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Albert Shabazian Obituary

Albert Harry Shabazian

Millville, CA

January 26th, 1948 -

September 16th, 2015

On Wednesday September 16th, 2015 Albert "Al" Harry Shabazian passed away at his home in Millville after a long battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. During Al's passing he was surrounded by family and love; his beloved wife of 45 years, Carol, was by his side, as was his brother-in-law and best friend of 55 years, Eddie.

Al was born in Los Angeles on Monday January 26th, 1948. Al grew up in Burbank, California with his three sisters (Nancy, Barbara, and Joyce) and Richard, his brother. He graduated from Burbank High School in 1966 and enrolled in Pierce Junior College shortly thereafter. After realizing college wasn't for him, he was drafted into the Vietnam War. During Al's years of service with the United States Army (1968-1969) he was combat wounded twice and was awarded two Purple Hearts. Al Shabazian was recognized as a "local war hero" by the "Burbank Leader" newspaper in 1969. Al was proud to have served his country in the United States Army and of the camaraderie and companionship he shared with his fellow soldiers both in Vietnam and back in the states years later.

Upon returning from Vietnam, Al married the love of his life and his girlfriend of five years; Carolyn (Nemecek) Shabazian in 1970. Al and Carol went on to have two children together; Lisa Lynn Shabazian (born 1973) and Albert Adam Shabazian (born 1976) before relocating their family to Northern California. Al's family was very important to him and raising his children in the best environment possible led him to move his wife and children to Palo Cedro, California in 1978. Being established as a knowledgeable, effective, personable, and humorous automotive mechanic enabled Al to embark on a 30 year career at Fritz's Auto Repair in Palo Cedro, until his retirement December 31st, 2008.

Al Shabazian was an avid hunter, fisherman and shooter. He looked forward to out of state big game hunts and weekend shooting with his son and grandsons. He loved hunting dogs and trained and enjoyed the companionship of two Weimaraners and a German Shorthair over his adult lifetime. Al was also a fan of music from the 1960's.

Al is preceded in death by both of his parents; Al and Agavine, his older sister Nancy, and his mother-in-law Marguerite (Watson) Nemecek.

Al is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol, his son Al, daughter-in-law Molly, his grandsons Conner and Cooper; from Millville, and his daughter Lisa from Quartz Hill, California.

Al Shabazian's Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 26th, 2015 at 2:30 p.m at Millville Cemetery; located at 23799 Old 44 Drive, Millville, California 96062.

Flowers may be sent to the cemetery and are welcomed.

Donations in the name of Al Shabazian may be made to the Patriot Guard Riders.

Please sign the guestbook at http://obits.redding.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Sep. 22, 2015.

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Ed Nemecek

September 16, 2023

Al, I will remember you always as my life long friend & hunting buddy. We had soooo many adventures it is hard to single just one out. Rest in peace Buddy,
Ed

September 30, 2015

My Dad has been gone for two weeks today and everyday without him is the worst. My Mom, brother, and I would like to thank everyone for the kind words, attendance at the funeral, flowers and plants and cards, and most of all keeping my Dad in your hearts for eternity.

Andrew Batenhorst

September 28, 2015

Uncle Al, you were an inspiration to me throughout my life and a man whom I will deeply respect and cherrish the memories we had. He was one of the most patroitic people I've ever met, yet very proud of his Armenian heritage. I know you are up there watching all of us, and hopefully banging gears in the Corvette you were talking about buying.

Richard Shabazian

September 28, 2015

My little brother, Even though I live a thousand miles away from you and we haven't been able to get together in recent years. We still had phone calls for which will be missed. Memories of our youth will be there for the rest of my life. Love you,Brother

Al graduated from Burbank High, CA in 1966. This is his senior phtot from the Ceralbus yearbook. His classmates miss him and send their condolences.

Cathy Palmer

September 27, 2015

vaughn nemecek

September 24, 2015

Al was another brother to me.I remember him always being around, when I was a boy, my brothers Al and Ed would always be hunting or racing cars together. They both seem to go to South East Asia at the same time. That was a hard time too for our families.
Al, you are missed. We are all sadden on many levels.
Bud

Little Al Shabazian

September 23, 2015

My dad was my best friend, my mentor, my sounding board. No amount of time will ever give me back what I am missing. I love you dad. Thank you for everything.

September 23, 2015

Al will be remember very fondly. I appreciated Al very much, even tough I was the butt of a lot of his jokes, the jokes were funny. God bless, jim reed.

Jack Nehr

September 23, 2015

Your memory has formed a bond of love that will keep family and friends close forever.

Ed Nemecek

September 22, 2015

My lifelong friend & Brother-in-law. My hunting partner & shooting Buddy. 55 years were not enough. I will think of you & miss you every day for the rest of my life.
Your Buddy,
Ed

A veteran friend

September 22, 2015

We have lost a true American hero and a wonderful man. Will miss you Al.

Valerie Peterson

September 22, 2015

Al & Molly, my sincere condolences to you and your family, especially your Mother. I am sorry for your loss of a great husband, father and grandfather. Through your heartache may you find peace, knowing that his memory lives forever.

Nicole Batenhorst

September 22, 2015

Uncle Al, I will miss you and love you always. I think of you every time I go fishing. Thank you for teaching me. Love, Nicole

Jayne Combs

September 22, 2015

Lisa and family, I know your father was a great man because of the way you are. Compassion and caring is a learned trait. May your family find peace now knowing he is no longer in pain and is rejoicing in his new body beside our Lord, Jesus Christ. I will pray for your family to find peace through this very rough time.

September 22, 2015

My brother was the best! Always smiling even when he was a little boy. We love you and will miss you! Barbara & Mike Vosganian

debbe smith

September 22, 2015

our hearts go out to the Shabazian family for their loss of the wonderful man that Al Senior was. I know how devastating this must be to the immediate family and I am just heartbroken over this loss. Al was a wonderful man and a very stand up kind of guy. The world just got a bit smaller with Al gone. Carol, Al, Lisa: I am so sorry. My heart bleeds for you, all. This is not supposed to happen and yet it did. Carol, stay strong my friend

September 22, 2015

I will love you forever Dad! Love, Lisa

September 22, 2015

We knew Al and Carol for a short time but really enjoyed their company. So sad to hear of his passing; however he s no longer suffering. Carol, your best friend isn't with you now, take it one day at a time. Linda & Tom Wahlen

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