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Takvor Takvorian Obituary
July 1, 1933 – June 19, 2025
Escondido – On June 19, 2025, Takvor ("Tak") Takvorian passed away at the age of 91 in Escondido, CA.
Tak was born on July 1, 1933, in Bulgaria to Agop and Hripsime Takvorian. When Tak was one year old, they immigrated to New York City. After Agop's death, Tak and his mother moved to California's Central Valley, where his mother remarried.
Tak graduated from Dinuba High in 1951. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he returned to California and attended the College of the Sequoias, where he met Bonnie Yocham. They married in 1956.
Tak earned a teaching degree at Fresno State, then worked for 33 years as a science teacher at Sierra Junior High in Bakersfield. He also taught night school civics classes to immigrants and worked in the summer as a grape inspector.
Tak leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Bonnie Takvorian, his sons Kirk & Terry, his daughter-in-law Mary Williams, his cousin Krikor Dolmian, Krikor's wife Yolanda, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his stepfather Krikor Khachigian and his second stepfather Tommy Keyishian.
Tak was an avid golfer and gardener, and he enjoyed international travel with friends and family. With Bonnie, he also loved entertaining friends and family for home holiday feasts and parties. Tak will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his lively storytelling, and his sense of humor.
A viewing will be held at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel in Visalia at 3:30 pm on July 20, 2025. The funeral will be at 9:30 am on July 21, 2025, also at Salser & Dillard, followed by burial at the Visalia Public Cemetery at 11:00 am.
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David Hashim
July 15, 2025
Hi Bonnie.... David Hashim here sending sincere thoughts of caring for you in this difficult time. Tak was a good man that felt strongly about his beliefs and convictions. I enjoyed our encounters at Sierra.
Sandra Lara
July 15, 2025
My sincerest condolences to the family. I would like you to know that Mr. Takvorian was a wonderful teacher. He was my science teacher at Sierra Jr. High. Besides making my worse subject very interesting he was very kind and funny. It was an honor to know him and it gives me joy to know he lived a full and happy inch life. God bless.
B. Lopez
July 15, 2025
Rest in peace Mr. Takvorian. Sierra Middle School class of 1988, Bakersfield Ca.
Robert Mosesian
July 14, 2025
Mr Takvorian worked for my family during our grape harvest for several years. He was such a nice man. Coach Gerry Collis also worked for us and he and Tak used to argue who had the biggest nose. As I recall a measuring tape was brought out one day and I believe Tak was the winner. Great memories. My condolences to his family.
Jill Waterfield
July 13, 2025
I have such fond memories of Mr Takvorian at Sierra Jr High (75-77) Sorry to hear of his passing.
Brenda K. Barnes
July 13, 2025
He was a special person. Kind, intelligent, very interesting to talk to.
Bonnie Newton
July 13, 2025
I was in Mr. Takvorian's class at Sierra Junior High
He was so kind and very helpful.
I was in his class when they announced the assination
of President Kennedy. I remember how sad he was.
God bless you Mr. Takvorian.
Rest in peace.
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