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for Ara Barmakian
Marcela Läubli
March 16, 2024
Remembering an excellent Boss with love and respect.
Blessing to the family
Marcela
Diane Gaeta
April 14, 2006
Dear Karen and Family,
We just want to extend our sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. I met Ara over 35 years ago when Al and I went in to talk to him. He was a wonderful man.
All our sympathies,
The Gaeta Family
Amy Goldstein
March 30, 2006
Dear Barmakian Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about Ara's passing. This is truly the end of an era. May his dreams be fulfilled in you, his loving family. I am proud to have been a part of the Barmakian tradition.
Amy Goldstein
Tom & Carolyn Lampos
March 29, 2006
Dear Diran and Vahan, and Family
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of beloved Ara. Tom and I were so young when we first came into the Boston store many years ago and met Ara. Through the years, he was always so sweet and kind, you couldn't help but admire and respect him.
We know you will always cherish many special and endearing memories in your hearts.
Rose Cogliano
March 27, 2006
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Barmakian family for their great loss. Rose Cogliano, Patrice Adams,
Lisa Stack, John Cogliano, and
Denise Cogliano
Matilde Valdes Tosello
March 26, 2006
Dear Nyree,Eduardo and Barmakian Family:
Receive our sympathy at this sad time. May the Good Lord bring acceptance and peace to all your loved ones.
Matilde Valdes Tosello
Southlake,Texas
Nina and Roger Rexrode & Family
March 26, 2006
To Karen and Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. We did not hear of your father's passing until just a few days ago. We regret we were not able to attend his services. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Luis Carlos Valdes Fadul
March 25, 2006
Dear Barmakian Family: Since I knew the lost of Ara last night I had been so sat about it, because he was as an uncle for me during the time I spend working on the jewellery. I will keep his teachings and the memorys of his good sense of humor with myself. Good bless him! Luis Carlos Valdes F., Silvana Gomez y Luis Felipe Valdes G.
(Querida familia Barmakian: Ayer en la noche me enteré de la perdida de Ara Sr. y me he sentido muy triste porque durante el tiempo que trabajé en la joyería, él fue como un tío para mí, enseñándome con su gran sentido del humor, todo lo que sabía. Siento un gran dolor por esta pérdida irreparable y elevo una plegaria al Señor por él. Dios lo bendiga! Luis Carlos Valdés, Silvana y Luis Felipe Valdés G.)
marcela Läubli-Valdes
March 25, 2006
Dear Nathalie and Children, Dear Vahan and Diran, Dear Barmakian Family:We are very sorry to hear the news and would like to extend our most sincere condolence to you. May the Lord give you strengh to carry on and understanding for what has happened. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time and We trust the allmighty: Ara is with him and his voice still with us for a long time. most sincerely
Marcela, Beat,Christoph,George and Stephanie Läubli
Monika Valdes
March 24, 2006
Dear Nyree and Eduardo and Barmakian Family:
~ My deepest sympathy on such a great loss of our dearest ARA LEVON BARMAKIAN. I wish all of you much peace and love and to exhort you that ARA today! is in Heaven with God and our Lord Jesus Christ and his soul is pure and eternal. Lots of Love, Monika Valdes de Saunderson
Matilde Mendez
March 24, 2006
Dear Barmakian Family:
My deepest condolences for all of you! I know it has been a great loss for all of you and my heart is with you in this difficult time. The only thing I can tell you that today he is with God and his name has been written in the Book of Life. God bless all of you!
Regards, MATILDE MENDEZ A.
Monika Valdes
March 24, 2006
My deepest sympathy for the Barmakian Family and friends for this big loss. I can only say, that today, in Heaven our dear Ara Levon Barmakian has been embraced by God and our Lord Jesus Christ with much love and peace for eternity. He will be missed deeply. Lots of Love, Monika Valdes de Saunderson
Helen Esserian
March 24, 2006
Dear Natalie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. My thoughts are with you.
