Azhar Q. Mustafa, MD, 73, of Barrington, a Fall River physician and surgeon, husband of Penny J. (Lucier) Mustafa, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. Dr. Mustafa, his wife and son, Ameer also operate A & P Orchids, Swansea.

Besides his wife of 33 years, he leaves his former wife Mary Mustafa of Needham; three sons, Shamael Mustafa and his wife Abeer of California, Shaheer Mustafa and his wife Yolanda of Needham and Ameer Mustafa of Barrington. He also was the grandfather of Adeem and Imaad Mustafa, Rahsaan and Akeem Mustafa-Coentro and the late Abdul Rahman Mustafa; the brother of Zahida Imran of Texas, Tahira Chaudhry of East Providence and the late Athar Mustafa and also leaves nieces, nephews and cousins. 

To anyone who had the benefit of knowing him, he held himself and others to the highest standard, was brilliantly gifted and a true original. His loving family will miss his warm presence, enthusiasm and passion for living in the moment.

Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Large parking area and barrier-free entrance at the rear of funeral home. Donations may be made to the Dr. Azhar Mustafa Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River MA 02720. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com. Burial will be private.