Obituary for Almond Eugine Katryan
DECEMBER 29, 1946 – JULY 15, 2024
Pastor Almond Eugine Katryan departed this world for his heavenly home on July 15, 2024, at the age of 77.
Almond was born on December 29, 1946 in Auchlyne, Berbice, Guyana, to David and Gladys (née Sukhu) Katryan. He was saved during his teenage years, attended Bible Academy in the US Virgin Islands and started his first mission work in Corriverton, Berbice, Guyana in January 1969. This mission work grew into the Corriverton Baptist Church. His life was dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Christ whilst meeting the needs of the community around him. His motto was “Bloom where you are planted”.
Almond met the love of his life, Yetrawatee “Nalin” Shewnarine in 1969 and they were married in September 1971. Together they started the Roadside Baptist Church, the Roadside Baptist Skills Training Center and Living Stone Baptist Church. He was never satisfied with “that’s the way it’s always been done” – he was always positive and wanted to make things better.
He was preceded in joining the Lord by his Mother & Father, David & Gladys Katryan; his wife Yetrawatee “Nalin” Katryan; Sisters Sheila Ragwen and Shirley Munswami; Brother Alfred “Charlie” Katryan; sisters-in-law Beverley Soobramanie, Sabita Katryan and Janet Katryan; brothers-in-law: Permaul Ragwen and Motoo Munswami.
He is survived by his son Albert Mitchell Katryan; daughter-in-law Allana (Baijnauth) Katryan, grandchildren Aidan and Atarah, sisters Janet Ramlagan and Pearl Giancoulas, sisters-in-law: Veronica Singh, Asha Raghunauth, Angie Mahadeo, Ruth Katryen, and Daniella Katryan; brothers: Arnold Soobramanie, Joseph Katryan, Paul Katryan, Kenneth Katryan,Newman Katryan and Abraham “Eddy” Katryan; brothers-in-law: Rajin Narain, Vishwa Shewnarine, Angelo Giancoulas and Ramharry Ramlagan; and he is survived by several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
