Gazala Oraha

Gazala Oraha, age 92, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 19, at Corpus Christi Church, 1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. 

Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck. 

She was born on July 1, 1932, in Kurdistan, Iraq, the daughter of Jejo Oraha and Ghoulae Audish.

Growing up in Iraq, Gazala embraced the traditions and culture of her homeland. She married Greeb Petrus in Iraq, and together they built a life centered on family and faith. Gazala was a devoted homemaker, finding joy and fulfillment in creating a warm and nurturing home for her loved ones. Her days were filled with the comforting rhythms of baking, the satisfying click of knitting needles, the meticulous art of sewing, and the quiet pleasure of tending her garden. Raising her large family was her greatest joy.

Gazala's spirituality was a deep and unwavering cornerstone of her life. Her faith provided her with strength and guidance throughout her years.

In 1996, Gazala embarked on a new chapter, immigrating to the United States and making her home in Bismarck, North Dakota. Here, she continued to be a devoted mother and grandmother, her love and care a constant presence in the lives of her growing family.

Gazala is lovingly remembered by her 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Greeb Petrus; two sons; and two brothers.