Ray Aznavoorian

Ray Aznavoorian, 93, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed away July 16, 2014 at his home. Ray was born October 21, 1920 in Fresno, California to S. and Kohar (Bedrosian) Aznavoorian. Ray attended and graduated from Fresno Technical High School in Fresno, California in 1939. Immediately after high school Ray joined the United States Navy. He was a proud service man and served his country through three wars, including the attack on Pearl Harbor, eventually retiring from the armed forces in 1969 after 40 years of service. After his discharge Ray worked as an exterminator for the federal civil service in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1984 he retired from being an exterminator, and that same year he moved to North Idaho to be near his family. Ray was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Club, and the Fleet Reserve Association. He was a proud American, who always had to have everything American made, and made sure everyone knew that. He loved having a new American made car every year, and helping his family and friends with any kind of project they may have. He enjoyed going to the Casino, playing poker, and was a connoisseur of wine and Cognac and loved to share each. Dad was the type of person who had a unique and sometimes misunderstood personality, but that was Dad, and those that met him would never be able to forget him He is survived by two sons Paul (Marilyn) Solamito of Post Falls, Idaho, and Philippe Aznavoorian of San Diego, California area; one daughter Elisa (Rick) Christian of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; four grandchildren Trina, Johnny, Maranee, and Bryce; and six great-grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, one son Marc Aznavoorian, three brothers and two sisters. Upon his request no services will be held. Dad wanted everything simple, quick, and to the point. “No Fuss” The family suggests that memorial donations be may be made to Hospice of North Idaho at 9493 N. Government Way Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho 83835. In his final year, Hospice’s assistance to Dad was greatly appreciated by him and his family as well as making his final year as comfortable as possible.