Posted on January 27, 2022 Posted By: oiaCategories: All News … Deacon Karabet Balyan Funeral Announcement. Deacon Karabet Balyan (passed away peacefully in Houston, January 21, 2022.) – Survived By, His wife Sirouhie Balyan, daughters Ani (Sarkis) Ohanian, Lucy (Sooren) Papelian San Francisco, Brother in law Aram (Takoush) Baltayan, Sister Chakeh Cakmakian Amsterdam, Grandchildren Alec and Shant, Nephews Vartan (Linda) Balyan Los Angeles, Vartan (Angela) Balyan Switzerland, Yetvart (Irma) Cakmakian Amsterdam, Vahe (Silva) Ashjian LA, Paul (Lena ) Ashjian LA, Roger (Leticia) Baltayan LA. Nieces Ani (Razmik) Shahverdian LA, Jilda Balyan LA, Alis Balyan Switzerland, Salpi (Aram) Maslakhian, CA Dear friends and extended families ……… The Wake Service: will take place at St. Kevork Armenian Church on Friday, January 28th at 7:00pm. 3211 Synott Rd. Houston, TX 77082 The Church Service: on Saturday, January 29th at 11:00am. The Funeral Service: at Forest Part Westheimer Cemetery Followed by the Fellowship / Hogejash at St. Kevork Armenian Church —— Please wear masks and keep social distancing. ( State and LA County Health Regulations to be strictly enforced ) . It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in his memory be made to: Organization of Istanbul Armenians (pay online) to OIA. or St. Kevork Armenian Church. Contact: (925) 719 7970 ……. On behalf of the Organization of Istanbul Armenians Board of Trustees, Executive, and all the committees, we convey our heartfelt condolences to: Ms. Sirouhie Balyan M/M Ani and Sarkis Ohanian M/M Lucy and Sooren Papelian M/M Vartan and Linda Balyan His family, relatives, and friends. Praying for his departed soul. the OIA Mission The Organization of Istanbul Armenians of Los Angeles, a 501(c) charitable organization, was established in 1976 to preserve the Armenian heritage, traditions, and culture through its literature, education, sports, and other benevolent methods. Support our mission with your donation today. — follow on Twitter | like on Facebook | forward to a friend