Peterson

Maamar Abu Malik

474w ago

Dear Riad's Family,
I have know Riad during the establishment of Darul Arqum islamic centre, a wonderful man to deal with... Ames muslim community is indebted to his guidance and contribution to establishment of the centre... May Allah have mercy on his soul and bless his family. Abu Malik

Mary Joyce Veverka

474w ago

Thank you councilman Mahayni for serving your neighborhood and city well.

Tracy Bolte

474w ago

My prayers go out to Riad's family during this time of remembrance. Riad was one of the best professors in the CRP department during my time at Iowa State. I did not have the pleasure to have him as my advisor, instead, I had his good friend Mr. Shinn. Riad was always a positive influence on all students and faculty. He was a valuable resource to me at graduation time - he helped me work out some of paths I could choose. His guidance will carry on via the memories and impacts he had on students, peers, family and friends. Heaven gains another impactful soul and we will all miss him until our day comes to join him!

Jason Niegsch

474w ago

Fatina,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. While I never had the pleasure of knowing Riad, I can tell he was quite a remarkable man. I'm so sorry for your loss. -Jason Niegsch

Heather Rutz

474w ago

Riad was a wonderful professor. He was very supportive of all his students and his stories and wisdom will be missed. My sincere condolence to all his family and friends.

John Wahlman

474w ago

I have many fond memories of Riad and will miss him greatly. I first met Riad when I attended an awards ceremony at the College of Design to accept a scholarship before my freshman year at ISU. I attended the ceremony with my grandfather and Riad was incredibly kind and welcoming to us both. Over the ensuing years, every time I met with Riad he always asked about my grandfather. I was extremely fortunate to have Riad as my undergraduate advisor during my years at Iowa State and I always enjoyed meeting with him for his advice and to listen to him tell wonderful stories. I remember when I was a freshman, Riad made a call to the Dean's office and got me a work study position in the Dean's office where I made several life long friends. I stayed in touch with Riad after graduating from ISU and moving far away from Ames. Whenever I returned to Ames I would contact Riad and he always wanted to meet with me and meet my wife and daughters. He often invited us to his home for dinner or to visit over Turkish coffee where he enjoyed playing with my daughters while we caught up with each other. My condolences to Fatina and his sons.

Tom Sanchez

474w ago

Riad was my mentor when I joined the faculty at Iowa State as a young assistant professor. Many of his words of wisdom stick with me today over 20 years later. I have very fond memories of him and the deepest respect. Condolences to his family.

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