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Nazhet Yousif Putrus

Nazhet Yousif Putrus

May 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Nazhet Yousif Putrus.

Loving daughter of the late Yousif Putrus Adamo and the late Najiba Kato. 

Devoted wife of the late Hermiz Azzar.

Cherished mother of Ramzi (Fadia) Jazrawi, Theresa (Thair) Hakim, Jinan (Malic) Shaouna, and Julian Azzar. 

Gracious grandmother of Steven and Alan Jazrawi; Andrew and Anthony Hakim; Rita, Reem, and...

Raja Hajji Kinaya

Raja Hajji Kinaya

May 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Raja Hajji Kinaya.

Loving daughter of the late Hermiz Kinaya and Mary Kallabat.

Cherished mother of Dured Hajji, Dr. Rudy (Natalie) Hajji, Dr. Sundus (Dr. Robert) Goodman, and the late Sawsan Hajji-Bell.

Gracious grandmother Austin, Lucas, Kaylin, Madeline, Gabrielle, Christian, Cameron, Landen, Nicholas, Gabriel, Liam, Jacob, and Faith.

Sister of Tariq (Nidhal),...

Najiba Barash Miram

Najiba Barash Miram

May 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Najiba Barash Miram.

Loving daughter of the late Oraha Barash and the late Gorgia Matti.

Devoted wife of the late Wadie Miram.

Cherished mother of Maysoon (Sam) Sarkis, the late Qusia (Rana) Miram, and Ade Miram.

Gracious grandmother of Loreen and Joseph Sarkis; Lucas, Marcus, and Lourdes Miram.

Sister of Layla Barash-Sarkis and...

Ibtisam Shamaya Dabish Khoshiko

Ibtisam Shamaya Dabish Khoshiko

May 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Ibtisam Shamaya Dabish Khoshiko.

Loving daughter of the late Shamaya & the late Gourgia Dabish.

Devoted wife of Bahi Aziz Khoshiko.

Cherished mother of Justin, Jaxine, Julian, Jasmine, and Isaac (Samantha).

Ibtisam was looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild, Giovanni.

Sister of the late Jamil (Hayat) Dabish, the late Mathila...

David Scott Boersma

David Scott Boersma

May 21, 2026

Dear family and friends, we regret to inform you of the passing of the beloved David Scott Boersma.

Gracious son of Linda Dreyer.

Devoted husband of Nivin Jamil Boersma.

Cherished father of Jacob and Ryan; Loving stepfather of Mariam.

Brother of the late Robin Crayton.

Funeral Mass:Saturday, May 23, 202610:00 am to 11:00 amSt. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church6900 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48322Clergy of...

Ghazi Namo Shina

Ghazi Namo Shina

May 17, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Ghazi Namou Shina. 

Devoted husband of the late Jamila Karcho Shina. 

Cherished father of Walid (Ibtisam) Shina, Basima (Zuhair) Najor, Boushra (Thamir) Mikho, Nidhal (Riadh) Kashat, Ikhlas (Raad) Kashat, Faris (Eaman) Shina, Amy Shina, Jackie (Scott) Kehoe, Mark Shina and Martin Shina. 

He was a devoted grandfather of 23 and a...

Naima Rayes Yuhanna

Naima Rayes Yuhanna

May 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Naima Rayes Yuhanna.

Loving daughter of the late Isaac Rayes and the late Shmoni Marogi.

Devoted wife of the late Gorguis Yuhanna.

Cherished mother of Intisar Robin, Nidhael Ashcar, Michael (Tammy) Yuhanna, and Tommy Yuhanna.

Gracious grandmother of Sylvia, Mary, Danny, Raquel, Taylor, Jordan, and Aubrey.Great grandmother to Isabella, Ashton, Adrianna, Ava,...

George Yousif Kesto

George Yousif Kesto

May 16, 2026

Dear family and friends, we regret to inform you of the passing of the belovedGeorge Yousif Kesto.

Gracious son of the late Yousif Kesto and the late Hana Jarbo.

Devoted husband of Asmahan Orow Kesto.

Cherished father of Jenny (Hashem) Kesto, Jihan (Talal) Najar, Kazwan (Samar) Kesto, Marwan (Sandi) Kesto, Joseph (Sandi) Kesto, Jennifer (Salar) Ayar, Jwan (Andy) Jarbo, Juman (Namir) Shango, and...

Adnan Tobya Gappy

Adnan Tobya Gappy

May 7, 2026

With faith in the promise of eternal life, we celebrate the life of Adnan Tobya Gappy.

Son of the late Butros Tobya and the late Fahima Elias

Cherished father of Ban Gappy, Oday Gappy, Luay Gappy and Wissam Gappy.

Beloved grandfather of Sam, Alex, Elora and Ilario.

Requiem Mass:Monday, May 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 amSt. George Chaldean Catholic Church45700 Dequindre Rd Shelby Township, MI...

George Said Askar

George Said Askar

May 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the belovedGeorge Said Askar

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and beloved member of his community. His life was defined by faith, generosity, and a deep, unwavering commitment to the people around him.

