Nouri Zamani
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t is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nouri Zamani, a beloved son, brother, uncle, family member, and friend whose warmth, laughter, and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
From the moment he was born, Nouri's parents recognized the light within him, giving him a name that means "Light of the Faith." Throughout his life, he embodied that light through his kindness, vibrant personality, and unwavering love for those around him.
Nouri was the life of every gathering, effortlessly filling every room with laughter and joy. He shared many qualities with his father—not only in appearance, but also in his natural charisma, love of people, joyful spirit, love of country, and, most especially, in the deep love and devotion he had for his mother.
He lived life on his own terms, embracing it with passion and an appreciation for the very best it had to offer. Those who knew Nouri will forever remember his deep, contagious laugh, his quick wit and clever sense of humor, his incredible talent in the kitchen, and the heartfelt hugs that made everyone feel welcomed and loved.
Above all, Nouri cherished his family. He was a proud and loving uncle who brought joy, laughter, and unconditional love to his nieces and nephews. His presence created countless treasured memories that will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
He is reunited in peace with his beloved father and family members who preceded him in death. While our hearts are broken by his loss, we find comfort in remembering him as vibrant, healthy, and full of light—a light that will continue to shine through the lives he touched.
Nouri leaves behind his devoted mother, his siblings, beloved nieces and nephews, extended family, and many dear friends who will carry his memory forward with love and gratitude. Though he is no longer with us in person, his laughter, generosity, and spirit will remain with us always. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.
Timeline
1959
December 19th
Birthday
December 19, 1959
Tehran, Iran
1977
May 27th
Southwestern Academy
1975-1977
San Marino, CA
1981
June 14th
University of Southern California
3470 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089
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August 10, 2026
Nouri Joon, I can not believe you left us so early. You have been living in mind since I found you dead and informed your passing away to your dear family and friends. You will always live in my heart as you were not only my best friend but my 3rd brother too. Im honored to have been your friend and thanks for calling me every other day wherever I was whether in Los Angeles or Rio and would talk and talk. You were most generous as anywhere we went you would not allow anyone to pay and always insisted and paid. Your kindness, love and generosity was in another level. Will miss you everyday till we meet again.
August 2, 2026
Noori joon, you will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Your kindness, generosity, and the love you gave so freely will always live on in our hearts. Thank you for being there for me through so many moments in my life. You were more than a cousin, you were the big brother I never had, always offering your support, guidance, and unwavering care. The memories we shared will remain with me forever, and I will cherish them for the rest of my life. Though you're no longer with us, your love and the impact you had on everyone who knew you will never fade. Rest in peace, Noori joon.
You will always hold a special place in my heart, and you will never be forgotten. 🌹♥️
You will always hold a special place in my heart, and you will never be forgotten. 🌹♥️
August 2, 2026
Dear Nouri,
I still don’t know how it is possible to love someone so deeply, someone I never even had the chance to meet in person.
You were a source of comfort and strength for us. You were the kind of person who made our hearts feel warm simply because we knew you were there. Even from thousands of miles away, you were a true support for us, and your love always reached us.
A part of my heart will always carry the light of your love, and I will never forget how you were present in every important moment of our lives — in our happiness, our hardships, and our deepest sorrows. Distance never changed your kindness, your compassion, or the love you gave us. We always felt you beside us.
When my father was sick three years ago, your endless kindness and support made those painful days easier for us. You stood beside our family when we needed help the most. I will never forget your generosity, your caring heart, and the love behind every thing you did for us.
You have no idea how proudly we always spoke about having a cousin as wonderful as you. We were so proud of you. Even though we never had the chance to meet, we created so many beautiful memories in our hearts of the moments we dreamed of sharing with you.
I dreamed so many times of the day I could finally hold you in my arms, in a free Iran, and celebrate that beautiful day with you. I imagined us standing together, smiling, and celebrating the freedom and happiness we both wished for. We had so many dreams we wanted to achieve together, so many moments we wanted to share, and so many memories we hoped to create.
The world will always owe us the chance to experience a free Iran beside you. That dream remained unfinished, and my heart will always carry the sadness of not having lived that moment with you.
I believe that a soul as full of love as yours is now resting in peace, surrounded by light and surrounded by those who love you. I believe you are experiencing a place more beautiful than this world.
But here, for us, the world has become a place filled with longing. Once again, life has taken away someone precious, and we are left with the pain of never having had the chance to embrace someone as special as you.
My dear aunt Fahimeh, Behdad, Farnaz, and Farnoush, tomorrow our hearts will be with you from far away. We will hold you in our thoughts, embrace you with our love, cry with you, and honor the beautiful memory of our beloved Nouri.
Please know that we are thinking of you every moment. We wish with all our hearts that we could be there beside you during these painful days.
