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Brian George Ali

May 25, 1957 - May 13, 2026
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Sara Richey

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Sara Richey

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Brian George Ali

May 25, 1957 - May 13, 2026

Brian George Ali, 68, of the San Francisco Bay Area, passed away on May 13, 2026. 
 
Born on May 25, 1957, in Buffalo, New York, he was known for his dedication over the past 15+ years to those he served, taking care of their homes and their beloved cats, dogs, and pets. 
 
A lifelong learner, he studied at Indiana University, the Krenov School of Fine Furniture (formerly the College of the Redwoods), and the University of California, Berkeley. 
 
He was best known as a gentle, yet lively soul—an outdoor enthusiast who extended kindness to all humans and species others might overlook, and to the natural world around him. 
 
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ali; his siblings, Jeff Ali and Sara (Ali) Richey; and four nieces and nephews. 
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, the Mono Lake Committee, or the East Bay SPCA. He found joy among the landscapes of Northern California, Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake, and Nepal, which brought him peace and inspiration. 
 
 
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” 
— Pema Chödrön

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Vivienne Leahy Sara we have 4 Amazon packages addressed to Brian that arrived in May after what we now know to be the date of his passing. We had tried to contact him and assumed for a while that he might have gone traveling due to no houses it’s. We checked local hospitals then I decided we needed to consider that he had passed and found this site. Would you please be in touch regarding what to do with the packages? It wasn’t unusual for him to use our address for deliveries occasionally. Vivienne Leahy email sufitreats@earthlink.net or 415 342 0901
3 days ago

Vivienne Leahy We are deeply saddened to hear that Brian has passed. Brian houses at for us many times over the last14 years and sometimes for long periods while we’re in New Zealand. He loved our cat Buster and Buster adored him. We often thought Buster was rather ambivalent about our return and sometimes he would clearly be looking for Brian for a few days. Brian was a fine generous person and we felt so confident leaving our house in his care. We were sad that he had so much pain and difficulty with his body these last couple of years with his open heart surgery then the back surgery. We often wished he would have accepted offers to stay here with us when we were back here but respected his wish to have space. We will miss him deeply and hope he is resting in deep peace. Brian we are so grateful and our love goes with you wherever you are journeying now. Vivienne and Brian Leahy and Buster.
3 days ago

Terry Lee Sara - can you contact me - terrygalvinlee@gmail.com. Again my condolences. Terry
17 days ago

Terry Lee We’re shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a beautiful soul, full of calmness and goodness, transparent in his gentle love for animals. We trusted him completely with our cats and dogs, he was the best. I knew , when I couldn’t get a hold of him, that something awful had happened. Thank you for posting about his passing, and our sympathies to your family.
17 days ago

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