Durga-Shrestha-Obituary

Durga Bahadur Shrestha

Portland, Oregon

1940 - 2020

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Durga Bahadur ShresthaMarch 31, 1940 - Nov. 10, 2020 Durga Bahadur Shrestha of Tigard, Ore., passed away Nov. 10, 2020, at age 80, surrounded by his family. Durga was the chief of the press section of the United States Information Agency in Kathmandu, Nepal. He immigrated to the U.S. in the late...

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I was alway be greatful for his kindness, friendship and support when his daughter Sangita and I worked together. He will be missed !!

Durga Uncle was fatherly to me ever since we met first time at Nabil Bank Tripureswore branch. I now realize why he loved talking to me for long cause I love him listen even it was late for my office. It was the horrible moment when Dave told of his demise. I will miss his calls in the morning in Nepal. May his soul rest in peace in the heavenly abode.
Bye Uncle D.

Durga Uncle had been fatherly to me. I now realize why he loved talking to me for so long which I loved even if it was late for my office. It really really pained when Dave informed the worst message through his Viber account. Very sorry that I lost a father, a friend. May his soul rest in peace in the heavenly abode.

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I came to know Durga uncle when I moved to Portland in 1993. He immediately invited me to his house and we had a great family dinner together. Over the years our friendship grew stronger and his daughter became my sister. We used to chat together over the phone for hours discussing politics, business, and family affairs. He was witty, loving, and caring; always asking about my mom, my wife, and my sons. When we would visit he would spend time with each one of us and make sure we each had...

We miss him. Pray for his eternal peace

A gentleman, always smiling, positive , & engaging . Will be missed. May his soul rest in eternal peace .
Our condolences to the whole family.

Back in 1997 I worked at The Oregonian in the Living Section. My friend Durga mentioned to me one day that he had to go back to Kathmandu on family business, and would I like to come? Who DOESN'T want to go to Kathmandu? I flew over there and spent an amazing two weeks. Durga's family was very kind and generous and I have been dining out on those stories ever since. For example his uncle was the former Minister of Defense and toured me around. I flew around Everest and rode elephants looking...