Nouri, your kindness, your love, your courage, and your beautiful dreams will never be forgotten. Your light will always remain in our hearts.
With endless love.
From all your cousins in Iran, who loved you deeply and will forever keep your kindness, your love, and your beautiful memory alive in their hearts.
I still don’t know how it is possible to love someone so deeply, someone I never even had the chance to meet in person.
You were a source of comfort and strength for us. You were the kind of person who made our hearts feel warm simply because we knew you were there. Even from thousands of miles away, you were a true support for us, and your love always reached us.
A part of my heart will always carry the light of your love, and I will never forget how you were present in every important moment of our lives — in our happiness, our hardships, and our deepest sorrows. Distance never changed your kindness, your compassion, or the love you gave us. We always felt you beside us.
When my father was sick three years ago, your endless kindness and support made those painful days easier for us. You stood beside our family when we needed help the most. I will never forget your generosity, your caring heart, and the love behind every thing you did for us.
You have no idea how proudly we always spoke about having a cousin as wonderful as you. We were so proud of you. Even though we never had the chance to meet, we created so many beautiful memories in our hearts of the moments we dreamed of sharing with you.
I dreamed so many times of the day I could finally hold you in my arms, in a free Iran, and celebrate that beautiful day with you. I imagined us standing together, smiling, and celebrating the freedom and happiness we both wished for. We had so many dreams we wanted to achieve together, so many moments we wanted to share, and so many memories we hoped to create.
The world will always owe us the chance to experience a free Iran beside you. That dream remained unfinished, and my heart will always carry the sadness of not having lived that moment with you.
I believe that a soul as full of love as yours is now resting in peace, surrounded by light and surrounded by those who love you. I believe you are experiencing a place more beautiful than this world.
But here, for us, the world has become a place filled with longing. Once again, life has taken away someone precious, and we are left with the pain of never having had the chance to embrace someone as special as you.
My dear aunt Fahimeh, Behdad, Farnaz, and Farnoush, tomorrow our hearts will be with you from far away. We will hold you in our thoughts, embrace you with our love, cry with you, and honor the beautiful memory of our beloved Nouri.
Please know that we are thinking of you every moment. We wish with all our hearts that we could be there beside you during these painful days.
Nouri, your kindness, your love, your courage, and your beautiful dreams will never be forgotten. Your light will always remain in our hearts.
With endless love.
From all your cousins in Iran, who loved you deeply and will forever keep your kindness, your love, and your beautiful memory alive in their hearts.
August 1, 2026
I am very saddened for your whole family and this deep loss. Nouri was such a shining star, I will always remember his smile and loving personality. I know he will meet Aga Jun and Maman Aghdust in heaven and be able to watch over his beloved country of Iran ❤️❤️.
Love always and forever,
Kristin Comi-Maldonado.
Love always and forever,
Kristin Comi-Maldonado.
July 31, 2026
My dearest Nouri,
It still doesn't feel real that I am writing these words. You were never just my cousin—you were my brother. We grew up side by side, sharing a home, our childhood, our laughter, our arguments, and our lives. Even after we came to America, we lived together again until I left for college. We never introduced each other as cousins because that word could never describe what we were. You were simply my brother.
Like all brothers and sisters, we had our disagreements over the years, but one thing never changed: our love for each other. If either of us ever needed anything, the other was there without question.
You were larger than life. Every family gathering revolved around you. We would all be waiting, phones in hand, asking, "Where are you?" because somehow no one wanted to begin until Nouri arrived. And when you finally walked through the door—usually fashionably late—you filled the room with your presence, your laughter, and your warmth. It was impossible not to know you were there.
You had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. Your generosity wasn't something you did—it was simply who you were. You found genuine happiness in giving to the people you loved. I used to tell you not to buy me expensive gifts because all I ever wanted was you, but you never listened. The joy on your face when you surprised me with a gift was worth more to you than the gift itself. Not long ago you gave me a beautiful watch with an engraving that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Every time I look at it, I will think of you.
And then there were the little things that only our family will truly understand. We would argue over who was paying the bill because you insisted it had to be you. When we drove separately somewhere, you would deliberately leave the parking garage before me so that by the time I reached the booth, the attendant would smile and say, "Your brother already paid for you." I would shake my head because you had done it again. Those were such small acts, but they spoke volumes about the kind of man you were. Looking after the people you loved made you happy.
Your love for Iran was part of your soul. You carried its history, its people, and its future in your heart, always hoping and fighting for the day it would be free and that you could return home.
The last time I saw you was just before I left for Europe. Never, even for a moment, did I imagine it would be our last goodbye. When I returned home and Euan came into my office to tell me you were gone, my world stopped. I don't even remember leaving the house. I only remember the overwhelming need to get to you. I drove to your home through tears, desperate to be with you and with our family. Seeing you one last time, resting so peacefully, looked as though you were simply asleep.
