Vidya Bakhshi

Vidya Bakhshi

Vidya Bakhshi Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 5, 2009.
BAKHSHI, Vidya Sagar, 70, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, was born in Ralwalpindi, India. He died Thursday, December 3, 2009, following a sudden decline in health. He is survived by his wife, Agnes McGuffie Dayton Bakhshi; his son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Raja McGuffie and Elizabeth Everett Bakhshi; his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Krish Dayton Bakhshi Quarberg and Ryan Paul Quarberg; and two grandchildren, Emma Frances and Joshua Roan Bakhshi. He also is survived by one brother, Shiv Kumar Bakhshi of Centerville, Ohio, and three sisters, Krishna Bakhshi Sharma of Baroda, India, Dev Hutti Bakhshi Vijra of Haridwar, India, and Santosh Bakhshi Saraswat of Dublin, Ohio. In 1947, Sagar's family fled what is now Pakistan and settled in New Delhi, India. Coming to the United States in 1963, he completed his Ph.D. in mathematics at Oregon State University, after which he was a full professor at Virginia State University until the present. A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church, 40th Street and Pacific Avenue, in Virginia Beach on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements.


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JoAnn Harman

December 2, 2010

Dear Aggie,
Bob and I are very late in sending our condolences. It was such a pleasure to see you at the homecoming event in Keyser. We hope that you and your family are doing well and treasuring the precious memories of you beloved husband.
Jo Ann and Bob Harman

December 24, 2009

You loss a beloved family member and I loss a beloved friend. My own recent illness prevented me from being present at his memorial; however, my thoughts and deep sentiments were with his family. He was always a friend and strong supporter of what was good in and for people. He was a teacher's teacher and a friend's friend. May he rest in peace. Florence S. Farley

Shubhabrata Mukherjee

December 21, 2009

My sincere condolences. I had him as a colleague for the one and a half years I spent at VSU as a faculty in the Maths department. I will never forget his valuable inputs.

December 9, 2009

Dear Aggie, Raja, Krish and Family,

We are so very saddened to learn of your great loss. The Bakhshi family have been our neighbors for many years.
Mr. Bakhshi was the boys' soccer coach and our son Christopher was a classmate with Raja.
May God's love heal your sorrow, and may His peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories.
We have you in our thoughts often and our prayers. Please extend our sympathy to the family.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Jody, Christopher, & Scott Farmer

December 8, 2009

My sincere condolences. I worked with Dr. Bakhshi on many projects at Virginia State and always valued his input and assistance.

Jim Beck

December 7, 2009

Aggie, Raja, Krish and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Tim and Harriette Evans

Reneisha Hill

December 6, 2009

To the Bakhshi family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Dr. Bakhshi was my favorite and one of the best professors that I've had the pleasure of having during my years at Virginia State University. Dr. Bakhshi was always sure to give you a laugh in class and was always there to help. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. My prayers go to the family, may God bless & get you through this difficult time.

Reneisha Hill

December 6, 2009

Many Blessings and prayers to the family of Mr. Bakhshi. He had a personality often mistaken, but never forgotten, and often loved.

Tina Quinones

December 5, 2009

Dear Aggie and family,

I was away last week when Ellen left a phone message with your sad news. I'm so sorry that you've lost your dear husband and best friend. Please give your children my sympathy too.

I think I have your current phone number, and I'll try to call you early in 2010.

I really care about you, friend.

Sincerely,
Libby Weimer Frye

susan pugh

December 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Korita Jones

December 5, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Bakhshi family. Dr. Bakhshi was one of my professors during my Freshman year at Virginia State and he was certainly one of the best. I never forgot him and he will certainly be missed. -

Dotty J

December 5, 2009

My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.

December 5, 2009

To the Bakhshi family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories and love for each other be a constant comfort for you during this difficult time. -Nancy Taylor Fontana

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