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Kora Basmajian Relitz

Kora Relitz Obituary

Relitz, Kora Basmajian Nov. 7, 1919 - Nov. 27, 2010 Our beloved aunt, Kora Relitz, passed away on November 27, 2010. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, she moved to the United States in 1931 with her parents, Maritza and Hagop Basmajian and her sister, Doris. The family lived in Detroit, Michigan. Kora met and married Jim Relitz in 1946. They moved to the small town of Anaheim, California in 1951. In 1981, they moved to Buhl, Idaho, where they enjoyed many years of retirement. They returned to Anaheim in 1997 to be closer to their family. Kora celebrated her 91st birthday with a party at Silverado Senior Living Facility in Tustin, California, surrounded by her adoring family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She is survived by her nieces, Pearl Burns and Judy Bauer, and by her nephew, Jack Ohanian and their families. A memorial service will be held December 10th at Hilgenfeld Mortuary in Anaheim. Hilgenfeld Mortuary

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Published by Orange County Register from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2010.

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