I just found out about this from the President of CARA (Catalina Repeater Association) and am passing it on.

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We got word that Aram (W6JY) past away. Here are the details as relayed by Diane (K6DII) from Rhona (K6NOO), who attended the service. Aram was really a patriarch of ham radio in So. California, and well known around the world.

Aram died 15 SEP 01 and was creamated. A service was held in Santa Barbara on 21 SEP for family and several close friends. If interested, people can send a card with condolences to his daughter, who will be staying at his house for a while.

Helen PASHGIAN 723 ALSTON RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108