Balbir Singh Bhagowalia

Dear Kamla, please write me my email: [email protected].
I was looking for you people and find the sad news of Bhagowalia.my simpathy. My sorrow. Miss you all.
i will be in Houston until 29 march.

August 31, 2016

Dear Kamla,

We received your letter of the 18th Aug, 2016 conveying dear Balbir`s passing away on the 12th of July, only yesterday.

It is shocking news for us as we knew him since 1959 and went about like a family, sharing jokes, travels and ate together. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to God to grant peace to the departed soul and give you, Sanjeev and Vanita strength to bear this terrible loss.

There are not many friends left now whom we knew, except Sudarshan Bhatia and Uma ji. We conveyed the new to them yesterday. Last we sent an e-mail to Balbir was when Om passed away. We hope the e-mail addresses are OK (Please acknowledge. Bintoo sometimes goes to S.Fo.). We tried to ring you up but failed perhaps as the numbers were old.

One day or the other death comes to all of us on the day of His choosing. We have to have courage to continue till such time.

You all will always be in our thoughts. With love to Sanjeev and Vanita.

Indira and Dayal

My dear Sanjeev,

I got the tragic news of uncles death from Sunita via her email.

He was a man who I really liked and admired because he was a person who was high on achievements all round and equally high in humility as also generosity.

Your parents were probably the closest friends of my parents being with them in all their life's trials. Even after their death your parents never abandoned us -such was their generosity.

Please convey my heart felt sorrow and condolences to Kamla aunty and Vanita as well.

Sunil Bajpai

Dear Kamla Aunty, Vanita and Sanjeev,
Was trying to get in touch and search for numbers, when I learnt about Balbir uncles sad demise.
I still am unable to believe it--
The most beautiful days passed in Jamsedpur remain ever bright with the incessant jokes and laughter of both aunty and uncle.We shall miss him sadly.
God bless his soul.
Both Purnima and Mallika join me in sending condolences.

Regards
madhu bhatnagar

My dear Sanjeev,
Came to know of uncles death from Sunita.please accept my heart felt condolences as also convey the same to Kamla aunty and vanita.he was was man of achievements and equally high humility letting his achievements talk all the while being silent in as many words. My parents were very, very to. Your family and your parents also stood by us during our tragedies.
Sunil Bajpai, Jamshedpur, india

You will be greatly missed, Balbir uncle. Sending thoughts, prayers, and much love to everyone. Sunita

August 3, 2016

Hi Vanita,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I appreciate you reaching out and sharing with us. He and your mom were both so warm and generous while we were neighbors. Our most sincere condolences to you, your mom, and the rest of the family.

Wishing love and peace,
Bev

August 3, 2016

Dear Kamla, Vanita and Sonny

It was thoughtful of you to let us know of Balbir's passing. We recall fondly our warm friendship during the time that we shared together in Baghdad in the 1980s. We have valued the faithful contact that we have maintained over all the years since. It is a pity that our lives never permitted us to meet up again during the happy years of our retirements. We have not visited the United States for the past 25 years or so. And we don't think that Kamla and Balbir ever came to New Zealand. Our travel in recent years has been largely in Asia, apart from an annual visit to Australia to visit one of our families.

We were saddened to learn that Balbir is no longer with us. He had an outstanding career of which the whole family can be proud. Even more importantly, we know how much he valued and loved his family.

Please accept our sincere sympathy and convey our warmest greetings to dear Kamla.

Sincerely
Joan and Barry Brooks

Dear Kamla Aunty, Sanjeev and Vanita,

We are very, very sad to hear about Uncle's passing as he was one of a kind. I did want to leave a picture of the good times Uncle and my Dad had in their younger days. I remember him fondly from the days in Bombay when he was posted in Pune. The jokes cracked between my Dad and him were constant all through their lives and even transitioned to emails when the physical distance and age became more difficult to see each other.

He will definitely be missed by all and we pray for his soul

Sonny, Robin, Amber and Alison

Wishing you comfort

Thinking of you
at this sad time
and wishing you comfort
in the days ahead.

"Sonny

Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Hearing about the loss of your father has deeply saddened us, but we know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You father Balbir sounded like a remarkable and principled man like yourself who lives on through you, your sons and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers Sonny! We extend our most sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy and please let us know if you need anything during this difficult time, as we truly see ourselves as an extension of your Treasury OCIO family.

