Charles J. Tateosian of Walnut Creek, California was born in Reedley, California on July 21, 1922 and grew up on the family farm at the base of Mt. Campbell, later moving to Selma, California. The son of John and Rebecca Tateosian, Charlie was the second of three children. Charlie passed away on March 31, 2020 and was preceded in death by his parents and older sister Virginia Tateosian. Charlie is survived by his wife Mary Tateosian, sister Ruby Topoozian and her husband Joe of Selma, children Cathy Tateosian of Arcata, Lisa Tateosian of Oakland, and David Tateosian and his wife Mae Go and their son Harrison Tateosian of Martinez, the Knights and Daughters of Vartan reported.
When World War II broke out in 1941, Charlie interrupted his college education and enlisted in the US Navy in 1942, serving as a Lieutenant (jg) first in the Atlantic and then the Pacific. After graduating from UC Berkeley in 1947 and joining the ranks of the Cal Bear Alumni, Charlie then began a 40 year career with Pacific Gas & Electric playing a key role in one of PG&E’s great endeavors – bringing natural gas from the Southwest and Canada to serve a growing California. After retiring in 1987 as the Manager of Gas Systems Design, Charlie started his second career as a consultant through Gas System Engineering. Charlie was a California Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical) and served on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers B31.8 Code Committee for natural gas piping systems, retiring a few years ago as their longest serving member.
Charlie was heavily involved in the Bay Area and California Armenian community, serving on the Building Committee and Parish Council for St. John’s Armenian Apostolic Church in San Francisco, as well as the Western Diocese Diocesan Council and Foundation. Charlie was also very active in the Knights of Vartan, an Armenian fraternal organization. He joined Knights of Vartan Inc. Daron Lodge in 1953. Being an active member he served as the Commander of Daron lodge in 1959-1960, Grand Recorder in 1993-1995, Grand Commander in 1995-1997, and Grand Recorder again in 1999-2000. He was chosen as the Man of the Year of the Knights of Vartan in 2005.
In 1991, Armenia became a free and independent country again and Charlie with his wife Mary undertook many trips to Armenia to support the Knights and Daughters of Vartan school projects, the Bay Area Friends of Armenia soup kitchens, as well as advising on the development of Armenia’s own natural gas infrastructure.
In April 7, 1995 then Grand Recorder Charlie Tateosian joined Past Grand Commanders Everett Berberian and Ara Avakian to the event of renaming the Knights of Vartan school #106 (then #1). Up to these days the Knights and Daughters of Vartan are actively involved in improvements of the Knights of Vartan #106 school building.
In addition to travel to Armenia, Charlie and Mary traveled throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe, Japan, and South America. Charlie’s hobbies included photography, Armenian history, and technology.
A private graveside service will take place on April 8 at Massis Ararat Cemetery in Fresno, CA. To protect family and friends from the coronavirus, there will be no viewing and the service will be restricted to immediate family only. A memorial service will be held in the future when conditions allow.
The Knights of Vartan Inc. is a fraternal leadership and service organization of Armenian men dedicated to safeguarding and perpetuating the Armenian heritage and cultural traditions. Its membership represents the spectrum of the leadership of the Armenian community. It was founded in 1916 in Philadelphia and is based the United States with 23 local chapters which support Armenian causes around the world.
For more information about the Knights and Daughters of Vartan, visit .
Armenpress: Armenia must become country of ready made products – PM Pashinyan
Armenia must become country of ready made products – PM Pashinyan
19:31, 6 April, 2020
YEREVAN, APRIL 6, ARMENPRESS. The vision of the Government of Armenia on overcoming the crisis is related with short and long-term issues, ARMENPRESS reports PM Pashinyan said during a Facebook Live, answering the question of a citizen, who asked about the measures of the Government following the state of emergency for speedy recovery of the economy.
PM Pashinyan noted that as a short-term goal, the Government plans to foster capital investments as much as possible, since these investments create most jobs, while the long-term goal is the development of human resources, technologies and knowledge.
“Our strategic vision on economic development is that Armenia should become a country of ready-made products, but not a supplier of raw materials. This means new jobs and new technologies’’, Pashinyan said, noting that they have a goal to develop manufacturing industries. ‘’Last year we recorded an important index. We had a high economic growth where manufacturing was one of the leading branches’’, he said.
