Inessa Gorelik

Inessa Gorelik, born August 1, 1929, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Born to Betya and Boris Ryaboy, she spent her childhood in Gomel, Belarus until World War II began and the family was evacuated to central Russia. Throughout her life, until her very last breath, Inessa remained a fighter. After the end of WWII, the family moved to Leningrad where Inessa finished high school and enrolled in medical school and specialized in pediatrics. During her time in medical school, while on summer break back in Belarus, she met her future husband, Iosif, who was also in Belarus on break from his studies in Leningrad. They married in Leningrad in 1951 and had two children, Boris in 1952 and Feliks in 1955. Inessa spent her entire career working as a pediatrician in Leningrad as well as youth summer camps outside the city. She was a very caring and respected doctor who enjoyed her work and continued to enhance her qualifications throughout her career. In 1994, Inessa courageously joined her family in moving to a new country in hopes of providing a better opportunity for future generations of Goreliks and Ryaboys. One of her true gifts was her ability to bring people together, including hosting family gatherings and cooking/baking for the entire family. This matriarch quality shone through in Houston when Inessa met Bagadour Sadykhov. Their relationship resulted in two clans coming together, intertwining the lives of our families spanning four generations (and counting). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Iosif Gorelik, her brother, Erik Ryaboy, and her partner, Bagadour Sadykhov. Inessa is survived by her two sons, Boris Gorelik and wife Svetlana, and Feliks Gorelik and wife Olga; her grandchildren Maxim, Dmitry, Oleg, and Anton; her great grandchildren Giselle, Dasha, Lilly, Marshall, Roman, Katya, Evie; and her nephew, Boris Ryaboy and wife Svetlana. Inessa was a wonderful, loving, caring woman who lived a purposeful life and will be missed by all who had a chance to know her. Thank you to all those who helped take care of our mom, grandma, great grandma! A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00 pm at Emanu El Memorial Park, 8341 Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas 77074.

Inessa Gorelik

August 1, 1929 - March 14, 2024