Farida Kazi
February 21, 1952 - September 3, 2012

"Some days are harder than other, Auntie. Miss you so much. I feel so blessed to have had you in my life. You were a treasure."

"I love you my khala jani, you were not just my khala but a mother when i needed comfort , a friend when i needed some one to understand me , and a guiding star when i was lost and needed direction. Your wisdom and strength held us together as a family. Your calm voice would solve every difficulty in our life. Khala jan words will not be enough to express our grief. But it was Allah's will to bless us with your presence and indeed his will to take you away. I find comfort in knowing you some where in the heavens looking down on us! "

"Even though i met you only a few times you always touched my heart. Your love,warmth and kindness will always be remembered. "

"When i first started at Saks, Farida was one of the people who was really nice and made me feel welcome. when i passed the jewelry counter she always had a hug for me. I miss her already. My condolences to the family."

"An amazing person, always so welcoming with that lovely smile and sense of humour! My mum remembers cooking with you and we all remember the lovely holidays in Boca. It's hard to believe we won't see you again but we will not forget you. Wahid mama, mami, Farina & family "

"Dearest Farida, You were an amazing Woman! Warm hearted with enough love to give to all...From your Chapli kababs to the welcoming demeanor that you would extend to all.. You made us feel like family.. Your bright eyes always had an openness that welcomed others.. You knew how to smile despite any challenge and be concerned for others despite having your concerns... Asif and I will never forget the warmth you extended to us from the moment you met us...Your radiance lives on in your children and grand children as they each have a piece of you in them... Your family and friends will cherish the person you were... always! We miss you and feel so blessed to have known you and spent beautiful times with you... You'll be the coolest girl, even in Jannah, I know! Love you loads and missing you terribly.."

" she was one of a kind, special, and unique.she always had a smile, a big hug and pleasant words. everyday. regardless of everything else going on. I will miss her greatly ..Rest in peace my friend. "

"she was younger than me, and was more than a friend , she was like a sister, she stood by me and my children like a rock, was there for us in our time of need, without me asking her!! i am so deeply grieved that i dont have the words to express myself. Farida wherever you are may your soul rest in peace, Ameen!! i knew her brothers and sister very well also. my children were very close to her children, i know her mother very well, my mother also knew farida, since when amjad and i were in Miami, my mom got to know her.Im sure you are in peace now, my sweet friend Farida"

"we were the same age.our parents were close friends .farida and her sister would often visit with their parents in peshawar.it was like the same family.all that is behind us,gone like the wind.i am sorry she suffered but is now in peace.May she rest in peace"

"My dearest Farida Apa, you have touched many lives including mine. I still can't believe that you are gone. Your sweet smile, loving eyes, gentle voice will always remain with me for the rest of my life. I am so glad that I got to know you and that we became so close. Your kindness and wisdom helped me get through some tough times. Even though you were in pain, you always shared mine. I wish I could have been there for you like you were there for me. I will miss our chats and your blessings. But, I know you are up in heaven looking down upon us with the same sweet smile and loving eyes saying, "bacha, I pray for you." love you always. Rest in peace."

"I will surely miss the sweetness of Farida. She always have a ready "hug" and smile for everyone at SAKS. May your soul rest in peace, my friend.. My sincere condolences to Farida's family."

"My dearest Farida Mami , may your soul rest in peace. May Allah (sw) bless you with highest level of jannah. You were the most kind , loving & caring person. My kids loved your company. We will all always remember you in our prayers. I cannot find words for my sorrow. We will all miss you. "

"Rest in peace, sweet Farida. I know where ever you are you are spreading joy and smiles. It was my honour to have known such an amazing woman; a woman who a was a wonderful, selfless mother, a true friend and a great human being. I will always remember her kind eyes, her soft words and her noble actions which were always in sync with her words. Thank you for touching me with your life...you will never be forgotton. May God bless her soul and give solace to the family she so dearly loved. "strew on her roses, roses and never a spray of yew....and now peace laps her around". ( Mathew Arnold)"

"Farida aunty was one of the sweetest kindest lady i have ever met...she always made me felt close to her and although we didnt meet very often, i always felt a special connection to this wonderful lady who gave love to everyone she met...may allah give her the highest place in jannat and lots of patience to her loved ones left behind to bear this loss....ameen!"

"I will miss our sharing lunches at Saks, sometimes going to the food court if none of us brought lunch from home c and the salad she always shared with me when she would bring the whole head of lettuce to work and I would bring Chicken Soup from Pollo Tropical. Great memories!!! I will miss you, Farida.."

"I'll never forget the first day I met Farida Auntie, it was twenty years ago. From day one she treated me like a daughter and has been there for me like a mother ever since. She will be dearly missed. Farida Auntie and her family have been a blessing in my life. Blood makes you related, but love makes you family. "