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Najiba Kallabat Kakos

Najiba Kallabat Kakos

Jul 29, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the beloved Najiba Kallabat Kakos.

Faithful daughter of the late Hermiz Kallabat and the late Hannia Kassab.

Loving wife of the late George Kakos.

Cherished mother of Linda (Don) Krasicky, Sandy (the late Alex) Morris, Edward and Roger Jacob.

Caring grandmother of Diana, Halie, Kristina (Isaac), and Dean; and great grandmother of...

Hikmat G. Iskander Sitto

Hikmat G. Iskander Sitto

Jul 25, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the belovedHikmat G. Iskander Sitto.

Faithful son of the late Gorial Sitto and the late Maryam Keno.

Loving husband of Najma Kakoz Sitto.

Cherished father of the late Sally, Maher, Saher, and Maha Sitto. 

Caring brother of Madeleine, the late Nouri, the late Saed, the late Nouria, Leila, the late...

Basma Hanna Katoola

Basma Hanna Katoola

Jul 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Basma Hanna Katoola.Loving wife of the late Ayad Towfiq Totoq.Cherished mother of Ashwaq (Firas) YonoHumble grandmother of two grandchildren

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church 43700 Merrill Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Committal Service: Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:30 am -...

Ghoson Romaya Fadhouly

Ghoson Romaya Fadhouly

Jul 25, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the beloved Ghoson Romaya Fadhouly.

Faithful daughter of the late Sabah Romaya and Aida Romaya.

Loving wife of Ghassan Fadhouly.

Cherished mother of Philomena and Joseph Fadhouly.

Caring sister of Thamir Romaya, Azhar Afram and Amer Romaya.

Loving aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, July 28, 202610:00 am - 11:00 amMother of...

Souhil Issa Chaghouri

Souhil Issa Chaghouri

Jul 22, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the belovedSouhil Issa Chaghouri.

Faithful son of the late Issa Chaghouri and the late Antoinette Byram.

Loving husband of Iman Kallabat Chaghouri.

Cherished father of Dalia Chaghouri and Rahmi Chaghouri.

Caring brother of George Chaghouri (Rania Khadmani), Rowaida Shaghoury (Mahmoud M Haki), Houda Chaghouri (Hanna Roumieh) and Nabil Chaghouri (Lina...

Peter Hermiz Butti

Peter Hermiz Butti

Jul 17, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the belovedPeter Hermiz Butti

Faithful son of the late Hermiz and the late Habiba Delly Butti. 

Loving husband of Margaret Butti.

Cherished father of Hadeel, Laheeb, Zena, and Louie Betti.

Caring brother of the late Yousif and the late Victoria Butti.

Acceptance of Condolences:Sunday, July 19, 20263:00 pmThe Betti Residence6792 Stonebridge...

Salim Toma Shayeena

Salim Toma Shayeena

Jul 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Salim Toma Shayeena.

Faithful son of the late Toma Shayeena and the late Hania Shayeena.

Beloved husband of the late Madeleine Shayeena. 

Cherished father of Talal (Ghoson) Shayeena, Niran (Dalal) Michel, Basam (Zayed) Dalaly, Bassam (Sonya) Shayeena, Linda (James) Cook, and the late Salwa and Tarek Shayeena.

Loving grandfather to twelve grandchildren.

Caring...

Amira Hanna Yaldo

Amira Hanna Yaldo

Jul 15, 2026

Dear family and friends, we regret to inform you of the passing of the beloved Amira Hanna Yaldo.

Loving daughter of the late Hanoka Saroki and the late Regina Loussia.

Devoted wife of the late Michael Tobia Yaldo.

Faithful mother of Amjad (Ban), Thair (Ehood), Saad (Mayada), the late Ayad (Almas), Raounak, Ray (Stacy), Raida, and Tommy (Lillian).

Humble grandmother of eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great...

Hope Renée Shouneyia

Hope Renée Shouneyia

Jul 13, 2026

It is with broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Hope Renée Shouneyia.

Cherished daughter of Shawn Shouneyia and Sahar Yaldoo Shouneyia.

Adored granddaughter of Phillip and Nahida Shouneyia; the late Zuhair and the late Neda Yaldoo.

Beloved sister of Hunter Shouneyia.

Cherished niece of the late Joseph Shouneyia, Joann (Patrick) George, Eddie Shouneyia, Jennifer Shouneyia, and Phillip (Lian) Shouneyia.

Hope lived life with...

Amira Azzo Qarana

Amira Azzo Qarana

Jul 5, 2026

Dear family and friends, we regret to inform you of the passing of the beloved Amira Azzo Qarana.

Loving daughter of the late Azzo & the late Hayat Karana.

Devoted wife of the late Pauls Gorgis Qarana.

Faithful mother of Eman (Jamal) Hallak, Laheb Qarana, Waheb (Amal) Qarana, and Evan (Nora) Qarana.

Humble grandmother of Rita (Alvin) Hamama, Christine (Fadi) Moosa, George, Chanel (Dominic) Konja, Ashley...

Hussena Bibo Qoja

Hussena Bibo Qoja

Jul 1, 2026

We regret to inform you of the loss of the belovedHussena Bibo Qoja.

