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Valerie Antranikian Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
Valerie K. Antranikian, 28 years old of Alpharetta died April 7, 2007. She is survived by her parents, Haig and Janice Antranikian of Alpharetta, her brother Justin (Sarah) Antranikian of Grand Rapids, MI; grandparents Edwin and Ella Regier of Newton, KS, and her fiance Tray McConchie of Alpharetta. The family will receive friends at Roswell Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 10 from 6-8 pm. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 11 at 10 am in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Rd., N.W., Atlanta, GA. 30318. Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA. 30076 (770)993-4811. www.roswellfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valerie Antranikian
Stephanie Day
June 5, 2007
it's funny how you meet people briefly and they stay with you a life time. i feel this is how it was with Val and I. She was my mentor; she was in the process of helping make my final career plans. She is such a vivacious, strong, caring friend. Val was suppose to go to China with a group of math and science nerds for medical epi; in a sence she did.. I mean it was so crazy how much we could feel her presence. One time the door kept opening and shutting and Rachel and I yelled stop! the door stopped, we looked at each other and both said Val! So of course I had to test the waters and sure enough I said door move and it moved. It was so crazy. Another time on the trip, Rachel and I were taking a picture dedicated to Val and wouldn't you know it, in the middle of a wodded mountain covered with budhas, as soon as a bypasser snapped the photo we smelled cigarete smoke. So Val will always be with me as an inspiration and hold a special place in my heart. Val for president!! I miss ya girl.
And to Trey and all of Val's family and friends: you raised a beautiful, smart, and funny women who will be missed forever! You are always in my prayers.
Toby Thompson
April 24, 2007
I dont even know where to begin, so I will just start by saying the Val was truly a good person. Not a fake, false friend but someone who when they asked "how are you?" actually cared what your reply was. I know for a fact that anyone who had the oppurtunity to meet Val understands what I mean. She will always be missed and always be remembered for who she was while she was here. And to Tray, lean on your friends throughout this and Val will be leaning on you.
Jeanette McConchie
April 20, 2007
Val was my daughter-to-be, but I thought of her as my daughter. She brought so much happiness into all our lives. She always had a huge smile on her beautiful face. I still expect her to walk into my kitchen, put her purse on the counter and start playing with the dog. Animals came first with Val. I am thankful for all the happiness she gave to Tray. I'll miss her forever.
Jeanette McConchie
Alpharetta, Ga.
Connie &Tom Salyers
April 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Take comfort in knowing she is well loved by many and will always be remembered for her great personality and caring nature.
Abby Cabal
April 16, 2007
Sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to the Antranikian family. May the memories bring you comfort and keep Valerie close at heart.
Eva Pinter
April 15, 2007
May God bless all of you and comfort you in your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrea & Keith Lyle
April 15, 2007
Val was my little brother's true love and his wife-to-be. She became my sister and a part of our family. Valerie will always have a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten! I love you girl and miss you terribly!
Cindy U
April 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Valerie was the light of her parents you could tell that when we would read the annual Christmas letter. Jan was a creative and proud mother as she wrote about the antics of her family. Val will be deeply missed. I am convinced that the love that you feel for a person is proportionate to the amount of grief and sadness felt when they are gone. God gives grace and peace to handle that loss and in time love and memories make loss bearable.
Melanie McClaskie
April 12, 2007
Even though I did not know Val very well, I know the influence she had on my nephew Tray. They were friends before they dated and fell in love. They shared a special relationship and common interests. Even though their time together was way too short, they were able to share a love few couples actually experience.
My heart and prayers are with Val's friends and family as they come to terms with this devistating loss.
Earl
April 12, 2007
It has uplifted me reading these messages during this very tough time.
What a beautiful, brilliant, witty and loving person! And, she picked my son, Tray, to share her life with. I see her glowing in Haig's face -- I feel her sweet presence in Jan's spirit -- and, her love radiates through Tray. I miss her terribly and feel so hollow. Praise God she lives on in Paradise today, and we can still see her every day living through Haig, Jan and Tray, and many who were touched by her.
Erin Curcio
April 12, 2007
Val was my sister's (Colleen) best friend and a friend to me. Whenever I came to visit Atlanta, she would come by and say hi. Always happy and crazy!!! I am thankful that she was a part of Colleen's life, she was very important to her.
You are all in my prayers...
My oldest daughter nicknamed Val "Battery" and she will never be forgotten.
Lisa Throneberry
April 12, 2007
I was so touched yesterday at the memorial service and later at the Antranikian's home by the obvious magic Valerie added to everyone's life. She was and is one glorius, unstopable, electric force.
I have been thinking lately that we really don't completely develop as humans unless we have children. They bring out who we truly need to become. And a woman who has a daughter gets the soul wrenching experience of watching that child go thru everything we went thru. Then we get to watch in amazement as they handle themselves in a completely unexpected and much more gifted way than how we handled it.
Haig and Jan must be extrodinary people to have created and been blessed to raise such an incredible human. People come into our lives, bless us, and then leave us here to learn our own lessons of love. Valerie truly gave a wonderful gift to us all. A tiny brush with her life has changed me forever. Those of you lucky enough to have been emerced in her spirit carry her gift around with you always. We all will never be the same. God bless you guys even more than he has to this point! xoxox
Tracy Shayhorn
April 12, 2007
Val,
I am so sad! You meant a lot to me and tons of others. I will miss you and our talks dearly. You were my confidant and one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I wish I could be like you.
Love ya!
Jonna Wilks
April 12, 2007
Val
You helped me through so many hard times these past years....I will miss you so much. I Love you Bunches :)
Benni, Debby & Christopher Langelage
April 12, 2007
There is no answer to the question why. There are no words to ease the pain.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Antranikan and McConchie families as well as Valerie's friends. May God watch over you and give you comfort.
