Friends of Armenia

On April 24th, 2024, Friends of Armenia Members visited the Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Monument in Montebello, CA for the 109th Commemoration Memorial Services.

FRIENDS of ARMENIA Committee Members Wish You and Your Family HAPPY EASTER. Stay Safe, Happy and Healthy.
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FRIENDS OF ARMENIA COMMITTEE MEMBERS WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. VAHE KAZAR (1966-2023).
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 30th, 2023, at 9:30 AM at St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church,17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Followed by Interment Services
at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St. Chatsworth, CA 91311.
"Friends of Armenia" organizing committee mourns the passing of Mr. Vahe Kazar. Our heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory be made to "Friends of Armenia" (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then click on "DONATE ONLINE" to go to the donation page or click on "Friends of Armenia PayPal" link to make a donation through PayPal. Or pay online to Organization of Istanbul Armenians (OIA).
Mr. Vahe Kazar was born in Istanbul, Turkey in July 1966. He passed away in Los Angeles in January 2023 at the age of 56.
Mr. Vahe Kazar was a Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Son-in-Law, and Brother-in-Law.
He is survived by His Loving Wife: Mrs. Aylin Kazar.
His daughter: Miss Ashley Kazar.
His Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Harityun & Lilyan Kazar.
His Sister: Mr. & Mrs. Herman & Alin Cicekci, and Their Children: Mr. & Mrs. Bryan & Natalie Isagholian, and Miss Linda Cicekci.
His Mother-in-Law: Ms. Nevin Atlas.
His Sister-in-Law: Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Aslin Bavoukian, and Their Children: Alexander & Olivia.
His Extended Families: Sar, Kuyumcuyan, Maggi, Parsekyan, Bogosyan, Dagdevirenel, Atlas, and Cicekci.

Please join us to celebrate late Sarkis Hatspanian's life to honor his memory on his 5th anniversary commemoration event; organized by Organization of Istanbul Armenians and Friends of Armenia.
It will be held at OIA Center on Sunday January 15th, at 6 PM.
Address: 19726 Sherman Way, Winnetka.
You can watch a brief video in his memory at: http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/videos

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. ARAKIL HACIKOGLU (Istanbul 1930 - Los Angeles 2022).
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM at St. Kevork Armenian Church, 1434 W. Kenneth Rd, Glendale, CA 91201. Followed by Interment Services at:
6300 Forest lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
Memorial luncheon will be served at Regency, 401 W. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91204.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory be made to “Friends of Armenia” (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then clicking on “DONATE ONLINE”, or (pay online) to OIA.
“Friends of Armenia” organizing committee mourns the passing of Mr. Arakil Hacikoglu. His family has supported our mission and made many contributions over the years for the benefit of our homeland. Our heartfelt condolences to his entire family and friends.
He is Survived by his son: Mr. Sarkis Hacikian and Mrs. Zaruhi Hacikian (Member of OIA Cultural Committee).
His Grand Daughter: Miss. Tamar Hacikian.
His Grand Daughter: Mr. and Mrs. Zackary and Nora Terzakarian.
His Son: Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Maral Khachigian.
His Grandchildren: Christopher, Taline and Patil Khachigian, and Alex Khachigian.
His Extend Relatives: Mr. and Mrs. Sahak and Silva Hacikoğlu, Mr. and Mrs. Harutyun and Bercuhi Acemoğlu, Mrs. Suzan Özgün, and Mr. and Mrs. Mardiros and Silva Çetinkaya.
His Dear friends and extended families.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MRS. VARTANUS TERZIYAN (1928-2022).
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church, 17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406.
Followed by Interment Services at Oakwood Memorial Park,
22601 Lassen St. Chatsworth, CA 91311.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in her memory be made to “Friends of Armenia” (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then clicking on “DONATE ONLINE”, or (pay online) to OIA.
“Friends of Armenia” organizing committee mourns the passing of Mrs. Vartanus Terziyan. Her family has supported our mission and made many contributions over the years for the benefit of our homeland. Our heartfelt condolences to her entire family and friends.
She is Survived by her Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Kirkor & Sibel Islikaplan.
Their children: Aren and Andy Islikaplan.
(Krikor: Former Member of OIA Ent. Com.).
(Sibel: Former Member of OIA Ladies Auxiliary).
Her Son: Mr. Arthur Terziyan.
Arthur's children: Shantal and Rober Terziyan.
All members of her Families: Hayr Sarkis Vartabet Ermen (Istanbul) and Mrs. Mari Luis Saatciyan (Istanbul).
Her Dear friends and extended families

