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Nerses H. "Krik" Krikorian

Espanola, New Mexico

Jan 23, 1921 – Apr 18, 2018

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BORN
January 23, 1921
DIED
April 18, 2018
LOCATION
Espanola, New Mexico

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NERSES KRIK H. KRIKORIAN Nerses "Krik" H. Krikorian passed peacefully on to his next adventure with his daughter by his side April 18, 2018. He was one of the last living scientists involved in the Manhattan Project. Krik was born by the side of the road outside Harput, Turkey, January 23, 1921....

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Kirk was one of my first mentors when I joined ITO in 1981. He always had an open door policy throughout his illustrious career at the Lab and I often turned to him for advice concerning technology or personnel issues. He and Pat are again together in heaven.

Enjoyed working with Krik for so many years. Truly a man of many talents.

Pat and Krik hosting Russian military scientists at their home in Los Alamos in 1995.

I am proud to have known Krik as a friend, colleague, and mentor.

I had the privilege of working closely with Krik during the exciting times after the fall of the Soviet Union. Krik's gracious introduction of me to two senior Russian scientists -- long time acquaintances of his -- was instrumental in me making contact with the general in charge of Russian nuclear effects testing and shortly thereafter to Krik and me hosting the general and a colleague during a visit to Los Alamos that...

Pat and Krik hosting Russian military scientists in February 1995.