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Maria Kirages Obituary
Westfield - Maria A. Kirages, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of January 10, 2019. Maria was born in Indianapolis on August 29,1934, the only child of Lazo and Karsta Atansoff. She lived with her parents on West 10th Street and often spoke proudly of her heritage as a resident of the "Haughville". Her father, an immigrant from Macedonia, owned a local bakery. She was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and continued her education at Butler University where she earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education. After graduation she pursued a career as a school teacher in the Indianapolis Public School system
Maria was married on August 17, 1968 to Christopher Kirages, an Indianapolis attorney. They married at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. During their marriage, Maria and her husband enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with their family and friends. She was a wonderful storyteller and her stories were rich with humor and past experiences. She also enjoyed baking the ethnic treats and pastries that she had learned to make from her father and passed down to her granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband of over fifty years (Christopher), her two sons, Michael (Helencatherine) Christopher L. (Rachel) grandchildren Cicely, Lazo and Jack. The family plans a memorial service as a celebration of her life to be held in May. Please contact her son Christopher at [email protected] for information. She was a beautiful person who shall be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol & Tom Mavris
March 10, 2019
Chris & family
Our deepest condolences on the loss
of your beautiful wife, mother & grandmother.
She is now your special Angel
Sharon David
February 27, 2019
Chris, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and Mary were blessed to have shared a lifetime of happy days. I met Mary when we were in our first year of college and later we both taught in IPS. I recall one day she took me to her parents home and her father had made dandelion wine, a first for me, and it was delicious.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon David
Vas, Carol & Vasilka Maria Mihailoff
February 14, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Mary's passing..She was a beautiful person filled with love and joy to all who were around her..I remember many times of going to visit with her and the family and just having a great time..She will be missed very much...May she rest in peace..May God watch over all of you ..Much love and prayers...Memory Eternal+
Tana Hunnicutt
February 13, 2019
She always had a smile and made folks laugh. She and I would just giggle sometimes after church about stories of the past. She will be missed. May her memory be eternal. ❤
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