On April 23rd, 2022, FOA Members visited the Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Monument in Montebello, CA for the 107th Armenian Genocide Commemoration Memorial Services.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. SIMON KARIAN (1940-2022).
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
at Holy Cross Cathedral: 900 W. Lincoln Ave. Montebello, CA 90640. Followed by Interment Services at Rose Hills Memorial Park: 3888 S. Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory be made to “Friends of Armenia” (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then clicking on “DONATE ONLINE” for the purpose of Varujan Karian School needs in Gusabad, Artsakh. Or to OIA at www.oia.net.
“Friends of Armenia” organizing committee mourns the passing of Mr. Simon Karian. He and his family have supported our mission and made many contributions over the years for the benefit of our homeland. Our heartfelt condolences to his entire family and friends.
He was born on November 1st, 1940, and passed away on February 23rd, 2022, at the age of 81.
Mr. Simon Karian was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife: Mrs. Mari Karian.
His Daughter: Tania & Hagop Kasakian, and children: Sassoun, Vatché, and Tatiana. (Mrs. Tania was a Former Member of OIA Ladies Auxiliary).
His Daughter: Irma & Michael Baronian, and children: Timothy & Emma, Christian & Colleen, and Brenden.
His Daughter: Elizabeth & Arek Papelian and children: Rocco and Zoe.
His In Laws: Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Jacqueline Baronian.
All members of his Families: Karian, Kasakian, Baronian, Papelian, Kazan, Karsarvanian, Karsarian, Karoglu, Çinar, Kazanci, Nevruz, Gurlek, Tascioglu, Sahagian, Safakian, Shirinian, Haçoian, Kazanjian, Asik, Tokatlian, and Bojolyan.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MRS. SILVA TOROSIAN (1940-2021).
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church, 17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Followed by Internment Service at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in her memory be made to “Friends of Armenia” (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then clicking on “DONATE ONLINE”.
“Friends of Armenia” organizing committee mourns the passing of Mrs. Silva Torosian. She and her family has supported our mission and made many contributions over the years for the benefit of our homeland. Our heartfelt condolences to her entire family.
She was born in Kayseri, Turkey in 1940, and passed away in Los Angeles in 2021 at the age of 81.
Mrs. Silva Torosian was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.
She is Survived by Mrs. Vartuhi Kuyumjian.
Her children: Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Diana Torosian (Ohannes: Former member of YGIA & SEC, and Former executive committee secretary). (Diana: Former Chairlady 0f OIA Ladies Aux.), and
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Ani Pirichian (Ani: Former Member of OIA Ladies Aux.).
Mr. Aram Cagliuzun (Istanbul).
Her Grandchildren: Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Talynn Thomasian, Andrew Torosian, Kaitlin Torosian, Mark Pirichian, and Paulina Pirichian.
All members of her Families: Torosian, Kuyumjian, Pirichian, Thomasian, Mor, Cagliuzun, Uzunian, Gulbas, Hacikoglu, Ohanoglu, Toker, her Dear friends, and extended families.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MRS. FABIOLA RAMOS GALVAN ZORIAN (1959-2021).
Mrs. Fabiola Ramos Galvan Zorian was born in Mazatlan, Mexico on March 13th, 1959. She passed away in Los Angeles on October 7th, 2021 at the age of 62.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial in Hollywood Hills.
Church Service will commence and be held on the grounds by Der Moushegh Tashjian at The Church of the Hills (White Chapel) followed by the Interment Service, which will be held on the grounds at the Twilight section of the cemetery.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in her memory be made to “Friends of Armenia” (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then clicking on “DONATE ONLINE”.
“Friends of Armenia” organizing committee mourns the passing of Mrs. Fabiola Ramos Galvan Zorian. Her family has supported our mission and made many contributions over the years for the benefit of our homeland. Our heartfelt condolences to her entire family.
Mrs. Fabiola Ramos Galvan Zorian was a Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and everyone’s Best Friend.
She is Survived by Her Beloved Husband Berc Zorian.
Her Loving Children: Miss Talin Zorian, Mr. Aram Zorian, Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Sabrina Hess.
Loving Mother: María Luisa Ramos GalvanHer.
Loving Grandchildren: Karlee & Tyler Hess.
Her Loving Siblings: Mr. Guillermo Ramos Galvan & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Victor & Rosalva Ramos Galvan & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Armando & Lourdes Ramos Galvan & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Cesar & Consuelo Ramos Galvan & Family, Mr. Gregorio Ramos Galvan, Mr. & Mrs. Jorge & Lorena Birrueta & Family, Mrs. María Luisa Ramos Galvan & Family, and Miss Eva Albala.
Her Loving Aunts: Mrs. Dora Galván de Gamboa & Family, Mrs. Elvira Galván de Patiño & Family.
Her Loving Families: Mr. & Mrs. Manas & Verjin Zorian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Garbis & Aznif Zorian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Norayr & Bercuhi Cilingirian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Manuk & Takuhi Zorlu & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Anush Barin & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Nurhan & Annik Sariboyaciyan & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Mardiros & Maria Zorlu.
Other Families: Ramos Galvan, Gamboa, Ruiz, Danielyan, Kurian, Salbazian, Yanik, Zorlu, Boyaci, Mamigonyan, Userr, Yanikoglu, and her Dear friends and extended families.

