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George Alan Kirkorian was born in Racine, Wisconsin on November 29, 1948, to John Kirkorian and Elizabeth (Manoogian) Kirkorian. George has two brothers, Michael Kirkorian and Jerry Kirkorian, who were also born in Racine. The family relocated to Fresno, California, in 1958. George attended Roosevelt High School. He was a member of the track and field team and formed a band with his good friends in which he played the bass guitar. He was also a member of the Armenian Youth Federation. He loved being social, engaging with friends and meeting new people. He graduated from high school in 1967. After graduation, George attended California Polytechnic University, Pomona, studying architecture until transferring to California State University, Fresno, to finish his degree in interior design. After returning to Fresno, George married Shakay (Moushigian) Kirkorian in 1971, with whom they had two children Chad Kirkorian and Bryan Kirkorian. For over 40 years George was a successful architectural space planner and interior designer. Most of his work involved commercial offices, including banks and restaurants, but he also enjoyed working on residential projects. He was devoted to his craft and built many friendships over the years with the people he met while working on his projects. George’s marriage ended with Shakay in 1982. However, he went on to meet Pamela Andrews in 1992. They dated for seven years before marrying in 1998. He became a stepfather to Trebor Spann; Paige (Andrews) Church, and Nicole (Andrews) Cash. He was a strong presence in all his children’s lives and later grandchildren’s lives as the family grew over the years. George and Pamela were married for 27 years. During George’s life he was a faithful Christian. Over the years he attended Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, New Covenant Community Church, and First Armenian Presbyterian Church. George passed away in Fresno on November 12, 2025, at the age of 76. A memorial service will be held at First Armenian Presbyterian Church (430 S. First Street, Fresno, California 93702) on December 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. He is survived by his wife Pamela Andrews; sons Chad Kirkorian and Bryan Kirkorian; daughter-in-law Alison Kirkorian; stepchildren Trebor Spann, Paige Church, and Nicole Cash; daughter-in law Emily Spann and sons-in-law Jerry Church and Jeff Cash; grandchildren Alyssa Kirkorian, Kayla Kirkorian, Miles Kirkorian, Lily Kirkorian, Bodhi Kirkorian, Ryan Church, Charlie Church, Jillian Cash, Kayden Cash, and Belinda Spann; brothers Michael Kirkorian and Jerry Kirkorian. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

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George Kirkorian

November 29, 1948 - November 12, 2025