Ohannes "Hovig" Bedros Frankian, 66, born in Anjar, Lebanon, passed away Saturday evening on April 16, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Ohannes was raised in Lebanon and studied theology at the Antelias Armenian seminary. He later studied Armenian linguistics at the Haigazian College in Beirut. Ohannes was a respected leader of the Houston Armenian community, serving as a deacon and choir master of the St. Kevork Armenian Church. Ohannes would proudly serve as an interim priest during times of cleric transitions. He was also the principal of the Armenian school for fifteen years, and is lovingly called "Baron Hovig" by all of his students.
Ohannes was a founding member of the Serop Aghpur chapter of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. He was an advisor for the Dro chapter of the Armenian Youth Federation and served as emcee during cultural events and celebrations.
Ohannes was known as a caring person and was loved by many. His jovial attitude lifted the spirits of everyone around him and he was often the focal point of social gatherings. His spirit touched the lives of those around him, and he will be greatly missed. His family finds solace in that he will always remain in the hearts of those who knew him. He was honored in his life and will continue to be in his passing.
Ohannes is survived by his wife Shoghig, his three children, Nora, Herag, and Silva, his brother Vrouir Frankian and wife Berjoug and their three children, Ani and husband Curtis Vernor, Sevag, and Vicken, his brother Paul Frankian and wife Barbara Stephen and daughter Stephanie, the Makhoulian family, the Serkhoshian family, the Janbazian family, the Ghoughasian family, and the Pachanian family.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to;
The Armenian Cultural Foundation
441 Mystic Street
Arlington, MA 02474-1108
T: (781) 646 3090
http://www.armenianculturalfoundation.org/
Armenian Relief Society
http://ars1910.org/
St. Kevork Armenian Church
3211 Synott Road
Houston, TX 77082
T: 281-558-0166
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