Masis Khelokian peacefully passed away in Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak on March 22, 2023. Born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 18, 1927, he was the son of Partogh and Siranoush (Koozooyian) Khelokian. An active young boy, Masis was a leading player in the school baseball and basketball teams. He distinguished himself as the Captain of the basketball team and was awarded coveted letters in the sport. Upon graduating from Highland Park High School, Masis entered the US Army and...

Craig Martin Tashjian was born in Detroit, on February 4, 1952, to parents Harry & Jessie Tashjian. Craig was married to Loraine (Laurie) Rose Ezmerlian on October 14, 1990, and they lived in Walled Lake Michigan for the last 33 years. He attended K – 12 schools in Detroit and graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. During and after college, he worked at the National Bank of Detroit until he joined his father in running the newly...

Paul “Asbed” Aramian, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023. His wife Marge (Marguerite) of 59 years was by his side at the time of death. Paul was born on October 18, 1932 to Garabed and Teshkouhi Aramian in Highland Park, MI.  After graduating from Highland Park High School, he attended Wayne State University. Paul worked in the banking industry for 37 years and retired from Comerica Bank in 1992 as a Vice President Senior Community Banking...

  Izabelle was born in Detroit on August 13, 1933, the daughter of Sahag and Khasvart (Hatzagorjian) Vosgerchian.  She grew up in a traditional Armenian family, with an emphasis on family, compassion and faith.  Izabelle was very proud of her Delray roots, always telling stories about the close-knit Armenian community.      Izabelle graduated from Southwestern High School.  After graduation, Izabelle was a comptometer operator for the GM Cadillac...

ALICE HOPLAMAZIAN, Age 93, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Alice was born April 1, 1929, in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Zareh and Anna Derbabian. In 1955, Alice married the love of her life Dr. Aris Hoplamazian, and was blessed with a son Eric. An amazing homemaker, she lived a full life of contentment sharing time between family residences in Michigan and Florida—the cornerstone being her unconditional love for family and...

Jessica Lynne Squarcia, 34, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on December 16, 2022. The Memorial Service will be held at TEMPLE ISRAEL on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM. Rabbi Jen Kaluzny will officiate. The family of Jessica Lynne will be gathering through the evening of Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the residence of Nanci Weisman & Steven Horowitz, 7292 Simsbury Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Monday 6 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday - Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm, then 6 pm - 8 pm.   On...

Zarouhi M. Basmadjian peacefully passed away in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on November 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Halleb, Syria, on September 9, 1937, she was the daughter of Nazareth and Alice (Libarian) Tufenkjian. Zarouhi grew up in a family with five brothers and four sisters. The family moved to Beirut, Lebanon, when Zarouhi was a teenager. Zarouhi married Manuel Aram Basmadjian in 1961 and became a loving wife and mother to her daughters, Madelen and Silva,...

SOOREN GOZMANIAN, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Sooren was born December 12, 1924, in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Hampar and Seranoush Gozmanian. At the age of 4, he and his family moved to New York City, where he lived until the age of 18.  After high school he returned to Michigan and enlisted in the Army-Air Force, serving England & France in World War II as an MP. Upon his return from the war, he...

Harry Alatchanian, son of the late Garbis and Matilda Alatchanian, was born on October 2, 1933, in Highland Park, Detroit. He passed peacefully into the embrace of the Lord at his home on Sunday, November 20th, 2022.  Harry’s family immigrated to the United States in the 1920s following their survival and flight from the Armenian genocide. His parents established themselves in Detroit and worked assiduously to give their children a better life. He grew up happily playing baseball...

Aram Kakousian peacefully passed away in Garden City Hospital on November 18, 2022, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Kessab, Syria, on April 26, 1934, he was the son of Hovsep and Sarah (nee Chelebian)  Kakousian.  A devout Christian family, his father was a deacon in the church. While receiving his education in school, Aram began training as a cabinet maker, which became his life’s career.  In search of more freedom and opportunities, Aram emigrated from his...