As refers to the establishment of metallurgical enterprises in Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan said that there will be environmental debates over this issue.
‘’We have to observe to important boundaries. The highest environmental standards must operate in Armenia, but environment protection should not become an absolute value’’, Nikol Pashinyan said, emphasizing that it’s necessary to find the correct balance between economy and environment.
Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan
Armenian businesses, socially vulnerable citizens start receiving relief
10:16, 7 April, 2020
YEREVAN, APRIL 7, ARMENPRESS. 2 billion 353 million drams in aid has already been distributed as of April 6 as part of the government’s coronavirus response measures to assist businesses and the socially vulnerable, PM Nikol Pashinyan said on social media.
“As part of the nine measures adopted by the government, as of yesterday 2 billion 353 million drams in economic and social assistance has been distributed to legal and natural persons,” Pashinyan said.
Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan
6 policemen tested positive for coronavirus
18:14, 6 April, 2020
YEREVAN, APRIL 6, ARMENPRESS. Preventive measures are implemented at the Police of Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports Deputy police Chief Hayk Mhryan said at a press conference.
”At the moment we have 6 policemen infected with coronavirus, 11 are isolated”, he said.
As of April 6, 11:00, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Armenia is 833. 8 people have died. The total number of recoveries is 62.
On March 16 Armenia declared a 30-day state of emergency to battle the spread of COVID-19. The state of emergency is effective until April 14, 17:00.
Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan
Two Armenian soldiers wounded by Azerbaijani shooting in Tavush province transported to Yerevan
14:20, 31 March, 2020
YEREVAN, MARCH 31, ARMENPRESS. Two soldiers of the Armenian Armed Forces who were wounded on March 30 by the shots fired from the Azerbaijani side have been transported to Yerevan, Armenian defense minister’s spokesperson Shushan Stepanyan told Armenpress.
“The two soldiers, who were wounded by the Azerbaijani shooting in Tavush province, are in stable condition, their lives are not in danger. They have already been transported to Yerevan”, she said.
On March 30, at around 19:00, the Azerbaijani forces launched a sabotage infiltration attempt at the direction of the Armenian military positions in Noyemberyan town of Tavush province. The adversary was pushed back thanks to the actions of the Armenian forces. No casualties were reported in the Armenian side, only two soldiers received a slight wound. At the same time, the adversary targeted also Baghanis and Voskevan villages as a result of which a 14-year-old village resident has been wounded, but his life is not under danger. The child has also been transported to Yerevan.
Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan
Azerbaijani press: UK doesn’t recognize so-called “elections” in Nagorno-Karabakh
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 1
Trend:
The UK does not recognize the so-called “elections” which took place in Nagorno-Karabakh on March 31, reads the statement issued by the British embassy in Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
“The UK reiterates its full support for the OSCE Minsk Group’s role in the peace process and encourages Azerbaijan and Armenia to accelerate efforts to build confidence and achieve a negotiated settlement,” reads the statement.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, Armenian armed forces occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
The 1994 ceasefire agreement was followed by peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented four UN Security Council resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from Nagorno Karabakh and the surrounding districts.
Four years after the four-day April War
Child, two soldiers wounded as Azerbaijani troops target Armenian villages
Azerbaijani military attempted a subversive attack targetting Armenian defense positions near Noyemberyan region of Tavush Province on Monday, March 30, the Armenian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
The attack was recorded at around 7pm local time.
The adversary was repelled thanks to the actions of Armenian frontline troops, the ministry said, adding information on casualties is being clarified.
The Armenian side suffered no losses. Only two servicemen were slightly injured during the operation, the statement said.
In the meantime, the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire at the Armenian border villages of Baghanis and Voskevan, wounding a school-age child who was standing in the balcony at the moment.
“To stabilize the situation on the border and to restrain the shameful actions of the Azerbaijani troops during the pandemic, the Armenian Armed Forces will take adequate retaliatory actions. The military-political leadership of Azerbaijan will bear the full responsibility for the consequences,” the statement read.
WHO: COVID-19 is not airborne
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces, World Health Organization (WHO) reported.
You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within 1 meter of a person who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands.
To protect yourself, keep at least 1 meter distance from others and disinfect surfaces that are touched frequently. Regularly clean your hands thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
The message spreading on social media that “COVID-19 is airborne” is incorrect. Help stop misinformation. Verify the facts before sharing, the updated on the organization said.