BAINS, Assie (Johal)
1925 - 2024
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother peacefully passed away the evening of April 19th, 2024. Assie passed at the amazing age of 99 with her loving family at her bed side, she didn't want to leave her family but we had to let her go.
Born in New Westminster, BC on January 15th, 1925 to parents Tej Kaur and Partap Singh Johal.
She attended Henry Hudson Elementary School until the fifth grade. At a young age Assie had to leave her school, friends and love of playing sports in order to help care for her younger siblings.
She loved her career in the hospitality industry and enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her home, travelling the world, good food and dining out at her favourite restaurants.
Predeceased by Bunt Bains, brothers Asa, Gurdas, Joe and sister Mary.
She leaves behind her children Sarjeet, Jerry, Jevan (Kalvin) and Harjeet; grandchildren Kerry, Kent (Darsh), Daylin Singh (Gurpreet Kaur), Kayla and Kara; great-grandchildren Nidhaan and Sahaae Kaur and Siaana. Also, survived by sister-in-law Kashmir, brother Pete and sister-in-law Nuna and many nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank the Hospital at Home care team Palliative Care team and Victoria Hospice which allowed us to keep our mother at home as long as we could.
We love you Grandma, thank you for being with us. We will always remember you for your love, beauty and unique style.
Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at 12:00pm, followed by Prayer Service and Langar at Khalsa Diwan Society (Sikh Temple) 1210 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.mccallgardens.com
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2024.