Pari
Khezri
(1948
– 2018)
In
Loving Memory
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A pillar of
so many of our lives was lost on August 11, 2018 when, while among family,
Parichehr (Pari) Khezri (nee Kabir) peacefully passed away. Her life was
full of pride, love and passion. She was so many things, but known by most as
a proud grandmother, a successful restaurateur and a great friend. She gave
her time for the benefit of others and her hands were seldom still. From her
birth on May 5, 1948 to the moment she was taken from us, she nourished
everyone around her with love, humour and good food. Her story began in Iran
and the Persian Gulf, then to Calgary where her very loving and mournful
husband of 45 years and her children still live on with her memory. She was
loved not only for the things she did for so many; but for the person she
was. It is as though every cliché about love and loss was written about this
magnificent woman. With her courage, strength and determination, she could
lose no battle. Her three year fight with cancer was no different: despite
never being able to again touch her, she is not gone and we will forever
continue to feel her within us. Every year, she made significant efforts to
raise funds for both the Canadian Cancer Society and the Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada, both causes that are of deep importance to her family. She
was the founder of Atlas Speciality Supermarket and Persian Cuisine, which is
still a flourishing and popular Calgary establishment after over 20 years,
often highlighted in the media for both her delicious recipes and the
wonderful people who prepare and serve it. She was also a founding member of
the Calgary Iranian Cultural Society and led the effort to start Calgary’s
first Farsi language program, not only as Calgary’s first Farsi language
teacher but also by taking it upon herself to recruit and personally
transport to class its students. Her commitment to furthering and promoting
education and the Iranian culture that she had left behind and held close to
her heart is evident in the multitude of her former students who are now
experiencing the benefits of her personal and professional care and
attention. Her example will be a model for everyone, as though she is again a
teacher and each memory of her serves as a lesson for life. To live as well
as her, you must only open your heart to everyone, be kind to the world and
put others before yourself. Each and every day, in order to make those around
her feel special and important, her sweetness and affection for others
powered her on a marathon-length sprint: she had more friends than time
allowed for and she was the beacon of her family. Of most importance to Pari
were her grandchildren, to whom their “Mamani” was the world – she will look
down upon them from the stars and will never be forgotten. The family
thanks all of those who kept her company at home and in hospital during her
hardest times. It was your presence that gave her strength. A visitation in
memory of Pari will be held at her home (52 Patterson Crescent S.W.) between
the hours of 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 16. Should you wish, in
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Predeceased
by many, including her parents, brother and two sisters. Survived by
Manouchehr; Amir (Clancy) – Cameron, Darius, Devin; Satyar (Jennifer);
Morvarid; Shahin (Hamid) – Sharagim, Keon; and the Siadat family. The world
will never be the same without her. |
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Donations
If you would like to make a donation
to the Canadian Cancer Society in Pari’s name, please do so directly with the
Society, or contact pari@parikhezri.com
and the family would be happy to handle the donation on your behalf (email
money transfers may be sent to this email address).