Manoucher Khalkhali
October 15, 1912 - November 09, 2005
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Manoucher Khalkhali
October 15, 1912 - November 09, 2005
Obituary
Manoucher ‘Babajon’ Khalkhali, born October 15, 1912 in Tbilisi, Russia to a loving family from Azerbaijan, Iran. He passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at his home in Laguna Hills, California of Congestive Heart Failure.
Babajon’s father passed away when he was only 16 years of age. He immediately became responsible for supporting his family mother, two sisters and a brother. In spite of all his hardships, he was able to raise his family and put himself through college in The College of Agriculture in Iran where he served for 44 years. He was the first Director to the Imperial Land Reform in Iran from 1962 ~ 1965. He was offered the position of Minister of the Land Reform and Rural Cooperative in 1967 where he served until his retirement in 1975. He has been retired in the United States since December, 1978. He has been married for 60 years to the love of his life, Mehri. Babajon lived every day with a smile on his face and laughter in his heart. As an admirer of life, he served as an inspiration to those around him and touched every soul that crossed his path with an indescribable, genuine, kindness.
He is survived by his devoted, loyal and cherished wife of 60 years Mehri; loving daugther Soraya; loving son Iraj; beloved sister Zarine Taj Banifazal; beloved brother Bahman. He was loved by many, who had all benefited far more from what he brought to life, than he did from what he could offer in return. He will be deeply missed by all.
12 responses to Manoucher Khalkhali
Ali Khalkhali says:
November 11, 2005
I miss you Babajon and will always love you. I know you are watching over us all.
Afsheen Hayat says:
November 13, 2005
My condolences to the entire Khalkhali family, especially Iraj, Ali, Anita and Janita
Sogol says:
November 15, 2005
You were my everything and I am everything because you loved me. Merci. Enshallah rahat hasteen!!!
Carol Tillery says:
November 16, 2005
Soraya & Sogol, I am so sorry for your loss.
Soraya – I lost my Father physically when I was 21 – 36 years ago, but he has been with me for all of my 58 years. Just think how many years of memories you have to cherish.
Sogol – The first one you lose is difficult, but honey, they all are, so try to make the most of today with those you love…it will help you through this. Love, Carol
Kim Reeves says:
November 16, 2005
Soraya & Sogol,
You were blessed to obviously have had such a wonderful father and grandfather in your life. I lost my dad at the age of 10 and cherish every memory I have of him … Hold onto your special memories and your dad/grandfather will be with you forever.