Loie Alnimri Obituary Carmel-by-the-Sea California Death: Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Mourns Beloved Restaurateur Who Passed Away
For those who knew Loie Alnimri, hospitality was about far more than serving a meal. It was about welcoming people, building relationships, and creating a place where guests and employees could feel like family. His reported passing has left the Carmel-by-the-Sea community mourning a restaurateur remembered for his warmth, generosity, and deep care for the people around him.
Loie became a prominent part of Carmel’s restaurant community after taking ownership of Anton & Michel at the end of 2020. Before entering hospitality, he worked as a dentist, then chose to join his family’s restaurant business. He worked through different roles before becoming an owner, gaining firsthand experience in the industry.
Together with his wife, Sarah, and cousin Faisal Nimri, Loie was also involved with Nora’s, a restaurant created as a tribute to his grandmother. The restaurant emphasized family, comfort food, and a welcoming atmosphere. (
Loie and Sarah married in July 2024, celebrating their reception at Anton & Michel, a place that had become closely connected to their personal and professional journey. ed deeply, cared for others, and helped create a workplace where employees felt connected as a family.
The circumstances and cause of Loie’s reported death have not been publicly confirmed in the reliable sources reviewed.
His legacy, however, extends beyond restaurants. It lives in the relationships he built, the people he welcomed, and the family-centered hospitality he helped create.
Loie Alnimri will be deeply missed by Sarah, his family, friends, colleagues, and the many people whose lives he touched. His kindness and spirit will continue to live on in the community he helped build.
