It’s a shock to hear the passing of Mr. Kourosh Kazemi today! We are saddened for your great loss! We will miss our friendly neighbour from our previous community of Hawkwood. May you find peace, comfort and strength as you remember your shared wonderful life. Please accept our apology for this delayed note!

With heartfelt sympathy

Kit, Harry & family

The management and staff at Trans Peace Construction would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Kourosh Kazemi. We have had several dealings with Mr. Kazemi through the years and always found him to be very personal, helpful and straightforward in every situation. His honor and dedication also shine through in his personal life, it was a privilege to have worked with him.

The news of the passing of Kourosh I received with great sadness. I met Kourosh through his great love of automobiles, I was at the time Sevice Manager for the Porche Dealership in Calgary. Kourosh had mulitple Porsches which he loved to drive and we were privileged to be his dealer of choice. I can safely say that in my forty plus years in the car business Kourosh was at all times a perfect gentleman, a good friend and the best customer any business could hope for.

I am deeply sadened at his passing and offer my sincere condolences to the family.

Sincerely

Martin Kelly

To The Kazemi Family,

I was 16/17 when I first met Kourosh, he was my coach, came from a different club on the “rich” side of town to coach a group of misfits in the Northeast cause no one else would do it! We sucked, we played hard but we were more worried about beating people up and not “playing our game” as Kk would say. It was then I met arguably my best friend! His oldest son, and got to kick around with a super young and string bean named Kavous. Nasrin, we could hear her and Kami yelling from the stands every game! In 2010 he lent me a hand in stepping up my career and working for him, two weeks in, he threatened me with firing me because I was no good. Well, he was my coach, I just had to get better as work to him was like life on the field, he will yell at you and call you named but he would never leave your side! He was so much to me,y heart has been broken since last Thursday and I still tear up when it’s brought up. Nasrin, Kaveh, Kami, Kavous. You will always have him at your side, if he wouldn’t leave a kid from the hood, he most certainly will not leave yours. The Jorqueras wish you all the strength and courage you need at this difficult time. If you thought he could move mountains while he was alive, you haven’t seen anything yet! Right gooks?!

Much love

Dannysan

my dear Nasrin, I was saddened to read of the sudden death of your beloved husband. Please accept my deepest condolences. My dear husband Rob died suddenly last year; in my grief I am able to understand some of what you are your family must be feeling; however, grief is something we all experience uniquely. Please do not hesitate to contact me, I would love to spend time with you and offer some solace. I am unable to attend Kourosh’s funeral due to my work schedule. You will be in my prayers.

We would like to express our sincere condolences for your sad loss; we are saddened by this unexpected tragedy and are thinking of your family at this very painful time. Through work, my husband, Kevin Rempel, enjoyed the opportunity of occasional contacts with Mr. Kazemi and spoke highly of him.

Susan Cameron and Kevin Rempel

We have been overwhelmed with the sadness that the loss of Kourosh brings to all of you. He was certainly a titan in his field, and a generous and compassionate community leader; but his unparalleled model as a family man is what we will always cherish. His life was dedicated to the love, care, nurturing and security of his family. Nobody could have done more, and this foundation of love will make it easier for you to move forward. This is what he would hope for.

All our love and heartfelt sympathy,

Brad, Esther, Devin & Cody

I had the privilege of working under Kourash at Pioneer Engineering. Though my time with him was rather brief, the devotion to his craft and knowledge he shared with me will forever be valued. He made our work environment different than any other I’ve worked at. He took the time to know each of his employees and no matter how busy he was, always took the time to answer a question. He made every one of us feel empowered and responsible for our success.

Kourash will be sorely missed by everyone in his Pioneer family, not only as a boss, but as a friend.

My sincere condolences to Nasrin, Kaveh, Kamilia and Kavous.

I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss. Kourosh was a great man who touched the lives of so many people. He was a great leader, mentor, friend and inspiration for me. I got the privilege to work directly with him for almost 5 years. I have spent many long days with him learning, discussing, talking and laughing! Kourosh was so much more than a boss… he was a dear friend!

