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Obituary: Margaret Apoian Lave (1933-2026)
Born in Chicago, IL on December 6th 1933. Died peacefully in Boca Raton FL on April 29th 2026.
Margaret Apoian Lave met her husband, Robert J. Lave, and they were married on February 11, 1956. She is survived by her four children: her son Gregory and his wife Ellen; her daughter Tamara; her son Chris; and her youngest son, Steven, and his wife Meghan. She is also survived by her grandchildren Carter, Maggi, and Harrison and his wife Kristen.
She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Louise Apoian, and Louise’s children: Mariam Apoian-Spaulding, Nick Apoian, and Dina Apoian-Clark; as well as Carol Lave McAdams and her children, David, Peter, and Monica McAdams. She also leaves behind many more nieces and nephews.
Margaret loved and cherished her family deeply.
Margaret was truly happiest in the kitchen at St. David’s, where she was known as “the pilaf lady.” For 30 years, she was there every Saturday at 6 a.m., faithfully serving. She worked full-time until she was 82 years old.
She spoke kindly to everyone.
Simply put, she was a true Christian and lived her life accordingly.
She is our mother, and we will miss her dearly. ✝️
Funeral Services will be held at St. David Armenian Church:
2300 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at 2:30 PM
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. David Armenian Church, 2300 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Become a Diaspora Youth Ambassador in your Community
The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia is accepting applications for the the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program 2026-2027.
Join the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program 2026-2027 and become one of the young leaders building bridges between Armenia and the Diaspora.
The program is for 1 year, has 2 stages, and covers the period from August 2026 to July 2027, of which 2 weeks will be spent in Armenia, from August 24 to September 6, 2026.
Throughout the rest of the year, participants will carry out activities planned during the program in their communities.
The program will be conducted in Armenian. It will be a blend of theoretical and practical work.
Applicants from the following categories will be considered:
Category I: Armenians from the Diaspora aged 22–35 who have been actively engaged in their communities for more than two years as leaders or members of youth, community, or religious organizations.
Category II: Armenians from the Diaspora aged 20–25 who have recently begun engaging in community activities.
Participants in this category will have the opportunity to become partners of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs within their communities.
Upon successful completion of the Program, participants will receive a certificate confirming their participation.
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