105 year ago... hard to imagine that you were only 4 years short of that. :)

Time flies. Fond memories remain.

I'll always remember Aunt Nancy with love and admiration!

Thinking of you today, dear Nancy.

It's hard to believe it's only been two years. We think and speak of you often, usually funny snippets of memory — stories that make all of us smile or laugh.

Thinking of you, dear Nancy.
Amazing that you were with us for your 101st.
Today would have been your 102nd.

We will remember with emotion Nancy's kindness and tenderness during her stay in France.
Also that of all the Akmajian from one generation to another. It is a beautiful story that continues in our hearts.
We always keep you close to our thoughts.
Love

For those who wish to make a donation in Nancy's name, we have requested that they give to the University of Arizona Foundation for funds in Music or Linguistics.

The link is: https://uafoundation.org

Click on the Give Now button. You will find a Giving Search Tool, and you can do a search. Under Music, the Center for Opera Education is a good one. Under Linguistics, there’s a general fund and a couple of scholarship funds. Any would be fine. Our thanks to anyone who wishes to make a donation.

I agree with you, Karen. The best mother-in-law . Nancy accepted all of us and our lives' changes with warmth and inclusion. She made us all family forever. She reveled in her grandkids' accomplishments and was proud of all of us. So many memories that they are impossible to recount.

Here is a link to Nancy's obituary published in the June 28, 2020 Arizona Daily Star:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?n=nancy-akmajian-siranoush-sarkisian&pid=196399008&fbclid=IwAR0ZbBGkNR9PGIiDC00fSyICSrHNinUCHqR5F3M0HZqMSumg9LpvsUk8bvI

I am so grateful to have been able to spend some time with Nancy over the past few years during my visits to Tucson with her grandson Alex. She was always so kind and welcoming towards me. I was very touched by the fact that she always asked me about how my parents were doing, even though she had never met them. Nancy had such a gentle, positive and generous way about her. Sending my sincere condolences and love to the Akmajian family.

Dear Aunt Nancy, I am writing this tribute to you in the present tense in the form of a letter, as I know how much you loved to send and receive the letters shared by you and my mom (your sister, Lillian). As kids, we'd get yours in the mail and Mom would read them to us before writing back to you. Sometimes, we'd write to you and you'd write to us, too. This love of letter writing somehow remained with me and became a part of my life, and I want to thank you for whatever part you played in it. Of course, it wasn't just the letters themselves, but the spirit they captured. As I know it, your spirit is unassuming, gentle, wise and seemingly unperturbed by all things. Your laughter and sense of ease are always close to the surface. When I think of you these qualities come to mind and always will remain with me. In this sense, you are eternal and you gave us an eternal gift. As you aged, I often visited Arizona and you always seemed to enjoy listening to me play the piano. I enjoyed your enjoyment, and this is a gift that we both truly shared in a kind of feedback loop of mirth and ecstasy. I'll keep you close to my heart knowing that your journey into the beyond will be a good one. Love always, A

Best mother-in-law imaginable... even when I tried to wash her dishes. :)