It is with deep sorrow that the community of 

St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church

announces the passing of

DEACON YERVANT BEDIKIAN

Age 80, passed away on October 25, 2024

On this sad occasion, the Pastor, Board of Trustees, and all the auxiliary bodies of St. Sarkis Church, extend their heartfelt sympathy to Yervant's family members.


FAMILY MEMBERS

Beloved son of the late Hrant and Azadouhi Bedikian. Beloved husband of Mary D. Bedikian. Loving father of Dr. Sarkis (Gina) Bedikian, Dr. Shant (Heba) Bedikian and Kristina Bedikian. Cherished grandfather of Madlyn, Olivia and Alexander. Dear brother of Kevork (Liza) Bedikian and the late Raffi (Glenda) Bedikian. Beloved son-in-law of the late Jamil and Alice Denno. Dear brother-in-law to Benjamin (Linda) Denno, Zena (Severius) Shammas, Basil (Mervat) Denno and the late Dr Jerjis (Shatha) Denno. Loving uncle of Hrant (Alice) Bedikian, Aram Bedikian, Sosi (John) Krikorian and Taleen Bedikian, Marie (John) Shiha, Michelle Denno, Jamie (Dr Anthony) Gemayel, Serena Shammas, George Shammas, Hannah Denno, Grace Denno, Faith Denno, James Denno, Christopher Denno and Nora Denno. Loving great-uncle of Haig Bedikian, Vanna Bedikian, Adam Krikorian, Isabel Shiha, Genevieve Shiha, Madison Gemayel, Julian Gemayel.

He will also be missed by his extended family members and friends.


SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 19300 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48128, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm with a 7:30 pm Dan Gark (Prayer Service).

Visitation will continue on Monday starting 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am in Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 19300 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48128.

The Knights of Vartan Service to follow the Church Service and then will proceed to Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery 35667 W. Eight Mile, Livonia for the Burial Service.

The Hokejash (Memorial Meal) will be after the Cemetery at Regency Manor & Banquet Center 25228 W 12 Mile Rd. Southfield.


MEMORIAL DONATIONS

The family suggests that Memorial Donations in his memory be sent to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church click here to make an online donation.


CONDOLENCES

To send a loving message and view Yervant's obituary, please go to www.ekfh.net.


May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

[313-336-6200]   [office@saintsarkis.org]