Keyvani, Bahman
Bahman Keyvani
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bahman Keyvani, in his 80th year, on January 22, 2025 in Mississauga, ON.
Bahman Keyvani was born on August 24, 1945 in Isfahan, Iran and lived a life marked by passion, dedication and a desire to keep learning. He spent most of his childhood and early adult life in Tehran, Iran before moving to Canada in his 40s where he raised his family. Bahman was a talented artist and craftsman, he loved history and music, he loved nature and human design. Most of all he loved his family and friends, if you ever needed him he would be there in a heartbeat to help in any way he could.
Bahman is survived by his much loved wife, Khadijeh. They first married in Iran on September 25,1981 and have been each other’s best supporters and confidants ever since. He is also survived by his daughters Kianosh (Jason) and Kiana (Alex); and was a devoted Grandfather to Riley, Taera and Carter who adored him and their tickle fights very much. He is also survived by is siblings Maheen, Parviz (Faranak), Lila and Mina; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends who will miss him greatly.
The family will have a private cremation and host a celebration of life at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or Habitat for Humanity.
We will miss you greatly.
“پشت هر عشق بغض یه سفره
Behind each love story, is the pain of a goodbye
بس که عمر آدم زود میگذره
It’s enough that one’s life passes quickly
زندگی کن
Live even if you don’t leave anything behind” – Googoosh
Khadijah, Kianosh, Kiana, Riley, Taera, and Carter, your husbands and Bachman’s family, I am holding you and your sorrow in my heart. Bahman left you with rich memories and a piece of him in every piece of art he created. I hold you all in a space in which your memories bring smiles as often or more often than sorrow. That may not be now as you grieve your loss in this moment now and in looking forward to future without his physical presence. I hold space that soon the memories of a past you had with him help with that grief.
I am grateful to have met Bahman in celebratory moments. Moments when he celebrated his good fortune to have you in his life.
You are his greatest legacy, and he lives on in you.
Munay