George Basmajian passed away on March 6 in Los Angeles, Calif. Born in Aleppo in 1943, George leaves behind his loving wife, Shakeh Basmajian. He will be sorely missed by his family, which includes Mr. Roger Basmajian; Mr. and Mrs. Serouj and Mireille Basmajian and their children Patil, Decille, and Mila; Mr. and Mrs. Armen and Hourig Anderian and their children Diran and Arden; Dr. and Mrs. Hrayr and Ellis Basmajian and their children George and Soline; and Mr. and Mrs. Stepan and Shakeh Basmajian and their children.
The Basmajian, Saryan, Menegichian, Takoushian, Haroutunian, Gidanian, Anderian, and Zartarian families grieve the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, brother, and relative.
George was an active member of the Armenian Heritage Cruise (AHC) Executive Committee for several years, and his devotion to the Armenian Nation was evident in his hard work.
He was also a long-time supporter of the Hairenik publications.
George Basmajian’s funeral services took place at the St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church in Detroit. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the ARS Eastern USA Educational Fund.
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The Armenian Weekly and Hairenik Weekly editors and staff wish to extend their sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Shakeh Basmajian for the loss of her husband George Basmajian, a longtime supporter of the Hairenik publications.
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The Armenian Heritage Cruise extends its sympathy to the family and friends of George Basmajian, a dedicated Armenian, who recently retired from the AHC Board. He was an active member of the Armenian Heritage Cruise Executive Committee for many years. His work on behalf of the AHC was instrumental in its success. His devotion to the Armenian Nation was evident in all his activities while working on the AHC Committee.
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The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. (ARS) Central Executive Board (CEB) and office staff extend their deeply felt sympathy and condolences to former CEB member, Ungerouhi Shakeh Basmajian, her children, and the immediate family, for the loss of Mr. George Basmajian, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who sadly passed away on Fri., March 6.
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The Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA, its 32 chapters, and its Board of Directors express their deepest condolences to Ungerouhi Shakeh Basmajian, and the Basmajian families on the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. George Basmajian. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
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We were sorry to hear of George Basmajian loss. We give our condolances to his wife Shakeh and family. We have met George & his wife numerous times on the Armenian Heritage Cruise over the years. God Bless him and may he rest in Peace. Stephan & Angele Dulgarian
I was shocked when I see George Basmajian picture in the article … He was wonderful person big harted man he will be missed
Our condolences to his wife and family …
God rest him in peace … Love you man
Sireli ungerouhi Shakeh,
Ge tzavagtzim nman tajan iroghoutyane,mishd ge gardzes oh no still there is time.
” hoghe tetev ka vran “,how would I want devoted man for their hayrenik to live longer,there is so much to be done.
I’m sure he’s done enough and you Shakeh will continue his legacy with your family.
Mer tzavagtzoutyounnere,Sona and Jirair Simonian
Deeds, not tombstones, are the true monuments of the noble Armenian. George wrote his own legacy by becoming entrenched into the Armenian community and making an impact wherever he ventured. Our condolenses to Shakeh and his family.
Our sincere sympathies to Shakeh and to all related Basmajian families. God rest George’s soul. Movses and Anna Movsesian, Plymouth,Mi