We Remember
ASHRAF, Ninous
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Ninous left this physical existence on Sunday, April 11th, 2021, and joined the love of her life to continue their spiritual flight together.
An extraordinary mentor to so many, Ninous was always giving of her time and wisdom. She adored her family and was an inspiration to those who knew her. Her dedication to her faith and her spirit of service were unmatched.
Ninous is survived by her beloved daughters Nava (Hendrik) and Valeh; her sister Jinous (Jahangir) Nourinejad; brothers Farzad (Gloria) Mogharabi and Fardad (Victoria) Mogharabi and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Faramarz Ashraf, her loving mother Vahideh and her cherished father Ata’u’llah.
Ninous is forever loved and will be missed immensely.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of your choice to honour Ninous.
A Burial Service will be held, however due to the current pandemic restrictions it will be by invitation only. The family would like to invite all who want to pay their respects to join the funeral online by Livestream on FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM (see below). A recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
Such a wonderful lady – I worked with Ninous at Agricultural – she was my supervisor – the best I ever had – my deepest condolences & may cherished memories help you through this difficult time – Kindest regards ❤
My deepest condolences to Ashraf, Mogharabi and Nourinejad family, we lost a beautiful soul , May she rest in peace .
Ninous was one of my dearest friends and colleagues. We met when working for the Ministry of Agriculture. What a blessing to have been her friend. She always started her messages to me with, “my dearest Shelley”. I was lucky to have been able to get to visit with Ninous when I moved to Kelowna. We shared lots of good meals and good stories. I will cherish those moments forever. Until we meet again, my dearest Ninous. I know you are busy setting the table with grace and generosity. May God bless you and your family, of whom you are so proud.
I was very deeply saddened to hear of Ninous’ passing. I wanted you to know that she left a mark in my life and on my heart. Beautiful, beautiful, person was she. My sincere and deepest condolences I can only imagine the loss you must feel and the ache in your heart although this is only possible by the depth of which she filled it up.
Offering our most ardent and humble prayers for the progress of our dearest Ninous Khanoom’s radiant soul in all the worlds of God and for the comfort of her much loved family during this difficult time.
Farshid and Nadia Taleb
Our Heartfelt condolences dearest Nava, Valeh and family.
“O Thou Provider, O Thou Forgiver! A noble soul hath ascended unto the Kingdom of reality, and hastened from the mortal world of dust to the realm of everlasting glory. Exalt the station of this recently arrived guest, and attire this long-standing servant with a new and wondrous robe.”
Accept my condolence she will be miss for all Kelowna friend. Her devices to cause was great as her soul .
Please accept our Condolences. She’ll be missed. God bless her soul 🌹🌹🌹
My deepest condolences. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have missed Ninous in our community and inciteful discussions when we car-pooled with each other on our way to our weekly meeting. I think of her and Faramarz often.
Condolences to the Families
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My sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ninous. I’m very sorry to hear of her passing. She was truly a kind and lovely woman who was very caring, warm and genuine. I had the pleasure of working with Ninous for a few years at the Ministry of Agriculture and her gentle kind-hearted nature always stood out to me. May she rest in peace.
Valeh and Nava, I was saddened to hear about your mother’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you both, and to the rest of your friends and family. Sending you hugs and healing wishes.
Dear Jinous khanum aziz, Farzad khan aziz and Fardad khan aziz; words fall short of expressing sorrowful heartbreak of suffering of Ninous khanum aziz in the last couple of years due to her illness which ultimately was exacerbated by the covid virus resulting in her passing. The sorrows of missing loved ones even in old age is hard to bear how much more in her case who must normally have decades to live and spread the joy and friendship which emanated from the spirit of faith entrusted to her heart and soul. May the Blessed Beauty elevate her spirit in the retreats on high and the everlasting abode of felicity in nearness to her loved ones. May He graciously bestow patience from the oceans of His Bountiful favours upon her family her siblings and your families to celebrate her life in perpetuity in honour of the memories of her kindness, sacrificial services to the family and the Baha’i Community and the community at large in different capacities.
I join you in prayers and supplications for the progress of her soul and regret I can not be with you in person due to after effect of covid vaccine I only took yesterday afternoon but will connect on line. Sincerely yours, Shidan
It’s such a blessing that her spirit will continue to shine through her daughters. I had the privilege to share both laughter and love with this generous spirit. My condolences to the family and friends who while celebrating her life will always feel the space she left behind. Much love.
So many condolescences Valeh and Nava joon 🌹❤️🙏🏾🌺
My sincere condolences to the family.
