Katherine Lavenue and Christopher Morrow Wed
Several Saudi Aramco Annuitants reunite at Katherine Lavenue and Christopher Morrow’s wedding, July 15, 2017, in Oklahoma City.
Happy 90th Birthday to Marion Rich DeFord
Daughter, Lisa Rich Hunter, shares the announcement of her mother Marion Rich DeFord's upcoming 90th birthday on November 6, 2017. On behalf of all Aramco ExPats, we wish Marion a very happy birthday.
Announcing the Graduation of Jacob Swayne
Jacob Chingo Swayne graduated from Osan American High School - DoDEA at the Osan Air Base in South Korea. The commencement ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. On the Monday night preceding the ceremony, the 2017 graduating class of 33 students and their families were treated to a buffet dinner hosted by OAHS.
Hello Brooke JoLynn Riendeau
Brooke JoLynn Riendeau was born April 4, 2017, and welcomed into the family by her big brother Dage who is very excited to have a new baby sister.
Save the Date for the 2018 Aramco Hafla Reunion
Save the date! The 31st Saudi Aramco Annuitants Reunion, AUSTIN HAFLA 2018, will be held in Austin, Texas September 15 – 19, 2018.
Sterling R. Waite Graduates from University of Georgia School of Law
Sterling was awarded his Juris Doctor degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia, on May 21, 2016.
Center for World Culture Plans Oral-History Interviews at Reunion
The Archives team of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran is seeking volunteers to participate in filmed oral-history interviews at the Annuitants Reunion in Monterey on Oct. 24-26.
Lisa Jackson Marries Robert Lucas
The marriage of Lisa Jackson, daughter of Diane Jackson of Payson, Arizona, 1969-1982, Dhahran and Ras Tanura, and the late Carl Jackson, 1956-1982 Dhahran and Ras Tanura, took place in Chicago on August 19, 2016 to Robert Lucas.
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Faye and Hank Oprinski's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Faye and Hank Oprinski who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 7th aboard the Norwegian Escape cruise ship and renewed their wedding vows according to International Maritime Laws while out to sea in the Atlantic.
Jon & Cindy Grosch say “Khalas!” after 35 years
Jon and Cindy Grosch will depart for San Marcos, Texas on May 2, 2016, ending a 35-year career with Saudi Aramco. Jon retires as a Sr. Engineering Consultant specializing in geotechnical engineering in Consulting Services Department.
Pomp & Circumstance in Asheville
The sons and daughters of Aramcons attend schools all across the globe. While Mom and Dad might be living in Abqaiq, Dhahran, Ras Tanura or Udhailiyah, Junior and Sis are often living in some far-off land.
Granddaughter, Kayla Ann Abilez Weds
Al & Pat Denyer who lived in Dhahran and Ras Tanura from April 1980 to August 1990 announce the marriage of their granddaughter Kayla Ann Abilez of Thousand Oaks, California to Grant Heron of Salt Lake City, Utah at the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on June 13, 2015.
Birth of Pepper Rae Ingemansson
The Staley/Ingemansson family would like to share the birth of their second daughter, Pepper Rae Ingemansson. Born: 2:44 pm, May 28th, 2015 Weight: 7 pounds 14 ounces Length: 19 inches Personality: Spunky...just like her name!
Anthony George Kelamis Graduates with Juris Doctorate
Anthony George Kelamis, son of Panos and Rea Kelamis of Dhahran, graduated on May 17 from the Boston University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate (JD).
Garrison Thompson Graduates from St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
Sewanee, TN – May 19, 2015– In Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17, Garrison Thompson graduated from St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, an Episcopal college preparatory boarding and day school in Sewanee, Tenn.
Guy A. Montanaro
Touched the future; he taught. On June 26, 2014, after 39 amazing years in the classroom, Guy will be retiring from the Fairport School District.
Aurora Salsify Shaner
David and Kim Shaner (from 1978 to 2003) proudly announcing the birth of their third grandchild. Her name is Aurora Salsify Shaner, she was born on December 16, 2014. Aurora is Nico and Monica Shaner first baby!
Kayla Abilez to Wed Grant Herron
Al & Pat Denyer announce the upcoming marriage of their granddaughter Kayla Abilez to Grant Herron on June 13 2015 in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Martindales Head to Missouri City
Brian and Jonel Martindale will be bidding farewell to longtime friends and teammates on April 30, heading to retirement in the Houston area.