It is with broken hearts that we share the tragic news of Shilan Shahbazian, a 27-year-old woman who had recently moved to Windsor in hopes of building a better life. After being reported missing on January 2025, Shilan’s body was recovered from the Detroit River in March 2025. While the authorities have now concluded their investigation into the circumstances of her death, her loved ones remain in profound grief.
Shilan was a bright, kind, and loving daughter, friend, and community member. She dreamed of continuing her education, building a future, and supporting her family back home. Her sudden and devastating loss has left her family shattered — and now they face the heartbreaking task of arranging for her body to be returned to their family so she can be laid to rest in her homeland, surrounded by those who loved her most.
All arrangements have been made with a licenced funeral home in Ontario to carry out Shilan’s final journey. The cost associated with this process is $12,799.16 CAD. Including fundrazer’s transaction fees and administrative costs ( 2.9% + 30¢ CAD per transaction), we are aiming to raise approximately $13,250 CAD in total to ensure the full amount reaches the funeral provider.
The funds raised will be paid directly to the funeral home and will cover:
- Repatriation of Shihan’s body to her family
- Associated administrative and transportation fees
All funds will be paid directly to a licensed funeral service provider in Canada (Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices) to support the respectful handling and repatriation of Shilan’s remains. No funds will be sent internationally.
Any contribution — no matter how small — will make a meaningful difference. If you’re unable to give at this time, please consider sharing this page with others who may be able to help.
Let us come together to honour Shilan’s memory and show her family that, even far from home, she is remembered with love and surrounded by compassion.
Thank you for your kindness and support.
Ebrahim Karimi (on behalf of Shilan's family)
