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Reverend Father Mesrob A.K. Sarafian

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Mesrob Sarafian Obituary

Pastor of St. Vartan Armenian Church passed away January 8, 2009. Dearly beloved husband of Alice Sarafian. Devoted father of Dr. Stephen Sarafian (Marisa), Katherine Sarafian-Gourjian (Meher), and Karen Sarafian-Hames (Tim). Loving grandfather of Arielle and Joshua Hames. Brother or Edward Sarafian (Karen). Beloved by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Fr. Mesrob had a great love for his wife, family and ministry. He enjoyed reading, going to movies, walking, and studying history. Friends are respectfully invited to attend a service on Monday, January 12th at 7:00 P.M. at Santos-Robinson Mortuary 160 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday at St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St. Oakland. Burial following at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation begins Monday beginning at 2:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. at the mortuary. Donations to St. Vartan Church Sarafian Family Endowment Fund preferred. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY SAN LEANRO, CA 510-483-0123 www.santos-robinson.com

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication on Jan. 11, 2009.

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Mr & Mrs. Robert Ipswitch

January 27, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to Alice and her children. Richard is an individual who will truely be missed. A special friend lost.

Lida Hovakimian and family

January 26, 2009

Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences are with Father Mesrob’s Family. May God bring you peace and comfort by remembering your warm and happy memories.

He will be missed deeply, but his memories will be there with us forever.

Eric Johnston Hudgins

January 16, 2009

"Father Mesrob"

Is the church full now?
Did everyone make it on time?
Did everyone find parking?
Legs uncrossed,
And grown men living with their mothers,
Help carry baked goods from home to car,
From car to home.

Who would smile today?
Who would know this strong love?
Called him to the pulpit,
Drew him away from money matters,
Stocks and bonds...

His voice seemingly cracking,
The hard incased...
Dragging human plights...
"Be good to each other" and "Do not gossip"
Hear this, as back is turned, and
Wonder at the lights accompanying "the Maria"

"Come more often"
"Visit over tea and cake"
Remember what he said,
Remember in prayers,
And work hard towards knowing
God in your heart...

Poem By: Eric Johnston Hudgins

Jourik & Stella Poorian

January 15, 2009

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with Father Mesrob's family and friends. He will be missed in the society.

Colleen and Gary McCloud

January 13, 2009

Our sincere condolences to Father Mesrob's family, friends and congregation.

We had the privilage to meet Father Mesrob on the occassions of Logan(Petrossian) Harrington's and Douglas (Petrossian) McCloud's baptisms. Father Mesrob was an extrordinary man of faith, gentleness, and humor.

We know his family will find peace and comfort knowing he is with our Heavenly Father.

January 13, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to Father Mesrob's family. He was a wonderful man.
Heros, Tina, and Patrick Arzmanian (Glendale, CA)

Vahe and Carmen Petrossian

January 12, 2009

Dear beloved Father Mesrob:

You instilled faith and devotion in all you guided and bestowed upon many your heartfelt counsel. That counsel will remain eternal.

Our prayers to the Sarafian Family and all loved ones.

Reyhan Shepherd

January 12, 2009

Father Mesrob's passing was probably one of the most devastating news my husband Ray and I received. He was a Der Hayr we wanted to keep as long as we lived. It was impossible not to love him. Some of his advises have become our daily practices.
Our hearts go out to his family at this time and in the days ahead

Father Mesrob and Douglas McCloud - Baptism - Costa Mesa, Callifornia 08/2008

January 12, 2009

Father Mesrob and the McCloud family during Douglas' Baptism Costa Mesa, California August 2008

Jeff, Bea (Petrossian) & Douglas McCloud

January 12, 2009

Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Father Mesrob was a remarkable priest, a dear, dear man and a wonderful friend to our family. His loss has truly and deeply saddened us. We will think of Father Mesrob often and will forever cherish the memories and all the wonderful moments we shared with our beloved Father and friend.

We miss you and we love you dearly Father Mesrob.

With sympathy, love and fond memories,

Deacon Gregory Eritzian and Family

January 12, 2009

May God Illuminate the soul of his faithful and humble servant Mesrob Avak Kahana Sarafian. He was a beloved father, friend, and priest. Our sincerest condolances to the family. May you be comforted in the Hope of the Resurrection.

Priscilla Kazarian

January 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Don, Lisa, and Matthew Manoogian

January 11, 2009

We are broken-hearted at the loss of Father Mesrob. He was a true man of God, and a great example to us. We loved him, and he will be in our hearts forever.

Steven Sharafian

January 11, 2009

Your family is in our hearts and prayers. We loved Father Mesrob deeply.

Santos-Robinson Mortuary

January 10, 2009

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