Delie, Andy and Team."

"Sonny

I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I can tell that you have been comforted by fond memories and the outpouring of tributes about your father. Take Care.

R"

My father-in-law was the textbook definition of a true gentleman, always a kind and cheerful soul who truly valued our visits to him over the years and made us feel happy whenever we were around him. He lived life to its fullest, always enjoying every moment and living by example, setting a wonderful example for his son and grandsons, and he will truly be missed. We all loved him very much and will always remember him fondly with the happiest of memories.

Rest in peace uncle, you will be missed. Love, Natalie

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved
We can never lose
For all that we love deeply
Become a part of us" - Helen Keller

May the Love and memories you hold in your heart always sustain you and bring you comfort

Dear Kamla

This card says better than I how to express my feelings. Friendship with Balbir is one of the greatest treasures in my life. His giving and sharing stay with me as an example of the goodness we know as Balbir Bhagowalia.

Love to you and the family

You can always tell
where a beautiful soul
has been
by the tears and smiles
left behind.

Thinking of you
as you mourn the loss
of someone so special.
Hoping with time,
a gentle peace will
return to your life.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I know how much he meant to you and how much he contributed to your character and well being. I will Keep you and your family in my prayers.

Fondly

Jeff K

With deepest sympathy

From all of your friends in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at Treasury

July 18, 2016

Sonny and Family

With heartfelt sympathy in your loss

There is no way
to lessen the sorrow
of losing someone
so precious to you...

..but please remember
that others care very much
and wish you strength
and comfort
at this sad time

Ashok and Padmaja

Dearest Kamala Aunty, Vanita, Ishan, Aneesha and Sanjeev,
We will miss uncle's energy, charisma and smile. His memory will guide us thorough many challenges in life as he has thought us the power of positivity. Our deepest condolence to the entire family. We hope to celebrate his life at our Golden Club gatherings and he will always hold a special place in our heart. I read this proverb that made me think of how uncle is still in our lives:
Listen to the Wind, it Talks
Listen to the Silence, it Speaks
Listen to the Heart, it Knows

With Love from Sanjay, Shilpa, Jay and Kareena Kothari

Sonny,

If there's anything I can do for you and yours at your time of loss just let me know. Your Father clearly led a very dynamic life and left a wonderful family as his legacy. We should strive to follow his example in life.

July 15, 2016

Sanjeev

I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Although it was expected, I realize it is very difficult for your family. Please accept my condolences. We will have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sridhar

Hanji Brother

Sorry to hear about Uncle ji. May God bless his soul...please let me know if you need anything. We are always here for you.

Harry

July 16, 2016

Dear Sanjeev

It was very disheartening to hear about uncle's death through Gurinder. Send my heartfelt condolences to all of you in the family on this loss.

Parents are pillars of our strength all ages. Kind remembrance to vanity.

Narinder JS Ohson (pappu) JSR

Saturday July 16, 2016

Dear Sanjeev

Guri gave me the sad news about the demise of ur father. Please accept my deepest condolences. I will always remember him as an affable senior and a great father to u.

Ashish

Dear Aunty, Vanita, Ishan, Aneesha, and Family,
So sorry that Uncle is no longer with us. Please accept our condolences.
Although, we all knew of Uncle's condition, we cannot imagine;
- how you are grieving through this difficult time.
- that our phone will not convey his sweet voice wishing us on our special days (he and Aunty always called us to wish and bless us).
- that he will not share stories and cherish us with his beautiful smile.

We have several memories that will ALWAYS stay with us. His jokes and wonderful humor will be missed.
Uncle epitomized strength -- he never gave up, fought with a "can do" attitude, and good spirit. He was so dignified and supported all that modern medicine had to offer. So thoughtful of Uncle to donate his blood for future research that will benefit others like him who are experiencing his condition. So appropriate of you requesting people to donate to Caring Community Foundation, in lieu of flowers -- Uncle would appreciate that thought.
Uncle's amicable and inclusive nature touched everyone, regardless of age, status, or country they were from.
We salute Uncle for all that he represented, and how he led his life with dignity.
Sorry that we were not able to attend service for Uncle since we were out of town until Sunday. Thinking of you all.
With love and respect -- Ash, Leena, and Kurren

I was so sorry to hear of Balbir,s death. He lived with us for. Some 2 years in Cardiff, Wales. U.K. WHILST AT University and we, now I, kept in touch with him ever since. Kama and he visited us on the Isle of Islay Scotland - on honeymoon I think. He was lovely person and I am the richer for having known him

My deepest regards and sympathy to Kamla and family. John [email protected]

"In times like these...
Trust in the Lord forever...
For the Lord is everlasting strength (Isiah 26:4)

...the right words are hard to come by.
but the Lord sees what is in the heart and hears the prayers too deep for words.

