Los Angeles, California
1935 - 2016
October 22, 1935 - March 19, 2016 Carl Terzian, Southern California's 'Dean of Public Relations and Business Networking', Dies at Age 80. Carl Terzian, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Carl Terzian Associates, died peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center...
Read MoreI can't believe it's been ten years. I will always cherish the memories of receiving Carl's phone calls and letters, the warm dynamic tables he hosted, and how he forever changed my life and so many of my friends. May his memory and legacy continue to flourish as a blessing!
Daren Schlecter
March 20, 2026
Carl Terzian can only be defined as pure goodness. I met him at The Regency Club in LA where he would host numerous weekly networking breakfasts. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. His disposition was positive and gentle and contagious. I´ve thought of him often in the 20+ years since I moved to the east coast and since I last saw him, occasionally doing a google search to see what he´s been up to. This time, google informed me he passed and such a deep sadness fell over me. ...
Rosh Disch
May 15, 2023 | Work
Carl included me in his events regularly when I was a young lawyer with a fledging law practice. When we were on our feet he helped us with our PR. He introduced me to the nonprofit world where I´m proud of the work I did as a board member. I think he may have been the mystery person who tapped me for various civic opportunities. So much of my professional and personal growth I attribute to his influence. He always made me feel so welcomed and appreciated. I was proud to know him. I just...
Jennifer B Gardner
October 11, 2022 | Work
I count my friendship with Carl as one of the most important of my now 70-year life. His thoughtful, caring kindness continues to inspire me. I still think of him often and miss him very much.
John Tonsick
March 20, 2021 | Westminster, CA | Friend
A kind, generous true gentleman - what a treasure you were Carl. May God bless you and yours always. Chas Pernice
Chas Pernice
March 20, 2019 | Irvine, CA | Friend
Lighting this digital candle for eternity is a small, personal tribute to the brilliance of Carl's spirit, good deeds, and generosity.
Through the impact of all three, his light shines through the myriad lessons he taught so very, very many of us during his time with us, as we carry them forward in word, deed, and guiding memories.
"Life is God's Gift to Us.
What We Do With Our Life Is Our Gift To God "
Carl, what a Magnificent Gift you gave Him.
Marc Bachrach
April 11, 2017 | Thousand Oaks, CA
Thanks for all the introductions to interesting people who always surrounded you Carl. You will be missed! Mike Wegge
Mike Wegge
April 11, 2017 | Encino, CA
A GENEROUS, KINDLY MAN WHO HELPED A STRUGGLING YOUNG BUSINESSMAN/PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE MID-1970S. HE WAS ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CLIENTS. RIP, OLD FRIEND.
WAYNE KELLY
March 01, 2017 | MURRIETA, CA | Friend
I will never forget Carl's amazing networking opportunities. He was WAY ahead of his time, having everyone introduce the 'front' of their business card and the 'back'. I still have many friends and colleagues that I met through Carl. Glad to have known you!
Karen LuKanic
December 12, 2016 | Denver, CO