Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

Richard Samuelian Obituary

Richard could find something to talk about with anyone, and truly had a genuine interest in the people he met. Faith, family, and building friendships were priorities that he modeled well. He loved boating, waterskiing and fishing at Huntington Lake, and played the trumpet for nearly 80 years. He had a mechanical mind like few others. There wasn't anything he couldn't "modify". He married the love of his life and made her laugh every day. Born to Armenian immigrants, he lived his life in Fresno, joining with his dad and brothers Morris and Harold to run Sams Luggage. He is survived by Merlene, his wife of 58 years, his sons Richard and Ronnie, their wives Helen and Kelli, and 6 grandchildren who were his pride and joy. We invite all of his friends to celebrate his life at First Presbyterian Church Fresno at 1540 M Street on Saturday February 1st at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fresno Bee on Jan. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Samuelian

4 Entries

Thomas Elia

December 25, 2020

So very sad to hear of his passing. Truely one of the nicest people I have ever known. Sincere condolences to the family.

February 3, 2020

Richard was a favorite old friend, I have fond memories being invited to fish with him in his boat on Huntington Lake. The conversations were always fantastic, Thank you so much. -Mitch Gearhart

Arlene Baker

January 28, 2020

Richard all I remember is you playing instrument at First Presbyterian Church I'm lighting this candle so you won't be in the dark

Dale Garabedian

January 25, 2020

Richard and the entire family have been friends for so long I can't count the years. What a great man, example and friend. Deepest sympathy to the entire family

How you can show support

Follow

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Richard Samuelian's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Richard Samuelian

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

People and places connected with Richard

Fresno, CA

Fresno Bee

Recent Obituaries

Last name

"Samuelian" Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

How to support Richard's loved ones

Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.