… Dr. Vahram W. Biricik  (1941-2022)  Funeral Announcement. Dr. Vahram W. Biricik  (1941-2022) Dearly Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather  Former President of the OIA Board of Directors   Chairman of  Stewardship Committee – Western Diocese Survived by   His wife of 58 years, Polina Biricik His daughter and son-in-law, Dr. & Mrs....

… Mrs . Talin  Manukyan Yaylaoglu (1959-2022)  Funeral Announcement. …  Mrs . Talin  Manukyan Yaylaoglu (1959-2022) Current Chairlady of OIA Ladies Auxiliary Survived By,  Her husband: Mr Herman Yaylaoglu (Treasurer, OIA Board of Trustees) Her son:   Mr & Mrs Alex and Sareen Yaylaoglu Her son:   Mr & Mrs Arthur and …

… Passing News It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mrs . Talin  Manukyan Yaylaoglu (1959-2022) Current Chairlady of OIA Ladies Auxiliary ——– On behalf of  OIA Board of Trustees, OIA Executive Committee, OIA Ladies Auxiliary   and all the committees, we convey …

… Mr.  Simon Karian (1940-2022)  Funeral Announcement. Mr. Simon Karian November 1, 1940 – February 23, 2022 A dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather Survived By,   His loving wife of 55 years: Mrs. Mari Karian Cherished by his daughters, son-in-laws, and grandchildren. Daughter: Tania & Hagop Kasakian and children, Sassoun, …

… Passing News It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Dr. Vahram Biricik (Former President of OIA Board of Directors)  On behalf of  OIA Board of Trustees, OIA Executive Committee,  and all the committees, we convey our heartfelt condolences To His widow: …

…   Mr. Dino Alec Kevork Artinyan (2000-2021) 1 YEAR REQUIEM SERVICE 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...

… Mrs. Anahit Telfeoglu (1933 – 2022)  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 St. Mary Armenian Church   Contact:   Anita (714) 231 8662 …….   On behalf …

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… Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA Names Taner Akçam Inaugural Director of Armenian Genocide Research Program Akçam brings a lifetime of experience in ground-breaking research and mentorship to the first university research program in the U.S. specifically focused on the Armenian Genocide Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA, February 17, 2022 …

… Gia Aivazian (photo Louise Ratliff) LOS ANGELES — Prominent Armenian librarian and scholar Gia (Dziadzan) Aivazian passed away on February 10. Aivazian was born in Kavala, Greece on December 22, 1934. She received her B. A. (1966) in English literature, a Master’s in Library Science (1967) and a Candidate...