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Geraldine Maghakian Obituary

Long time Santa Clarita resident Geraldine Maghakian, 88, passed away January 29, 2021 due to complications from a stroke. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 15, 1932 to Fred and Lucille Wendlandt as one of eight children and had resided in Santa Clarita since 1973.

Geraldine loved to read and travel, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Maghakian Jr. and all seven of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Tapper; her son-in-law, Arlin Tapper; her son, John Maghakian; her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Maghakian; her daughter, Jodi Guerrero; her son-in-law, James (Kimo) Guerrero; grandchildren John, Justine and Christopher Maghakian, Joshua Tapper and Christopher Guerrero; and her great grandchildren Aryana Schelske, Anara and Ronan Danley.

She is sincerely missed by her loving family, friends, and all who knew her.
Please join her family at a celebration of her life to be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Valencia at 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2021 with lunch to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Special Olympics.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Santa Clarita Valley Signal from Sep. 30 to Oct. 28, 2021.

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