Haig Garabedian

HAIG GARABEDIAN

Haig was born in Selma on July 20, 1919, the son of Rose Bannian Garabedian and Hagop Garabedian. He passed away in Fresno on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. His family moved to San Francisco after losing their farm in the Great Depression. Haig served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II in Africa and Italy. After the war, he became a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His overseas service sparked his interest in travel and history. Haig made many trips to Europe and Armenia, and was an ardent supporter of all causes Armenian, especially in publicizing the truth about the Armenian Holocaust. After retiring as a longshoreman with Local 34 of the ILWU in San Francisco, he and his brother Harvey moved to Fresno where he became actively involved with the Armenian community. He supported and promoted the Armenian National Committee, the Women's Armenian Relief Society, the Armenian Pilgrim Church, the Holy Trinity Armenian Mother Church, and the Armenian Revolution Federation. His parents, and his brothers Harvey and Charles, preceded him in death. He had few remaining family members but numerous close friends across the U.S. and Europe who will greatly miss his charm, intellect, wit and strong unwavering passion for his beliefs. Visitation will be held at Yost & Webb on T St. at Tulare on Sunday, October 30, 2005, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Fowler Cemetery on Monday, October 31, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. Remembrances to the above listed organizations on behalf of Haig would be deeply appreciated. YOST & WEBB FUNERAL HOME1002 "T" St. 237-4147