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Manmohan Wirk Obituary
WIRK, Dr. Manmohan Singh May 22, 1935 March 4, 2011 Dr. Manmohan Mohan" Singh Wirk passed away peacefully in Victoria on March 4, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is predeceased by his father Naginder Singh (1986), and his mother, Bachan Kaur (1995). He is survived by his wife Ranjeet of forty one years, his sons Rajinder, Tejpaul and Krishan, his daughters-in-law Ashka and Rita, his granddaughter and pride and joy, Mira, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jagtar and Jagdees Nagra, Munjeet Dusanj, Jasvir and Amrit Dusanj, his brothers Kulwant, Gurcharan, and Jaswant, his sister Harvant, and his nephews and nieces. Dr. Wirk was born in Nakuru, Kenya on May 22, 1935 where he excelled in academics. He attended Guys Hospital Medical School in London, England obtaining an M.B.B.S. (Lon), I.R.C.P. (Lon) and M.R.C.S. (Eng) in 1960. He was a fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1966 and the Canadian College of Surgeons in 1970. He immigrated to Canada in 1968 where he met his beloved wife Ranjeet whom he married in 1969. After brief stays in Toronto and Sechelt, they settled in her home town of Victoria where he practiced as a surgeon and a family physician. He took great joy in helping people through his work and he cherished the relationships he built with his patients and friends. He was an active member in the local Sikh community, which was highlighted when he published the book, A History of the Sikhs of Victoria B.C." His hobbies included oil and water colour painting, photography, classical Indian music, tending to his rose garden, and history. Mohan will be remembered for his strong sense of ethics, sharp wit, love of the arts and sciences, and most of all for the compassion he had for his patients and the love he had for his family. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 13 at 10:00 am at First Memorial Services Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C. Dr. Wirk's family would like to acknowledge and thank his physician, colleague and dear friend Dr. Brian S. Pound and the kind nurses and staff of 4A South at Victoria General Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. 619611
Memories and Condolences
for Manmohan Wirk
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Muazzam ILAHI
March 16, 2025
Just realized Manmohan Wirk died 2011. Brings back ancient memories. He was 3years older but 1 year ahead at Guy's Hospital. Was never one to allow one to forget that. Seems he mellowed with time and did well in Canada. Farewell MW. M.M . Ilahi MD. Illinois
Cheryalee Hutchison
March 15, 2011
I remember Dr. Wirk when I used to work at the Gordon Head Store in the early 90's. He was a lovely person and I always enjoyed talking to him. My condolences go out to his family.
Ajmare Sundher
March 10, 2011
Dear Kris and family:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. I have very fond memories of a man who was an upstanding character and always greeted me with a smile and asked about family.
I admired and respected him as a friend and neighbour who gave unselfishly of himself.
I was honoured with the privilege and generosity of receiving an autographed copy from your dad of, "A History of Sikhs in Victoria, B.C." This is a gift I will always treasure. His generosity and passion for the Sikh community will live in our hearts forever.
Your dad's values of honesty, sincerity, and moral strength will live on in the legacy he has left with his family.
With warm thoughts
Ajmare and Catherine Sundher
March 10, 2011
I was one of Dr Wirk's patients along with many members of my family in the '70's. He was always kind, and caring in dealing with all of our health concerns. May memories comfort you..his family in this time of pain and sorrow.
Donna Singh
Victoria, BC
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