Obituaries
Ardashes (Arthur) Avedis Aykanian (1923-2016)
Ardashes (Arthur) Avedis Aykanian of Laguna Hills, formerly of Wilbraham, Mass., passed away in his home on Sept. 10.
Ardashes was born in Whitinsville, Mass. on July 1, 1923 to Armenian Genocide survivors Avedis and Gadar (Mangassarian) Aykanian of Prapert (Sepastia), Armenia.
Ardashes and his family spent their early years in Whitinsville, attending grammar school th
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Our condolences to the Aykanian family. Having grown up in Indian Orchard with Chris, Aram,Mel and Seda, I always admired the HUMBLE dedication of Ardashes. Along with his elegant wife Angel, they were a wonderful couple. Watching my father as deacon and Mr. Aykanian as choir director, I served with his sons on the altar. Such a bright and dedicated man. We were always proud to others that we knew the man who invented the flexible straw. Incredible gifts. He lived a long and very productive life and leaves an incredible legacy. He will always be remembered!
Engineer par excellence, Armenian patriot, a dedicated Chrsitian and family man. God bless his soul. Asdvatz Hokin Louysavoreh.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the Aykanian and extended families.
Ardash was an incredible talent, an Armenian of depth, conviction and spirit.
And, in the established roster of Armenian inventors, he is a standout with so many achievements.
Ardash–and brother Ara–made significant impact in their respective professional endeavors.
Growing up in “the Orchard” was a special experience, and that becomes more meaningful the older we get.
The Aykanian-Tanelian profile in Indian Orchard was pronounced and spirited.
Visiting the family –Nishan, Gadar, Aroxy,Ara and Ardash–on Saturday evenings
at 43 Mazarin Street is still vivid and memorable.
Harry Derderian