SEBOUH SIRPAZAN'S LEGACY CONTINUES.
Zizernag Jambar (Camp) was in full session this past summer.
Click on the link below to see the activities.
https://www.facebook.com/Tsitsernakcamp/posts/4427302600623062

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. AVEDIS KASAPOGLU (1939-2021). Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Sept 14th, 2021, at 9:00 AM. Glendale Forest Lawn, Little Church of The Flowers.
1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA. 91205.
Mr. Avedis Kasapoglu was born in Istanbul on August 18th, 1939. He passed away in Los Angeles on September 2nd, 2021 at the age of 82.
"Friends of Armenia" organizing committee mourns the passing of Mr. Avedis Kasapoglu. He has supported our mission and made many donations for the benefit of our homeland. We will miss him terribly. Our heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
Mr. Avedis Kasapoglu was a Beloved Husband, Brother and Uncle.
He is survived by His Loving Wife, Zepure Kasapoglu.
His Brother, Mr. and Mrs. Onnik and Nadya Kasapian
(Onnik: Former Members of OIA Board of Director).
His Nephew, Mr. Allen Kasapian. His Niece, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and Lerna Farsakyan, and Their Children Alec and Aren.
His Families: Oruncakciels, Sezgins, Atmacas, Jansezians, Kasapoglus,Ozs, Buluts, Aigners, Yapiciyans, Vartanoglus, Arabians, and Pakarians.
It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory be made to "Friends of Armenia" (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then click on "DONATE ONLINE". OR make donations to the Organization of Istanbul Armenians (OIA).

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. KIRKOR CELIK (1927-2021).
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at 9:30 AM. Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills: 6300 Forest Lawn Drive Los Angeles, CA.
Enter from Memorial Drive, make a right on the first street (Evergreen Drive). The burial site (Lot 7443) is on the left side; next to the small wall.

It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory be made to "FRIENDS OF ARMENIA" (FOA) by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then clicking on "DONATE ONLINE".

Due to Covid and for everyone’s safety, Der Shnork Demirjian will conduct all services at the gravesite.

Mr. Kirkor Celik was born in Zara, Turkey on November 15th, 1927. He Passed away in Los Angeles on August 24th, 2021.
He was a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.

HE IS SURVIVED BY:

His Loving Wife: Mrs. Filor Celik.

His Children: Mr. & Mrs. Parunak & Silva Celikian (Parunak: Former Member of OIA Board of Trustees), Mrs. Ilda Asik, Mr. & Mrs. Sukyas & Anayis Chakarian, and Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Belinda Celikian (Levon: Former Member of OIA Ent. Comm.)

His Siblings: Mr. & Mrs. Dikran and Hermine Celik and Family (Istanbul), Mr. & Mrs. Avedis and Verkin Olgun and Family (Istanbul), Mr. & Mrs. Nisan and Nivart Celik and Family.

His Grandchildren: Mr. & Mrs. Shant and Melissa Celikian and Family, Dr. & Mrs. Michael and Karin Terzian and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Sayyad and Ilona Chakarian and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Baret and Sabrina Chakarian and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Maral Karapetian and Family, Mr. Anthony Celikian, Miss Chloe Celikian, and Miss Lerna Otoglu.

His Families: Celiks, Celikians, Gagosians, Asiks, Pirics, Pirichians, Cakaroglus, Chakarians, Papazians, Kazancis, Olguns, Madoyans, Ceyhans, Durmazs, Polats, Solmazs, Kalays, Danaciyans, Terzians, Tascis, Sinanyans, and Karapetians.

