Happy heavenly birthday dear son.
Always remembered.
Love
Mom

January 15, 2024
In memory of my loving son.
It has been eight years since your passing.  
You are always remembered and in my heart.
Love
Mom

8/8/2023
Happy birthday Son.
Always remembered.
Always loved
Mom

January 25
It has been seven years since you were taken.
You are in my heart forever.
Always remembered.
Love
Mom


Heavenly happy birthday son.
Always in my heart.
Mom

January 15 marks six years since your passing. 
Always in my heart.
Always remembered.
Love
Mom

 It has been 5 years since your passing.
Always in my heart.
Always remembered.
Love
Mom

January 15th is 4 years since your passing. Always in my heart.
Always loved and remembered.
MOM

In loving memory on this third year of your passing
Mom

January 15, 2018 It has been two years since you were tragically taken.

Always remembered and loved.
Mom

Even after all this time, I still remember flying with Mike in the Jetstream at WestAir.  Always a calm, cool expert and a nice guy who had time to give tips and pointers to a new guy. I will always remember him as the kind of pilot I want to be.

Olga, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Michael.  We are holding you up in prayer and support you in your loss.

Met Mike in the late seventies when I bought an airplane. He flew the plane as my corporate pilot for several years and also checked me out in it. I have followed his career and touch base with him from time to time. An excellent pilot and always warm and friendly. A great loss.

We are sincerely sorry for the loss michael. He was a great customer and was always joking around when hed drop the dogs off. He will be missed. Prayers to the family

Recently ran into Mike twice in one day.  We had lost touch for about 30 years.  We went to Wawona and Fresno High together. So sad to hear of his passing.
                                                              Mark Egetian (Clovis, CA)

Please accept my deepest condolences. Mike was a good friend from the airline days. May he rest in peace.

Olga I am so sorry for your loss.  May you feel the love and concern of all your family and friends during this sad time in your life.  There are many prayers being said for you and your family and your doggies too.

I've known Mike since our WestAir days, and when he'd stop in at the FAA office. He was always friendly and we'd talk about the old days. Deeply saddened to hear he has passed.  Thoughts and prayers to his family, God Bless you all.

I took my first flying lesson with Michael in 1970 something. We became friends in the 80s than lost contact except for an occasional running into at Costco..
There are so many good memories with Michael.  Im so sorry for Olga and all the family.

Sad news for all to hear. Will remember the fun dinner times and Mike trying to rope a calf on our farm. We hope you find comfort and peace in your memories.

My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Michael.  May the lord bless you and guide you always, Prima.  De todo corazon.

I flew with Mike on the Boeing 737 at Frontier Airlines. I am shocked and so sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort and peace for your family through this difficult time.

Olga I am so sorry for you loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. May your faith provide you comfort in this time of deep sorrow.

Still so stunned and shocked by Mike's passing!  I remember the fun times at WestAir, in the crash pad, and at Frontier.  And can't forget our sushi dinners!  Miss you Mike!   

To Mike's family:  my condolences and prayers!  I am so sorry for what all of you are going through!  Please take care of yourselves!

As a fellow pilot I have known Mike for 30 plus years. I will always remember Mike for his big, got caught with my hand in the cookie jar, smile. Save me a seat in that big cockpit in the sky  I will miss you my friend.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.  The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

OBITUARY

Michael Nicky Der Vartanian

August 8, 1956 – January 15, 2016

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

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