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Jaswant Bhachu Obituary
BHACHU, Jaswant Singh (Jas) May 7, 1935 - August 29, 2011 Born in Kericho, Kenya passed away in Surrey, BC after a battle and complications related to cancer. Jas is survived by his wife Charan, his daughters Pam, Charan and her husband Nick, Kiran and her husband Mandip, and his sons Sat and Kam, and grandchildren Sabrina, Hailey, Tiana, and Jeevan. Born the third eldest of ten children to Sardar Battan Singh and Sardarni Swaran Kaur, he finished his schooling in Nairobi and moved to England in 1966 with wife Baldev and his 4 children and then to Canada in 1975. Jas was well known in the motor industry for his rally racing days in East Africa and his long surviving business Safari Motors. He became a legend in his own lifetime for being the first Asian to win an international rally (1965 East African Safari Rally) with his older brother Joginder, both known as the "flying Sikhs" - Simba ya Kenya. He lived and breathed his passion which was cars and gardening. He had enormous strength and spirituality, and was well loved and respected by all, both young and old. He will forever be missed by his family and friends, and remain in our hearts forever. "Guru Nanak Be With You" The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 4th, 2011, 2:45pm at Riverside Funeral Home, 7410 Hopcott Road, Delta, BC.
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Dickey reyatt
September 17, 2011
may you rest in peace . sincere condolences .
Natu chauhan
September 15, 2011
my sincere condolences
mala chhibber williams
September 12, 2011
My memories of the east african safaries was of great excitement as we stood for hours at the roundabout near town to catch a glimpse of the "sikhs" and followed their progress thru the event. They were the only drivers that existed for us!! I am Mala Chhibber. My brother is Nitin Chhibber. mY parents are Balbir and Usha Chhibber. Mum sends her prayers. We lived in South C and later in Hill View. Om Shanti.
Harjinder Bilkhu
September 11, 2011
It is indeed very sad to hear the news.But you will be in our hearts always. I was present when President Jomo Kenyatta Flaged the Volvo off the ramp in front of the old City Hall.
May Gurus bless his soul and shower the family with the Strenth to carry the Legacy of the " FLYING SIKS"
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Bharat Bhardwaj
September 10, 2011
It is indeed sad to hear of Jaswants passing away he was a great sportsman and a fierce competitor he and Jojinder made us proud by winning the Safari he had immense knowledge of working of a motor car which proved crucial in winning the Safari i May God give the family strength to bear the loss
surjit dhamu
September 9, 2011
It was sad to hear of the passing on of one half of the flying sikh. I fondly remember the great pride and joy the two brothers brought to the sikhs in Kenya by being the first all sikh crew to win the coverted safari rally.My deepest sympathies to the family I stand with you in your hour of need. My wehuguru rest his soul in eternal peace and give the family strenght to carry on.Will always be remembered as one of the greats of rallying.
Surjit Dhamu
Nairobi
September 9, 2011
Tommy & Kate Fjastad, we were team mates in the Safari rallies. we also employed his brother Darshan on our farm in Kiambu.
Our deepest sympathies to all the family,
Salaama sana,
Tommy
September 9, 2011
Tommy Fjastad, we were team mates in the Safari rallies. I also employed his brother Darshan on our family farm in Kiambu.
Our most sincere condolences.
Tommy
Amrit Juttla
September 9, 2011
Sorry to hear the passing of Jaswant. He will be sadly missed. Was my hero, while I was in school, in Nairobi.
My sincer condolences to the whole famly. May his soul rest in peace.
Parvin Singh Bhachu
September 8, 2011
Do accept my sincerest condolences, he shall be truly missed, may his soul find its peace.
Tahir Ahmad
September 8, 2011
Very Sad and Sorry To Hear The Passing of Jaswant Prajee. My Sincere Condolences go out to Charan Penjee and The Entire Bachu Family and also to Joginder Prajee and Davinder. We were all in the Motor Rallying fraternity together. May Allah Rest His Soul and Grant Him Janaat Al Naseeb - Ameen. WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru
September 8, 2011
Sorry to hear sad news re Jaswant.We were school mate from 1951 to 1954 in Nairobi.God bless his soul in peace.
J>V>Parmar. now in London Eng.
Parshotam Jhita
September 8, 2011
My deepest sympathies are with the family.
I remember them from my young age when they use to visit us in Mombasa at the time of the trail run for the Safari.
His cousins from Kericho and my grandfather Joginder Singh Bhambra.
He was a Hero and will always remain a Hero.
Amolak Hunjan
September 8, 2011
Dear Bhachu family, our sympathies are with you. Jaswant uncle was particularly a hero of mine and a personal role model which inspired me to participate in the EASRally for a number of years. May your sole rest in peace.
Amolak Hunjan, Nina, Trivraj & Navraj
September 7, 2011
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.
Rest in peace Jaswant uncle.
Annie Sembi
Gurcharan Matharu
September 7, 2011
Dear Bhachu Family,
Our deepest sympathy to the Bhachu family in Canada and UK. May Waheguru bless all.
Jaswant was one of the true heroes of the Kenyans who followed the East African Safari rally and adored by all Sikhs who wanted to emulate his skills. He will be truly missed by the generation that grew up with him.
His legacy will continue to flourish on the internet.
Avtar Sagoo
September 7, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all Bhachu family. May God give you all strength to get through these sad and tough days. May he rest in peace. Cherish his memories. Love from us all.
Avtar- Jinder - Amrit and Girls
September 7, 2011
Dear Pam Bhachu & Family,
May there be peace in your hearts now and always knowing your love for your father will live on deep within your hearts and those of your children and their children. . .
With great fondness, Lizabeth, Vancouver
Channi Riyait
September 7, 2011
Rest in Peace Mr Jaswant Singh Bhachu.
Real hero to many who like me were born in Nairobi' Kenya and followed the Safari Rally and supported the true Simbas ya Kenya. You will be missed by many.
H Bhabra
September 6, 2011
These guys were heroes to us in our youth. I collected cuttings from newspapers with pictures of the Flying Sikhs. Rest in Peace
Kuldip Singh Attalia
September 6, 2011
Rest in Peace Jaswant Singh Bhachu...
True Pioneers of Kenyan History and a Hero to many. A great loss to Rally World. May God give strength to the Bhachu Family ...
toki & gurnam panesarno
September 5, 2011
our deepest sympathy to the family of our brother mr jaswant singh bhachu and may waheguru. rest your soul in peace
Davinder Singh Bhachu
September 5, 2011
Rest in Peace Brother Jaswant
May God give strength to and bless the rest of family.
From Davinder and family
Santo Mann
September 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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