Ninous was an inspiration to the many students she taught in ESL program,. Her faith was her guide in life and a true testimony of her as a person I will remember her with fondest of memories
with Love Marion
Dear Nava & Valeh we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the funeral tomorrow. We will be offering prayers for the progress of your mother’s soul at our devotional gathering this evening. Love Don & Linda Roberts
Nava joon aziz words fall short of expressing sorrowful heartbreak of suffering of Ninous khanum aziz in the last couple of years and now her passing. The sorrows of missing loved ones even in old age is hard to bear how much more in her case who must normally have decades to live and spread the joy and friendship which emanated from the spirit of faith entrusted to her heart and soul. May the Blessed Beauty elevate her spirit in the retreats on high and the everlasting abode of felicity in nearness to her loved ones. May He graciously bestow patience from the oceans of His Bountiful favours upon you and Valeh joon to celebrate her life in perpetuity in honour of the memories of her kindness, sacrificial services to the family and the Baha’i Community and the community at large in different capacities.
You were the unquestionable joy of your parents’ lives and I have no doubt they will continue to be proud of you and guide you to have joy and peace on your life with your dear husband.
I join you in prayers and supplications for the progress of her soul and will connect on line to join the rest of the family. Sincerely yours, Shidan
Please accept our deepest condolences. Be sure of our of our prayers for dearest Mrs Ninous. She will be dearly missed.
Dadgar Family
Kamelia, Omid and Melody
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May the sweet memories and her loving kindnesses bring solace to your hearts.
Sincerely,
Hooman and Emilia
Dear Nava Jan and Valeh Jan,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of your dear mother. Our heartfelt condolences to you both.
Who, among those who knew her personally, could not feel this loss?
She was a true living example in my own life – a fact that I had shared with many and had expressed to herself more than once , that I always looked up to her to draw inspiration and direct my path of life.
May your soul eternally progress in the realms above and the Abhá Paradise Ninous Khanum.
💐❤💐❤
Mahshid and family
Our heartfelt condolences for the passing of beloved Ninous khanum! The services that Ninous khanum and beloved Faramarz have done will be always remembered. May
God bless her pure and radiant soul 🌹
My condolences to Ashraf and Mogharebi family
We think of Ninous (and Faramarz) often and miss their presence in our community. We are saying prayers for her progress in the next world.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family on the passing of dear Ninous. Although we know that both Ninous and Faramarz are now soaring in the Abha Kingdom and no doubt rejoicing in being together again, nevertheless, their physical absence causes us sorrow and sadness — how much more for those who were dearest and closest to them. May the Blessed Beauty enable them to spread abroad their signs, and increase their radiance, that they may become channels of God’s manifold favours and spreaders of His loving-kindness and bounties throughout all the worlds of God.
With much love,
Dorsa
Dear Nava and Valeh,
My Deepest sympathy for the passing of your very Dear mother Ninous. She was a very strong woman with a great soul. She was beautiful inside and out, and she was a great contributor to the society. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Her place is for sure in paradise, if this could be a consolation for all her loved ones.
God bless her soul.
Forough and family
I am saddened to hear of Ninous’s passing. We worked together in Agriculture in Kelowna. I particularly enjoyed our discussions on her Bahai faith and the turbulent journey that her family made to immigrate to Canada. In turn, I shared my experiences of being in Mashhad, Iran in 1968. She was a most kind lady whom I am pleased to have known. My condolences to the family. Wray McDonnell
My dear Nava and Valeh, there are no words to express our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mum. Ninous was a remarkable lady, so kind, caring and genuine that she leaves a mark in our lives. We are so blessed to have known her and Faramaz and will miss her dearly. Ninous gave me a little prayer book called ‘Wings of Prayer’ and on the inside cover she wrote – You, my dear friend, Noreen, were in my thoughts in Green Acre, Elliot, Maine, USA April 2001 Ninous Ashraf. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest now my dear Ninous, God Bless you. Ajamzadeh family
May the Beloved unite her with her illustrious husband and perpetuate their spiritual life forever more.
Please accept our deepest condolences. She will be missed. Our body disintegrated but our soul back to the source of God.
The loss of Ninous in this world is a deeply sad one. I was lucky to work alongside Ninous upon moving to Kelowna 4 years ago. She was a warm, kind, and caring person who cared deeply about her family, her faith, and her friends. I will always remember her resiliency through adversity and her warm smile. Ninous, may you rest in peace.
Gemma
Nava and Valeh joon,
Words are short of expressing our sorrow and heavy hearts.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Soheila and Omid
We will always remember the generosity of spirit Ninous showed to everyone. She and Faramarz were so kind to us always. I remember visiting Kelowna one time and finding a freshly baked Bundt cake arriving at my hotel door, just because they wanted to welcome me. There are so many stories of her love and devotion. She will be missed on this earthly plane! Our sincere condolences to the families
My deepest condolences to dear Nava and dear Valeh. Minus joon was a wonderful lady and now she joined her beloved Faramarz
Dearest Nava and Valeh, I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother, Ninous. I know how much your hearts must be aching right now. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is now free of her physical suffering and her soul is able to soar and grow alongside your father. I always remember her as such a strong, wise, and loving force with a bright and radiant smile. You both as well your mom are in my prayers. Sending you love.