Praying that Gods peace, love and comfort will be with you always.

Keeping the Bhagowalia family in our thoughts and prayers.

May the Lord, Mighty God, bless you and keep you....

Please recall to mind, often that the Great I am our Creator, gifted you with His best, your father, mother and the lovely Daisy, brilliant sons.

Everything beautiful to behold and love comes from his unmatched, eternally deep love. Additionally, in Him, we have the capacity to appreciate with great gratitude, all His created gifts.

The Holy Father provides...and Him above all.

Shalom. Shalom."

"Dear Sonny

I am very sorry to learn of the passing of your father and I extend my heartfelt condolences as you mourn his loss. Please know that you and your family will remain in my thoughts."

"Dear Sonny

Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family at the passing of your beloved father.

While I never met your Dad, from what you shared about him and his personal and professional accomplishments, I know he was an extraordinarily special man.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

A life beautifully lived...with sympathy

"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Wishing you peace and comfort"

"Words are not enough, my thoughts are with you and your family. My sincere condolences"

"My deepest sympathy and best wishes to you and your family"

"My heart is with you and your family"

"Its so much darker when a light goes outran it would have been if it never shone" (The Winter of Our Discontent)

"Please accept my sympathies. I am sure you were a comfort to your family last week"

"Sir, with sincere heartfelt condolences for you and your family. I agree this is not the end but a transition. The spirit is eternal. Shalom. Shalom"

"Sonny, I am very sorry about your loss, focus on your memories and your family"

"Sonny, my deepest sympathies for your loss"

"So sorry for your loss. Only time can make the pain go away. Focus on the family and take care of yourself"

"In every memory, love lives on...With Sympathy"

Sonny

Please receive my deepest condolences for the loss of your father.

May you find comfort and inspiration in the fullness of his own life.

We are extensions of our parents existence, so they live on...

Warmest regards
Sofia

Dear Sonny

I am sorry for the loss of your father. Its a crummy club we are part of - men who have lost their dads, but one that all adult children eventually join. Time heals but not completely.

I lost my father two years ago and I miss him everrytime I think about him. The best you can do is keep his spirit alive, then he's always close at hand.

My condolences to you and your family in your time of need.

July 21, 2016

"May peace and peace and peace be everywhere" (The Upanishads).

May treasured memories bring you comfort & peace as we remember one dearly loved.

With sincerest sympathy
Joan Arnold

We are sadden by the loss of such a great man and wish to express our deepest condolences. May your memories of him live for ever.

Balbir Singh Bhagowalia was my grandpa, and my brother and I called him Mipa. Mipa, we are going to miss you so much. You were such a kind and genuine man and my brother and I are so proud to call you our grandpa.

We had so many great memories together that I will always cherish. Something simple he used to say that I found so funny was how he said, "Hi beta" in the certain voice he used to say it in. He also had an awesome laugh that could make anybody feel better, and his overall personality had the same great effect on the people he knew. You were such an incredible man and I know that you are watching over us.

We love you, Mipa.

Hello Sanjeev,

I am very sad about your father and my very good friend passing away. He was always smiling and very courageful inspite of the pain he was going through. We all have great respect for Balbir ji for setting such a wonderful example for us all. Please accept my condolences and I am praying that his soul will find peace. He will be able to see how many people loved him.

I am attaching an Email with a message to my sister which you can add to the condolences.

Thank you

Love
Taj

Dear Vanita,

Late Sunday evening I was saddened to hear about uncle.

I had a connection with uncle through the few times we exercised and conversed together at the Fitness center, and I wish I could have come to services.

Please accept my condolences and please let me know if I can help in any way.

