Nasrin Zahirieh (née Ariani) was a deeply loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt whose warmth, strength, and kindness shaped the lives of everyone around her.

Nasrin shared 52 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Abdi. Together they built a life rooted in love, devotion, and family, a partnership that became the foundation of countless cherished memories.

She was a proud and caring mother to her son, Alireza, and her daughter, Niki, and she lovingly welcomed Ana into the family as Alireza's wife. Nothing brought her greater joy than being a grandmother to Luka and Arian. She adored her grandchildren and treasured every moment spent with them.

To know Nasrin was to feel cared for. She had a quiet strength, a generous heart, and a gentle way of making people feel loved and supported. Her family was always at the center of her world.

Nasrin was an environmentalist long before it was fashionable. She cared deeply about the natural world and lived her values quietly and consistently, in the choices she made every day. Gardening brought her peace, and she tended to her plants with the same patience and love she gave to those around her. She also had a passion for travel and adventure. For Nasrin, traveling meant exploring cities on foot, walking miles and miles through streets, parks, and neighborhoods, taking in every detail and discovering the soul of each place she visited.

Her love, wisdom, and caring spirit will remain forever in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, grace, and unconditional love that will never be forgotten.

Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Nasrin's life at a reception at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that those wishing to honour Nasrin's memory consider a donation to the Sunnybrook Foundation.