We Remember
ASHRAF, Faramarz
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Faramarz left his physical existence to continue his spiritual journey on Monday, February 25, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Ninous of 46 years; daughters: Nava and Valeh; sisters: Fatimeh Ashraf, Zarin Ashraf and Shahine Maani; brothers: Rahmat Ashraf, Goodarz (Azar) Ashraf and Qumars (Goli) Ashraf and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Simin Afiatpour, his mother Farhang and father Ata’u’llah.
He was an extraordinary husband, father, brother and uncle. His dedication to his family and his faith were an inspiration to those who know and love him, and his spirit of service was unmatched. He is forever loved and will be immensely missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
This service will be live-streamed/broadcast Friday, March 1, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
Service
Friday, March 1, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Love you all and thinking of you during this difficult time.
Valeh, thank you for introducing me to your wonderful Father. He truly impacted my life, and the world in a wonderful way. Such a gift!
Dear Ninous and family,
Pat and I send our condolences and love to you. Faramarz was such a remarkable man and Baha’i. He will be greatly missed. We will say prayers for him. I am sorry that we are unable to attend his funeral.
Our heartfelt condolences to your family on the loss of your dear husband and father. He will be in our hearts and mind with many unforgettable memories from years ago while we lived in the Okanagan.
He was a valiant servant of the Cause and an indefatigable and tireless exampler with a joyful , happy
attitude. We will miss him and he will be remembered by many, many friends and acqquainstances..
Our deepest condolences for the passing of Mr. Ashraf. We pray for the progress of his soul and the solace of your hearts.
Dear Ninois Khanoom, Nava , Valeh and Ashraf family
We are sure Loosing such a beautiful soul is very difficult for you. Our condolences to you . He is in our prayers
Minoo and Ali Sharif
Valeh, our most heartfelt condolences for you and your family at this time.
The presence of your father is felt in you and always will be. Father’s are at the center of everydaughters heart and Daughters are a father’s most precious gift. Our prayers are with you and you family as you father continues his journey.
Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of our beloved Mr Faramarz Ashraf. May His Blessed Beauty abide him in His presence for good. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Fereshteh, Mehrzad, Shahrzad, Nadia & Parto Bazyar
Sincere condolences Ninous and family, Fara was a bright light each time he came to play table tennis.
We all lose such a kind person and enjoyed his wit and humor whenever we enjoyed coffee and cake after our games.
Brian
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband, Ninous. I know what he meant to you and how much you loved him.
We are shocked to hear the sad news of the passiing of our friend Fara, we expected that he would be with us Table Tennis players for a long time, but God had other plans for him. To all the family members our sincere condolences for your big loss, he was such a nice and pleasant friend, we miss him dearly.
To you Ninous and the Ashraf Family, we cannot express through few words our deep sadness for the loss of
Faramarz ,a great person, exudes love and honesty, a great great friend sincere in his relationships and loved
by every one who knew him. Faramarz and I worked together in Iran for many years, we travelled together we
shared rooms in desolate places, He was my best best friend ever. We are sorry that his community lost a
shining person that brought goodness wherever he went whomever met. May god receives him as he deserves least
of all AN ANGEL. Ninous, while events in Iran disbursed us, Faramarz never left my mind for very rare to meet
someone like him. I MEAN IT. May his soul rest in peace in the glory of our MAKER. GOd bless the Ashraf family
and shower them with HIS GRACE.
Our deepest sympathy for you and the Ashraf family for your loss. Faramarz was not by any measure an ordinary man..
He was the epitome of goodness, sincerity and gentleness. Faramarz was my BEST friend until the sad
events in his country that dispersed us to other nations. He and I worked together for many years, travelled
together to afar place including sharing hotel rooms in god forsaken places. We became very good friends.
when someone asks me even today who is your ever best friend, certainly always was Faramarz.
While great distance separated our friendship, the mind and the heart never ever forget.
Ninous, words are not enough to express our sorrow . May the LORD receive his soul and grace it with what
he deserves: least and ANGEL.
Our love to you and the Ashraf family.
My deepest condolences to you, Ninous, and the rest of your family. I know you have such an amazing faith, and that will carry you through this difficult time. My heart is with you.
Dear Ninous – I am so sorry to hear about your beloved husband. Most deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am sorry I will be unable to attend the funeral service, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Dear Ninouse, Nava and Valeh
We were greatly saddened by the news of Faramarz departure from this earthy plane We have such fond memories of service we shared in this wonderful Faith. May all our friends and ancestors , In the heavenly Concourse, be there to greet him.
With Much Love,
Jack and Gretchen
Nelson, BC
Dear aunt Ninous, cousins Nava and Valeh, and the entire Ashraf Family.
Amy and I express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of our dear uncle Framarz, he will be in our hearts and mind with many unforgettable memories from years ago.
We regret not being able to attend the funeral service. Our prayers are with you all and may his soul rest in peace.
Dear Ninouse,
very sorry to hear about your loss, my sincerest condolences.
AJ Gill
Dear Ninous and family,
Much love and thoughts your way
Elizabeth & Jamie
Dear Ninous Nava and Valeh,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. This is indeed a loss for every individual, family and community that ever had the previlage of getting to know and work with Faramarz khan. We feel right with your beautiful family at funeral service as we watch the program and remind ourselves the memorable moments we have been at his presence. We pray for the continued progress of his precious soul.
What a beautiful service! I am moved by such wonderful stories told of Faramarz Jaan. What a blessing to have been connected to him and your family. My sincere condolences. May he continue to progress and bring joy to all in the worlds of God. Thank you for telecomunicating the service. Love.
Dearest Ninous khanum and family It was a great shock to us to hear the news of the passing of our loved and notable writer Mr. Framarz Ashraf. His book in regard to Qazvin and its early Baha’i believers is a reference to those who work in this field. We missed him a great. we are sure that his soul is in the presence of lovers of Blessed Beauty . Please accept our deepest condolences. Soheil homa Naim
Dearest Ninous Khanum, Nava joon and Valeh joon, our deepest condolences to your family and the whole Bahá’í community. We lost the dear Faramarz khan who served the Faith all his life. God bless his soul. Hopefully we will see you soon in Kelowna when the weather is a little bit better. Afagh and Saeed Khadem
Dear Ninous Khanum, Nava and Valeh Jon,
Our heart felt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband & father. Faramarz Khan will be remembered with great love, affection, kindness and his true devotion to the Faith. In deeded he was a pillar of strength in your family which was clearly evident to us. We pray for the progress of his soul and his blessing to you all from the Abhá Kingdom.
Much love, Alla & Mona.
The world has lost a wonderful man . We are all so saddened to know that we wont see dear Faramarz in this earthly life. I can just imagine his tender and kind soul soaring in the Abha Kingdom radiantly and joyous.
My dear Ninous joon, accept my heartfelt condolences . We held a prayer meeting for him at our home in Johannesburg. we remembered all the good times that we had with all of you in Kelowna. My parents are in Botswana and when I told them about this sad news I could feel how sore and sad they both became. They send their love to you and dear Nava and Valeh . Be strong. He doesn’t want to see his dear Ninous be sad!
Dear Ninous, Nava, and Valeh,
We offer our most sincere condolences to you as Faramarz passes from this life to continue his spiritual journey.
It was our great privilege to have known him and to have been inspired by his example of kindness, generosity, and graciousness.
David & Susan Van Blarcom
Dear Ashraf Family,
We are very sad to hear of your loss of Faramarz. Our condolences to all of you.