Maggie

Dear Aunty, Vanita, Sanjeev, Ishan and Aneesha

We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our dearest Uncle. Uncle was great soul. He will be truly missed and always be remembered and cherished. May his soul rest in peace.

~Govind

Sanjeev,

Thanks so much for sharing all the details about Uncle. I feel I have been so fortunate to have met someone like him in my childhood and also that we corresponded after decades by email. May he rest in Peace.I have such clear memories of him, especially about how he helped me with my maths homework when my mother was ill and hospitalized. He was so accomplished & so progressive! We all had such good times together.

Regards
Sunita

Wish you and your family well in this your time of loss. May God bless you and keep you in His care.

Sonny, believe it or not I find it difficult to express my feelings. I would like to share one of my favorite quotes that was shared with me when my father passed away.

It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.

John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent

Dear Sanjeev,

This is Arati, Ashish Pandya's sister and your friend from Jamshedpur. Ashish told me about the sad passing away of your father on 12th July. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and please do convey the same to your mother too. Your father was a kind and gentle soul and I remember his smiling face whenever I met him at Jamshedpur. May he rest in eternal peace and may God give all of you the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

With warm regards,
Arati.

In Loving Memory
Shri (Mr.) Balbir Singh Bhagowalia
1933 (Punjab, India) - July 12, 2016 (North Carolina, USA)

Program to Honor
Shri Balbir Singh Bhagowalia [10 AM - 12 Noon]

1. Snippets and Memories of Life's Journey through Photographs [On-going]
2. Indian Religious Ceremony Panditji Dr. G. D. Sharma [30 Minutes]
3. Remembrances by Family and Extended Family of Friends [30 Minutes]
4. Final Procession, Cremation and Prayers [30 Minutes]

OM SHANTIH - A PEACE THAT
PASSETH UNDERSTANDING

The embodied soul is eternal in existence, indestructible and infinite, only the material body is factually perishable."
(The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 18)

"The soul never takes birth and never dies at any time nor does it come into being again when the body is created. The soul is birthless, eternal, terminated when the body is terminated."
(The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 20)

For one who has taken birth, death is certain and for one who has died birth is certain."
(The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 27)

"This perishable body is composed of five elements, ether, air, fire, water and earth. These five elements disintegrate and dissolve after death. Then why not remain anchored in the Immortal Jot, Atam, tuned with the Lord? A wise differentiation between matter and spirit is a must. Only then the link of the spirit/jot with the Param Jot is established and Bliss experienced."
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib 1426)

Reception

Visitation at the Sehgal residence immediately following the ceremony [12 Noon - 2 PM]

Dear Kamla Aunty, Sanjeev and Vanita,

It is with a very heavy heart that I was unable to attend the services this weekend in North Carolina. I'm sorry I was unable to be there to celebrate the life of a truly great man!

Uncle Balbir was very special to me. He was a true role model for me during a very difficult period in my life. In Uncle Balbir I saw a man who was honest, hard working and a true class act. Most importantly I saw a man who loved his wife and family unconditionally. He was a true inspiration to me during my formative years.

I know at this time there are no words that can help heal the pain you are feeling. But please know the world was a much better place because of Mr. Balbir Singh Bhagowalia.

With Love,

Rahul Mehrotra

Sonny, Our hearts are heavy hearing of the passing of your father. Claudia and I hope his example of father and provider be celebrated and cherished by you forever. May God bless you with comfort and peace through this transition.

We are so sad about your Dad passing away. We are heart broken and pray for his soul to be in peace. This must be very hard on your Mom but I am sure you and Vanita will give her the strength she needs at this time.

Your Dad was a very good person by heart and always kept a smile for everyone. We will miss him very much.

With our deepest condolences,
Uncle Anil, Denice, Natalie, Colin and Kristine.

Dear Vanita

We're thinking about you and praying for you and your family to find peace as you move through this stage

Claudia

Vanita bete

It is with deepest grief I got the news of dear Balbirji's passing on. I can very well realize what you, your mom and rest of the family are going through. Please accept my sincere, heartfelt condolences for such a great loss. My prayers are with you all to give you strength to bear this loss and I pray to Almighty Father to rest Balbirji's soul in peace. Your dad was a person for whom I had the greatest love and respect, and I will always miss him. May his soul rest in peace. He is in a better place with Almighty Father.

