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Published by Vancouver Sun and The Province from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2006.

KAMANI _ Ali Mohammed Salim passed away suddenly on Sunday October 15, 2006 at the age of 24. Ali was born May 24, 1982 and is survived by his father Salim, mother Salima, brother Omar and sister Safiya. Ali had an exuberant personality and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends always. Our prayers are for his Spirit which is now in a happy and peaceful place. The funeral services will be held at the Burnaby Lake Ismaili Center on Thursday October 19, 2006 at 12:30 pm. The Center is located at 6556 Sprott Street, Burnaby, the center's phone for inquiries is 604-299-9155.

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Nadia

December 19, 2024

I was just recently thinking of Ali. Ali and I went to elementary school together. He was one of the first male friends I had . I remember being the only girl at his 6th birthday party. Ali shares a Trinidadian background with me. We lost contact for several years. Until 2004 when we re-connected at a party. Ali was charming , kind and charismatic. He had a smile that could light up the room. Thank your friendship. I´m sorry you didn´t get enough time here. Till we meet again. Nadia

Alex Barrett

August 12, 2024

I was just thinking about Ali many years later. I will always remember him.

Philipp Waschulewski

July 6, 2015

I was just browsing through old photos and found one of Ali in our dorm at Brentwood College School from 1999. Thinking of those times, I started searching the internet for my old friend and was devastated to find out he had passed away.
He made my one year stay at boarding school 8000km away from home so much fun. Even though he constantly made fun of my german accent he became one of my closest friends in Canada. He even invited me to his house in Vancouver for a few days during a term brake where I had the chance to meet his father and his little sister. My deepest condolences to all of you.
I met Ali once more during his stay in Amsterdam in early june 2005. We somehow got lost at 6am and eded up taking what felt like one of the longest walks of my life to find the friends place we were staying at. Ali managed to make even this a fun experiece.
Buddy you will be greatly missed!

Akeesha Shah

June 19, 2011

I met Ali when he was on vacation in Trinidad, in 1999. We were just naive teengers with very big dreams. Somehow we managed to maintain our friendship despite the physical distance between us. Ali was and will remain the most remarkable person I have ever known. His personality and charm would melt your heart. I miss him greatly.

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Diana Bertin

October 15, 2009

Regretably I have never met Ali. His passing has effected my life deaply however as I have had the opportunity to become good friends with his grieving mother, Salima.I have met Omar the man with the voice of angels and have also had the privlidge of meeting and speaking with Ali's grandparents and some of his other family. Mr. Baksh thank you again for saving me from myself in the hot pepper incident.A beautiful family of wonderful, kind, generous, hard working, smart, incredible people. I am so sorry that you have had to suffer this horrific loss. My heart goes out to you all. I know that this is something that people never get over...just through. You will always find tea, food, a chat, love and support in my galley. I am sorry for your loss.

Ted Gerstl

October 9, 2007

Dear Salima, Salim, Omar and Safiya,

It is with enormous shock and sadness that we heard of Ali's passing. Though it has been many, many years since we have seen you, we remember you all, and especially Ali, with great warmth and fondness. We can think of nothing worse than the loss of a child (and brother) and our hearts are filled with grief for you all. Please know that you are in our hearts and that we send you all much love. Ted, Candy and Jesse

Dale Hopps

April 11, 2007

Dear Salima, As I read through all the wonderful expressions of love everyone has for Ali, I just want you to know how proud you and your entire family must be of such a truly great soul. You are always in my thoughts and prayer's.

Morien Prasad

February 16, 2007

Dear Dr. Kamani, Omar and Safiya

Losing a loved one is never easy. With all my heart I know Ali is with the Almighty God, a God who him very dearly. Whenever Ali looks down he must see how much his family loves and misses him. If Ali's voice could reach from heaven to his loved ones on earth he may tell them this:

My most loved and precious ones
There is an open gate at the end of the road,
Through which I had to make my journey alone,
And there in the light we cannot see,
Our Almighty God claims His own,
Beyond that gate I am your loved one
I find love, happiness, rest, comfort and amazing peace from God,
Grieve no more nor shed your tears for me,
Out of sight I will be but close to each heart I am,
For in the arms of the Almighty,
I am resting in peace with angels all around me,
When God closes the final chapter to life,
Remember I'll be waiting with a smile and my arms open wide to welcome you in my heavenly home
So cheer up my loved ones,
Love never dies nor does it perish,
This is not a final goodbye but,
Someday we will be together forever in heaven again.

In memory of Ali Kamani to all those who loved and cherished him. May his memories live forever and give comfort to each heart that he is with the Almighty. Once again to Dr.Kamani and family you are always in my thoughts and prayers.

