Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Melanie Bandazian Kerneklian

KERNEKLIAN, Melanie Bandazian, 77, of Manakin-Sabot, Va., passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Khoren and Virginia Bandazian; and brother, Krikor Bandazian. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dr. Murad Kerneklian; daughters, Sona Kerneklian Pomfret, Seta Kerneklian Michel, Seran Kerneklian Taylor; grandchildren, Talene and Kevin Pomfret Jr., Logan and Savannah Taylor and Josh and Shane Michel; brother, Bedros C. Bandazian (Estelle); and sis




Our family’s deepest condolences.
Very sad news. We have lost a wonderful person and devoted and passionate advocate of the Armenian cause. May she rest in peace.
A great lady with remarkable achievements.
Her journey with the Heavenly angels has just begun.
She will be missed tremendously.
Vart Adjemian
You surely had the Der Krikorian Blood…all of the Der Krikorian women were special including you, Aunt Melanie… now you are with them again…I can only imagine that joy :-) xxoo