Siavash Tehrani Zahedi

My beloved husband, Siavash “Sia” Zahedi, passed away on December 2, 2025, after courageously battling a sudden and serious health crisis. He was 50 years old and the heart of our family. Sia filled our home with goofy humor, strength, and unwavering protectiveness. His presence was a gift to everyone who knew him. His absence is felt in every moment, but so is the love he leaves behind.

Sia was born on May 23, 1975, in Tehran, Iran. He spent his early childhood surrounded by a large, loving family prior to moving to Irving, Texas, at the age of eight. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 1993 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Texas in 1998. He later completed his Executive MBA at Southern Methodist University in 2008, an accomplishment he cherished and a milestone that reflected his lifelong belief in growth and learning.

Sia and I were married in Nafplio, Greece in 2002, a place he purposefully chose to honor my Greek heritage and ancestry. This was a reflection of the deep thoughtfulness with which he embraced my roots. Shortly after, we lived the “California dream” for two years before settling in Dallas, Texas, in 2004, where we wanted to be close to our parents. We were blessed with our children, Pasha and Alexia, embracing the profound joy of guiding them through life.

Professionally, Sia built a distinguished career in finance, data, and analytics. His most accomplished and meaningful professional chapter was spent at MoneyGram International, where he served in senior leadership roles, including Chief Data and Analytics Officer. He helped guide the organization through important seasons of transformation, innovation, and growth, taking pride in leading worldwide teams through respectful collaboration and strategic brilliance. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Xerox and Atos. No matter the title, Sia approached his work with humility and a genuine desire to support the people around him.

But the roles he cherished most were husband and father. Sia was my partner, my best friend, and the person who stood beside me through every season of life. Together, we built a family rooted in unconditional love and faith. To our children, he was a hero – not because of his accomplishments, but because of the way he showed up for them every day. He rooted for them at their tennis matches, proudly mentored them through their academic achievements, loved being their personal trainer at the gym, and enjoyed sitting outside with them at a local coffee house, coffee in hand, where conversation and laughter became a weekend ritual they all looked forward to.

Outside of work, Sia found joy in life’s simple pleasures and in the adventures that shaped our most meaningful memories. We were blessed to experience the world through Sia, who moved effortlessly through each place we visited, guiding us like a personal tour guide and making every destination feel familiar and welcoming. Paris, London, Capri, Costa Rica, Tokyo, and more than fifteen Grecian islands were just a handful of his favorite places. He had a remarkable gift for learning languages and an ease that allowed him to blend naturally into whatever country he worked in or visited, forming genuine connections. He was a proud BMW enthusiast and also loved the fun and freedom of driving his Jeep. Some treasured moments that Sia enjoyed were weekly Thursday night dinners with his mother, father, and sister, sharing stories and updates, as well as sharing a fine quality tequila with his father, where conversations flowed easily between business, world events, and their shared passion for real estate. Of all the places Sia went and the experiences he cherished, nothing brought him greater joy than swimming with our children in beautiful waters worldwide - moving through the water like a dolphin, whether in the Pacific Ocean, along the turquoise coastline of the French Riviera, or in the Aegean Sea of Greece.

Sia is survived by his devoted wife, Vickie; their children, Pasha and Alexia; his parents, Samira and Faramarz “Fred”; his sister, Avishan; his brother and wife, Bobby and Emily; his sister-in-law, Sophia Stavron; his mother-in-law, Frosine Stavron; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family across the world who adored him dearly. He is further mourned by a wide circle of friends and colleagues whose lives were deeply touched by his generosity of spirit and sharp intellect. Sia’s legacy lives on in the values he shared, the guidance he gave, and the memories that continue to shape our lives.

Our love lives on forever.

A private family moment of remembrance was shared on December 8, 2025, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. Our family is profoundly grateful for the compassion, prayers, and support extended to us during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers… For those who feel moved to honor Sia’s legacy, educational funding have been established for his children.

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