Ron was the oldest of his brothers, being joined by his brother Randal and followed by his brother Craig within his first few years.
When Ron was around the age of 14, his mother Etta met and married Raymond Lanouette Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Shortly after Etta married Raymond, he chose to adopt Ron and his brothers. Then Etta and Raymond adopted a daughter Linda, making their family complete.
Ron was inspired by his father Raymond and served in the US Navy after graduating high school, and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. After returning home he enrolled in community college, and working part time at Thrifty drug stores. Having a young family he moved to Fresno, California when he was offered to manage a Thrifty Store in 1972. Later he went back to school and attended Fresno Pacific college majoring in Biblical Studies.
In October of 1993 he met Nina at a bible study class at Northwest Church. Eventually he and Nina married October of 1998.
In the early 90's Ron developed an interest in computers and technology and worked in several positions pursuing that interest. Then he settled in the field of Finance as a stockbroker and financial advisor, until he retired six years ago.
Ron is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nina Garabedian; his daughter Leesa Rohner (Jerry) of Texas; his daughter Lori Leveque (Eric) of Clovis, California; his daughter Mellisa Tumlinson of Canada; and his son Ryan Garabedian of Los Angeles, California; his sister-in-law Patty Lanouette of Camarillo, California; his grandchildren Tyler, Jordán, and Avery of Clovis, California, Victoria and Hayden of Texas and Luke and Benjamen of Canada.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Etta & Raymond Lanouette; his brother Randal Lanouette and Craig Lanouette and his son-in-law Bart Tumlinson.
A Celebration of Life for Ronald will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Loma Vista Community Church, 9905 East Shaw Avenue, Clovis, California 93619.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron's memory may be made to Loma Vista Community Church - Building Fund, 9905 East Shaw Avenue, Clovis, California 93619 or online at https://lomavistacc.com/give/.
