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

Yughaper was born in Kharpert, Armenia to the late Sarkis and Vartouhi Ghoushoian. She is preceded in death by her only sister Altoun.

Lovingly known as “Medzmama” and “Nene,” she enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, storytelling, and most of all spending time with her family. She treasured each moment and took immense pride in everyone’s lives and accomplishments.

Never one to sugarcoat or complain, you could always depend on Yughaper for her honesty, generosity, wisdom, resilience, and wit. Her hardworking attitude and will to push forward despite the struggles she faced inspired those around her to continuously push themselves to become better people. 

These characteristics have shaped many generations, and her legacy will live on through those who survive her. Her family is so grateful for the century of memories, stories, and endless love she gave so generously. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

FAMILY MEMBERS

Azniv; Vehanoush; Astghig and husband Manoug; Hampig and wife Verjine; Zovinar and husband Aram. She was also blessed to have 10 grandchildren — Rose, Nayri, Shant, Mearna, Natalie, Nareg, Hrag, Maral, Andre, and Chloe — and 13 great grandchildren.



SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

Visitations will take place on Friday, March 6, 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.

Interment to follow at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

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

CONDOLENCES

To send a loving message and view Yughaper’s obituary, please go to

L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Inc

May God rest her soul in eternal peace.