With blessing, prayers and love

Akiko Saji

November 30, 2006

Dear Salim,Omar,Sofiya
I feel very sorry to hear this news of your Ali.
I can fully appreciate how you feel shoched.
I wish you all the strength to over come this tragic loss.
love, Akiko

Maureen Kim Sing

November 30, 2006

Dear Dr. Kamani and family, We wish to express our very deep sadness upon hearing of your son's passing. You may recall that Janet and Ali attended the same pre-school, Cedar Grove. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Maureen, Ray and Janet Kim Sing.

Param Grewal

November 15, 2006

I met Ali for the first time last year in December when he had come to the office to drop Dr Kamani to work .He was very humble,kind hearted and fun loving kid.He was a great Cannucks fan.Whenever he called me at work , he would ask to speak to the old man(Dr. K)and always showed great concern about his dad,s health .We all miss his visits at work .

Cathryn France, John Rummen, Benjamin Rummen

November 12, 2006

Dear Salima, Salim, Omar and Safiya,

We are deeply saddened by this tragic news, and our thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time.

Ameena Mohammed

November 11, 2006

Dearest Salim, Salima, Omar and Safiya,
We are deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Ali. May Allah bless him and be of comfort to you in your time of grief.
Ameena and Raffique Mohammed (Calgary)

Maya Gudmundseth

November 5, 2006

Hey kid. Mya here, I miss you like crazy. You were ALWAYS there for me whenever I needed my big bro. You will be missed at the beach guessing the girls ages. I know I am white compared to you but don't worry just for you next summer I am going to GET a tan. It pains me to know that I will have to wait awhile to see you again but when I do I am going to hug you and never let go. I will miss watching movies with you from your hot tub. By the way don't you still have a movie of mine? LOL You can keep it. I miss you so much Ali. Till we meet again. You will be forever in my heart.

Judith Francis-Ramsey

November 2, 2006

Salima, I can only imagine what you are going through...Aliya and I want you to know that we love you and we're here if you need to talk , if you need anything let us know....

Deb, Lionel, Nicole, Emilie Durocher

November 1, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We know that this is a terribly sad time and we want you to know that you are not alone.

Safiya Dhanani

October 31, 2006

Omar and Safiya, Our prayers for strength and courage at this difficult time. Love always and Peace, CISV Junior Board, Vancouver

October 27, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Salim, Salima,Omar and Safiya during this difficult time.

Kurt and Marina Maharaj

Rebecca W.

October 26, 2006

There are times in life that someone drifts past your vision and you know something has happened. You can't put your finger on it and you certainly can't express it properly in words, and so you simply file the moment away in your archives of "wow..that was an interesting experience." That is how I would describe Ali. I met him only briefly over a period of several days and I feel so very blessed and honored to have known him for even such a small moment in his life. There was something very intriguing and mysterious in his dark eyes...something that smiled there and had privy to things that didn't need to be shared.
I enjoyed our game of air-soft hockey...he made me laugh at a time I didn't think I could.

Salima and your entire family: My heart aches and sends much comfort to you in all the days ahead. May the memories that bring such joy also bring healing and strength.

Morien Prasad

October 25, 2006

Dear Dr Kamani and family,Iam very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort.I know God will have a very special place for Ali and one day you all will meet him again.Pray that Gods' love will touch each heart and may He be your strength.

Ashley Phillips

October 23, 2006

Ali was one of the bestest friends a person could have asked for. It did not matter what race you were, where you came from, or the money in your bank account ... all that mattered was being able to hang out, enjoy each others company, and talk to each other. He opened his world to yours and always made you feel right at home. He was inspiring, although he would never believe it, because he lived life so large - he went for what he wanted in life and outweighs many of us in wisdom.

He's the one who has inspired me to head out and see the world. As I leave for Australia tomorrow, I know that he's there with me making sure that I'm safe and saving myself from my many blonde moments ... although I'm sure he'd only encourage it as he took great pride in teasing me about it.

My thought go out to everyone who knew Ali and most especially his family.

Trevor Brinkman

October 22, 2006

I met Ali when I was an exchange student at Acadia and had the pleasure of being his next door neighbour. I'll always remember his infectious laugh, genuine loveale personality and his truely dreadful attempt at an english accent. I had some awesome times out on the town with Ali and was lucky enough to stay with him in Vancouver and meet his family. I was made to feel completely at home and I now spread the word fanatically about how friendly all Canadians are due to my time in Vancouver.
My thoughts go out to Ali's family and friends who I know will be missing him.

Andy Maharaj

October 22, 2006

Ali is my cousin's son - He always had a smile and something nice to say. I always enjoyed having mussels and drinks with him when I was in Wolfville for a visit. And Nadia and I will never forget when he came to our our place with a box of lobsters! He cooked them for us and they were amazing!

To Salim, Salima, Omar, Safiya and GrandParents - Our thoughts are with you at this terrible time.

