Belay Sebsibe Obituary (2025)

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Belay Sebsibe, who departed from us on November 14, 2025. Belay was not just a father to us, his daughters, Haset and Mahlet, but a beacon of love, compassion, and generosity that touched everyone who knew him. A man of substance and integrity, Belay lived by the words of Mother Teresa, "Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." Belay was a man of simple pleasures. His love for his family, friends, and God was paramount, and he always put others before himself, making him a reliable rock in our lives. Belay was the life and soul of every gathering, his laughter and joy infectious to all around him. A die-hard fan of the Washington Commanders, many of our most cherished memories were formed around the glow of a television screen, cheering on his favorite team. Belay's love for life extended to all aspects of his world, including his passion for food, clothes, and blue cars. As William Morris said, "The true secret of happiness lies in the taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life." The viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 4:00 pm MST at the Philip D. Rinaldi Funeral Service, P.A., located at 9241 Columbia Boulevard, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 am EST at the International Ethiopian Evangelical Church, situated at 7930 Eastern Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012. Following the service, Belay will be laid to rest at the George Washington/Mt Lebanon Cemeteries, located at 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, Maryland, 20783, at 1:30 pm EST. In celebrating Belay's life, we invite you to share your memories, stories, and photos of Belay on his memorial page. These shared moments will serve as a comforting reminder of the loving and compassionate man Belay was, allowing his spirit to live on through our treasured memories. As we bid farewell to our beloved Belay, let us remember another quote that guided his life, by Albert Pine, "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Belay’s generosity and love remain immortal in our hearts and lives.