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Raylene Karabajakian Obituary
Raylene Liberata Karabajakian, age 77, passed away November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Raylene was a successful entrepreneur, talented artist, and fabulous cook, who enjoyed preparing wonderful holiday celebrations for her family and friends throughout her lifetime. Raylene will be remembered for her generous loving heart.
Raylene was preceded in death by her parents Caesar and Florence Palmieri, and her brother Carmine Palmieri.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alex Karabajakian; her 4 children: Mark (Sharon) Karabajakian, Vahan (Mary) Karian, Lori Karabajakian, and Nicole (Bernhard) Winkler; as well as her 9 grandchildren: Eric, Mark, Alex, Anna, Nicholas, Megan, Jack, Ani, and Franziska.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. John's Armenian Apostolic Church at 22001 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48075. Phone number: (248)569-3405
Family and friends are welcome to light a candle as a loving gesture and/or leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on the memorial page of Raylene Karabajakian (www.ekfh.net) to show their support.
Arrangements entrusted to the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, Royal Oak, MI. Phone number: (248)541-8325
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