Margaret Lorraine Katzakian
August 13, 1920 - March 28, 2026
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully, at the age of 105, on March 28, 2026. She was surrounded by many of her family members as she slipped the bonds of this world to join her Heavenly Father.
Lorraine Katzakian started in this world on August 13, 1920, born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She came to Lodi with her family in 1938. As a resident of Lodi, she met and married Bozant “Bo” Katzakian in 1942. This marriage was the beginning of her family, including three sons and one daughter. Together with Bo, she started a life of service to her new community, Lodi.
Lorraine belonged to, and participated in, many fraternal organizations over the years. The one that stands out was her membership in The Lodi Eagles Auxiliary Club #848. She was the last surviving Charter Member of that organization. A membership that should not have happened as members needed to be married to a member of The Eagles. This requirement was waived due to her engagement and up coming wedding to Bo who was an Eagle.
Among other notable actions was participating in the creation of The Lodi Boys and Girls Club Bozant and L Katzakian Charitable Foundation. Lorraine was also involved with The Woman’s Club of Lodi, and volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady for Lodi Memorial Hospital.
Lorraine had various hobbies over the years. As a knitter and seamstress, she would make soft caps for the newborn babies at the hospital. She also knitted many beautiful items for her family and friends. Another hobby was to cast and paint ceramic figures that were displayed around her house and yard. She was also an active bridge player and only stopped during her last couple of years.
She is survived by her sons; Ron (Kris) of Jackson, CA, Terry (Lori) of Clinton, WA, Reggie (Cyndi) of Lodi, CA, seven grandchildren, seven great grand children, and one great-great grand child. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bo, and her daughter, Jennifer.
The Katzakian family wishes to thank those special people who assisted our mother while she was living in her home of 64 years, and those who befriended her during her time at Brookdale. Thank you.
There will be a private family service for her burial. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to The Lodi Eagles Auxiliary. In Memory of Lorraine Katzakian donations can be mailed to Lodi Eagles Auxiliary #848, Barbara Meidinger 600 Sturla Street, Lodi, CA 95240.
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