PAPGEN (ALEX) ALEXANIAN

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PAPGEN (ALEX) ALEXANIAN May 10, 1918 - March 18, 2004 With great sorrow we announce the passing of our deeply loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Papgen Alexanian, who passed away at the Concordia Hospital, with his family by his side, at the age of 85 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife Pastora (Turing) daughter Gisela; granddaughter Debbie Joy (Randy) grandson Douglas John; great-grandchildren, Kristyn Elizabeth and Rickey John; Pastoras family; his one brother Samson and many nieces and nephews who reside in Armenia. Papgen was predeceased by his brothers, Samuel and Yerem and his sister Lucy. Papgen spent his early years in Armenia before moving to Germany. He worked as a cook in the American Army based in Germany where he met Auguste (predeceased). They married and shortly after, he immigrated to Canada and sent for his daughter and wife to join him. His trade in Canada was masonry. Papgen remarried in 1981 to Pastora who took wonderful care of him throughout their married life together. After 50 years, he finally found his lost family in Armenia and then took a trip to reunite with them. It was a most wonderful experience for him. Papgen enjoyed working in his garden, his grandchildren and tinkering with many things. He was famous for his cooking and feeding leftovers to his many cat friends. They always came back and they will miss him too. Prayers will be held on Monday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Gerard Roman Catholic Church, 45 Foster St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m., also in the church, with Rev. Fr. Pierre Wood, O.S.M., Cap. presiding. For those who wish, viewing will be held one hour prior to Mass. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, 88 Hespeler Ave. We wish to thank all the nurses and staff of Concordia Hospital for all of their support and care. Family is forever No matter how low the valley, Or how impossibly high the Mountain may appear, Your family is forever. Death is as inevitable as birth, And our family will grow In Heaven and upon earth. Our loss is an angels first flight. WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 20, 2004