Ann Critchlow Onanian

Ann Critchlow Onanian passed away peacefully at home in Newport Beach, CA, surrounded by her family on April 30th, 2024, at the age of 69.

The daughter of the late James Critchlow and Patricia (Coe) Critchlow, Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Mark Onanian, cherished daughter Alanna (Onanian) Ehrlich, adored son-in-law Taylor Ehrlich of Manhattan Beach, CA, and loving sister Jane Critchlow of Cleveland Heights, OH.

Ann was born in Munich, Germany in 1955 where she spent her first 7 years before moving to Paris, France where she attended public school until the age of 10. From there, the family moved to Hartsdale, NY where she was a 1973 graduate of Woodlands High School. Ann continued her education at Northeastern University and graduated in 1977 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduation, Ann began a successful 35 year-long career in retail buying which allowed her to travel extensively throughout the US and Europe. For 40 years, Ann made her home in the Boston area, before moving to Southern California.

Some of Ann's greatest joys in life were cooking with family, reading, and exploring destinations across the country and abroad. Ann had an encyclopedic knowledge of professional sports and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Knicks. Above all, most of her time was spent caring about the needs of the people she loved.

Ann's beautiful relationship with her daughter Alanna was matched only by her profound love and partnership with her husband of 36 years, Mark. Together, they created a home filled with warmth, laughter and cherished memories. Her legacy of selflessly caring for others will continue to be an inspiration to those who knew her.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.