Loving daughter of the late Bibo Kuryal Qoja and the late Warena Mikha Zara.

Cherished wife of the late Shamasha Hanna Shisha Kola.

Humble mother of the late Amira (Badri) Hannosh, Asmail (Nada) Shisha, Janet Shisha, David (Maggie) Shisha, and Philip Shisha.

Beloved grandmother of Bashar, Bayda, Brenda, Bridget, Dani, Donna,...

Amal Loosya Kirma

Amal Loosya Kirma

Jun 30, 2026

We regret to inform you of the loss of the belovedAmal Loosya Kirma.

Loving daughter of the late Salim Loosya and the late Roza Mamou.

Cherished wife of Salah Kirma.

Humble mother of Krystal (Mike) Kakoz, Candice (David) Enochs, and Kristina (Salvatore) Kaliana.

Beloved grandmother of Liam, Grayson, Sophia, Carter, Christian, and Jaxxon.

Faithful sister of the late Atheer (Hala) Loosya, the late Elham (Sabah)...

Hanna Tatos Daniel

Hanna Tatos Daniel

Jun 28, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the belovedHanna Tatos Daniel.

Born in Iraq, Hanna immigrated to United States in 1973. Through hard work, determination, and faith, he built a life rooted in family, service, and community. He dedicated his entire career to working at Ford Motor Companies, Sterling Plant. Starting in April 1975,...

Helen Jerjes Kattoula Kassab

Helen Jerjes Kattoula Kassab

Jun 25, 2026

We regret to inform you of the loss of the belovedHelen Jerjes Kattoula Kassab.

Loving daughter of the late Jerjes Hanna Kattoula and the late Narmi Hanna Yono.

Cherished wife of the late Hanna Kassab.

Humble mother of Duraid Kassab, Ruwaida (Mazen) Yono, and Randa (Yousif) Jamil.

Beloved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 10:00 am -...

Haylana Benyamin Gasso Salmo

Haylana Benyamin Gasso Salmo

Jun 25, 2026

We regret to inform you of the loss of the beloved Haylana Benyamin Gasso.

Loving daughter of the late Benyamin Gasso and the late Miriam Brikho.

Cherished wife of the late George Zaia Salmo.

Devoted mother of the late Catherine George Salmo, Muna (Zuhair) Kattula, Suheila Salmo, Ikhlas (Sabah) Altony, and Muntaha (Alaa) Kalabat.

Funeral Mass: Monday, June 29, 2026 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mother...

Ayman John Kaji

Ayman John Kaji

Jun 23, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the belovedAyman John Kaji.

Loving son of the late Sabah Kaji and Luci Kaji.

Caring brother of Maha, Nadia, Eman, and the late Omar Kaji.

Funeral Mass: Thursday, June 25, 202610:00 am - 11:00 am Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church 25585 Berg Rd, Southfield, MI 48033

Clergy of Record:Fr. Namir Narra

Committal Service: Thursday,...

Huda Hirmiz Qeryaqos

Huda Hirmiz Qeryaqos

Jun 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Huda Hirmiz Qeryaqos.

Loving daughter of the late Hirmiz Mikha and Agatha Hanna.

Devoted wife of Bassam Yaldu.

Caring sister of Hani (Raghda) Qeryakos, Rasha (Bassam) Zori, Maher (Vanessa) Keryakos, Johni (Riva) Keryakos, Janan (Nahi) Keryakos, Laith Keryakos, Lena (Fadi) Keryakos, and Stephanie (Delshad) Keryakos.

Funeral Mass:Tuesday, June 23, 202610:00 am - 11:00...

Ferial Aoussaj

Ferial Aoussaj

Jun 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Ferial Aoussaj.

Daughter of Najim and Souad Aoussaj.

Wife of Zuhair Dickow.

Mother of Habib Jesús Haddad Aoussaj. Stepmother to Anthony (Kanchanette), Angelo (Janice), Diana (Paul), Nicole (Brian), and Gina (Brennan).

Step grandmother to Rocco, Frankie, Victoria, John, Caroline and Jack.

Sister of the late Joseph Aoussaj, the late Georgette Aoussaj, the late Hayat...

Haris Sleewa Hakim

Haris Sleewa Hakim

Jun 14, 2026

Dearest family and friends, we are saddened to inform you of the loss of the belovedHaris Sleewa Hakim.

Loving son of the late Sleewa Hakim and the late Fictoria Jabro Hakim.

Faithful husband of Balsam Goga Hakim and cherished father of Christian, Joseph, and Paul Hakim.

Loving brother of Lamaa (Hanna) Hakim, Faris (Basema) Hakim, Sahir (late Dunya) Hakim, the late Nadir Hakim, Mahir...

Muayad Michael Orow

Muayad Michael Orow

Jun 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Muayad Michael Orow.

Loving son of the late Mikhael and the late Justine Orow

Faithful husband of the late Aliya Orow.

Cherished father of Jennifer Orow and Heba Mansour.

Brother of Michael, the late Munjid, Mawlood, and the late Nashwan.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, June 16, 202610:00 am - 11:00 amHoly Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church 43700...

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