Martha Ghafari, age 92, of West Bloomfield passed away April 30, 2025.

Martha (Tata) was born in Alma El Chaab, Lebanon on January 5th, 1933, the youngest of 6 children. She married her husband Joseph Ghafari in August of 1955. Martha immigrated with her husband and five young children to Detroit, Michigan in 1966. A gracious and generous hostess, Martha welcomed many friends and relatives into her family home. She was an exceptional cook and loved hosting gatherings for her loved ones. Martha was happiest in the presence of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her six children: Kouhaila Hammer (Kevin), Clovis Ghafari (Rita), Claudette Cunitz (Gary), Claude Ghafari (Betty Sue), Camille Ghafari (Melissa), Christina Deininger (Peter); her grandchildren: Chasen, Nicholas (Kristen), Kyle, Cassidy (Andy), Kara, Jacob, Krista, Luke, Joe, Paul, Morgan, Madison, Kayla, Benjamin and Alexandra; and her great-grandchildren: Joseph, Nora, Owen, Andrew, Sahara, and Benjamin. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, parents, and five siblings.

The Ghafari family will receive guests at the funeral home on Sunday, May 4, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Martha's funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:00 a.m.) at St. Rafka Church, 32765 Lyndon Street, Livonia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial tributes to St. Rafka Church.

Kindly keep Martha and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.