20th Anniversary Memorial of benefactor, Mrs. Suzanne Hagopian Reported by: Dr. Louiza Kubikian
Sunday October 20, 2015, St. Sarkis Church and parish, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan, celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the passing of its major benefactor, Mrs. Suzanne Hagopian, also remembering and honoring her husband, Mr. Hovsep Hagopian.
Srpazan Anoushavan Tanielian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon and Saturday School children and teachers paid their respects for Mr. & Mrs. Hagopian participating in the requiem service by holding candles in their memories.
The event was planned and organized by the ladies of the Board of Trustees: Mrs. Amy Gostanian, Dr. Louiza Kubikian, Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian, Mrs. Alina Kochoumian and Mrs. Sonya Nenejian with additional help from Mrs. Anita Masoian and Mrs. Natalie Meneshian from the Saturday School.
It began with modest reservations, but expanded to unexpected numbers of attendees due to the enthusiasm and participation of the Saturday School children and their parents. The organizers graciously tried to accommodate all those who wanted to pay their respects to Mrs. Suzanne Hagopian.
The program included speeches by Dr. Aram Cazazian, Mr. Karekin Arzoumanian, Esq., Mrs. Annette Givelekian followed by a beautiful performance by the Saturday School students of songs and recitations. The program concluded with speeches by Der Nareg Terterian, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian and Archbishop Oshagan who delivered a heart warming tribute to the benefactors. A small booklet was also prepared by Dr. Louiza Kubikian commemorating the life of Mr. & Mrs. Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian.
This was a celebration of a beautiful life of service befitting Mrs. Suzanne's personality, character and style. We are forever grateful to their dedicated service and philanthropy.
Srpazan Anoushavan Tanielian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon and Saturday School children and teachers paid their respects for Mr. & Mrs. Hagopian participating in the requiem service by holding candles in their memories.
The event was planned and organized by the ladies of the Board of Trustees: Mrs. Amy Gostanian, Dr. Louiza Kubikian, Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian, Mrs. Alina Kochoumian and Mrs. Sonya Nenejian with additional help from Mrs. Anita Masoian and Mrs. Natalie Meneshian from the Saturday School.
It began with modest reservations, but expanded to unexpected numbers of attendees due to the enthusiasm and participation of the Saturday School children and their parents. The organizers graciously tried to accommodate all those who wanted to pay their respects to Mrs. Suzanne Hagopian.
The program included speeches by Dr. Aram Cazazian, Mr. Karekin Arzoumanian, Esq., Mrs. Annette Givelekian followed by a beautiful performance by the Saturday School students of songs and recitations. The program concluded with speeches by Der Nareg Terterian, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian and Archbishop Oshagan who delivered a heart warming tribute to the benefactors. A small booklet was also prepared by Dr. Louiza Kubikian commemorating the life of Mr. & Mrs. Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian.
This was a celebration of a beautiful life of service befitting Mrs. Suzanne's personality, character and style. We are forever grateful to their dedicated service and philanthropy.