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KANCHENIAN, LUCIA In loving memory of Lucia Kanchenian, BA, MLS, born Ionescu on June 21, 1927 in Romania; Assist. Professor, Bucharest Univeristy - College of Humanities - Romanian Literature Department, 1949 to 1952; Researcher, Romanian Academy - History of Romanian Literature and Folklore Institute, Director Acad. Prof. George Calinescu, 1951 to 1961; Faculty Brown University, Providence RI, 1964 to 1971; naturalized U.S. citizen, May 1970; church volunteer to ten nursing homes in San Diego County, to orphanages and the distressed elderly in Romania, since 1983; donor of Romanian Folk Art Collection and Archive to Mingei International Museum, San Diego, 2008, featured as "Between East and West- Folk Art Treasures of Romania" exhibition in Balboa Park, August 1, 2010 to February 14, 2011; passed away on February 2, 2013, in Lemon Grove. She is survived by family in Europe, relatives and friends in the U.S. and Canada. Lucia will be remembered mostly for her truly giving heart; "the Lord gave it to me" she said, "along with many loving people who balanced numerous hardships." The Memorial Service will be held on March 6, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Road/Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, 619-660-5000. www.skylinechurch.org In lieu of flowers please donate to the Blind Veterans or Wounded Warriors Project.
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You are in our , dear Lucia!
Nico & Roger
February 25, 2022
Nobody who knew Lucia can forget her powerful personality, knowledge of Romanian folklore and willingness to share that knowledge. She was a distinctive part of the Lemon Grove family.
Helen Ofield
Friend
February 24, 2021
Lucia Kanchenian's powerful intellect impressed all who knew her. She did much for the history of Romanian folklore and contributed a remarkable collection for display in the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park. This, perhaps, is her greatest legacy.
Helen Ofield
Friend
February 24, 2019
We live after death only by memories of others about us ...
Let you be well, our dear Lucia, where you went and watch us with love as you always did!
Thanks to everyone who contributes to the Funeral Service and participated in the Lucia's Commemoration.
Rest in peace!
Nicoleta and Roger Ionescu
March 7, 2013
Lucia was a brilliant scholar, generous benefactor to the needy, and a "cultural carrier." She came to Lemon Grove in 1973 and speedily became a well-regarded member of the neighborhood and a distinctive part of the town's immigrant heritage. She rose above a life marked by tragedy (the loss of two husbands) and the horrors of the Ceaucescu regime in Romania to become a noted folklorist whose extraordinary collection of Romanian folk art lives on in the Mingei Museum of World Folk Art, Balboa Park. The Lemon Grove Historical Society is proud to have Romanian textiles and carvings bequeathed by Lucia.
Helen Ofield
March 3, 2013
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