Myron-Tarkanian-Obituary

Myron Tarkanian

Pasadena, California

1940 - 2022

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May 13, 1940 - Feb. 12, 2022 Myron George Tarkanian was born on May 13, 1940, in Euclid Ohio, to Armenian immigrants, George and Rose Tarkanian, survivors of the Armenian Genocide. Myron was the third of three children, 10 years younger than than his brother Jerry, and 13 years younger than his...

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Dear Anna and Family, In the CMC magazine that just came out, I read the article from Bill regarding Myron's passing. Even thought we have not seen one another lately we all have the fondest memories of our time together. My your hearts slowly release the sadness and the joy and happiness you shared fill the void. My love and best to you all. Joyce Boghosian

Such an amazing mentor, coach Tarkanian recruit me in 1994 from the Rio Hondo Legue Conference, I just finished my high school from Temple City. I am so proud/greatful to this day to be able to win the team conference championship with him in 1998 for PCC. He was more than a friend, I considered him like a father. He always made jokes where I came from, the Inca land, Peru , where the long distance runners come from, and that we played in clay courts and not cement courts like here, made us...

So sorry to hear of Myron´s passing. We just heard last week Sorry to miss his service. He truly had a great lagacy. And raised a wonderful family to be proud of.

Coach "Tark", I will remember you always. You taught me so much as a football player and as a person. Remember the Potato Bowl, Go Lancers! 1972,73.

Will miss Mr Tarkanian, me and my twin sons worked for him for many years

Dear Rose and Jane, May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. I hope for healing memories and peace in your hearts.