Margaret MaryJune Krikorian

1922 - 2017

Margaret MaryJune Krikorian obituary, 1922-2017, Fresno, CA

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

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Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E. Nees Ave.

Fresno, California

Margaret Krikorian Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2017.

Margaret was born on June 2, 1922 to Dickran and Baidzar "Bertha" Aslanian in the Wahtoke/Reedley area of Fresno County. She joined sisters, Eunice "Nona" and Dorothy on the family farm. The family later moved to Fresno where they owned and operated a neighborhood grocery store. After completing high school at Fresno Technical High and briefly attending college, Margaret worked as a secretary at Household Finance. After meeting at a party and a six month romance, Margaret married Leo Krikorian on May 7, 1949. Their marriage was productive of a daughter, Susan "Sue", and Margaret played the role of a stay-at-home mother until 1961 when Leo and his cousin Pete Malkasian purchased West Coast Draperies and Interiors, a company that Leo had worked for years. At that time Margaret became their office manager and continued in that role until the mid 1980's. Margaret happily changed her focus in 1987 when she became a grandmother to Matthew Braydon. Margaret would wish to thank her careproviders: Karine Khachatryan, Virginia (Verzhine) Fodoulyan, Ripsime Oganyan and Gohar Ohanyan for all their compassionate care, devotion and friendship. In addition, an expression of thanks goes to Margaret's special friend, Dr. Steven Chooljian, who not only professionally assessed and treated, but who made himself available to empathetically answer our many questions and concerns even outside of the
office setting. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, her husband "Leo"; sisters, Eunice "Nona" Rustigian and Dorothy Longcor and their spouses. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Sue Krikorian; son-in-law, Ron Dalitian; and her grandson, Matthew Braydon Dalitian. Additionally surviving are her nieces, Kathy Marshall of Stockton, Judy Rustigian of Fresno; and many of Leo's nieces
and nephews in the Southern California area.Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

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December 16, 2017

Who could imagine after moving to a new city that "neighbors" could walk up your driveway, introduce themselves, and become your best friends for life. What a treasure our parents were to each other, and spending every New Year's Eve together for over 40 years! I will be forever grateful to your family and for our friendship as well. With love, Marilyn

December 8, 2017

Lindy Adolph

Dear Sue, Ron and Braydon,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother's passing. I remember her well with her kind face and beautiful smile. Know that I am thinking of you at this time of deep sadness. May your beautiful memories of her bring you peace.

December 4, 2017

Judy and Kevin Keating

Dear Sue, Ron, Mathew Braydon and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Truly, your mother was a wonderful lady.

Condolences,
Judy and Kevin Keating

December 4, 2017

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Steve Sasaki

Sue, my prayers and warm thoughts are with you and your family. I met your mom a couple of times and she was always very gracious.
Take Care

Steve Sasaki

December 4, 2017

Wayne Gomes

Susan, Ron and Families. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mother was one wonderful lady.

December 3, 2017

Sending you my prayers and love Susan and family. Daurene Lee, CFP. 702 271 6082. Henderson, NV.
Steven Sasaki sent me a message of your lovely mother's passing.

December 3, 2017

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