Chula Kay Jessup Al-Diasty
Chula Jessup Al Diasty, born Chula Graves on June 13th, 1946 in Jacksonville Texas, died on Friday, June 24th in Centenary Hospital. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathryn and Anna Jessup, her brother, Fred Graves, her nieces, Claire and Kathryn, her granddaughter, Maxine Smith, as well as many friends and adoring students.
Chula was well travelled, and though she protested to only speak two languages, including Spanish, friends who observed her converse in French, Portuguese, and German, argued that number to be higher.
Chula taught English as a Second Language (ESL) for many years. In the mid-2000s she began teaching ESL for free out of her apartment and her home became a supportive gathering place for newcomers to Canada.
Chula’s spontaneous and vibrant personality impressed her in the memory of most who met her. She had little fear, and a great love of people. Chula is dearly missed.
Offer Condolence for the family of Chula Kay Jessup Al-Diasty
Moira Stewart
You were loyal and fun. I’II miss TV weekends with you ! ( I don’t have a TV). We’d chat, order out, get our political news fix ! ,watch the Oscar’s, police shows, women’s channel etc. – – you on one couch , me on the other – – perfect respite from the world ! I’ll miss YOU ! Love Moira ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕
Myrna Schacherl
It was delightful to visit you in your apartment on Thanksgiving and other occassions. You will be missed. You went too soon.
Sandra Needham
Chula was the most original personality I’ve ever met. She was so intelligent, interesting, funny, kind, generous and thoughtful. I always liked our chats on the phone after I moved away from Toronto. We spent many years together when our children were young but we kept in touch over the years. We could talk about anything, politics, religion, family, friends, languages, travelling, opera…you name it. I’ll really miss talking to her and there will be no other friend like her. My thoughts are with her daughters and brother and family. Love Sandy
Marta Montoya
My family and I are heart broken to hear of the passing of this beautiful free spirit that was brought into our lives 50 years ago. She was my angel and saviourwhen I arrived to this country 50 years ago, not knowing a word of English, and Chula knowing Spanish was a miracle. Since grade 2 she has been in my families life and has been a part of our family. She will be missed but never forgotten 💔
We love you Chula and pray that you are at peace.
Love from the Montoya Family