All Obituaries

John Vandermark, aged 72, passed away on September 20, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on May 23, 1951 in Detroit, John was a lifelong Royal Oak resident. He lost his right leg following an accident when he was a teenager but didn’t let it stop him from living life to the fullest. He went on to graduate from Wayne State University with a degree in Computer Programming. His career included working...

Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Doreen (Jim) Rudnick, Carl Michael Demerjian and Gregory Demerjian. Cherished grandmother of Michael Demerjian and Jenna (Rick) Messer and great-grandmother of Lola Messer. Dear sister of Betty Lou (the late Bob) Kessel, the late Norma (the late Gus) Haroian and the late Abraham (the late Connie) Apigian. Alice will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m....

Shoushanig Ashdjian Sarkissian, Age 72 Beloved wife of Garo G. Sarkissian. Loving mother of Dzovig (Shant) Jamgotchian, Sevan (Carol) Sarkissian, Tina (Hamo) Donigian Cherished grandmother of Katia, Pateel & Levon-Shant Jamgotchian. Serlee & Garo Sarkissian, Muron & Elizabeth Donigian.  Loving sister of Shakeh (Kevork) Avakian & Family, Jordan. Seta (Pakrad) Vartanian & Family, Lebanon. Silva (Antranig) Havatian & Family, Lebanon. Loving Sister-in-Law...

Virginia Aroxie Mekjian, Age 90 Beloved wife of Arthur Mekjian. Loving mother of Carolyn (Terry) Waidley, Lisa (Sarkis) Mikhjian, Gregory (Cari) Mekjian and Gary (Heidi) Mekjian. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 11.   Virginia will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a proud member of St. John's Women's Guild since 1956, member of the Farmington Musical, Oakway Symphony Orchestra and the Tampa Bay Symphony. ...

Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Patty (Bob), John (Kelley) and Barbara "Bob". Dear brother of John (the late Louise) Sebastian. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Danielle), Matthew (Kristen), Cory (Stacy), Jeremy, Casey, Carlie, Jessica (Ricardo), Clay and Hunter and great-grandfather of 12. Visitation Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home 836 N. Main Street, Royal Oak.   Fraternal Order of Eagles Service at 6:30...

Esther Kulhanjian passed away on August 24, 2023 at the age of 93.  She was born on February 18, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan to her dear parents Haratoun and Dikranouhi Jernikian who were survivors of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Beloved wife for 69 years of Paul Kulhanjian. Dear mother of Julie Kulhanjian Strauch (Roger) and Laura Conrow (Bill).  Proud and loving grandmother to Paul Strauch, Nairi Strauch (Alex Lazzaro), Catherine Conrow, and Lauren Conrow.  She was...

Beloved wife of the late Arthur “Art” Aprahamian. Loving sister of Nancy (Hugh) Ryan and the late Mary Ann Nersessian. Fond aunt and great-aunt of Kelli (Derek) Hulitzky, Michael (Beth) Ryan, Courtney and Sydney Viera, and Mila and Avery Ryan and Godmother to Elizabeth B. Aprahamian. Also survived by many cousins, relatives and dear friends. Visitation Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the LJ Griffin Funeral Home 8809 Wayne Rd, Livonia  (734)...

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m at Macomb Elk's Lodge #229, 25950 Schoenherr Road, Warren. Beloved husband of Katherine. Loving father of Crystal, Eric, Steven and Theresa.   Loving grandpa of Triniti, Shane and Brandon.

Beloved son of the late Bedros and Eugenie Toukhanian.    Loving husband of the late Sona (Dabanian). Loving father of Peter (Nicole) Toukhanian and Maral (Mark) Mamassian. Cherished grandfather of Hripsime (Eric), Maral, Arevik (Nicholas) and Maxine Sona and great-grandfather of Vahe and Rose. Dear brother of Sebouh (Maureen) Toukhanian, Seta (Dr. Ohan) Tabakian and the late Hourig (Robert) Jacobs.  Hrayr will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews,...

Loving husband of Azniv Demirjian.   Beloved father of Hagop (Silva) Demirjian, Marina Demirjian, Garo (Linda) Demirjian.   Cherished grandfather of Sevag, Shant (Nevair), Shahe (Lucig), Christina (Anthony) , Joseph, Natalie, Lara, Armen and great-grandfather of Alesso, Gianna and Mila. Visitation Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 19300 Ford Road, Dearborn.  The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial Service to follow...