Hossein "Daddy" Sorkhab baba nejadi Sorkhab

Hossein Sorkhab was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

His parents were Mohammad Sorkhab baba nejadi and Razieh Olumi Yazdi. Hossein was raised in Tehran, Iran. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.

Growing up in the Sorkhab household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Hossein was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Hossein was raised with two siblings. He had one sister and a brother, Ali Sorkhab. Hossein was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Hossein and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Hossein was always consistently loyal to his family.

As a young child, Hossein was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. He wasn’t pushy and never forced his way into games or other activities. Hossein developed a variety of interests, though, and the things he enjoyed doing he did well. He was always curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. In his spare time he liked reading and studying. However, what Hossein enjoyed most was simply playing and spending time with his many friends.

Always considered to be a solid friend, Hossein was fortunate to have numerous acquaintances and several very close friends during his life. Since he disliked making generalizations about people and preferred to draw his own conclusions based on direct observation, Hossein was able to see beneath the surface of relationships and became a true friend to those who knew him. He was committed to his friends and valued the trust he placed in them. It was not uncommon for Hossein to go beyond the call of duty for others, and friends frequently sought him out for advice because he had a knack for coming up with practical solutions to any type of dilemma. Later in life, he became friends with Teresa and Joe Martinez and Daniel Hernandez.

Compassionate and devoted to Xia, Hossein held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Xia and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.

Hossein brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Hossein was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Hossein was blessed with two children, daughter Diane and Drake his son.

Hossein greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. Hossein enjoyed dealing with concrete ideas and could penetrate any amount of fuzzy information to reach the essential facts. Always able to attend to the task at hand, Hossein was excellent at meeting deadlines. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. His primary occupation was a casino dealer. He was employed from day one, 14 years, by the Monte Lago. Hossein worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Hossein liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into his hobbies, where he was very methodical in how he organized his activities and categorized things. Since he enjoyed his private time, Hossein always tried to allocate a specific time for working on his hobbies. His favorite pursuits were gardening and reading all about home improvement projects. Hossein was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Hossein enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Since he was an early starter and had a knack for planning everything, traveling with Hossein appeared effortless. He enjoyed researching all of his examined options and applying cost-effective planning techniques. Plus, no matter where he traveled, Hossein always had a back up plan at the ready, just in case. Favorite vacations included China, Mexico, Disneyland and San Diego.

Hossein was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. Two of Hossein’s favorites were his dogs, Bighain and Mutt. They were best friends for 7 years.

Hossein Sorkhab passed away on April 26, 2010 at St. Rose - Siena Campus Hospital in Henderson, Nevada due to lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Xia Qin, his daughter Diane, his son Drake, one brother and one sister. Hossein was laid to rest at Palm Valley View Cemetery, Garden of Meditation, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Hossein Sorkhab. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.