Richard Hovannisian

Richard Hovannisian obituary, Montebello, CA

Richard Hovannisian

Richard Hovannisian Obituary

Visit the Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service - Montebello website to view the full obituary.
Richard Hovannisian, 90, was born on November 9, 1932, in Tulare, California to Kaspar Hovannisian and Siroon Nalbandian. Richard entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.
Richard proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged for his faithful service to our great nation. Richard was intelligent and hard-working. He earned his Doctorate degree and dedicated 60 years while employed as a professor.
Richard is survived by his loving family: Sons, Armen Hovannisian, Garo Hovannisian, and Raffi Hovannisian, daughter, Ani Hovannisian, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which includes; Garin Hovannisian, Daron Hovannisian, Van Hovannisian, Datev Keshgegian, Shushi Hovannisian-Isanians, Sevan Hovannisian, Eddie Hovannisian, Armen Hovannisian, Vahan Hovannisian, Sophene Kevorkian, Richard Hovannisian, Daron Kevorkian, Sosé Hovannisian, Mara Hovannisian, Leo Hovannisian, and Kami Keshgegian. Richard will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
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Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service - Montebello

1316 Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640

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