Paulos Tekeste, 34, of Tempe, AZ formerly of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Born August 11, 1983 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he was a son of Tekeste H. Kiflegzi and Birke Bedada. Paulos graduated from Harding High School where he was an athlete participating on the basketball, baseball, football and track teams. He was known as a quiet, laid back man who was deeply loved by his family and will be forever missed.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, is his grandmother, Like Bedada; aunts, Mekedes (Eric) Tubbs and Fasica (James) Lee; uncle, Derge (Elsa) Taye; many more aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral service is 11:00 AM Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 3535 Crescent Avenue with calling one-hour prior. Entry prayers at 9:45 AM at the church.

Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens.

Arrangements by Fairhaven Funeral Home 6557 N. Clinton St.