Indar-Rikhye-Obituary

Major General Indar Jit Rikhye

Obituary

Major General Indar Jit Rikhye (Retired Indian Army) died Monday, May 21, 2007, of respiratory failure at the University of Virginia Medical Center, two months short of his 87th birthday. General Rikhye was born July 30, 1920, at Lahore in pre-Partition India, scion of a distinguished Punjabi...

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'Rather than mourn the absence of the flame,
Let us celebrate how brightly it glowed.'
General Rikhye brightened the lives of all those whose lives he touched.
We knew him as Rachna's father-in-law, whom she loved dearly and respected.We really appreciate the affection and support he always gave her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harbans and Agya Gandotra( Shimla,India)
Vepan & Neera Keith(Lancaster,UK)

Our prayes for the departed soul, who stood like a light house to illuminate the world at large. We feel for whole of the family. He was not only our valubale customer, but also a guiding spirit.
The State Bank of India, shimla Main Branch, mourns for the departed soul.

I only knew of Indar through his brother in law in Atlanta, but I am sorry I never had the chance to meet such a brilliant man in person. His life was important to the whole world.

A true soldier to the end. He most certainly enriched our lives.

My father spoke highly of him, he and his wife were wonderful neighbors. His wisdom will be greatly missed.