To lose a parent is one of the hardest life events to experience - to lose a spouse must be more so. I am sure your Mom is so grateful to have you so near to comfort her. I wish you beautiful memories and peace.

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. I called Eric in London and he was so sorry to hear about your dad. We are hugging you at this moment. I know the hole in your life when you lose a parent. My heart aches for you and your mom.

Love, Jill

Dearest Vanita

I am so desperately sorry to learn of the loss of your dear Dad yesterday. My prayers and thoughts are with your heart and also with your loving family at this very sad time.

Irene told me you have Ishan and Aneesha there with you which is such a blessing. I'm so very sorry dear friend.
Lesley

Vanita

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My condolences. I met him several times. He was a lovely man. God bless you and your family.

Martin

Dear Vanita

I am so saddened that Balbir uncle is not physically with us anymore. Yet he will always remain in our hearts. I can understand it must be overwhelming to you as you've been there for him all these years too! I will miss him a lot. I will always remember him as such a loving person with a big heart.

He and Kamla auntie are an inspiration to all of us. I will always remember sharing jokes with them and reminiscing about fun times when they and my father were in Baghdad with the UN. I pray for peace for his soul and for understanding, solace and strength to you and uncle's entire family. Please convey to dear Kamla auntie my deepest condolences and sympathies. Please do let me know what I can do to help.

You must be busy with arrangements but I'm available to talk when you want. It's nice that you and Sanjeev and your families will be together in this sad time because you all are what gives strength and happiness to uncle and auntie.

Love
Amul

Please accept the condolences from my parents

Very sad to hear the demise of bhagowalia ji.A man always with a smiling face.it was very Nice to meet him in April 2014 while we were visiting USA. May his soul rest in peace and May God give enough strength to family to bear the loss.

Love
Uncle and Aunty

So sad to hear about your Father. You and your family are in our thoughts

My mom, Jonah and I are thinking of you, your mom and brother. I know how many calls and conversations you must be having right now so I didn't want to disturb you. Take this time to be with your mom and give her support. Your father was so wonderful and sweet. We are glad he is at peace now. Please let us know if there is anything Jonah, me or my mom can do for you.

Jonah, Joni Egenholf and Bithi Bose

We have no words to say how sorry we are of Balbir uncle leaving us. Only thing I know is prayers and get comfort knowing he is not in pain any more. We respect your wishes to have some time with your family so have not not come by to see you. Ipcit and I are here to help with anything you need, no task is too small or big. Please let us know. Our prayers to give you all strength.

Love Ipcit and Prity

My dearest Vanita

I am really sorry to hear about uncle, may God rest his soul in peace and give you and your family the strength to bear this sadness. Do remember that you were blessed to have him here, so close by and to continue to be there for him and your mom, every step of the way. Treasure those memories and remember that his soul has been released from a body that was not doing well. His soul is in a better place and he will always be in your heart/always. You were his little girl and that relationship is unparalleled. But we are all here in this world for a set number of days, we just don't know how many we each have. He lived a good and well loved life.

So sorry to hear about Balbir uncle. Our deepest sympathies. We are here for you and praying for the entire family.

We love you.

We are so saddened to hear about our dear Uncle's passing. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. He was one of the most lovable and caring human being. Please convey our deepest condolences to Aunty and Sanjeev.

Vanita, please be strong and I know how you are feeling but remember he is always with you.

Love and hugs

Praying for strength, peace and comfort for you and your family! Praying for you. My heart goes out to your mom. God's peace and comfort.

Dearest Vanita

So so sorry to hear the news - my inspiration, my hero Uncle-rest in peace Uncle. You are very very special. You will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Palekars

Dearest Vanita

Our deepest condolences to you, Ishan, Aneesha and Aunty. Uncle was truly one of the kindest and loving souls I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He will always live in our hearts. I wish we could be there with you but please know we are there in spirit and wish you and your amazing family strength at this difficult time.

Love Always, Jyoti

Vanita

Heart felt condolences to you, Aunty and family. I am sure the family is grieving immensely! Uncle was so special and a favorite of ours! He has left a great legacy and taught us how to live life with grace, be humble and be thankful for everyday you live. Please do let me know if we can help in any way! Our heart grieves along with yours. You dedicated your life to take care of him and be with him every moment he needed you. Will be there at the funeral. Please take care.