Helen
Joanne Gomes
March 24, 2006
Someone has lost a father. Someone has lost a brother. Someone has lost a husband. Someone has lost a friend.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Barmakian family. Ara will be missed dearly by many people. It is an honor to be part of a beautiful store that he worked so hard for. May the grandchildren follow the path of such a wonderful man.
Dianne & Bill Pappafotopoulos
March 24, 2006
To Karen and her family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man whom we will never forget. Always keep fond memories in your heart and his legacy will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
tatam & charlie hudson
March 24, 2006
karen, charlie and i want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family in the loss of your father. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. god bless, tatam & charlie hudson
Mike and Janis Mini
March 24, 2006
Dear Karen and Glen
We just heard of your terrible loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and
prayers at this most difficult time. Your dad had a wonderful
family and that is a direct reflection of the type of man he was; honest, caring and loving.
God bless you all.
Andrea Foye
March 23, 2006
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Barmakian families. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nancy Arvanigian-Brown
March 23, 2006
Dear Karen, Glenn and Family
Kermit and I want to expend our thoughts and prayers to your family. I never knew your Dad but knowing you and how wonderful you are I know he must have been an incredible person. We will be in touch.
Debra Milliken
March 23, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Barmakian Family.
May you be comforted during this time of loss and sorrow in the memory of Ara's life and celebration of his legacy.
I will hold in fond memory the honor and privledge to have worked and learned from Ara over the past 25 years. It was truly an opportunity.
My sincere condolences and love.....Debra
Barmakian Brothers-Main Showroom Boston
March 23, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Barmakian Family.
It is truly a loss to all of us.
May Ara's memory and all of his dreams live on.
Our deepest condolences and love to all.
Karen Demerjian
March 23, 2006
I was truly saddened to hear of Ara's passing. During my employ in both Nashua and Framingham, Ara always treated me with respect and friendship. He was the "consummate gentleman". My sincere condolences to the entire Barmakian Families.
Jacques & Reine Sayegh
March 23, 2006
Dear Mrs Barmakian, Karen, Glen and family,
Our deepest condoleances to the Barmakian family. May Ara rest in peace in God's kingdom and may the Lord Jesus provide your family with all the strength you need to ease your sorrow in such difficult time of your life.
Jacques & Reine Sayegh
Jacques Jewelers
Framingham, MA 01701
triet vo
March 23, 2006
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE BARMAKIAN FAMILY. IT IS TRULY A LOSS TO ALL OF US. MAY ARA'S MEMORY AND ALL OF HIS DREAMS LIVE ON. BARMAKIAN BROTHERS BOSTON MAIN SHOWROOM
JO ANN FAZIO(CATALDO)
March 23, 2006
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to the Barmakian Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dan & Jo Ann (Cataldo)Fazio
and
Larry & Sherri(Cataldo)Fiore
Mary Jane & Fred Ramsey
March 23, 2006
Our deepest sympathies extend to the
entire Barmakian family. Such a wonderful legacy lives on to honor
a truly beautiful man. It is with
much regret that we are unable to
attend his memorial service.
Our condolences and love,
Michael Kapusta
March 23, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the Barmakian
family. May your Faith and memories
carry you through these difficult
times.
Bekarians
March 23, 2006
Our deep & sincere sympathy to the Barmakian Families.
May the memories of Ara bring comfort to you during this sad time.
With Love & Friendship~
The Bekarian Family
Joseph Nakashian
March 23, 2006
Dear Mrs. Barmakian, Ara, Karen and the entire Barmakian Family:
All of us here at Jaguar Jewelry Casting mourn the passing of Ara Senior, and unite in honoring the exemplary life of a great American Armenian entrepreneur.
We fully appreciate the fact that Ara’s inspiring leadership and pursuit of excellence have created a company with an enviable reputation for production quality. As we reflect upon the high standards he espoused, we are reminded of the many benefits we enjoy as associates of the company that proudly bears his family name.
