Joann Ariff Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joann Ariff of Lafayette, California, who passed away on August 5, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joann had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Joann may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Dietz and Alyse Dietz of Newark. She is survived by: her husband Azam; her children, Raad Ariff of Pleasant Hill, Jenan Ariff Frederick of Denver, CO and Sher Ariff of Lafayette; her grandchildren, Vincent Ariff and Eddie Ariff; and her nieces, Yasmeen Ariff and Nasreen Ariff.