The Mahajans

I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. No one can replace uncle's special place in your heart. May God comfort your heart and give you strength. Please give my condolences to Aunty. I would like to stop by to see you whenever you are up to visitors. Please let me know if you are available next week. Hugs and love!

My dear Sanjeev/Kammo

I don't know how to write this sad email never thought I will have to do this. We (Rajji) had such beautiful relations with him. Rajji and Balbir were very close to each other in many ways. They used to talk and crack jokes, laugh and laugh it was fun to watch them, all that is gone forever. May God rest their souls in peace.

Kammo, you are so talented, you write so beautifully keep doing that may be one day we will read an interesting novel written by you. Lots of love

Affectionately,

Savita Aunty/Bhabhi

Sonny,
I was so saddened to hear of your father's passing. I am thinking about you and your family.

Sonny - Your family, your father, and you are in my thoughts.

Sonny,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. He was obviously a wonderful person who brought so much love and honor to his family and made a tremendous impact on everyone who knew him. His legacy will live on in you and your family.

My dear Vanita,

I just got the sad news of your fathers death and am quite shattered to hear the news. I wish to send you and the family my condolenses and pray that Balbir ji is in peace where ever he is. He was a real gentleman and I have very many wonderful memories of him.

I will be most grateful to you, if you could type out the attatched note to your mother and give it to her.

Thank you.
Taj

My dear Kamala,

I just got the sad news of Balbir ji and wish to offer my sincerest condolences to you.

Of all things we may endure, the saddest is in saying farewell. Balbir ji is no more but he lives in our heart and mind. To have had such a wonderful brother-in-law like Balbir ji is to have experienced a very special gift. There is a special place in all our hearts for Balbir ji.

We wish his soul all peace and fulfilness.

Love
Taj

I am very sorry to hear the sad news - please pass on my condolences and best wishes, and take care in these difficult times !

Love,
Kris, Emi, Hugo and Ava

Dear Mipa,

We are devastated by this loss. Words cannot express how much you meant to us and how much you taught us throughout our lives through your class, generosity, respectability, and truly kind-hearted soul. Your positive outlook on life would brighten up our days no matter what we were going through and it brightened the hearts of everyone who came across you. Even when faced with a battle with cancer, you never wavered, which speaks even more to your strength and character than we can describe. You were the epitome of a great role model and one without whom we would not be the people we are today. We miss you so much but know that you are in a better place and can look down at us beside God's warm embrace. We will never forget all the lessons you taught us and will forever cherish all of the memories we made with you.

We love you, Mipa.

Dear Auntyji, Sanjeev and Vanita,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on Uncle's sad demise. We pray to Almighty God to give you all the strength to bear this loss.

May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

With lots of love.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like an amazing man. May you relish your memories! Iris Cooper

Sonny, I am sorry to hear about your father. It appears he led a wonderful and impactful life! I'm sure you all will have many lasting memories of him. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Hi Sonny - I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are on you and your family.
-From your OCIO family

Sonny,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I offer my sympathy of peace and blessings to you and your family during this solemn season. I trust that your father's legacy will entrust you with fond memories for years to come

Uncle Balbir's spirit and warmth will endure in our hearts forever he was inspiring, resilient, kind, thoughtful, always cheerful, and with a delightful sense of humor that sparked laughter in everyone. I recall many pleasant conversations with him; he was always interested in everyone's well-being.

My mother, Mukta, his sister-in-law, just adored him. He was patient, ready to lend a hand, alleviating her myriad frustrations with paperwork and life's daily struggles, even as he fought his illness with such grace. My mother was very close to Aunty Kamla and Uncle Balbir, speaking to them almost every day, their conversations ranging from gentle teasing to selfless support. They were dear to her heart, till her last day on this earth, and I am sure in her afterlife. Uncle Balbir was gentle, yet enjoyed good banter, intellectual, and always encouraging. We will miss his physical presence and his joyful voice, but his loving memory will reside in our hearts forever.

With love and prayers for eternal peace for his soul!

Take care of Aunty and yourself and hope to see you soon!

I just came to know about Uncle, my condolences to you & your family. I keep remembering him so much and my memories of him are still so clear. I can never forget the the support he gave my family during our difficult times in Jamshedpur when my mother was so seriously ill. May you have the strength to bear this loss which nothing can compensate. My love to you all & hugs to Aunty.