"Friends of Armenia" organizing committee mourns the passing of Mr. Kirkor Celik (father of Parunak Celikian, founding and active committee member of the organization).
Mr. Celik has supported our mission and made many contributions over the years for the benefit of our homeland. We will miss him terribly. Our heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
He passed on August 24th, 2021 at the age of 93.
Funeral announcements will follow.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. MITCHEL KAZANJIAN (1931-2021). Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:30 am at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank.
It is the wish of the family to make donations in Lieu of Flowers in his memory to "FRIENDS OF ARMENIA" (FOA) for the Varujan Karian School renovations in Artsakh by clicking on http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate, and then click on "DONATE ONLINE".
OR donate to "ORGANIZATION OF ISTANBUL ARMENIANS" (OIA).

106th Armenian Genocide Anniversary Memorial Services at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Monument in Montebello, CA

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. ARTIN AYCOGLU (1927-2021). Click here for more details http://oia.net/mr-artin-aycoglu/
It is the wish of the family to make donations in his memory to "Friends of Armenia" in Lieu of Flowers.
You can click on the link below, and then click on "DONATE ONLINE".
http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MR. SARKIS TOROSIAN (1933-2021). Click here for more details http://oia.net/sarkistorosianf/
It is the wish of the family to make donations in his memory to "Friends of Armenia" in Lieu of Flowers.
You can click on the link below, and then click on "DONATE ONLINE".
http://www.friendsofarmenia.com/donate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YY-SdcikVI
The prophecy of late Archbishop Sepuh Chuljyan (1959-2020). The Primate of the Gougark Diocese of the Lori Region, Armenia.
The bishop was unique, exceptionally unique. -
Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan.
His Holiness has been our teacher, caring leader, my great friend, from whom I have learned a lot. - Arthur Nalbandyan.
He was devoted, devoted to the nation. - Henrik Kochinyan.
The bishop was the symbol of unity and consolidation. -
Mamikon Aslanyan.
The camp turned into a paradise for children. - Friends of Armenia Members.
He restored the faith lost for centuries. - Gurgen Khachatryan.
It was a classic Armenian hymn. - Ruben Melkonyan.
He was the man who left a big mark in the whole world of Lori, in the Diocese of Gugarat. - Armen Nersisyan.
The great power of the bishop's word made a turn in my spiritual world. - Seryan Ghambaryan.
The bishop was exceptionally patriotic, a bright personality. - Karen Adamyan.
All the words of the bishop were love. - Hasmik Hovsepyan.
Arriving in Sepuhi, Lori became a Christian. - Samvel Khalatyan.
He was a kind of leader. - Mher Gorgyan.
The Bishop was a charismatic leader. - Samvel Vanyan.
He brought us to the door of God. - Margarita Shahverdyan.
When you enter the hearth, enter with bread. - Hripsime Mirzoyan.
The bishop was a man of high taste. - Papag Aloyan.
Not being from Lori, he taught me to love Lori in a unique way. - Suren Abovyan.

Սրբազանը մարգարեանում է ... Հայաստանը մերն է, հայ հողն է մերը .օտարության մեջ հայը պատդուխտ է ,պանդուխտ էլ կմնա.- Սեպուհ արք. Չուլջյան Սրբազանը անկրկնելի էր և բացառիկ անկրկնելի.-Միքայել...

FOA Created 2021 Calendar in the
MEMORY OF ARCHBISHOP SEBOUH CHOULDJIAN.
Here are some snapshots of the calendar.

Archbishop Sebouh Chouldjian (1959-2020).
CANCELLED 40th requiem, which was scheduled on 1/3/21.
Due to the Western Diocese already had a 40th day requiem for Sebouh Sirpazan on 12/27/20 privately; only with immediate family attendees.
For those of you who don’t know about him, Archbishop Sebouh Chouldjian died on November 19, 2020 from COVID-19.
He served as the Primate of the Diocese of Gougark in Armenia (Lori Province). He was not only a great spiritual leader and an established communicator, he was also a humanitarian with unmatched record of providing resources to his community and guidance to young people. He was a passionate patriot.
His biggest fear was LOSING. Watch the short interview done a year ago in 2019.
https://www.facebook.com/sargis.Dukas/videos/3542458092506135

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Few of FOA Committee member's Memorial Bouquet Placement on 105th Armenian Genocide Anniversary at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Monument in Montebello, CA during Coronavirus Pandemic.

FRIENDS of ARMENIA Committee Members Wish You and Your Family HAPPY EASTER. Stay Safe and Healthy.

FOA's 2020 DINNER/DANCE is CANCELLED.
Due to prevailing Health news regarding the Corona virus spreading around the world, FOA committee decided to CANCEL Friends of Armenia's annual dinner dance scheduled for May 16, 2020