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M. Ghanta Obituary
June 16, 1950 - August 21, 2015
Dr. M. R. Ghanta, 66, of Oakdale, Louisiana, passed away on August 21, 2015. Dr. Ghanta was a devoted husband, dedicated father, loving grandfather, and caring physician whose greatest pleasures were his family, his patients, world travel, gardening, and charity.
Dr. Ghanta was born June 16, 1950 in Andhra Pradesh, India to Mukunda Subbarao and Saraswathi Ghanta. He graduated at the top of his class from Kurnool Medical School in 1974. He immigrated to the United States and completed an internship at Detroit Macomb Hospital in 1976 and residency in pediatrics at Pontiac Affiliated Hospitals in 1978.
Dr. Ghanta then established a family practice in Oakdale in 1978 and has cared for thousands of children and adult patients. He served as Chief of Staff of Oakdale Community Hospital and Medical Director of Allen Oaks Nursing Home and Harbor Hospice. Dr. Ghanta took special pride in joy in caring for people from all walks of life in the Oakdale community.
Dr. Ghanta frequently spoke of his philosophy of life: "Work Hard. Live Right." He embodied this in all aspects of his life, serving as a role-model to his friends and family.
Dr. Ghanta is survived by his wife of 42 years, Prabhavathi; his son and daughter-in-law Ravi and Sharmila Ghanta and grandsons Avighna Ram and Ashvin Krishna Ghanta of Charlottesville, VA; and his son Rajesh Ghanta of Houston, TX. He also is survived by 6 brothers and 1 sister.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. M. R. Ghanta will be held on Wednesday, August 26th at 10AM at the Rush Funeral Home located at 113 South 11th Street, Oakdale, La 71463.
Friends may call at the Rush Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Ghanta family by visiting www.rushfh.com
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Vickers
September 8, 2015
Prayers are with the family rip dr ghanta you are missed you was a great doctor to me and all of the oakdale community
August 25, 2015
My condolences to the family.may Almighty God give you comfort and peace.Psalms83:18
Michelle Johnson
August 24, 2015
He was our family doctor for many many years. We were very happy to have him taking care of us for so long. We were upset to hear of him being sick. More upset to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed. :(
Theresa Wall
August 24, 2015
Dr. Ghana served as Medical Director at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Hineston, prior to it closing in 2005. He was a compassionate physician who cared for many people in the surrounding communities around Hineston. He truly cared about his patients, and he will be missed by many. He truly believed his purpose was serving others, and he done that job so well.
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Vickki Striedel
August 24, 2015
Dr. Ghanta will be missed by many.
He served as pediatrician to our children and grandchildren.
Ronnie Dyer
August 24, 2015
R.I.P. Dr. Ghanta you will be greatly missed
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