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Celebrating the life of
Raja AL"uqdah
November 13, 1964 - October 12, 2024
Raja Al-Uqdah 59, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by way of Carolina, Puerto Rico; she passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following a long battle with illness.
Born on November 13, 1964, she was the beloved daughter of Rufino and Lydia Andino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Antonio Andino and her sister Nancy Figueroa. Raja graduated from Medgar Evers College with a bachelor's degree in childhood education and continued her pursuit of knowledge by earning a master's degree in social work from Walden University. Raja was an avid learner and a dedicated member of her community. She began her practice with Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhism and received her Gohonzon on November 19, 2017, and continued her faith up to her passing.
In May 2018, she met her life partner, Joyce Campbell, and they began dating on April 12, 2019. They cherished their relationship, celebrating month-a-versaries of which they celebrated 66, and were married on December 22, 2022. Raja will lovingly be remembered by her spouse Joyce, and her three sons, Omar, Al-Malik, and Tariq; her daughter-in-law Azusa Al-Uqdah: her five grandchildren: Kai Al-Uqdah, Akira Al-Uqdah, Aniya Al-Uqdah, Tahir Al-Uqdah, and Lavender Florence.
In addition to those remembering her is, Naeem Al-Uqdah, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Funeral and burial arrangements have been entrusted to Fox and Weeks Funeral Home in Savannah. A memorial service will be held at 11:00, Saturday, October 19, 2024. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.foxandweeks.com.
Memories of Raja – Raja loved her family, her grandchildren, and her foster failure dog Rabbit. I had the pleasure of walking him on weekday evenings when she juggled work and evening classes at Medgar Evers College. Then there were the Saturday walks to Prospect Park so that he could run off-leash before the 10 a.m. curfew. We talked about our Buddhist practice, discussed her plans to do social work, and the latest happenings. Raja joined my family’s picnics and apple picking excursions with her grandchildren and I tried to catch those moments with my camera. In almost every shot Raja’s closeness and care of her grands was apparent even if she wasn’t physically in the shot. What I loved and will miss is Raja’s quick smile and laughter and that she spoke her mind, shared her feelings and was a kind and caring friend. My family and members from Sunshine District in Brooklyn offer our profound condolences. Fran Forte
- Forte, Brooklyn, NY
Thoughts and condolences to Joyce Marie, Raja's family and friends. I wish I got to really know Raja but what I saw she was a kind, loving person.
- Angela R Wiggins, Ephrata, PA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Sat, October 19, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