Pren Woods
April 11, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Antranikian,
I met Valerie during one visit with Justin. She was so gracious. I am praying for you guys. Justin, let me know how you are doing. I have Sarah and you in my prayers.
Pren
(Rynn007 on DOA)Michelle McKelvey
April 11, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss. I wish I had met Val, she seemed like a really cool person. I know she will be missed.
Nicole Hering
April 11, 2007
Val was definitely one of the funniest and most engaging people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I didn't know her as well as I'd have liked, but I always tried to hang out with her whenever I was in town, and I always had a fun time.
Val, you will be deeply missed. I know you're drivin' on that big racetrack in the sky.
Katherine Hall & Taylor Busch
April 11, 2007
Oh Val. You were the FUNNIEST girl I have ever met. You will surely be missed here but I know you're up there somewhere making an angel, or the man Himself, blush right now. I am so sorry to Tray and Val's family. You must know how missed she will be by all she knew.
RIP
cousin Leah Bonham Eads
April 11, 2007
Val had such a memorable laugh and smile, she clearly had such an impact on so many lives and leaves a great hole. Jan, Haig, Justin, Tray, Sarah, family and close friends, you have all my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry T.
April 10, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Val's family and friends. My thoughts are with you all.
Dwayne Abrahams
April 10, 2007
Valerie, you were a special niece! Since we lived in different states, I only got to see you once or twice a year. I always looked forward to seeing what color your hair would be! I'm glad to have gotten to know you for your honesty and straightforwardness. Thanks, too, for bringing Tray into our lives.
Jan, Haig, Justin, Tray, and Sarah: May God's comfort rest upon you now and in the coming years, and may the Peace that passes all understanding soothe your hearts.
-Uncle Dwayne
Stephanie Coté
April 10, 2007
Val was like the big sister I never had. I love and respect her so much, I can't imagine her not being here. She was crazy as all get out but thats what made her Val. She'll be forever driving in our hearts, and I'll never forget the great times we had together.
If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me.
All my love and support,
Stephanie
Marge from GS
April 10, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Val's family and friends. You are in my prayers. I never met Val but heard so many wonderful things about her from Jeanette. .
Pam Martin
April 10, 2007
God Bless you and your family at this very sad time. May the angels surround you with love and comfort. Your friend,
Asha Richardson
April 10, 2007
My deepest thoughts and prays are with you (the family & Tray). Val will always be missed, and forever remembered. She was talented and the most amazing person i have had the pleasure to meet. She touched me and made me smile everytime that i saw her. She was a shining star here on earth and now she is a beautiful angel up in Heaven. My sympathy goes out to you during this time.
Kelly Crocco
April 10, 2007
I knew Valerie for years from riding horses with her and enjoyed her outgoing personality so much. I send my love, thoughts, and prayers to her family during this time. I was so upset to hear that such an amazing individual had to leave us so soon. I will miss her.
Raena Hernandez
April 10, 2007
Valerie was a wonderful person. I only knew her for a short time but I am blessed for every moment that I had with her. She will truely be missed. My thoughts ands prayers are with you.
Jerry&Brenda Bridgeman
April 10, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Suzanne Connell
April 10, 2007
I'm very sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Marybeth Britton
April 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected by this tragedy. Valerie is the most awesome girl ever, never failing to make us all smile - even without saying anything sometimes. She is definitely missed by all. Tray, I am here for you man. I love you and Val like family. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Dora (Mrs. Herman) Voth
April 10, 2007
I am so sad for both of you and for your son and for Edwin and Ella. May God comfort you and your family.
Rosie & Antoine Marchal
April 10, 2007
Will be praying for the family and Valerie sould, she was the pure example of love, always with the smile in the face, and the unselfish attitute for animals
LOVE AND LIGHT FOR HER AND FAMILY
Rosie Marchal
April 10, 2007
We love Valerie, and Family. she was the school of love, good sense of humor, passion and love. we will be praying for the family and her to reach the light.
love, Rosie & Antoine
Debra Fortner
April 10, 2007
I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Valerie personally, I know she meant the world to Jeanette, as she obviously did to so many people. Your family will be in my prayers during this tragic time.
Sammie Simpson
April 10, 2007
My heart is sad for you and your family over losing Valerie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frank and Patty Racioppi
April 10, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers...We are so sorry to hear of Val's passing.. May God's love comfort you and your family at this time..
Valerie
April 10, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all Val's family and friends. I pray that God will give you whatever you need to cope with such a tragic loss.
Bev Regier
April 10, 2007
I sit here and stare at the empty screen and have no words, nothing to say that makes a difference or changes anything. I wish I were there and didn't have to be here. I wish I could hug you with my arms instead of just my heart. I wish I could make this all not true.
Every time we were together I could see your obvious delight in Val. You loved her sassy personality, her refusal to conform, her insistence on being just who she was. Your joy for her and Tray was clear. You loved her well. Val is truly missed.
I'm praying for strength for all of you, and for a sense of closeness to God, and to Val in a way that transcends time and space, and for you to feel the love of so many who care so much.
Louis
April 10, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Marusa
April 10, 2007
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am keeping Val and all her loved ones in my prayers.I did not know Val personally but heard many wonderful things about her from Jeanette who loved her dearly.
Larry and Terry McConchie
April 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this very difficult and sad time.
Scott & Nicole Parker
April 10, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Rich and Helga Diggelmann
April 10, 2007
We wish you God's grace and mercy in this time of sorrow over Val's tragic death. Only He can comfort you with His rich love.
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