Armen G. Tamakian (1956-2015)

Armen G. Tamakian, 58, passed away on Tues., Oct. 6, 2015, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born Oct. 12, 1956, in Detroit, Mich., to James (Jimmy) Kourken Tamakian and Madeleine (Aram) Tamakian.

Armen Tamakian
Armen Tamakian

Armen was an active AYF Junior and Senior member in the Detroit “Kopernik Tandourjian” Chapter. He was also an ordained sub-deacon at St. Sarkis Church in Dearborn. After graduating with a degree in criminal justice from University of Michigan Dearborn, and then from the police academy, he moved to Hobbs, N.M., to accept a position in that police department. He then moved to the Dallas, Texas area, where he continued his education, receiving a master’s degree in public administration from University of Texas-Arlington. He was a master certified law enforcement officer with more than 30 years experience, working in the Crowley, Arlington, and Cedar Hill police departments.

Armen was always known for his kindness, his ever-ready smile, and especially for his honesty and integrity. These characteristics followed him throughout his life, both as a youth and into adulthood. His friends and colleagues had the highest respect for him.

Armen retired as assistant chief of police of the Cedar Hill Police Department when he was no longer able to continue working because of his health.

Police officers from many different police departments, who had originally served under Armen, were present at his visitation and funeral and spoke in testament to the high regard they all had for him. A full honor guard stood at attention at his side throughout the wake and funeral.

He was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his wife, Kay; sons James and Matthew; daughter Kasie Rohde and husband Shawn; grandchildren Emily and William Rohde; sisters Adreena Harley and Siran Tamakian; nieces and nephews Erin and Greg Harley, and Kaiane, Sevan, and Garin Habeshian.

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