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Saint Gregory remembers Kairene K. (Holasian) Arakelian
Kairene K. (Holasian) Arakelian
August 25, 1933 - September 22, 2026
Springfield, MA
Kairene K. (Holasian) Arakelian, 93, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, in the care and comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Burgas, Bulgaria, on August 25, 1933, Kairene immigrated to the United States in 1976 and made Springfield her home for the past 50 years. She was a faithful and devoted member of St. Gregory Armenian Church in Indian Orchard, where she was actively involved with the Ladies Guild. Her church community and friends held a special place in her heart and were an important part of her life.
Kairene was an excellent cook who also enjoyed gardening and knitting. Above all, however, her greatest joy was her family, whom she cherished deeply. She leaves her sons, Mihran Arakelian and his wife Dee Dee of Somers, CT and Kevork Arakelian of Everett, WA and her granddaughter Karen Arakelian. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Garabed Arakelian, her brother Garo Holasian and her sister Annik Holasian.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151.
A Calling Hour will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield.
Arrangements are entrusted to Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services.
Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully accepted at St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St, Indian Orchard, MA 01151.
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