The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern US Central Committee has announced the passing of its former secretary and longtime activist and organizational leader Krikor Achekian, who died on Sunday, February 27 in Los Angeles.
Prior to coming to the United States, Achekian held leadership positions in Lebanon, where he was a prominent youth activist, academician and writer.
Following his move to the west coast, Achekian served several terms on the Western US Central Committee, bringing his experience to a myriad of projects to advance the Armenian Cause.
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We know Krikor since 1990 when he partnered with Vasken Fernezlian doing confectionery on Glendale CA. The last time we met him and his wife was in 2016 when we had dinner together.
Krikor was a very nice, gentle and honest businessman. Our condolences to his family.
Peter and Yvonne