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1953

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2019

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Yeghia Hairabedian Obituary

Archpriest Fr. Yeghia Hairabedian, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the age of 66. Following in his parents' footsteps, Fr. Yeghia dedicated his life to serving the Lord. Born as Daniel Kerukian on April 13, 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon, Daniel and his family moved to America and changed their family name to Hairabedian in 1959. Before entering the priesthood, Fr. Yeghia and his family organized bible study and prayer groups in their communities while living in the Midwest and Los Angeles, CA. Fr. Yeghia attended L.I.F.E. Christian College in Los Angeles and received a B.A. in Religious Education in 1981. On August 4, 1984, Fr. Yeghia married Roberta Adams at the St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno, CA, a marriage which was blessed with two children, Rakel Ani and Daniel Russell. After marriage, Fr. Yeghia and Yeretzgin (Yn.) Roberta moved to Chicago, IL to enter the Seabury Western Theological Seminary where he graduated with a Master of Theological Studies in 1988. In the same year he was ordained as a priest of the Armenian Orthodox Church by then primate, Archbishop Torkom Manoogian. Fr. Yeghia's parishes include Holy Martyrs in Bayside, NY; St. Stepanos in Elberon, NJ; St. James in Sacramento, CA; and St. Gregory in Fowler, CA. Fr. Yeghia's pastoral works were a continuation of the ministry he led with both of his parents. Fr. Yeghia continued the "Renewal in Christ" family ministry which his father founded in 1968. Fr. Yeghia wrote and distributed hundreds of thousands of booklets across the United States and Armenia in the "Renewal in Christ" name. Fr. Yeghia was preceded in death by his parents, Archpriest Fr. Krikor and Yn. Sara Hairabedian; and brothers-in-law, Valer Oganessian and Gregory Megurian. Fr. Yeghia is survived by his wife, Yn. Roberta; daughter, Rakel; son, Daniel and his wife, Mikelle; sisters, Claire, Rose, Maral, Ruth and her husband, Tony Markarian, and their families. All services will be held at St. Paul Armenian Church, 3767 N. First St. Fresno, CA 93726. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM with a Knights of Vartan Service at 6:00 PM and a Home Service at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM with interment to follow at Masis Ararat Cemetery, 250 N. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. Wallin's Fowler Funeral Home, 302 East Merced Street, Fowler, California (559)834-2531

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Published by Fresno Bee on Aug. 18, 2019.

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Rose Simon

July 31, 2021

Oh my goodness I cant believe this and he is my friend on facebook and i was wondering why he wasnt commenting or liking anything i posted and I was searching for someone else on google and this showed up I am so sorry for your loss I know im a couple years late but I just literally saw this and i am in shock. He was a sweet and nice compassionate caring man of God My condolences to his wife and his family. Asdvats hokeen lusavoreh ♥

Rose Simon

July 31, 2021

Oh my goodness I cant believe this and he is my friend on facebook and i was wondering why he wasnt commenting or liking anything i posted and I was searching for someone else on google and this showed up I am so sorry for your loss I know im a couple years late but I just literally saw this and i am in shock. He was a sweet and nice compassionate caring man of God My condolences to his wife and his family. Asdvats hokeen lusavoreh ♥

Vanessa Kachadurian

April 4, 2020

A good man.

JULIE KISER

August 23, 2019

My sincerest condolences to Roberta, Rakel, Daniel...Char, Russ and Nina for Pastor Hairabedian's passing. i met him mostly at functions, but his humor and love were quite evident. i enjoyed talking to him. I am saddened for your loss, the community lost a genuine man. His memory will live on, though... a man to be emulated, indeed.

August 20, 2019

May the eternal light of Der Yeghia's legacy live on as husband, father, brother, friend, pastor, archpriest, preacher, Bible teacher, prayer warrior, prophet, evangelist-missionary.

May God comfort all those who mourn, especially the Hairabedian family, and all those touched by his love, faith and ministry.

You will be greatly missed, but we will see you again in heaven, Der Yeghia!

Asdvadz Hokin Looysavoreh...

John and Eunice Malkasian

August 19, 2019

Our deepest condolences to Father Yeghia's family. He was a true servant of GOD, leader of the church and a down to earth human being. We will always remember him for bringing people together to work for a common cause. It is and was an honor and a joy to work side by side with him, his family and our church family and under his kind leadership we learned much. We will miss him but know he is GOD's hands.

Peggy Fernandes

August 19, 2019

Sending love and prayers

Peggy Fernandes

August 18, 2019

My deepest condolences to Yn Roberta, Daniel and Rakel..... my heart hurts for you, but you can take comfort in knowing what a wonderful person Der Yeghia was and how many lives he touched. He gave of himself and left a smile on the faces of those who knew him ❤

Chuck Hajinian

August 18, 2019

from a small house in South Milwaukee, to an outreach in Texas, to the Mountains of Karabagh, to the orphans of Armenia thru a RIC prayer card and finally in California, Renewal in Christ has ministered for Jesus to thousands. Now completely washed clean of sin, before your Redeemer- Sing Praises! To all those left behind, the Hajinian Family sends our love in great anticipation of when we will meet all of you again

Jim Yogurtian

August 17, 2019

Rest In Peace my dear brother!
Thanks for always being there for and with me during good and difficult times.
You were the salt that gave this journey flavor.

Harry & Gloria Yogurtian

August 15, 2019

One of the nicest men I have ever known in my life ranging in time & distance from South Milwaukee to Fresno. My wife and I both send our sincerest condolences. With our Love from Our family to Yours. Mr. and Mrs. Yogurtian; Sheboygan WI

May the comfort of our Lord Jesus rest up you all.

August 13, 2019

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3767 N. First St., Fresno, CA

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St. Paul Armenian Church

3767 N. First St., Fresno, CA

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St. Paul Armenian Church

3767 N. First St., Fresno, CA

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