Sonny,

I am so very sorry to hear of the death of your father. While I never met him, it is clear from the kind of son you are, that he must have been quite noble, strong of character, with high integrity, intelligent, caring, and yet with a sense of humor and humble. So, if the measure of your father is the son, your father will not be long forgotten by anyone who has the pleasure of your company. Take care in your time of grief. I pray for God's blessing on your and your extended family.

Balbir Uncle has been blessed with a loving family and having lived a full life, having lived in 4 continents. Now Blabir Uncle has now made his final journey to Heaven.

Bhagwad Gita: Death is certain for the one who is born, and birth is certain for the one who dies (2:27).

Bhagwad Gita: The One who leaves the body, at the hour of death, remembering Me attains My abode. There is no doubt about this. (BG 8:05).

Everyone that Dad touched came away with gifts that he imparted. Effortlessly he conveyed kindness, gentleness, and an unmistakable positive outlook. I believe we can measure the depth of a man by the feeling you have when you are with him and that remains with you after you part. Dad left us many of these treasures. I will share three here today.

The first is his Positive Outlook:

As you have already seen in these photos and personally experienced, he greeted us with his disarming smile, no matter what he was personally going through. His encyclopedic recall and timing for a joke for any conversation was just another way he could fill a room with joy and laughter.

His personal life view was his driving force that imparted optimism and cheer. I imagine that this was shaped not only from what he read and learned from the news but his own vast and deep personal cultural experience. It would take some prodding to get him to talk about his own vast accomplishments, but the gems that he would share gave us insight into a true renaissance man. He imparted his perspectives with a beautiful kindness, grace and dignity.

The second is his Passion for life and his grit:

Mom and Dad lived all over the world at one time we counted almost 3 dozen different countries Dad had visited, worked or lived. But beyond his vast travels he lived his everyday life with enthusiasm and awe the way he would recant a golf shot he had seen or a buzzer-beating Duke win over UNC, he conveyed a sincere passion for whatever experience he was sharing. His grit was evident in so many small and large ways from a repairing a hopeless home appliance or building some contraption to keep the squirrels away from the bird feeder to battling cancer with every ounce of energy so he could stay with Mom and us just a little longer.


The third is his Devotion and sacrifice:

One measure of success for a father is what your children have become. Dad was so proud of his grandchildren Aneesha, Rajeev and Sanjay already so accomplished in their early academic achievements, his son Sanjeev accomplished and successful career at senior levels of state and federal government. But Dad could not have been more profoundly awed of what he saw in his daughter Vanita. Just as he devoted and made sacrifices in raising his family, Vanita devoted her life for the past several years in physically carrying and emotionally uplifting Dad thru the weekly treatments, testing and checkups. Dad said to us that he could not have done this without you Vanita, and because of you he was able to stay with us for a significantly extended period of time.


I will close by adding that Dad was a gentleman in all senses of the word. He came from from a mold that was characterized by dignity, principle, integrity and elegant simplicity. As mom just the other day told me what Dad most wanted - was to do good for others. And if he could ask for anything it would be for us to do the same.

I am blessed to have had such a close relationship with my Nanafull of love, respect, and mutual affection. Not a day went by when one of us wouldn't be boasting about the other. Nana would tell nurses and anyone who would hear, Did I tell you my granddaughter got a hole-in-one? or I would somehow wedge into conversation that my Nana had lived in and visited over 30 foreign countries.

We loved each other so much and held each other in the highest regard. Even when I made a bad shot on the golf course during one of our many Lakeshore rounds, Nana would just say, Wow! Great Shot! and have the biggest smile on his face. Even when I felt dejected during college and law school admissions, Nana was the one who instilled confidence in me to keep persevering and take advantage of every opportunity because I was limitless in what I could accomplish. Nana was my cheerleader and confidant, but most importantly he was the most amazing friend.

I'm going to miss you NanaCalling you after studying or working and telling you how I was so frustrated with the material I was learning in class or how excited I was when I got good feedback on an assignment or grade. I'm going to miss our conversations and time spent together with you guiding me along.

Your amazing positive spirit has affected all who knew you and I will find strength and confidence from your love and the love you gave to all who surround us.

I am so blessed to call you my Nana.