Mussie Tekle, Beloved Eritrean Community Member Living in Seattle, Dies Unexpectedly at 34 as Family Seeks Help to Bring Him Home
Mussie Tekle died unexpectedly on March 23, 2026, at the age of 34, leaving loved ones in Seattle, Washington, and Eritrea in deep sorrow.
Born and raised in Asmara, Eritrea, Mussie was remembered as a kind, humble, and warm-hearted person whose sense of humor and care for others touched many people around him.
Mussie studied electrical engineering at the Eritrea Institute of Technology in Mai-Nefhi before moving to Seattle in 2018 to continue pursuing a better future.
A memorial fundraiser organized by Kaml Mehamednur says the family hopes to bring Mussie home to Eritrea so loved ones can say their final goodbyes and lay him to rest peacefully.
The fundraiser describes the loss as sudden and deeply painful for family and friends who now carry both grief and the burden of repatriation costs.
Messages shared with the fundraiser reflect the deep love surrounding Mussie’s memory, with supporters offering prayers, condolences, and donations in honor of a life remembered for generosity and quiet strength.
Memorial service details are expected to be announced later by family members.
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