Love Always,

Andy, Nadia and Kirin

Shauna Warner

October 22, 2006

Hello Salim, Salima, Omar and Safiya,
We were all so saddened to hear of Ali's passing. Ryan, Cayley and Alexa send their love and prayers. Ali was our next door neighbor when he was younger and we all have fond memories of his wonderful smile and "impish" demeanour. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always so friendly. We didn't know him as a young man, although, he did stop by unexpectedly for a visit a few years ago. He was in White Rock with friends and knocked on our door to say hello. He stayed for over an hour, reminiscing and telling us about his life at Acadia. We were very impressed by the man he had become, and so pleased to see that there was still a hint of that friendly, smiling young boy.We know you are all suffering terribly and our hearts go out to you. We think of you often and we pray that you find the strength to make it through this sad time.

Ron and Shauna Warner

Stan Chiu

October 21, 2006

Ali and I were friends right from the beginning at Shaughnessy Elementary School. We continued to be friends through High School and I would see him on occasion since he didn't attend PW straight through all 5 years. However in 2002, him and I hung out all the time. I appreciated his honesty, his kindness to me and to others, his ability to be such a good role model as a top quality guy. The last time I saw him was in September 2006 about a month before his passing. We ripped the town hard going from party to party all night long. I dont know a better memory but seeing him last when we were all having fun, doing what we do best...party. Ali you were a friend, you will always be a good friend. I am positive that I will be seeing you soon in the future.
To Omar, Safiya, Salima and Salim,
my heart is with you all and I am deeply saddened for your tragic loss. Take care and see you all soon.

Jang & Karisha Harrysingh

October 21, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Martha Dillman

October 21, 2006

I didn’t meet Ali until my third year at Acadia but I feel very blessed that I got the chance to know him. He always had a smile on his face and would make sure everything was alright with his friends. My condolences go out to his family. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Nazeer Baksh

October 21, 2006

We are all saddened by the sudden loss of a dear nephew Ali. Our thoughts and prayuers are with the Kamani Family. Salim, Omar and Safia may Allah guide you to the light that you may find comfort in the most high.

Letah Beck

October 21, 2006

Ali could charm his way into anyone's heart. With his charismatic personality, quick wit, and loving smile, he could make you laugh no matter how you were feeling or what your mood. Although I only got the chance to know Ali over the past few months, I consider him a very close and special friend.
He was the friend you could talk to on the phone for 2 hours with and never get bored, share your entire day with and he would listen and laugh and appreciate it, he was the type of friend to make you feel special by just being there.
It's all of the small things that I will miss the most . . . taking Boots for a walk, watching endless episodes of Lost, late night phone calls, early morning texts . . . small things that turn into big memories.
Ali had a positive impact on all who were fortunate enough to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ali Boyle

October 20, 2006

Ali Kamani was such an wonderful person, he always made people feel so special. I knew Ali from high school and was so happy to see him all over Vancouver when he returned home from university. Ali will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and love are with his family during this tragic time.

Christina Davidson

October 20, 2006

Ali was a person I could always count on to greet me with a smile. He seemed like he had the world at his heals. All I can think about was how patient he was with my grandmother at graduation as she tried...repeatedly...to take a picture of us with his digital camera. He is going to be well missed and my prayers are with his family, and the rest of you. It is a hard time for all of us.

Hussein Kamani

October 20, 2006

Dearest Salim Uncle, Omar and Safiya. We are very sorry for your loss. Ali was an excellent young man, he was kind, generous,loving and most of all very caring. I wish you all the strength to over come this tragic loss.
With Love Hussein, Anar and Adam Kamani

Hussein Kamani

October 20, 2006

Dearest Salim Uncle, Omar and Safiya. We are very sorry for your loss. Aly was an excellent young man, he was kind, generous,loving and most of all very caring. I wish you all the strength to over come this tragic loss.
With Love Hussein, Anar and Adam Kamani

David McGillivray

October 20, 2006

Ali was someone for whom I had the greatest respect. I went to undergrad with him, knew him as a friend and participated in the SMILE program with him. He never ceased to be enthusiastic and was extraordinary in his efforts through SMILE. He was just generally someone you enjoyed being around.

While my words cannot truely convey how i feel, I'd like to express the deepest condolences to Ali's family. My thoughts are with you.

Andrew briggs

October 20, 2006

I first met Ali in elementry and then we went onto highschool together, he was such a well rounded person, he was always up for anything, although we went our seperate ways after highschool we still seemed to run into each other, the last time i saw him was when he threw a party at his mom's house on 16th, I'm grateful that we spent some great times together and that i think of him as a great insperation and that I will truly miss him, I am sure we will meet again.

Gary & Debbie Chew

October 19, 2006

Debbie and I throughly enjoyed Ali's company both at our home and on our visits to Wolfville during his time there. We are very saddened by his death and our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time, we will miss his smile.

