Elizabeth A. (Artroogian) Vagshenian, or “Betty” as she was known, of Barrington, R.I., passed away on Sat., July 31 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Simon Vagshenian. Born […]
Sarkis J. Eminian, the author of West of Malatia: The Boys of ’26 (AuthorHouse, 2004), passed away on May 6. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (nee Zirngibl) for 50 years; loving father of […]
Sireli Unger Jack, Lav esenk, deh lav elank Unger! It has been just over a year since I last saw you and I need to tell you some things. First of all, I want to […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—At an age when most people—let alone clergymen—retired to the comfort of an easy chair or a nursing home, Rev. Archpriest Arshag Daghlian forged ahead. Well into his 80s, he could be found going […]
Elizabeth Hovnanian passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 14, after 87 wonderful years of loving and caring for others, especially her family. She taught us all the meaning of generosity, and dignity along with […]
Established Armenian Genocide Resource Center SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Richard Kloian, who established and directed the Armenian Genocide Resource Center, was laid to rest on May 5 in the presence of family and friends at Rolling Hills […]
It was with tremendous shock and great sadness that I learned of the passing of Richard Kloian. While Richard and I only met a couple of times in person, hardly a week went by without […]
By Stephen Elmasian Ninety-five years have passed, and while it’s true that the remaining survivors are few and far between, it hasn’t stopped our community from pursuing its just cause. Below is a chronological order […]
Below is a list of community events planned to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Armenian Genocide this weekend—in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. *** FLORIDA Fri., April 23, 2010 * The ARF […]
I first met Peter Bilezikian at the home of his daughter, Bethel, in Newton, Mass. That was in 2004, when he was in his early 90s. He physically looked and moved about like a man […]
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