It is with deep sorrow that the community of 

St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church

announces the passing of

SONA DEROVAKIMIAN

Age 88, who passed away on April 14, 2026

On this sad occasion, the Pastor, Board of Trustees, and all the auxiliary bodies of St. Sarkis Church extend their heartfelt sympathy to Sona’s family members.


FAMILY MEMBERS

Sona is survived by her beloved husband, Manouk; her daughters, Ani and her husband Alex Tarzi, and Taleen and her husband TC Newlin; and Sona’s four cherished grandchildren, Lena and Nora Tarzi, Thomas and Talia Newlin, sister Anjel Panikian and Family, sister-in-laws Lucy Gurganian and Family, Zabel and Russ Keller, and Kapriel Koseyan and Family.


SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

Visitations will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. until the start of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, 19300 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48128.

A luncheon will be held in the Church Hall immediately after the service.

Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery 35667 W. Eight Mile W, Livonia.


MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, click here to make an online donation, or ARS Sybille Chapter.


CONDOLENCES

To send a loving message and view Sona’s obituary, please go to www.ekfh.net.


May God rest her soul in eternal peace.

[313-336-6200]   [office@saintsarkis.org]