A week has passed, yet I still find myself lost, confused, and waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I look through our photographs and videos over and over, unable to accept that there won't be another phone call, another family dinner waiting for you to arrive, another laugh shared between us.
But I also find comfort in believing that you are at peace. I know you have been reunited with your dad and my dad, and knowing the two of them, they were there waiting for you with open arms. I can only imagine the laughter, the stories, and the celebration now that you are together again.
Thank you for being my brother, my protector, my lifelong friend, and one of the most generous souls I have ever known. You taught us that love is shown not only through words but through countless acts of kindness, both big and small. I will carry your love, your laughter, and your generous spirit with me for the rest of my life.
Until we meet again.
I love you always.
— Moji
It still doesn't feel real that I am writing these words. You were never just my cousin—you were my brother. We grew up side by side, sharing a home, our childhood, our laughter, our arguments, and our lives. Even after we came to America, we lived together again until I left for college. We never introduced each other as cousins because that word could never describe what we were. You were simply my brother.
Like all brothers and sisters, we had our disagreements over the years, but one thing never changed: our love for each other. If either of us ever needed anything, the other was there without question.
You were larger than life. Every family gathering revolved around you. We would all be waiting, phones in hand, asking, "Where are you?" because somehow no one wanted to begin until Nouri arrived. And when you finally walked through the door—usually fashionably late—you filled the room with your presence, your laughter, and your warmth. It was impossible not to know you were there.
You had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. Your generosity wasn't something you did—it was simply who you were. You found genuine happiness in giving to the people you loved. I used to tell you not to buy me expensive gifts because all I ever wanted was you, but you never listened. The joy on your face when you surprised me with a gift was worth more to you than the gift itself. Not long ago you gave me a beautiful watch with an engraving that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Every time I look at it, I will think of you.
And then there were the little things that only our family will truly understand. We would argue over who was paying the bill because you insisted it had to be you. When we drove separately somewhere, you would deliberately leave the parking garage before me so that by the time I reached the booth, the attendant would smile and say, "Your brother already paid for you." I would shake my head because you had done it again. Those were such small acts, but they spoke volumes about the kind of man you were. Looking after the people you loved made you happy.
Your love for Iran was part of your soul. You carried its history, its people, and its future in your heart, always hoping and fighting for the day it would be free and that you could return home.
The last time I saw you was just before I left for Europe. Never, even for a moment, did I imagine it would be our last goodbye. When I returned home and Euan came into my office to tell me you were gone, my world stopped. I don't even remember leaving the house. I only remember the overwhelming need to get to you. I drove to your home through tears, desperate to be with you and with our family. Seeing you one last time, resting so peacefully, looked as though you were simply asleep.
A week has passed, yet I still find myself lost, confused, and waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I look through our photographs and videos over and over, unable to accept that there won't be another phone call, another family dinner waiting for you to arrive, another laugh shared between us.
But I also find comfort in believing that you are at peace. I know you have been reunited with your dad and my dad, and knowing the two of them, they were there waiting for you with open arms. I can only imagine the laughter, the stories, and the celebration now that you are together again.
Thank you for being my brother, my protector, my lifelong friend, and one of the most generous souls I have ever known. You taught us that love is shown not only through words but through countless acts of kindness, both big and small. I will carry your love, your laughter, and your generous spirit with me for the rest of my life.
Until we meet again.
I love you always.
— Moji
July 31, 2026
To my beautiful brother Nouri,
I often reminisce about the times we spent playing at our grandparents’ house as children
So many fun memories.
I vividly recall how you taught me to tie my first tie and how to tie a bow tie properly. Or when you helped me pick out my first cologne when I was 14 .
Your impeccable fashion sense was truly remarkable and always first in its class .
I cherish countless beautiful memories of us, yet I can’t help but feel a profound sense of loss. Your untimely departure left an indelible void in my life and everyone around you.
Even though there were many times we did not agree on everything, loving each other never changed . Through out the years I got accustomed to hearing mom’s phone ring five times a day, and it was you, but now, every time it rings, I can’t help but think it’s you . I then have to remind myself that you’re not here and I have to
put myself back together.
I understand that your heart was too big for this world, I know how much you loved everyone and all your friends, and I know you belong to the best of the best. You are an extraordinary energy, and as the fundamental laws of physics dictate, energy never truly dies. Therefore, you simply transitioned into light and took on a new form among the stars. Now, whenever I need you, I simply look up, and I believe you’ll see me, and I’ll see you . You’re probably roaming the universe picking out the best diamonds on each planet !
