Siavosh Fallahi

Siavosh Fallahi ObituarySia Fallahi was born December 12, 1936, in Tabriz, Iran.
Sia's father, Jafar Fallahi, a Professor of Agriculture and Russian Language, escaped from Russia into Iran during the Bolshevik Revolution, where in Tabriz, he met Sanobar Rowshani, whom he married. After Sia was born, the young family moved to set up residence at the University of Tehran Agricultural University compound in Karadj, Iran.
Growing up as a young 3rd generation Bahá'í in a small village, Sia endured many hardships and upon graduation from High School, Sia expressed an ardent desire to leave Iran and go to America. Following a summer during which he sold apples from his father's orchard to raise money for passage, his father agreed to help him secure a passport. This, along with the help from the Iran America Society, who in advance arranged for admittance into one of three universities in the United States on a Student Visa, he set sail for America in 1957 on the Queen Mary.
Arriving in the US with only $50 and one suitcase, Sia travelled to Durango, Colorado, where he entered Fort Lewis A&M as a Freshman. Upon hearing from a fellow student who had moved to Santa Barbara, CA, where the city college was tuition free, Sia packed up and headed west. It was at Santa Barbara City College where he met Karen, pursued her and won her heart. They were married on June 25, 1961. It was to be the first Bahá'í marriage held in that city. The couple later moved to San Luis Obispo, CA, where Sia attended California Polytechnic State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering.
Over the years, Sia's kind and generous heart won over the countless hearts of those who came into his life. Known up and down the Front Range, as well in many other parts of Colorado and elsewhere, his greatest love was for his beloved Faith. Sia would often tell anyone he met and who would listen...that, " Our purpose [here on earth] is to know God, worship Him, and serve our fellow human beings." Sia exemplified this in more ways than one.
As an active member of the Colorado Springs Bahá'í Community, for many years Sia served on its Local Assembly, and conducted Sunday morning Devotions. During the 1980's he held weightlifting classes at the local Boys Club, and in 1987 was featured on the front cover magazine of "La Fiesta Bonita", a renowned cultural event once held in Colorado Springs. Sia was a founding member of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Colorado Springs, and served as a board director and support group facilitator for over 25 years. During the past 20 years, he never missed one Saturday sorting and delivering food to the Marian House Soup Kitchen. These are among the many ways Sia gave of his love and time.
Sia is survived by his wife, Karen, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage, son, Shawn; and son, Erik, preceded in death; grandson, Tyler, his sisters, Parivash Samandari, Nahid Maher, Mahnaz Mann and her husband, Fritz, and brothers, Sina Fallahi and his wife, Bonnie, and Dariush, preceded in death; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
As he would also tell everyone new he met, "I came to America with only $50, one suitcase, and could count 1 to 10, and say "Hello" and "Good-by". Sia truly lived the American Dream.
Open to all who knew Sia, a Graveside Service is being held 12:30 pm, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, with a Reception to follow at the Bahá'í Center, 1622 Rainier Drive. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a gift in his name to DBSA Colorado Springs, in care of Larry Ritterband, 927 Pioneer Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
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Sia Fallahi was born December 12, 1936, in Tabriz, Iran.
Sia's father, Jafar Fallahi, a Professor of Agriculture and Russian Language, escaped from Russia into Iran during the Bolshevik Revolution, where in Tabriz, he met Sanobar Rowshani, whom he married. After Sia was born, the young family moved to set up residence at the Uni