Aram A. Moradian

1931 - 2024

Aram A. Moradian

May 7, 1931 - July 12, 2024

Fresno, California - Aram passed on July 12th, 2024, in Colorado and was 93 years old. Aram was a life-long Fresnan. Aram graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Fresno State, served with distinction in the Korean War, and met his future wife among many of their childhood friends. Aram and Betty recently celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Aram was an active member of the community serving over 40 years at Fruehauf trailers, while active in the Fresno Trade Club, Knights of Vartan, the Bulldog Foundation and the Clovis Veteran's Memorial District. Aram was a wonderful husband, patient father and grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by those he endeared.

Aram is preceded in death by his sister, Adrena Mosesian, and his parents Arshag and Herepsime Moradian. He is survived by wife Betty Moradian and his three daughters: Denise Moradian, Kelly Merlo, and Jennifer Moradian Watson, as well as sons-in-law Tom Merlo and Thomas Watson. Aram is also survived by his four grandchildren: Aaron Merlo, Brittney Watson, AnnsLee Rasmussen, and Kaitlynn Watson as well as four great grandchildren. We would like to thank the office of Dr. Alexander Habibe for their years of service to both of our parents.

A private graveside service and honor guard presentation will be held at the Ararat Cemetery, Fresno, on Friday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m.