Azizullah N. Ansari

March 15, 1930 - November 21, 2013 Azizullah (Aziz) N. Ansari, B.SC.L.L.B, M.D. passed away peacefully at home in Diamond Bar on November 21, 2013 from Multiple System Atrophy, surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years Eileen, and his cherished children and grandchildren. Born in Matiari, Pakistan on March 15, 1930 to father, Noorahmed Ansari and mother, Husna Memon Ansari, he was the first in his family to move to the United States in 1964. He is survived by Eileen, his daughter, Naureen (Daniel Blancett); sons Naveed (Jean) and Shaan (Sheryl); his brothers Mahboob and Israar of Pakistan; brother Badshah of Canada; sisters Neelam of Indiana and Imamzadi of Pakistan and Alabama; and adored grandchildren Jakob, Nolan, Annika, Aydin, Cali and Evan. He is predeceased by his brothers Noor Nabi and Alba. He was proud to be a retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Army serving in Desert Storm. Aziz was a quiet man who was dedicated to his wife and family, especially enjoying his dear grandchildren. He was an attorney in Pakistan, scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, had his medical training and fellowships in the United States, and was on the faculty of USC. He will be remembered with love and respect. The family extends special gratitude to Alfredo Chen for his care and dedication over the past years. Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice for their dedicated care. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Riverside National Cemetery. Reception will follow at Diamond Palace Indian Restaurant, 1241 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar. The family suggests donations in Aziz's honor to the Islamic Education Center, 659 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789, (909) 594-1301 or Inland Valley Hope Partners, 1753 N Park Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, (909) 621-2400.