Organization of Istanbul Armenians (OIA) 2015 – 2016 Academic Year Scholarship Announcement ~~~ The Organization of Istanbul Armenians awards up to 10 scholarships per year to highly deserving college and graduate students. Each scholarship award amounts up to $2,500. This year a limited number of scholarships will again be made...

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… Mrs. Juliet Ozpenbe (1937-2021)  Funeral Announcement. …   Mrs. Juliet Ozpenbe March 2, 1937 – March 26, 2021 Juliet was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend around the world.  Survived by: Ms. Talin Ozpenbe (Talin: Former Member of  Y.G.I.A.) Mr. & Mrs. Garo and Tanya...

… Mr. Dino Alec Kevork Artinyan (2000-2021)  Funeral Announcement. Dino Alec Kevork Artinyan (September 29, 2000 – March 10, 2021) Dino was a beloved son, grandson, nephew and friend. He was a gifted musician and illustrative artist. He played the bass guitar like no other.   He and his bandmates were...

    Consul General Armen Baibourtian Meets With Representatives of the Organization of Istanbul Armenians 2021-03-20 GLENDALE – On March 17, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian met with the representatives of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Istanbul Armenians, headed by Chairman Mark Kosker....

… Ms. Dikranuyi Nina Kucukcicekcioglu  (1950-2021)  Funeral Announcement. Ms. Dikranuyi Nina Kucukcicekcioglu (Istanbul, Turkey 1950-Orange County, USA 2021 )  SURVIVED BY: Mrs. Yesabet Polatyan Mr. & Mrs. Emil and Alis Mirzakhanian and their children Sevan and Aram Mr. Sahak Polatyan and children Alec, Alexia and Alivia Singhal Family Craven Family...

… Mr. Sarkis Torosian (1933-2021)  Funeral Announcement. Mr.  Sarkis Torosian  (Evereg, Turkey 1933 -Los Angeles, USA  2021) Survived By,  Mrs. Silva Torosian   (Member of Former Oia Ladies Aux.) Mrs. Vartuhi Kuyumjian Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Diana Torosian   (Ohannes  : Former member of YGIA, former member of SEC  Former executive committee secretary)...

… Mr. Hagop Retik Apamyan (1926 -2020) 1st Year Requiem Announcement. Hagop Retik Apamyan January 6, 1926 – March 8, 2020 42 years member of Khatchaduryan Choir. 1975 St. John Armenian Cathedral. Backgammon Champion. Passionate Orator and Story Teller. A Magnificent Man, and Devoted Husband and Father. Survived by: Wife: Susan Apamyan...

… Mr. Afrem Uygan (1934-2021)  Funeral Announcement. Mr. Afrem Uygan ( Istanbul 1934 –  Los Angeles 2021) Survived By,  His Daughter: M/M Ronald  & Ferah Uygan-Dauzat         their children Jordan & Christine Dauzat His Son: M/M Abit  &  Natalie Mouchamel Uygan their children Afrem & Marie Uygan His Relatives:  Mrs. Beyhan Vartanyan M/M.  Anto &...

… Mrs.  Mannik  Goncu (1929-2021)  Funeral Announcement.   It is the wish of the family that in Lieu of Flowers, Donations in Her memory be made to: Organization of Istanbul Armenians (pay online) to OIA. or Friends of Armenia    ……. —

… Mr. Mardiros  Nurhan Giritlioglu   (1952-2021)  Funeral Announcement.   Mr. Mardiros Nurhan Giritlioglu (1952-2021) Survived By,  His Wife: Mrs. Pepron Giritlioglu (Istanbul) His Son: Mr.& Mrs. Varujan Giritlioglu and their children.  (Istanbul) His Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Karolin Giritlioglu  Kovzis and their Children. (Istanbul) His Brother in law: Mr. & Mrs....

… OIA Board , Committees and membership on the occasion of the 14th Anniversary of the assassination of Hrant Dink are united in our commitment to maintain , preserve and promote his legacy . Hrant Dink , a relentless fighter and leader made the ultimate sacrifice for his ideals of...