Obituaries
Barbara N. Benneian, 57
April 25, 1964 - September 06, 2021
Barbara Nartouhi Benneian, 57, of Los Angeles, California, passed away and went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2021.
She was the loving daughter of the late John and Margaret Benneian, devoted sister of Albert (Sherry) of Phoenix, Arizona, Aaron (Teresa) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armen of Santa Fe, New Mexico and caring aunt of Henry and Abigail.
Born April 25, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated from Brecksville (Ohio) High School in 1982. She attended Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland from 1982 to 1984.
She had a very successful career as an instructor of computer software, having worked as Manager of Software Training at 20th Century Fox, Lead Software Instructor for the medical staff at Kaiser Permanente and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and most recently at New Horizons Learning Group, all in the Los Angeles area.
Barbara had many passions and was very creative. She loved travel, playing guitar, making jewelry, graphic design, American Indian culture, exploring natural health remedies, animals, martial arts and of course, being with family and friends. She also had an interest in TV acting and appeared as an extra in network sitcoms and dramas in the 1990s.
In recent years, Barbara did volunteer work with Special Olympics, the homeless, animal shelters and helped provide meals on the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. She was kind, generous, caring and was always concerned with those less fortunate than her. Barbara was deeply loved by her family. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her heart.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral. Her ashes will be spread in the Pacific Ocean. An online memorial service is being planned for later this fall.
Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to Kitt Crusaders, an animal shelter in Los Angeles that she supported.
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Condolences to the Family
July 24, 2023
My deepest condolences to Barbara’s loved ones. My husband and I met her at a gym in LA where we all took Krav Maga, and became fast friends. She was a lovely person, and I have fond memories of us hanging out. Rest in peace.
Nancy Pinto
June 04, 2023
Barbara was an amazing person. She was an awesome friend and had a very kind and loving heart. We played in a band together. Our next band will be in heaven, we will party together with all our loved ones forever. ❤️ Condolences to her family. Much love and PEACE to all. Peggy
February 11, 2022
Barb and I went to high school together. We touched base a few years ago and she was excited about her occupation in Cali. Loved her free spirit and kind heart. RIP my friend..you’ve done a good job… 😇❤️
Class of 82 OH
February 11, 2022
I just heard today about Barb’s passing. My condolences to all her family. I loved Barb,she was a great friend and beautiful woman with a awesome heart. God Bless Love Mark Cihlar class of 82
January 03, 2022
My condolences to the family! I have many good memories of Barb! She was a great friend and one of a kind. May she rest in peace. Dawn Hanna
December 25, 2021
Barb was a great friend. I hadn’t seen her in a few years but we had great times in Cleveland, LA and Phoenix going back to 1984 when we were both 20. She was full of life and love for friends, family, animals and rock-n-roll. Her Spirit will live forever but she will be missed very much by those of us who love her. From Pat Singleton.
December 25, 2021
Many good memories with Barb! May she rest in peace!
November 11, 2021
My rocking out buddy… our crazy times going to listen to our favorite bands… now you listen and play with the angels. XO
October 20, 2021
Met little barb in the 80s on my first trip to Cleveland. Whitewing was the band at the time. Had many a laughs. A beautiful lady will be missed by many. Rest in peace. Love from Lynn in England xxx
September 24, 2021
I was very saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing from a friend in Cleveland. I played music with her way back in the 80s and still remember her parents putting up with our racket. She was a sweet girl with a beautiful smile and a good heart. my sincerest condolences to family and friends. Keep rockin’, girl. Mitakuye Oyasin
Lisa O’Grady
September 23, 2021
Barbara was my Photoshop teacher, and I picked up her catch phrase, “TALK TO THE HAND!” referring to a hot-key command she liked to use. She later became my student of acrylic painting at a French Vietnamese cafe in WeHo where I taught. I’m so sad to hear that she has left us, but I believe she is in a good place, sending her blessings back to Earth. She will never be forgotten by those who knew her and are forever grateful for her kindness, wit, and encouragement.
Sue Bielenberg
September 23, 2021
Through the highs and the lows for more than 4 decades we were friends that lived from the North Coast to the East coast and then to the West coast with many adventures and laughs. I will miss Barb!
My condolences to the Benneins and any of her friends I may have missed talking to. Barb had a full life of adventure in the entertainment business and in her personal life. She was loved by many.
May you be in peace my friend.
Patricia Kellogg Matheny
September 23, 2021
You will be dearly missed Barb! Love you!😘
Antoinette Marie Imus
September 23, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Armen and the whole Benneian family in this difficult time of loss and grief. We will miss and remember our friend Barb forever in our hearts. 💜
Melanie Benszuweit and Scott Hoffman
