Angel Kaldani, of Turlock, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Oakland, California. She was born in Hamadan, Iran, to Babajan "Soro" Beitashour and Roza Ashouri.
Angel was a woman whose life was defined by love in every sense. She had an abundance of joy to give and share, and it was the very essence of who she was. Her warmth, compassion, and kindness touched the lives of many, and her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Angel embodied pure goodness and light. Her love for her children, grandchildren, extended family, church, and the Assyrian community was at the core of who she was.
Angel was a mother, nana, cousin, aunt, friend, and neighbor who greeted everyone warmly with love. She was deeply devoted to her family and was a passionate advocate for the Assyrian community, always ensuring that those she cared about knew how deeply important they were to her. She often expressed her love through her cooking and created countless memories for all.
Angel is survived by her daughter, Mary Kaldani Sherwood of Turlock, California; her daughter and son-in-law, Monica Kaldani-Nasif (Michael) of Oakland, California; and her son and daughter-in-law, Boris Kaldani (Sabrina) of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nina and Cameran Sherwood, Ian and Isabella Nasif, and Elian Kaldani.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Babajan and Roza Beitashour; her siblings, William, Edward, Ninous, and Mary Beitashour; and her husband, Paulus Kaldani.
Angel's legacy is one of unwavering love, kindness, and selflessness. The world is a better place for having had her in it, and those who were fortunate enough to know her will forever carry her spirit with them. Her love will continue to inspire, guide, and surround us, reminding us to cherish those around us, as she did so effortlessly throughout her life.
A funeral service for Angel will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Assyrian Evangelical Church, 500 Monroe Ave, Turlock, CA 95380. Following the service, a committal service will take place at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Serving as pallbearers are Boris Kaldani, Michael Nasif, Cameran Sherwood, Ian Nasif, Tony Beitashour, and Nelson Caldani.
Officiated by: Reverend Edison Saed and Reverend Edward William Eissabake
Scripture Reading by: Nelson Caldani,1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Amazing Grace Sang by: Emma Smith
Poem Read by: Lillie Khanderish
A Mother’s love is somethingthat no one can explain,It is made of deep devotionand of sacrifice and pain,It is endless and unselfishand enduring come what mayFor nothing can destroy itor take that love away . . .It is patient and forgivingwhen all others are forsaking,And it never fails or falterseven though the heart is breaking . . .It believes beyond believingwhen the world around condemns,And it glows with all the beautyof the rarest, brightest gems . . .It is far beyond defining,it defies all explanation,And it still remains a secretlike the mysteries of creation . . .A many splendored miracleman cannot understandAnd another wondrous evidenceof God’s tender guiding hand.—HELEN STEINER RICE
