May 7, 1972 – January 9, 2026

Alla Jawarish, a beloved wife, mother, gigi, daughter and sister taken from this world far too soon.

Alla was born on May 7, 1972 in Mariupol, Ukraine. Growing up, Alla lived to perform. She danced and sang in the children’s musical group started and led by her mother; and was able to share her passion through performing all throughout their region. Her fondest memories of her childhood were her days performing. Even when she eventually had to give up performing, her passion and her love for dance and singing lived on, and was something she reminisced on and shared with her children.

She and her family moved to the United States in 1989 to start their new life, where she eventually met her husband Mike in college and the two became inseparable.

On March 26, 1995 Alla married the love of her life and the two welcomed their first son Michael later that same year. Their marriage was filled with love and laughter as the two raised their three children, Michael, Juliana and Andrew.

Her children became her entire world. Alla devoted her entire life to raising and supporting her children through all of their dreams, always doing whatever it took to help make their dreams a reality. Everyone that knew her got to hear about how proud she was of her children and everyone knew not to mess with mama bear when it came to her babies. Everything she did was to make sure her kids were always taken care of. Whether it was their countless Disney trips, supporting them in all their endeavors or anything in between, she was always there.

In November of 2024, her eldest son and her daughter in law Jordan gave her the greatest gift of all by promoting her to her favorite title – Gigi. Alla adored her granddaughter Bellamy with everything in her soul. She would spend every chemo day online shopping for her granddaughter, claiming it was the best distraction. Just seeing her granddaughter’s face was enough to bring a smile to Alla’s face even on the hardest days.

Alla is survived by her husband Mike, her children Michael, Juliana, and Andrew, her daughter in law Jordan, granddaughter Bellamy, parents Sasha and Liuda, and sister Irina and brother in law Ahmed. Her absence leaves an enormous hole in the lives of all of those who loved her and will continue to love her for the rest of their lives.

May her memory always be celebrated and may she never be forgotten.