I remember one very late evening at Pioneer like it was yesterday. Marc, Kourosh and I were setting up our new phone system and installing software on our new computers prior to Pioneer’s official opening. Marc and I were testing the phone system. The phone that we were testing had an extension of ‘111’, and we thought we had to dial ‘9’ first to make an external call. Instead we dialed 911 at 3am in the morning and the operator sent 2 police officers to the office to make sure everything was safe. Haha. We got a good laugh out of that one and Kourosh never let us forget it….

I will cherish so many fond memories of Kourosh for the rest of my life.

May you rest in Peace Sir and may the force be with you!

~Cody & Gillian Nernberg

I just wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you during this very trying time. I had the privilege to work with Kourosh in 1997-1998 and again in 2009 – 2012. As so many others have said already, Kourosh was a truly wonderful man and he will be deeply missed.

My deepest sympathy to his family.

Pat Pollack

My sincere condolences for the sudden loss of a great man, Kourosh was a significant influence on me from the time I was a child until adulthood. I played soccer for the various teams that Kourosh coached and he always made a place for me as the team’s successes advanced. I know there will be many heartbroken teammates of mine and I would like to express how Kourosh played such an important role in the lives of so many young men. Not only through sport but in life off the field Kourosh was passionate and caring in his support for his players.

As a young man Kourosh’s team was an anchor for me as I went through the trials and tribulations of growing up and I will never forget the loyalty this man had for me and other players. We accomplished great things and suffered defeats but Kourosh always strived to be the best and I will never forget how it felt to be a champion. I will also never forget this man’s generosity and spirit and I believe that I, like so many of my team mates, are who we are today in part because of his example.

I am deeply saddened by the knowledge that I will never see Kourosh again at that I will never play for him again but he will always be my coach. I wish his family my best wishes in celebrating Kourosh’s life today and I am thinking of you all.

Sincerely,

Michael Jones

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Kazemi family during this very sad and trying time. As with many in the soccer world, Kourosh touched the lives of our three boys (Kyle, Brett and Tye) who all played for him. His passion for the “beautiful game”, his generosity and devotion for the boys who played under him was undeniable.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely

Rick, Brenda, Kyle, Brett and Tye

I had the pleasure of working with Kourosh (KK) back in the Petro-Canada days. He was always challenging us to be more, I now realize how special a gift that was. My sincere condolences to all of the family, I cannot imagine what you are experiencing. Please know that he will always be remembered for the many gifts he brought to our lives.

Kim

My deepest condolences to the family members of such a great man. Kourosh was like a second father to me growing up, helping me become the best soccer player I could be. Although he yelled extensively, I knew it was just because of his passion for the game. He will be deeply missed throughout the soccer community and with everyone he came in contact through his life.

I still wear my PARS Soccer Club gear proudly and will continue to do so in his memory.

JLO

I grew to know and appreciate Kourosh over many years. I had not seen him for a long time and then he suddenly showed up in my office the other week. It was nice to talk to him again and see that he was happy and still passionate. My condolences to his family.

Ken

Nazrin and family,

It is with great sadness to hear of Kourosh’s passing. On behalf of all the staff at Hyatt Auto Gallery, please accept our deepest condolences. Kourosh had a large presence whenever he visited us. We all enjoyed and looked forward to seeing him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He will be deeply missed.

Jon

Nasrin so sorry to hear about your immense lost . Can not imagine the pain you & your family is going through.

Thinking of you in this difficult time .

You are in my prayer.

Murielle Arbour

I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Kourosh Kazemi’s passing. His good nature and advice will always be with me. His character was strong and stable, kind and soothing. He was a true gentleman. Family and friends will miss him very much. I wish everyone patience to heal from his unexpected departure. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Reza.

Nasrin, Kaveh, Kamilia and Kavous,

We were shocked to hear about Kourosh sudden passing and at such a young age. Our sincerest condolences to you all. We pray for all of you in this very difficult time, and hope that you may strength in all those good memories you have of Kourosh.

