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AGBU Marks the Inspired Life of Richard Manoogian, a Leader Who Understood the Value of Legacy

NEW YORK — On September 25, 2026, Richard Manoogian passed away at…

Armenia-Based Analyst Richard Giragosian Dies at 61 in Istanbul

ISTANBUL — Richard Giragosian, a prominent regional analyst and director of the…

Wolfgang Gust, Renowned Journalist and Historian of the Armenian Genocide, Dies at 91 (1935–2026)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wolfgang…

In Memoriam: Armen Aroyan

LOS ANGELES — The USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies remembers the…

Paul Ignatius, Former U.S. Navy Secretary and Glendale Native, Dies at 104

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Paul R. Ignatius, a management consultant who served as…

OBITUARY – Shake Balekjian 1930-2025

Shake Balekjian was an exceptional woman. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and…

Dr. Israel Charny (1931–2024): Pioneering Genocide Studies Scholar Passes Away

December 16, 2024: With great sadness, the Board of Directors, staff and…

Anna Nshanian: The Voice That Reached the Heavens

The recent passing of Anna Nshanian has left the world of Armenian…

Zaven Khanjian Passes Away (July 31, 1944 – August 9, 2024)

It is with deep sadness that the Board of Directors of the…

Armenian Assembly Yerevan Regional Director Arpi Vartanian Passes Away

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) mourns the passing of…

Ararat-73 Football Legend Nikolay Ghazaryan Dies Aged 76

YEREVAN — Armenian football legend Nikolay Ghazaryan has passed away at the…

Ruling Party Loses Its Majority in Yerevan’s Municipal Elections

YEREVAN — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party lost its majority…

Professor Richard G. Hovannisian: Karasunk and Message of Gratitude

Professor Richard G. Hovannisian’s passing has brought about a swell of heartfelt…

Armenian Studies Pioneer Mary A. Kilbourne Matossian Passes Away

By: LOU ANN MATOSSIAN Historian Mary Allerton Kilbourne Matossian, a pioneer of…

Renowned Academician Professor Richard G. Hovhannisyan Passes Away at Age 90

Professor Richard G. Hovhannisyan, World-Renowned Scientist, Academician and historian passed away yesterday,…

Obituary – Dr. Vartkes Najarian (April 4,1930- April 15, 2023)

On Saturday, April 15th, 2023, Dr. Vartkes Najarian passed away peacefully at…

Obituary: Dr. Dennis R. Papazian (December 15, 1931 – March 16, 2023)

Dr. Dennis Richard Papazian (91) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16,…

Royal Court Cinematographer Petros Palian Dies at 91

Serving as the exclusive cameraman for the Shah’s royal court for seven…

Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian – In Memoriam

The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America is deeply…

AMAA Announces the Passing of Edward Avedisian(1937 – 2022)

PARAMUS, NJ – The AMAA has announced the passing of Edward Avedisian,…