Haroutun (Art) Orchanian passed away on Monday August 29th, 2016.

Harout is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Anaïs, with whom he shared many adventures.

He is lovingly remembered by daughters Ani (son-in-law Norm) and Melanie.

Harout was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 13, 1941 and is of Armenian descent. When he came to Canada he established his own tool and die business, Arco Machine and Tool. Prior to that he worked as a jeweller in Beirut.

Harout loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved cooking and eating. He had many interests and hobbies including fishing, sailing, camping, BBQing, and gardening. He loved animals and would start the day feeding the squirrels and birds that came to his front door. He built numerous bird feeders for them as well as an insulated home for the stray cat that he had befriended. His most recent projects were making aboukhd and soujouk, and cultivating his many fig trees.

He will be missed by his many relatives and friends.

Details for the visitation and funeral can be found below.