We unite in offering our condolences to the Barmakian family in their time of mourning. We assure you that the honorable legacy that Ara leaves behind offers both inspiration and challenge to anyone who aspires to emulate this great man. We hope the many reminders that surround you of how he has enriched the lives of all who have had the privilege to be associated with him will soon bring you comfort and relief of sorrow.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
We will miss him dearly.
Sincerely,
Joseph & Angela Nakashian
Jaguar Jewelry Casting, LLC
Doreen Quatela
March 22, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Barmakian Family. It was an honor working for Ara, he will never be forgotten.
Barmakian Jewelers Staff
March 22, 2006
No matter how old we are, losing a loved one is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But his goodness, caring, and wisdom will live on in all of us.
May the memory of his love surround you now and bring you peace.
Ellie and Steve (Rachins) Shaer
March 22, 2006
Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Have known Ara for almost 40 years and he was the best.
BARMAKIAN STAFF
March 22, 2006
IT IS WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY THAT WE SAY GOODBYE TO SUCH A WONDERFUL, CREATIVE, GENTLE SOUL, WHO HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS AND LIVES OF SO MANY.
WE ARE HONORED THAT HE WAS A PART OF OUR LIVES AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH WARM, LOVING THOUGHTS.
debi clarke
March 22, 2006
Death brings about a time of sadness and despair. May you find comfort from our loving Creator. He says, "I-I myself am the One that is comforting you people ...". Please accept my condolances. (Isaiah 51:21)
Henry Boroyan
March 22, 2006
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
Barmakian Shop Crew
March 22, 2006
Ara Barmakian Sr. was a gem that will never be forgotten. He was a great person and a wonderful boss to work for. He will always be remembered in our hearts.
Hovi, Harout, Ishkhan, Missak, Tang, Jaime, Randy, Essaid, Le, Oscar, Carlos, Fredy, Tony and Onik
Barmakian Jewlers
March 22, 2006
It was an honor working for you and with you these many years. You have been a boss, a mentor, a leader and a friend to us all. You were both respected and loved by many and we will all miss you.
Maro, Natalie, Murat, Lynne, Ron, Diedre and Wolf
Cynthia Barsamian
March 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathies to the Barmakian Family. We have fond memories of Ara--- May God give you strength through this difficlut time. We share in your sadness.
Artie and Cynthia Barsamian
luiza artinian
March 22, 2006
my deepest sympathy to the entire
family. i lost a teacher and a father figure, i will miss his
strenght and optimism.
Mary and Leo Derderian
March 22, 2006
Ara's loss left us with heavy hearts. Our thoughts and condolences to the Barmakian and Gazoorian families. May his soul be illuminated.
Iqbal Khan
March 22, 2006
Our deepest condolences to your family and relatives.
ARA you helped me a lot in my life,
thank you very much and God bless all your family and rest in Peace.
Debbie,Bruce Thomas & Jackie Lee
March 22, 2006
To the Barmakian family,
There is little that can be said to ease your grief right now,but we hope it helps to know that Ara touched many lives and will always be remembered and missed we loved Ara he was the best of the best.
With our Sympathy
Bruce,Debbie
Thomas &
Jackie Lee
ellen wike
March 22, 2006
With deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of their loved one with hopes that many warm memories and the support of family and friends carry you through these difficult times.
Gail Gardner Craig
March 22, 2006
On behalf of my entire family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Ara was such a kind man and a good friend. My father has so enjoyed the time they have spent together recently, enjoying a renewed friendship. Many of his fondest memories from his youth include Ara. We will all miss him very much. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Love, The Gardner Family
Lillian Tutelian Paratore
March 22, 2006
It is with sadness that we learned about the loss of Ara. Please accept the condolences of the extended Tutelian family.
Richard George
March 22, 2006
God speed Ara, you were quite the best.
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