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In memory of
Mr. Mengistu "Mengay" Assefa Gebrekidan
June 21, 1962 - January 15, 2026
Jun 21, 1962 - Jan 15, 2026
Mengistu's timeline
1962
Born
June 21st, 1962
2001
Got married
January 14th, 2001
Yirga Chefe, Ethiopia
2002
Had a child, Aklasia Assefa
March 2nd, 2002
Yirga Chefe, Ethiopia
2004
Won DV Lottery allowing Mr. Mengistu and Mrs.Fikirte move to the United States with their 2 kids
January 5th, 2004
Yirga Chefe, Ethiopia
Moved
May 15th, 2004
Maryland
2006
Had a child, Yoftahe Assefa
March 2nd, 2006
Alexandria, VA
2008
2017
Started a job at Alexandria City Public Schools
2017
Alexandria, VA
2026
Passed away
January 15th, 2026
Alexandria, VA
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Created with love by
Mahfed Assefa (Mengistu's daughter) and
Fikirte Habtte (Mengistu's wife).