I want you to tell me all about your new adventures when you visit me in my dreams and we can talk so I can hear your voice.
Please give dad a big kiss for me. I miss you both immensely. I know that I’ll see you again, but not yet. I have a few more things to do here. You know me, always running .
Love you lots and really miss you
Behdad
❤️
I often reminisce about the times we spent playing at our grandparents’ house as children
So many fun memories.
I vividly recall how you taught me to tie my first tie and how to tie a bow tie properly. Or when you helped me pick out my first cologne when I was 14 .
Your impeccable fashion sense was truly remarkable and always first in its class .
I cherish countless beautiful memories of us, yet I can’t help but feel a profound sense of loss. Your untimely departure left an indelible void in my life and everyone around you.
Even though there were many times we did not agree on everything, loving each other never changed . Through out the years I got accustomed to hearing mom’s phone ring five times a day, and it was you, but now, every time it rings, I can’t help but think it’s you . I then have to remind myself that you’re not here and I have to
put myself back together.
I understand that your heart was too big for this world, I know how much you loved everyone and all your friends, and I know you belong to the best of the best. You are an extraordinary energy, and as the fundamental laws of physics dictate, energy never truly dies. Therefore, you simply transitioned into light and took on a new form among the stars. Now, whenever I need you, I simply look up, and I believe you’ll see me, and I’ll see you . You’re probably roaming the universe picking out the best diamonds on each planet !
I want you to tell me all about your new adventures when you visit me in my dreams and we can talk so I can hear your voice.
Please give dad a big kiss for me. I miss you both immensely. I know that I’ll see you again, but not yet. I have a few more things to do here. You know me, always running .
Love you lots and really miss you
Behdad
❤️
July 31, 2026
Dearest Nouri it is so hard to believe that you are no longer with us. I catch myself looking at your door every time I leave the house thinking you are still here. I keep wanting to hear your foot steps going up and down the stairs. I will miss your yummy cooking and the delicious kabobs you always made and shared with me and my boys, I will miss the $2 bills you used to sign and give us for Norooz, but most importantly I will miss your company and friendship. Thank you for always checking up on me and watching out for me. You are forever in my heart! You may be gone but will never be forgotten. 💔
July 31, 2026
My Dearest Nouri,
You left us far too soon. We had so many more memories to make, and it's impossible to think of a world without you in it. We miss you every day. I catch myself thinking that you're just at home sleeping or away on a trip, and that you'll be back soon. We would give anything to hear your voice (even if it's yelling), see your face, and feel one more hug.
Jaxon misses his Nooni so much. He talks about you daily and is upset that you haven't visited him in his dreams yet. Please visit us. We need to see you- even if only for a moment. Thank you for loving Jaxon and the rest of us so completely and for giving us memories we will carry with us forever.
We will love you forever,
Christy
You left us far too soon. We had so many more memories to make, and it's impossible to think of a world without you in it. We miss you every day. I catch myself thinking that you're just at home sleeping or away on a trip, and that you'll be back soon. We would give anything to hear your voice (even if it's yelling), see your face, and feel one more hug.
Jaxon misses his Nooni so much. He talks about you daily and is upset that you haven't visited him in his dreams yet. Please visit us. We need to see you- even if only for a moment. Thank you for loving Jaxon and the rest of us so completely and for giving us memories we will carry with us forever.
We will love you forever,
Christy
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Iraj Zamani
Fahiemeh Houshmast
Dean Zamani
Farrah Zamani
Christy Zamani
Dean Zamani
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One of Nouri's greatest passions was his enduring love for Iran and its people. He carried a deep hope for a future where the country could once again reflect the values he held dear—peace, freedom, family, kindness, and the rich culture that shaped his identity. He longed for an Iran where its people could live with dignity, joy, and hope.
But Nouri's love extended far beyond borders. He believed deeply in humanity and treated everyone he met with warmth, compassion, and respect. Whether family, friend, or stranger, he had a remarkable ability to make people feel seen, welcomed, and valued. His generous spirit, open heart, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Nouri's legacy is one of love—for his family, for his heritage, and for humanity.
But Nouri's love extended far beyond borders. He believed deeply in humanity and treated everyone he met with warmth, compassion, and respect. Whether family, friend, or stranger, he had a remarkable ability to make people feel seen, welcomed, and valued. His generous spirit, open heart, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Nouri's legacy is one of love—for his family, for his heritage, and for humanity.
Service
We invite family and friends to join us in celebrating the life of Noureddin "Nouri" Zamani.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Graveside Service at 9:30 a.m.
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
The family kindly requests that guests wear white or light-colored attire in honor of Nouri.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Graveside Service at 9:30 a.m.
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
The family kindly requests that guests wear white or light-colored attire in honor of Nouri.
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