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Ann Nahigian Obituary

ANN LAWRENCE NAHIGIAN 1944-2018 Born and lived with love in Southern California - died last week in Santa Fe with courage. Always with a flair for style Ann Lawrence designed on 7th Ave. for over a decade and graced the inaugural ball in 1992 with 16 gowns. Ann then discovered the creative art town of Santa Fe where she could shine her bright light. Moving here to slow down a bit Ann said, however, to no one's surprise that never happened. Soon she established The Ann Lawrence Collection of antiques including: textiles, furniture, tribal wares, home décor, jewelry, fabrics and began designing and creating Ralph Lauren's vintage antique lace clothing line. She also designed and created an original Ann Lawrence clothing line for Santa Feans and dressed many brides and bridal parties as these past 20 years sailed by. Ann graduated from the University of New York in Art History and was predeceased by her husband Ken Nahigian in 1980. Ann was loved and admired by many and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her brother Keeth (Patti) Lawrence, a niece and nephew and 12 cousins. A celebration of her incredible life will be held at the Unity Church, 1212 Unity Way on Saturday December 8th at 6:00pm. Exit Cam. De Los Montoyas off 599. Donations in Ann's memory may be made to the Santa Fe Horse Shelter.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2018.

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Sondra Fay

November 27, 2019

Dear Ann,
I am grateful to have met you those many years ago in the early days when you and I flew the world . You and I shopped til we dropped in the Istanbul market, where I bought at your insistence a couple of old turkish carpets, which I have to this day. It was New York before Ken and even then you had your special take on the world and what you wanted to do in it. You were strong determined,creative and beautiful. I never told you that I admired your strength and determination and hard work. I did not know until recently that you had passed. I and from what I can tell,many , many others miss you in the world. You were and are surly now the pearl in the cosmic oyster.
Love,
Sondra

Sondra Fay

September 30, 2019

1969 Pan Am fight one we met on or way to Hong Kong. So long ago, with many revolutions around the sun. I am grateful that we were able to connect in the intervening years. I hold you in my heart and send you my love.
Sondra

Cindy Rennels

February 18, 2019

Anne's love of design and her memory will live in the hearts of many! She will so be missed , but knowing her through our dealings while in Santa Fe will be treasured. Rest peacefully Anne...

Anne

December 3, 2018

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Ann. May your family find comfort in the inspired words at John 6:40 where we are promised the hope of being reunited with our loved ones again in paradise.

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