Nava joon va Valeh joon, tasliat ma ro bepazirid, roohe Ninouse joon shad va yadesh ta abad ba ma hast
Dear Valeh, Nava, Jinous,, Farzad, and Farhad. We miss our beloved Ninous and Faramarz deeply and share your pain. Please accept our condolences. We will always think of you and our dear ones who flew to Abha Kingdom.
With lots of love and sympathy.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. I will never forget your dear mother and father and how sweet, loving, and gentle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
This is our loss as well. We share your pain and she will be missed immensely.
Our condolences to everyone who knew her particularly Nava joon and Valeh joon.
Words fail to express our sorrow at the passing of this wonderful woman. She did indeed leave behind a legacy of love and fond memories. Sending deepest condolences, warmest love and heartfelt prayers for the progress of her soul and the consolation of your hearts.
My sincerest Condolences to the family special Valeh and Nava. In my youth, she was a great example, supporter and encourager to me. She is a woman I admired and looked up to. I feel sad moving back to Kelowna but not having spent time with her. But I know she is reunited with her beloved husband. May they rest in peace and may they have a huge party in the Abha kingdom together.
Dearest Nava and Valeh,
Our deepest and most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved and most precious mother Ninous. We are heartbroken that she’s no longer with us but give thanks that she is no longer suffering the blows of this earthly life and is free to soar in the eternal realm along with your beloved father and all her loved ones that have gone before. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Farideh Navai, Martha and Rocky Mottahedeh
Dearest Nava and Valeh,
My heart aches for you at the loss of your beautiful, loving mother. She was a wonderful teacher for me about hospitality, patience, forgiveness, kindness, and optimism in all circumstances. I am so grateful to have known her and she continues to stand as an inspiration for me. You, your family and your beloved mother and father remain in my prayers. Sending all my love to you.
Dearest Valeh and Nava. Your honouring of your dear mom this afternoon was perhaps the most beautiful service ever. You both displayed all the nobility, compassion, courage, dignity and spiritual radiance that your mom and dad exemplified throughout their own lives. I know their inspiration and love will follow you throughout your own lives of service. God bless you both. I will join my prayers to all the others who are grieving this loss with you.
Thank you dear Ashraf family for sharing this lovely farewell observance for Ninous as she embarks on her voyage in the realms beyond. We remember her warm, sweet smile, her loving and longstanding service. Love Laurel and Mike
Dearest nava,valeh and family
Dear nava and valeh ,our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Her kindness and lovely smiles will always be with us. We loved both your parents dearly and their memories always be with us forever.
Deepest condolences from our family. We often remember when we first moved to Kelowna, the time your parents would take to welcome us and shower us with their love and friendship. Our prayers are with you and your family.
My heartfelt condolences to you all, as the second wing of this beloved couple takes flight. Thank you for the profound, eloquent, and most loving service that brought us all to the heart of your precious family and of Ninous’s own soul. Thank you for such an intimate glimpse into the gift of your lives together. With love and prayer, Juliet
A beautiful, moving tribute to a truly lovely lady. I remember her as vibrant, friendly and kind, and a wonderful, welcoming hostess always. Valeh and Nava, I wish I could have been there to support you in person. You did her proud with this send off. Wishing you comfort in this challenging time.
please except my deepest condoles , whit love and payers , A. H . Mehrabi .
She was a very special cousin that I always loved and admired. Will offer prayers for the progress of her illumined soul and for patience for her loved ones.
Dearest Nava, Valeh: Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the passing of your dear Mom. Our sincere prayers for the progress of her faithful soul and patience for you dear ones during this very hard time. May her spirit of steadfastness and perseverance accompany you in all stages of your lives.
Dear nava,valeh and family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your loveing mother. Her kindness ,compassion, courage and dignity will never be forgoten.
May her precious soul be blessed and soar forever free from affliction and grief in the Abha’ Kingdom. What a gem we lost! May Bahá’u’lláh grant patience to her dear ones.
Deatest Valeh, Nava and family
Mydeepest condolences on the passing of your loveing mother. Her kindness ,compassion, courage and dignity will never be forgoten
Nahaleh
Dearest Dokhtarkhaleh Zhinus. Pesar khaleh Farzad, Pesarkhale Fardad,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your loveing sister. May her precious soul be blessed and soar forever free from affliction and grief in the Abha’ Kingdom.May Bahá’u’lláh grant patience to her
Nahaleh
Dear Valeh, Nava and family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your loving mother.
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
Dearest Nava and Valeh, we were deeply saddened to learn of dear Ninous’s passing, her loving kindness and genuine warmth will always stay with me. We pray for dear Ninous’s spiritual journey and for your patience and solace in these difficult times.
Vafa and Laleh.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your loving mother. Who was a very special person for us.
Dearest Nava and Valeh, i met your mum twice and i remember everything she told me because everything she told me was distilled truth. They say we only die when no one remembers us. Ninous will be with us for a very long time.
with love
oriana