Book of Memories for Charles(Garo) Gholdoian

Condolence From Laura Solsburg

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 12:37:17 EST

All of the alumni of the WLC class of 1985 loved and will miss Garo! He was a great person who we all admired! My condolences to his family and friends. Much love!

Condolence From Debra Ward

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:56:25 EST

Hello. I had the pleasure of meeting Garo on the field at McKay sdadium because he was generous enough to become the Wolf Pack Game Ball sponsor for the SJSU/UNR game and Nevada Day. He stood next to me in the game ball sponsor photo. He was also a customer of ours at Acura of Reno, who also sponsored the Nevada Day event that day. We are all very saddened of the news. Although I had recognized the photo, I didn't know I had met this kind soul until just this week when I put two and two together. I meet so many people that day. I was heartbroken for the family when I realized the truth. I had admired the family, and the children making memories by riding in the UNR truck that evening. A perfect happy family, I thought to myself. I very much enjoyed this evening and the people I met. Thank you for that gift. Now I realize that life is so unfair, and every minute is so precious. At this time, I wish Staci and children only happy memories of nights like that with Dad, and know that his spirit will always be with you. Cherish that. You should be very proud of all you have accomplished together in life- very few make it to that level in life and love. Love, laugh and enjoy life as you know it's what our loved ones want for us. You are in my thoughts and prayers- Mamy blessing to you in your healing. Debbie.

Condolence From Christine Oppio

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 19:06:36 EST

I did not know Garo but Staci is my OBG and delivered my son who just turned 1. I have no words for this tragedy. I can't imagine the pain, suffering and loss the family has experienced. I just want to let them know they've all laid heavy in my thoughts for the past week. I've donated to the fund and want to say "I'm SO sorry for your loss" but know that none of that will really do anything to ease the pain.

Condolence From Adele Showalter

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:15:26 EST

I was a patient of Dr. Gholdoian for several years. He was an extraordinary and compassionate physician and is a huge loss to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and co-workers and I extend heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

Story shared: Dr. G.

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:24:13 EST

For the past nine and a half years Dr. G. has been my doctor. He saw me through an emergency and continued to treat me over these past years. I came here to Reno when I retired and I didn't know a soul. And over these past years Dr. G was the one constant I could depend on. While other doctors have come and gone, I always knew Dr. G. would be there for me. He was the kindest, most compassionate, caring human being I have ever known. He treated me with respect and I know he cared about my well being as I moved into my old age. I am truly devastated by the loss of this great doctor. I have no family so I can't even imagine how devastated his family must feel. I can only hope they all find peace in their hearts in the coming years. With my deepest sympathy, Sara

Condolence From Richard and Ronni Davis

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 02:02:06 EST

So simple yet so special ............ Four years ago I went to Garo's office looking for a Cancer doctor .... I left his office that day with a new FRIEND ...GARO ! Every visit he made me feel special ...Every visit I knew he cared about me as a person and healing my Cancer was paramount to Garo. He did my bladder surgery in October .... and explained in detail to the lady in my life ( Ronni ) that he fixed me and for me to TUNE UP the rest of my race car ( my heart) and to live a long productive life. ( I am 67 ! ) I have been a Nascar racer my entire life ...The last words Garo said to me were .......I will call you and set up an appointment to bring my son out to see your race shop ... Garo's son and Garo shared fast cars and had just traveled to Southern California for a "Drifting Race" (San Diego ?) hat had 14,000 spectators . Garo's eyes were estatic with emotion telling me how he and his son enjoyed their new passion for horsepower and precision driving ... Garo would always tell me he kept my Nascar decal (GoRacin.com) right on his desk ... He would always recite the website from memory telling me he often would look at the website ... GARO REALLY WAS MY FRIEND FIRST ...and my doctor second ... GOD-SPEED my dear friend ...you will forever live on in our hearts !

Condolence From Ricardo Ortiz

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:55:58 EST

Dr. Gholdoian took me on as a patient a little less than a year ago. He was sensitive to my fears and treated me with kindness and patience . My condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. I will always have a place in my heart for Dr. Gholdoian.

Condolence From Ursula Harris

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:08:56 EST

I have never had a doctor whom I trusted more. I believe he is responsible for keeping me from getting continual UTI infections by prescribing the right medicine. Originally he prescribed Uroqid, a very old medication predating antibiotics, which he told me he prescribed for paraplegics years ago. It worked. And I sometimes called him "Dr. Uroqid" because of it. He was so kind to patients, and I felt he was not just my physician but also my friend. There is nobody like him. He made me laugh, and he was always concerned and made me feel like a special patient. My heart goes out to the family. In losing him, we have lost a treasure of a man.

Condolence From Ernie McNeill

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 14:07:25 EST

In February, 2010, I was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, given less than 2 years to live, if it went untreated. Dr. Gholdoian and Dr. Tay saved my life. I knew that I had found the right doctor after my first appointment with Dr. Gholdoian. He told me that he was going to pick up his new Della Santa Bicycle that day. We spent more time, during my appointments, talking about cycling than we did talking about cancer. The last time I saw him was on the bike path in Verdi. He was wearing the Lobster Claw gloves that I had given him, grinning from ear to ear, on his Della Santa. That is the way I will remember him.

Memorial Candle lit by

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 13:22:50 EST

Doug and Arletta Thomas

Condolence From Dr Michael and Sylvie Bahjejian

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 04:41:40 EST

All our sympathy and shared sadness for the loss of a bright man whose live gave honor to his family, his country and the memory of his ancestors. May God help those who are left behind keep living according to Garo's principles of excellence and in the faith of eternal life.

Condolence From Tobey Morris

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:56:50 EST

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers and in my heart.

Condolence From Joe Reinhardt

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:32:51 EST

Dr. G will be sorely missed. Not only a great physician, but a great man. I have been a patient of Dr. G's for a number of years. His knowledge, expertise and true compassion for his patients has changed my life on the positive side. He took the time to thoroughly research my condition, weighing all of the options and has resulted in a positive improvement of my kidney function. Whether it was in the ER or in the office, Dr. G's smile always put me at ease. I always felt that I was not only a patient, but a true friend. Thank you Dr. G for everything and rest in peace. To the Gholdoian family, I offer my deepest condolences.

Condolence From Linda Ebejer

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:16:09 EST

His kind eyes DID instantly telegraph what a kind, happy, loving individual he was. This is EXACTLY what I remember about him!! He was my friend's great big brother. Yet,he was also a man with a constant warm smile that instantly put you at ease. God bless you Garo, and God bless your sister, family, wife and kids.

Condolence From Alan Rock

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:12:42 EST

I Am A patient of Dr. Gholdoian. Around 2001 while the nursing strike was going on at "Washoe Med" now Renown I went to the ER with a kidney stone. The hospital was in chaos because of the strike, I was in the ER for hours and then informed by the ER doctor that I had a solitary kidney and was in a serious situation. due to the confusion of the night I was sent to the surgical floor instead of going to surgery. At 11:00 the next morning I meet Dr. G for the first time he ask how my surgery went? when I informed him I hadn't had Surgery yet, he said he would be right back in two minutes he was back and by himself rolled me to the O.R. along the way grabbing an anesthesiologist from the break room.Just the two of them performed the operation and got my kidney clear. Later Dr.G said I was about two hours from complete kidney failure. I just want you to know that Garo was a great man and a great doctor, I am sure I am not the only one but he saved my life and I will always be in his debt.

Photo shared: Garo_Gholdoian.JPG

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:14:05 EST