Jeannette and Pieter

I had the privilege to work with Kourosh for the past 5 years. He was the greatest mentor and friend to me. He was the person that really changed my life and that of many others that had the pleasure to work with him. I will never forget how attentive he was to us, in every step of our way. He cared for everybody, like a father for his children.

I will miss our conversations, long drives to field sites, late nights at work, laughs and cheering over soccer games. Words cannot express the sadness my family and I feel. He will be missed in every good morning and goodnights, and will always live in our hearts.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Kourosh memories give you peace and strength.

Our deepest condolences from ourselves and of course Ryan and Joel. Kourosh played such a big part in our lives and especially in Ryan and Joel’s. His generosity and mentorship has meant so much in soccer, in work and in their personal lives. We will all miss him dearly and know what a shock his untimely passing is to you all, his family, and send our deepest sympathies for what you must all be going through. We will remember him as the wonderful, generous and outstanding person that he was.

All our love

Scott, Angie, Ryan and Joel

Mr. Kazemi made an exceptional presence from the first moment and each thereafter. His love of soccer; classy life style; Foosball challenges; and genuine advice made every visit more anticipated and much more welcome (even after I run over a tree in his front yard!).

He inspired people through all walks of life with his sharp wit and charisma, and I always felt he wore the pride for his family above all.

My deepest condolences for your loss,

Tyler Zinter

It was with great sorrow that Dave and Sean Freeland and employees at DFI heard of Kourosh’s passing; not only was he a most valued customer for over 20 years, he was also a friend. We offer our most sincere condolences to his wife Nasrin and his family.

A memorial tribute will be contributed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Kourosh’s name.

I was one of the many amateur soccer players who got to play under Kourosh at the Pars soccer club. Let me start by saying that Kourosh’s devotion and generosity towards his players was remarkable. Through his tremendous character he was able to build a tight knit club out of men from very different backgrounds throughout Calgary. I can also point to several occasions when Kourosh extended his generosity outside of soccer and helped players get started professionally. We are all thankful that we got to experience the profoundly positive force that Kourosh cultivated through our community.

My deepest condolences,

Gary Connolly

Nasrin, Kaveh, Kami and Kavous,

On behalf of the entire staff and the members of the Calgary Winter Club, please accept our sincerest condolences for your loss. Kourosh was much beloved by the staff and his fellow members, particularly those in the early morning fitness crowd. We received many calls on Thursday from concerned friends anxiously awaiting word on his condition. It is very clear that so many people here at the Club have the utmost of respect for Kourosh and consider him to be much more than just someone on the next cardio machine.

There are no words to ease the pain of your loss, but we hope that you will find comfort in knowing that Kourosh was among friends on Thursday morning, and that among the CWC family, he will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kevin Boyles

Hi Nasrin & family, my deepest sympathy to your loss. Kourosh has always been a good friend /colleague to me and we are grateful to have his presence in our life, we are going to miss him dearly. Take care.

benny

Ms Kazemi and family.

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the priviledge and honour of working with Kourosh at Pembina when I first started as an engineer. He was an amazing mentor. His own thirst for knowledge was only matched by his desire to pass the knowledge on to others. He will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Melissa Durante (Deaver)

I was one of the FIVE who OPENED the fitness room for the last 20ish years with Kourosh (we referred to him as CRASH) along with Bob, Brad, Lauren and myself. We would fight to be the first one in the fitness room every morning. Years ago we would wait at the back door for the door to open! Sometimes freezing in the cold.

We loved to see what new car he would be driving! In the earlier days we loved Christmas as he would bring the four of us gifts (pen sets, etc.). I still have them in my office!

I saw Kourosh on his machine that Thursday morning….but left moments before the incident happened.

Although I did not have the chance to say goodbye to him, he will forever be in my mind. I (we) will miss his dry sense of humour and his presence in the fitness room.

I am so sorry that I did not see you, Nancy and your son’s visit Friday, as I was in class next door. But I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to your entire family. He will be sorely missed by all. He made an impact on all who had the pleasure of meeting him!

My sincere condolences,

Maureen Huck