Dipnarine PERSAD

1931 - 2010

Dipnarine PERSAD

1931 - 2010

BORN

1931

DIED

2010

Dipnarine PERSAD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2010.
Dipnarine Persad passed away peacefully in Palliative Care at Vancouver General Hospital on November 1, 2010. He was surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Elaine, daughter Trish (Lori), son Michael (Joni) and grandson Leo. Dip was a graduate of St. Mary's College in Trinidad B.W.I. He came to UBC in 1953 and obtained a BA degree in Political Science and Economics. In 1963 he obtained his LLB and practiced law until 2010. While at UBC he founded the West Indian Students Association and was awarded the first Big Block sports award for excellence in cricket. He will be missed by friends and family in Trinidad, England, Australia, and Canada.

"He fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith."

Special thanks to the staff in Dialysis, Cardiac Care, and Palliative Care at Vancouver General Hospital. There is no service by request.

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