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Saturday, July 11, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Starts at 9:00 am (Eastern time)
Catherine El Atik Bitar, 91, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully in her home on July 2nd, 2026, surrounded by all her loved ones. Catherine was born in Akkar, Lebanon on October 3rd, 1934. After marrying Louis El Atik in 1957, they moved to Venezuela where they spent many years building a remarkable life for their family and sharing joyful moments with lifelong friends. In 1980, Catherine and family moved to Florida, where she spent the rest of her life. She loved playing cards, doing yoga, and would never turn down a nice glass of whiskey. Above all, she found her greatest joy in caring for her family, especially through her delicious home-cooked meals. Catherine will be remembered for the light she brought to every room, her caring heart, and, above all else, the devotion she had to her family. She will forever be in the hearts of her children, Katy, Aida, and Elias, and her grandchildren, Julia, David, Katy, Louana, and Souheil.
The family will receive loved ones Saturday, July 11th, 2026, 9:00AM - 1PM, with a 9AM Funeral Service at the funeral home.
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Professional arrangements entrusted to Gary Panoch Funeral Home, 6140 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33487. www.gpanochfunerals.com
Gary Panoch Funeral Home & Cremations
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