Mohammad Tajalli Avval

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Mohamad Tajalli Avval, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 91 in Citrus Heights, California. He touched many lives across generations with his kindness, wisdom, and dedication to others.

Mohammad was the youngest surviving child of renowned Iranian Sufi poet and writer Rajab Ali Tajalli Sabzevari and Khadijeh Salari, born in Torbat-e Jam, Iran in 1935. Growing up in a creative and intellectual household inspired him to learn the violin, paint, and write, and to develop a lifelong love of literature, mathematics, and gardening.

He completed his studies at Tehran University, College of Science, earning a Masters degree in Mathematics, which led to a long and respected career as a mathematics educator. He taught at various levels in some of the most prestigious schools and universities across Mashhad and Tehran, inspiring generations of students with his clarity, patience, and passion for learning.

He married the love of his life in 1960, and together they shared nearly 67 years of marriage. In his 60s, Mohammad and his wife rebuilt their life in the United States as immigrants, beginning again with resilience, humility, and hard work, first in Florida and then in California. He remained a source of strength, love, and quiet wisdom for his family.

He was a man of strong character, with a generous heart. Throughout his life, he quietly sought opportunities to help others and give back to his community. More than anything, he taught his family the importance of generosity, humility, and integrity, leading by example through the way he lived his life. The values he embodied continue to guide us and will remain one of the greatest gifts he leaves behind.