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Rajen Naran Lakhani

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard

Charlotte, North Carolina

Rajen Lakhani Obituary

Rajen Naran Lakhani
'Raj'
Rajen Lakhani, 34, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12 at North Carolina Memorial Hospital. Raj was born on July 19th, 1972 to Naran and Kokila Lakhani and grew up in Charlotte, NC.
As a Boy Scout, Raj earned the Eagle Scout award with Troop 49 in Charlotte. He is a graduate of West Charlotte High School and an alumnus of North Carolina State University, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. While in graduate school, he was awarded a patent and later worked as a successful chip designer at Bus-Tech, Inc. in Raleigh.
Raj is remembered as a devoted husband, loving son, and dear friend. He was an avid NC State fan and attended many games with his friends. Raj loved music and enjoyed attending concerts and playing the bass guitar. His warm smile, joking manner, and kind heart will be deeply missed.
Raj is survived by his wife, Christine; his father, Naran; his mother, Kokila; his sister, Rupal Yu and her husband Andrew; his nephew, Aanand; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; the Oldham family; and many dear friends.
Services will be held at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC on Sunday, October 15 at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 49, 4709 Gaynelle Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd. Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Oct. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Rajen Lakhani

17 Entries

Ashish Desai

December 5, 2006

Raj was one of the finest individuals I'll ever have the good fortune of knowing. He was the big brother I never had and together we shared many memories, both good and bad. Throughout it all, he was a solid friend, confidant, mentor, and inspiration. Even after I moved away, Raj always made the effort to keep up with me and offer a sympathetic ear, loving advice and always a well-timed joke! To the Lakhani family, Christine and all of Raj's loved ones, my deepest sympathies. You do not grieve alone. His memory will always be with me and serve as a guidepost. God bless.

Douglas Svenson

October 23, 2006

Raj's favorite saying "can't we all just get along" was occasionly spoken, and always appropriate, when life presented unpleasant circumstances. But, these words were always mixed with laughter and smiles. He truely believed in ideals such as world peace, love your fellow man, and the rewards of altruism. His kindness, and light spirit is a legacy that I know will endure through the many that he met. He was the teacher, and we were the students. I loved Raj as a brother, and will always remember him.

Raj the fisherman

October 20, 2006

Raj the educator

October 20, 2006

Bill Diel

October 20, 2006

It has been a week since I learned of Raj's passing and I am still in a state of disbelief. I first met Raj in the ninth grade and we became the best of friends. Almost all of my fondest memories of high school include Raj. One of my favorites was the time Raj, Alan Shaw, John McDuffie and I made a video for an extra act we wrote for the play "Death of a Salesman". It was our junior year in Mrs. Gorman's english class and Raj played a sympathetic bartender and as usual stole the show. At N.C. State, Raj and I were roommates our sophomore year. We were finally out of the dorms and enjoying the apartment life. It was the first time I found out that one of Raj's life long dreams was to own a waterbed. As you can imagine I was skeptical especially since Raj's bedroom was on the second floor of the apartment. Raj brought the waterbed to the apartment, put it together and filled the mattress with water without a single mishap. I remember how proud he was and he dragged me upstairs to show me. As soon as I took a look at it, Raj dove into the bed like he was diving into a pool. The mattress boughed up like a tsunami and threw him right over the side headfirst. I still laugh when I think about it.
When Raj stayed in school after I graduated, we seemed to take different paths in life but I knew those paths would cross again at some point in the future. I remember telling him at my bachelor party that I truly wished we lived in the same town so we could see each other more often and I remember telling him the same thing four years later at his wedding and I thought the same thing at his funeral last Sunday. Its funny how time has a way of running away on you and you take it for granted. Raj was one of the best friends I ever had and was the only person I ever met who was truly liked by everyone he met. I pulled out my old jr. high and high school yearbooks to stir up some of those old memories. Unfortunately I didn't have any entries from Raj in my high school yearbooks. It made me remember that Raj would tell me that the yearbooks were for the "ladies" to write in. I did find an entry from ninth grade though. He wrote that he had a great year and he thanked me for being a great friend. He ended by saying he couldn't wait for the good times we were going to have that summer and that Metallica rules. That entry put a smile of my face because for the next seven years we had nothing but the best of times.
Raj was one of a kind. He was a sincere, compassionate, and giving person. There was nothing Raj wouldn't do for another in a time of need. I feel honored to have known him. I have a three year old son and one of my wishes in life is that when he gets older, he is lucky enough to have as good a friend as I had in Raj.

Perry Bhamornsiri

October 20, 2006

I grew up Raj from College Downs and attended college with him at N.C. State. He was a great friend and I send my deepest sympathies.

Stephanie Hughes

October 19, 2006

In this time of sadness, may your heart be filled with memories of love. My deepest sympathy.

Tracy Smith-Michelle

October 16, 2006

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Christine, the Lakhani family, and all of Raj's many, many friends. Raj was one of the most generous and loving people I have ever met. He will truly be missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Nathan Kline

October 16, 2006

I just remembered the evening 14 years ago in the middle of the week, Raj made the trek 30 miles to spend my birthday with me. He was a special guy and went out of his way for friends. He made me laugh, most of all. Just being in his presence lightened up the world and made us forget about the unimportant things. He was a genuinely kind person. Raj recently met my grandmother and Brooke and my engagement party, and made a wonderful impression on her.

Edward Mathis

October 16, 2006

Love and Prayers are with you!

The Mathis Family of Charlotte, NC

Marla Wray

October 16, 2006

Raj was one of the kindest hearts I have ever known. I grew up Christine and the first time I met Raj I knew Christine had to be one of the luckest people I knew. He was not only great to Christine but wonderful to every person he met.

Ryan Hale

October 15, 2006

I have very fond memories of Raj from our days at West Charlotte and at NC State. He had a way of making everyone around him smile. He was a great individual. We will certainly miss him.

Kim Truitt

October 15, 2006

Raj was my friend, while we were students at NC State and after. He was a very kind-hearted soul who could always make me smile. Christine, I am very sorry for your loss. Raj will be dearly missed by us all.

Renita Bandlish-Abboy

October 15, 2006

Rupal,
You have been there for me since I was in the 9th grade. I have a tremendous amount of respect for you. I am so very very sorry about your loss. I wish I could do something to help ease your grief.
All my love,
Renita

Scott Mitchell

October 15, 2006

Raj was one of my very best friends at NC State. He was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever known. I will miss him terribly.

Jenny Case

October 15, 2006

I am so sorry for this terrible loss, I am a friend of Raj's Motherinlaw, Donie Oldham, and as a Girl Scout and the mother of a Girl Scout and a Boy Scout I am so proud to learn that Raj was an Eagle Scout and his family have asked for his Scout Troop to be his memorial. My heart goes out to his parents, I cannot imagine how difficult it is to lose a son. I hope to be a help to Donie as she mourns this loss.

Miriam Godwin

October 14, 2006

Christine,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Raj. I wish there was something I could do to help ease the tremendous pain you must be experiencing. Please let me know if I can do anything. You, your family and Raj's have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

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