Cheryl Diane (Afetian) O’Connor passed away suddenly at her mother’s home in Canton, MI, early in the morning on August 13, 2023, at the age of 52. Cheryl was born May 3, 1971, at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, the eldest child of Edward Stephen and Sandra Lee (Bruening) Afetian. Cheryl grew up in Canton, MI, with her parents and younger sister, Michele (Mish). As a kid, she enjoyed spending summers up north with her family in East Tawas. She enjoyed fishing with her dad,...

Harold “Hal” Derderian, age 86, passed away on July 5th, 2023. Harold was born on June 10th, 1937, to Atanas and Armen Derderian in Detroit, MI.  After graduation from Chadsey High School, Harold enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in reconnaissance in the Pacific, notably in Japan and the Philippines.  When he returned to the States, Harold pursued stage acting in Manhattan, where he developed a life-long love for the city.  When he returned to Michigan,...

Dolores was born on the sunny morning of July 21,1937 in Highland Park, Mi. She was the first of four beautiful daughters, born into the lively, multi-generational home of Souren and Angeline (Dedeian) Krikorian, a passionate immigrant household filled with music, dance, ideas, and love.  Dolores cherished her childhood. “This time around was a gift”, she would say, feeling that the richness of her life was blessed beyond measure. And the love she shared with her...

Carl Manoogian, age 96, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on May 21st, 2023 in his beloved home on Williamsville Lake. Carl was born on January 13th, 1927, to Hagop and Sophia Manoogian in Detroit, MI. When Carl was 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in WWII as a war medic in Stuttgart, Germany from 1945-1946 at the 250th Field Hospital. After arriving back to the...

Violet peacefully passed away in her home on May 13, 2023, with her loving son and daughter next to her. She was born in Detroit, the oldest daughter of Alexan and Azniv (nee Margosian) Kachadourian.  As a young girl she helped her mother raise her 5 sisters after her father passed away. A beautiful person inside and out, her mother said Violet had the prettiest pnootioun (prettiest disposition).  Violet was always inquisitive, interested in learning and, as proof of those fine...

Sara Saranoush Yavruyan peacefully passed away one week after her 96th birthday, on April 9, 2023, in her nicely appointed private room in Manoogian Manor, Livonia. Michigan.   Sara Nazarian Yavruyan, an only child whose parents were Berge and Noemi Nazarian, was born April 2nd 1927, in Highland Park Michigan, an Armenian enclave suburb of Detroit.  She attended Willard Elementary School and graduated from Highland Park High School. Sara was an art student who...

  Louise “Purastan” Matigian passed away peacefully in her sleep March 27, 2023, at the age of 97.   The daughter of Armenag and Haiganoush (nee, Derbabian) Matigian, she was born June 12, 1925, in Detroit. She successfully completed her education and graduated from Western High School. Louise began working as a file clerk on the new shorthand machine at the Cadillac Motor Car Company main office on Clark Street. But, at age twenty-two, she got sick and spent the...

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...