In loving memory
Sobia Laique Khalid
Beloved wife of Omar and mother of Adam.
May 21, 1989 – August 5, 2026
Known professionally as Dr. Sobia Laique, Sobia is at the heart of our family. This site preserves her stories, photographs, and work so Adam can grow up knowing his mother through everyone who loves her.
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
Who she was
A life of purpose and love
Above all, Sobia was a mother — and a devoted wife, daughter, sister, khala (aunt), and daughter-in-law. She was also a respected transplant hepatologist who co-founded the Cleveland Clinic MASLD Task Force and dedicated her career to patients with complex liver disease. She dreamed of building a family, and gave her life to bring her son into the world.
In their words
Remembered by those who knew her
Family, friends, colleagues, and patients have shared what Sobia meant to them.
How you can help
Help Adam know his mother
Everything you share helps Adam know Sobia from many perspectives: her humor, her kindness, her brilliance, and the everyday moments that made her who she was. Even one contribution makes a lasting difference.
Most meaningful
Record a short video for Adam
A minute or two on your phone is perfect. It does not need to be formal — talk as if you were sitting across from Adam, telling him about his mother. Then text or email it to Omar.
Not sure what to say? You could share:
- How you met Sobia, and your first impression of her
- A moment that captures who she was — funny, kind, or brilliant
- Something she taught you, or did for you
- What you would want Adam to know about his mother
Share photos & videos
As many as you can — casual, celebrations, travel, work. Please do not filter; Omar knew her fully. Nothing is posted automatically. Prefer to text them? Reach Omar at (310) 710-5799.
Write a memory
If a video is not possible, a written memory is still a gift. You can choose to share it publicly on the Tributes page or privately with the family.
Stay connected
Leave your email to receive updates about Sobia's legacy. We may later reach out with requests for more contributions or participation.
To keep up with Adam as he grows — and so he can one day see the people who knew his mother — follow him on Instagram.
Moments
Photos from her life
Photographs from the life she lived, shared by family and friends.
In her name
Sobia Laique Memorial Travel Award
AASLD has published a remembrance of Sobia. The AASLD Foundation also established a named travel award in her memory. It supports emerging leaders in multidisciplinary liver care, clinical research, and mentorship — the work she gave herself to. If you would like to give, your gift goes directly to the AASLD Foundation for this award.
Reach out
Contact the family
To reach Omar for anything related to Sobia or Adam — to share a memory, return something of hers, ask about something she may have of yours, or simply to be in touch — you are welcome to.