Leo Artinian Obituary
We bid farewell to Leo Artinian (Royal Oak, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 9, 2025 at the age of 97. Leo touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Gladys; his children, Karen Diamond (late Harry), Christine Vavro (David) and Mark Artinian (Gina Willson); his grandchildren, Natalie (Andrew), Tim (Adriana), Steve, Rachel (Justin) and Danielle (Jake); his great grandchildren, Harrison, Leo, Serena, Benji, Tommy, Thea, Willow and Isla; his sister Alice Malakhanian (late Carl); and his brother-in-law Richard Megerian (Barbara).
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM. A prayer will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home (836 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the St. John Armenian Church (22001 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48075). A burial will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery (19807 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203).
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are to St. John Armenian Church.