Jude Platzer

October 19, 2006

Salim, Salima, Omar and Safiya,
Our hearts go out to you as you mourn the tragic loss of Ali.
With love,
Jude, Ben and Nisha.

Lindsay Burrows

October 19, 2006

Ali was someone I could always count on to make me smile. I met him first when he was my frosh in Chase Court and i knew him as an acquaintance, but we didn't really become friends until the grad trip to Cuba. He was one of the most caring and thoughtful people I have ever known. He could make me laugh when all I wanted to do was cry and he was someone I could totally trust. There's not enough people in the world like that and I feel privileged that I was friends with one of them. I'm going to miss his quirky emails, his out of the blue phone calls and his laugh, but more than anything, I'm just going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr and Mrs Kamani, Omar and Safiya, and just know that I am only one of many who will miss him.

Audra Norris

October 19, 2006

Our love, thoughts and most sincere regrets are with you all at this sad time, Salim, Salima, Omar, Safiya and the rest of the family. Love always from The Bhupsingh & Norris Families of London, England.

Kristin MacDougall

October 19, 2006

I met Ali while at Acadia through a combination of Biochemistry and a mutual friend. A dinner at Paddy's later and we were friends. I came across an old email from him and I would like to share some of it now. I think it depicts him well, as a person who cared deeply for others and who was always curious about the world.

-"I started to read a classic female book last night and now 9 chapters in I wish I hadn't. Wild Desire isn't what I was expecting, it gleams insight into certain women and what they want yet I haven't seen a real persona of a man in it yet but characters that are sensory and polar in there dispositions....I'm too far in and must finish it. I hope you're doing better, take care and I think you should do something simple to make yourself happy, I don't know if you're a bath, flower, TV, cheesy novel, ultimate wrestling, Pizza and Beer or junk food perosn but if you tell me we can find a way to spoil you at some point, all else fails go shopping" -Al.

I am proud to have been able to call him my friend and will miss him very much.

Neil Foley

October 19, 2006

Ali Kamani was a caring, considerate person that the many friends and family members he has touched will never forget. Always good for a party, and usually cooking something delicious, Ali was a young man with a gift for people. He will be missed by all of those who had the pleasure to meet him.

Allison King

October 19, 2006

Ali Kamani was a caring person and one of the best friends anyone could ask for. He had a powerful infectious laugh that you could not ignore. Ali spread his excitement for life all around the tight-knit university community that we all loved and called home. He was able to use his love for others and curiosity for knowledge, to lead us along with him on his journey. From volunteering in the community, to spending time with friends, there was always a smile on his face. I am blessed to have known him and I am a better person because of him. Ali Kamani will always have a place in my heart and he will be dearly missed by us all.

Gabe Hurst

October 19, 2006

Salima, our hearts go out to you and your family at this tragic time.
We wil keep Ali in our prayers.
Gabe & Mike

Scott Larson

October 18, 2006

Ali and I met in elementary school and he remained one of my closest friends from then and on throughout high school at Prince of Wales. We grew up just two blocks from each other, I even went to his house after I ran away from home once. My best memories of our friendship were probably the endless games of soccer we enjoyed when we were kids. Also, and I don't know why, but writing this reminds me of the time we watched the 1994 grey cup at his house and the our bc lions won. He had made chilli to eat during the game, which I thought was kind of weird for a football game. However it was pretty good and our team won, so every since then when I eat chilli I'm reminded of that day. Although we may have grown apart over the past couple years as our lives took us down our separate paths I do and always will consider myself lucky to have counted Ali as one of my close friends. I don't know what else to say other than goodbye and I'm sure we'll meet again one day

Elizabeth Foster

October 18, 2006

I met Ali 1st year at Acadia playing soccer. We were both going for the ball and he ran me over. After that, he asked me for my msn and we have been friends ever since. We were in SMILE together and no one was better with their child than Ali. Such a bright, shining soul. We shared many laughs, adventures, drinks and great times...he and his family will be in my heart and in my prayers.

Sarah Feltmate

October 18, 2006

My first real encounter with Ali was when he asked me to give him straight As in stats. From there he became a guy who always had a hug for me, called me Princess and voluntarily climbed the hill to watch chick flicks. He was a great friend, always there for you, ready to rescue you in any situation and charming his way into everyone's hearts. He will always be loved.

Kasiyal Kothari

October 18, 2006

It was a great shock for me to learn of Ali's death. My prayers are with Salim, Salima, Omar, Safiya and the rest of the family. May you find peace in God's love and Grace.

Eric Levy

October 18, 2006

Ali was my neighbour during our third year at Acadia. He and Boots would come visit myself and my rommates quite often. He will be sadly missed not only by myself, but during the time we lived in the same building, Ali made an impact on my family and friends as well as a happy, genuine soul. Our thought are with you.

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