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Obituary: Isaac Hagopian

May 6, 2013 // 0 Comments

Isaac Hagopian of Waltham, Mass., passed away on April 19, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Jessy (Nuyujukian) Hagopian; the devoted father of Hagop Isaac Hagopian of Waltham, Jane Rita Duprey and her husband Jack of Stow, Tanya Jessie Howard and her husband Wayne …

Obituary: Art Bedian (1922-2013)

April 10, 2013 // 0 Comments

On March 4, members of the Granite City, Ill., Armenian community came together to bid farewell to Arthur (Kegham) Bedian at funeral services held in St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church. The services were followed by a military funeral ceremony performed by members of …

Dr. Hratch Abrahamian (1921-2013)

March 28, 2013 // 0 Comments

Dr. Hratch Armen Abrahamian was born October 25, 1921 in Rasht, Iran to Armenak and Shoushanik Abrahamian. He was the eldest brother to his twin brothers, Babgen and Vazgen. Hratch and his brothers followed the footsteps of their father, Armenak and studied dentistry. Dr. Hratch …

Obituary: Anne N. Merian (1923-2013)

February 21, 2013 // 0 Comments

Anne N. Merian, daughter of the late Neshan and Arshalous Najarian, was born May 17, 1923, and passed away at her home on Feb. 14, 2013 in Cambridge, Mass. She is survived by her three brothers and their wives, Michael and Alice Najarian, K. George …

Genocide Survivor Ojen Fantazian Maintained Her Vigil

January 30, 2013 // 0 Comments

BILLERICA, Mass.—Even in death, Ojen Fantazian left an indelible impression. Genocide survivor Ojen Fantazian lived for her family. Dignified to the end, the 99-year-old genocide survivor gave her family and friends another reason to celebrate her life, and a monumental one at that. Dozens gathered …

Dr. Varant Hagopian remembered

January 10, 2013 // 0 Comments

Dear Editor, It is always difficult to lose a public servant in our Armenian community. It’s even harder if such an individual was as multifaceted and dedicated to his church and organizations as Dr. Varant Hagopian. Dr. Varant Hagopian A respected ophthalmologist and one of …

In Memoriam: Armen Babamian

January 3, 2013 // 2 Comments

By Charles and Lucine Kasbarian Armen Babamian was a leading guardian of our nation’s musical heritage in the Armenian Diaspora. He bridged Armenian musical customs from the past into the present to instruct countless Armenian-American community choirs. In Ridgefield, N.J., he was instrumental in establishing …

Obituary: Helen Nazarian Pompeian, 87

January 2, 2013 // 0 Comments

Helen Nazarian Pompeian passed away on Dec. 17 at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 87. She was born and raised in Pontiac, Mich., and worked as a probate registrar of the Juvenile Court of Oakland County. In 1945, she married Edward Pompeian. In …

Obituary: Armen Babamian, 97

December 29, 2012 // 0 Comments

Armen P. Babamian, a longtime resident of New Milford, N.J., formerly of Cliffside Park, passed away on Dec. 24, 2012, at the age of 97. Armen, a retired insurance salesman, an avid tennis player, and a world-renowned soloist, began his career in 1949 with the …

In Memory of Ungerouhi Takouhi (Queenie) Bagian

November 20, 2012 // 0 Comments

The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Eastern United States Board of Directors wishes to extend its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of UngerouhiTakouhi (Queenie) Bagian, a lifelong ARS leader, a recipient of the ARS Agnouni Award for outstanding service and dedication award, and …