Naseem Shokat Yazdani

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Naseem Yazdani. She was born on June 3rd, 1986 to parents Afsaneh and Bahman Yazdani in Bryan, Texas and passed away on January 12, 2026 in College Station, Texas.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the life of Naseem on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Chapel - College Station, 2901 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 77845.

She will be laid to rest at the Aggie Field of Honor and Memorial Cemetery, 3800 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845.

A reception and dinner will follow services at 5:00 PM in the Event Center at Castlegate II, 4205 Norwich Dr, College Station, TX 77845.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

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When doctors first diagnosed Naseem with cerebral palsy and epilepsy at two months of age, they didn’t expect her to survive beyond 24 months. Naseem exceeded all expectations thanks to devoted, loving care from her parents, grandmother, and countless dedicated caregivers and teachers.

Naseem enjoyed many things in life: spending time with her family and friends, singing along with music, attending spiritual gatherings and community events, sunbathing, feeling the wind, cuddling with her collection of stuffed animals, visiting the beach, tandem horseback riding, swimming, sharing laughter, and smelling flowers.

She radiated joy. Her easy smile was pure and infectious. She was unfailingly loving and provided a master class in patience and tranquility. We will forever miss her inquisitive, expressive eyes, her soft song, and her gentle presence. She was a gift from God to our family, and we take solace in knowing she now rests in His presence.

“O Almighty One Who endowest a blade of straw with the might of a mountain and enablest a speck of dust to mirror forth the glory of the resplendent sun!”

— ʻAbdu'l-Bahá

Naseem is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Shokat Taeed Yazdani and Habibullah Yazdani; maternal grandfather, Nasser Estakhr; and aunt, Parvin Halabecki.

She is survived by her maternal grandmother, Nayereh Haghjou; father, Bahman Yazdani; mother, Afsaneh Yazdani; brother, Aneece Yazdani and spouse, Yen Nguyen; sister, Nedda Yazdani and spouse, Pablo Cavazos; and niece, Hope Yazdani.

She is also survived by her paternal aunt, Mahin Taeed (Nosratollah); aunt, Puran Stevens (Joseph); uncle, Hooshang Yazdani (Akhtar); uncle, Abdi Yazdani (Ghodsi); uncle,Terry Halabecki; maternal uncle, Fereydoon Estakhr (Sherdeana); uncle, Payam Emadi (Shelly); as well as many, many dear family and friends.