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Alp Berker Obituary

Alp Ziya Berker

48, of Carmel, passed away on September 16, 2015. Alp was born in Quebec on October 1, 1966. He held a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Indianapolis. Alp was a Systems Analyst most recently for IUPUI and prior for the Defense Finance and Accounting Services.

Alp was District Vice President of the American Turkish Association and served various roles including President, Vice President, and Secretary for the American Turkish Association of Indiana. 

A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Alhuda Mosque, 12201 Lantern Road, Fishers. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Alp is survived by his wife, Daniele; twin daughters, Ajda and Yasemin and son, Ziya; parents, Hayat M. and Bedii S. Berker; brother, Celal (wife, Fatma) Berker; sister, Hande (husband, Conrad) Ballwig; niece, Melek Berker; nephews, Kenan and Yusuf Berker. Memorial contributions may be made to a college fund for the Berker children or the American Turkish Association. Arrangements entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 18, 2015.

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Reina DeCapua

October 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I know how much he loved and encouraged his children. I pray your family will find comfort and peace.

Bob Peck

September 29, 2015

Alp will be missed. He was a good friend. I enjoyed our time trading stamps and attending the meetings together.

Gülnur Seyhanoglu

September 25, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. With my deepest sympathy for his family and friends. Collegue from PROZ.COM.

Brian Hurley

September 21, 2015

So sorry to hear the sad news Daniele.

Karen Friedman

September 20, 2015

My heart is breaking with this tragic news. May Alp's memory be for a blessing to you all at this incredibly sad time for the family and all of those who knew him well.

Emine Mizyal Adsiz

September 19, 2015

My deepest condolences. Rest in peace, Alp. Your Powwow colleague from Istanbul.

Osman Gurtunca

September 19, 2015

Alp's passing touched me in ways I cannot put to words. Condolences to his family and his parents of course, Dr. and Mrs. Berker. He is in God's arms now.

Alan & Audrey Nelson

September 18, 2015

We are so sorry to learn of Alp's passing. Our prayers and sympathy are with you all.

Pam Elsby

September 18, 2015

I am sorry for your loss, Daniele.

Erhan Tevruz

September 18, 2015

We are totally so sorry to hear that.
Rest in peace our sweetheart....
Ehsb 85 classmates

Linda Preston

September 18, 2015

I am sorry for your loss, words are not enough...

Amy P

September 18, 2015

Deepest Sympathy for your family during this difficult time.

September 18, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss.. please know that we are thinking and praying for you all. The Berglunds, Berit and Winston- classmates of Ziya

J Haigerty

September 18, 2015

Prayers your way.
Joe

Michelle Stahl

September 18, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Indiana Stamp Club Youth

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