Rose Marie Sophiea

Rose Marie Sophiea obituary

Rose Marie Sophiea

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29

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083

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Aug

29

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083

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Aug

30

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083

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Rose Sophiea Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Clawson on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Rose Marie Sophiea died August 26, 2025. She was 93 years old. Rose was born June 22, 1932 to parents Elias and Helene (Hajal) Barham.

Adored by all who knew her, Rose was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to many. She dedicated her life to her family and to the church, spending many years as the secretary at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Troy.

Rose is preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin Sophiea and her sisters - Miriam Ajluni, Janet Ajluni, Jeanie LaBudie and Gloria Sirhan.

Many are left who will deeply miss and fondly remember Rose, including her sister, Ellie Fahoome, her beloved children, Karen Loafman (Tom), Albert Sophiea (Chyrel), Diane Sophiea and her grandchildren, Joseph and Katherine Hertler, Jaclyn, Daniel and David Sophiea. Rose is also survived by cherished great grandchildren, Alexander and Maxwell.

Visitation for Rose will be held Friday, August 29th, from 4-8pm, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083. A Prayer Service will be held at 7pm. Rose's Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 30th, 11am, at St. George Church. Friends may begin visiting at 10am.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

29

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083

Send Flowers

Aug

30

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083

Send Flowers

Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.