George was a man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was deeply devoted to his...

Wedad Kaji Sandiha

Wedad Kaji Sandiha

Apr 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the belovedWedad Kaji Sandiha.

Loving daughter of the late Faraj Kaji and the late Bahija Hanna.

Devoted wife of the late Patrus Sandiha.

Cherished mother of Zena Kaji, Ziyad Sandiha, Dunia Sandiha, Ayad Sandiha, Aseel Brikho and Aswan Sandiha, 

Gracious grandmother of sixteen grandchildren; and great grandmother to three great grandchildren. 

Funeral Mass:Saturday, May...

Jovan Samir Tueni

Jovan Samir Tueni

Apr 29, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Jovan Samir Tueni.

Jovan Samir Tueni was born on May 3, 1988, to Samir and Mithal, their fourth and youngest child. He was a gregarious kid who was known to get into some “good mischief,” playing pranks on people and making everyone laugh. He was the same way as...

Dalaly Shammami Karana

Dalaly Shammami Karana

Apr 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the belovedDalaly Shammami Karana.

Loving daughter of the late Hanna Shammami and the late Mariam Jindu.

Devoted wife of the late Sabri Karana.

Cherished mother of Tarik (Sanaa) Karana, Zozi (Hani) Shammami, Batoul (the late Hazim) Kotani, Talal (Sahera) Karana, Tahir (Flora) Karana, Ibtisam (Rimon) Romaya, Taleb (Raeda) Karana, Ekram (Zuhair) Kathawa,...

Morey Behnan Gergis

Morey Behnan Gergis

Apr 24, 2026

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"(Philippians 4:13)

With faith in the promise of eternal life, we celebrate the life of Morey Behnan Gergis.

Son of the late Behnan & Rosa Gergis.

Loving husband of Renee Gergis of almost 50 years.

Cherished father of Benjamin(Reem) Gergis, Derrick (Rana) Gergis and Candice Gergis.

Beloved grandfather of Julia, Dylan, Michael, Pierce, Nicholas, Christian, Parker, Kennedy,...

Florence Zora

Florence Zora

Apr 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Florence Zora.

Loving daughter of the late Ayoub and the late Gourgia Matty.

Devoted wife of the late Natiq Zora.

Cherished mother of Bassam (Nora) Zora, Alia Zora, Ziyad (Rita) Zora, Andera Zora, and Layth (Zena) Zora.

Gracious grandmother of thirteen and great grandmother to six.

Funeral Mass:Friday, April 24, 202610:00 am...

Anwar Zakaria Hanoosh

Anwar Zakaria Hanoosh

Apr 20, 2026

"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." — John 11:25

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother, Anwar Zakaria Hanoosh who returned to the arms of our Lord on April 20, 2026. Anwar’s life was defined by his unwavering dedication to family,...

Ibrahim Elias Albakal

Ibrahim Elias Albakal

Apr 20, 2026

Dear family and friends, we regret to inform you of the passing of the beloved Ibrahim Elias Albakal.

Gracious son of the late Elias Albakal and the late Shamemta Habbi; Stepson of Vergin Kalasho Albakal;Son in law of the late Abdulahad Bakkal and Najat Bakkal.  Loving husband of Feda Albakal for 47 years.Cherished father of Domonic (Nuha) Bakkal, Donna (Tommy) Katou, and Delia...

Edward Nicholas Roye

Edward Nicholas Roye

Apr 18, 2026

Dear family and friends, we regret to inform you of the passing of the beloved Edward Nicholas Roye.

Gracious son of the late Nicholas Roye and the late Naima Namou Hanna-Kachel Qarana.

Devoted and loving husband of 62 years to his beloved wife, Rose Johnes Roye.

Cherished father of Frank (Shelly) Roye, Sandra Roye, Karin (Tommy) Bagnasco.

Beloved grandfather of Aundrea, Andrew, Alec, Adrianna,...

Sahira Kirma Antoin

Sahira Kirma Antoin

Apr 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the beloved Sahira Kirma Antoin.

Loving daughter of the late Slewa Kirma and the late Hasina Elia Kirma 

Devoted wife of the late Hikmat Antoin.

Cherished mother of Dr. Manhal (Suzan Dabish) Naoumi.

Loving grandmother of Chloe and Grace Naoumi.

Caring sister of Suad Kanouno, Samira Kirma, Milad Konja, Muntaha Kassa, Wisal Kirma, and...

Victoria Al Kas Matosh

Victoria Al Kas Matosh

Apr 17, 2026

"أنا هو القيامة والحياة من آمن بي ولو مات فسيحيا"

بقلوب يملؤها الحزن، لكن ايضاً مؤمنة برجاء القيامة .. نودّع اليوم جدتي (فكتوريا القس متوش) التي انتقلت من عالمنا اليوم في العراق إلى الحياة الابدية..

سيُقام القداس عن روحها يوم الاحد المصادف 04/19/2026 الساعة 12:30 ظهراً في كنيسة الشهداء:

Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church: 43700 Merrill RdSterling Heights, MI 48314

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