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Kanwal Yodh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 18 to Sep. 20, 2015.

December 7, 1928 - September 9, 2015 Kanwal Yodh, beloved wife of Gaurang Yodh, devoted mother of Arjun, Maya and Jaya Yodh, grandmother of Elliott, Jeremy and Zachary Yodh, Joshua, Bryce and Rachel Cetron, and Vikram and Roshan Perry, died on September 9, 2015 in Irvine, CA. She was 86. Kanwal was a citizen of the world. She was born in British India, years before partition. Later, she immigrated to the United States where she spent sixty years learning, teaching, painting, sewing and knitting, appreciating music, enjoying the company of others, traveling and concocting delicious meals for friends and family. We will miss her. For more detailed remembrance, see http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/KanwalYodh/Homepage.aspx.

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50th Anniversary Family Photo, 2004

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Yodh family, January 1986

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Kanwal, Arjun (3 yrs), Maya (1 yr), 1962

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Kanwal and Gaurang playing sitar, 1956

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Kanwal exhibiting her art, 2007, Irvine

September 20, 2015

Kanwal, 2004, Asheville, NC

September 20, 2015

60th Anniversary Family Photo, Nov. 2014

September 19, 2015

Kanwal, Art exhibition, Irvine

September 19, 2015

Kanwal art exhibition, Irvine

September 19, 2015

Yodh Family, early '70s, Maryland

September 19, 2015

Early days in Irvine, CA

September 19, 2015

Kanwal's Family ~1931 - Left to right: Andrew Thakurdas, Esther (back), Kanwal (front), Sharifa Thakurdas, Lalita

September 18, 2015

Kanwal and Gaurang, Wedding, 1954

September 18, 2015

Kanwal teaching at Kinnaird College - (1953)

September 18, 2015

Kanwal, Chicago bound - (1953) - at Lahore train station

September 18, 2015

Kanwal and her Siblings - (1936) - Lalita, Rattan, Esther, and Kanwal (left to right)

September 17, 2015

60th Anniversary Photo, Gaurang & Kanwal - (8/2014)

September 17, 2015

Wedding Photo, Gaurang & Kanwal Yodh - (8/1954)

September 16, 2015

Aliya Jafari

March 7, 2016

I have very fond memories of Kanwal and Mr.Yodh's visit to Maya and Marty's home in the early 90s. I was always taken by Kanwal's determination and courage. Straight forward to the point of being funny, Kanwal was never afraid to learn new things and pursue her passions. We spent hours talking about her youthful days in Lahore-a city where both she and I were born. three to four decades apart.
Like her name, Kanwal stayed bright and glorious despite the challenges she was surrounded with. God bless Kanwal. She will always stay beautiful and vivacious on our hearts.

Onjali Phailbus

October 6, 2015

Dearest Uncle Gaurang, Maya, Arjun and Jaya,

Have such wonderful memories of your Aunty Kanwal....especially our "gossip sessions". Loved her sense of humor!! She was truly fun to chat with over the phone, whenever we connected.

May she rest in peace and May God bless her soul.

Love,
Onjali

September 27, 2015

Gaurang:
flipping the pages of the Post the other day, I was saddened to see a familiar face from any years ago when you were in Maryland. The loss of one's life partner is so very hard but the many wonderful years you had together made it worth all the pain....that is the price we pay for a loving marriage and the family that goes with it. From Maryland, my thoughts are with you. Barbara glover

Larry Jeweler

September 27, 2015

Kamal and I worked together at Northwood High School. We were colleagues and we were friends. Her assistance in preparing for biology labs was invaluable. Her cooking was simply amazing!

Sue and I got to know all of the Yodh family. We watched the kids grow up; we listened to Gaurang play the sitar.

Kamal and I shared stories about each other and about our families. She was a remarkable individual who gave so much to her family, her friends and her students. She will be missed very much.

Sue and Larry Jeweler

Danny Berbert

September 26, 2015

Dear Arjun, Maya, Jaya and Dr Gaurang Yodh,
It has been many, many years since I had the pleasure of seeing any of you. So sorry to learn of your mom's passing. As a kid growing up and counting Arjun as one of my best friends we often spent time at the Yodh's home. Little did I appreciate the many talents and gifts that Arjun's mom offered to her family and to the greater world. It was quite eye opening to read what a blessing she was to all who knew her, and no doubt these things were passed on to her children and grand children (although it was not yet obvious that those qualities had rubbed off on Arjun when we spent grade school through high school together). Wishing you all the best during this difficult time and may God grant you peace in your hearts as you remember her. I will always have fond memories of my time at the Yodh home...their hospitality and Mrs Yodh's cooking.
Warmly,
Danny Berbert

Tien Nguyen

September 24, 2015

Dear Jaya,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I remember your recount of your daily phone calls to your mom ... and the food that you made. I remember your chicken curry, which was from your mom, when we were in Baltimore. I still have it, and I make it for my family at times. We all love it.
Your mom was a great person, and a great mom. Please accept our condolences.
Tien, Laviero, Giovanna, and Laviero, Jr.

September 24, 2015

Dear Jaya, Maya,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful lady. Will always remember her with fond memories. Please convey my sympathies to you dad and family.
Radha

Bram Kleppner

September 24, 2015

Dear Jaya,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother's death. She sounds like a wonderful woman . . . the world was lucky to have her.

Warmest wishes to you and your family,
Bram

Wendy Fisher

September 23, 2015

Dear Arjun and family -

What wonderful photos and such a nice tribute to your mother.

Our deepest condolences,

Wendy, Matthew and Maya

Manju and Rabi Mohapatra

September 22, 2015

Dear Gourang, Arjun, Maya, Jaya and Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. It was an honor and a privilege to know Kamalji. Her kindness and generosity of heart will always live in our memory. We will miss her tremendously.

Allan Edelson

September 22, 2015

Kanwal,

My your next journey be as good as your previous 86 years. You lived life well.

Nag Nagarajan

September 22, 2015

We knew this warm, kind and vivacious lady 50 + years ago. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Vijaya & Nag Nagarajan

Alan Oresky

September 21, 2015

Our deep condolences go to Gaurang, the Yodh children and families. We have fond memories of Kanwal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. --Alan & Diana Oresky & Family

Kanga Morgan

September 20, 2015

It is sad to loose a dear friend of our family. Kanwall was very kind loving and generous. We are fortunate to have the Yodhs in our Unihills neighbourhood at uci. We enjoyed her company at our Unihills book club for several years. Kanwal will be missed but her spirit will be with us.

Katy Irwin

September 20, 2015

Such a devastating loss of a great woman. We send our deepest sympathies to her family and feel lucky that we have known her children who carry on many of their mother's strengths and talents. We have fond memories of Kanwal's visits to Atlanta to see her daughter Maya, son-in-law Marty and grandkids. We recall her sharp mind, devotion to family, and artistic talent; her impressive biography tells us so much more of her life of energy, compassion, and service to others. Katy Irwin and Rick Steketee

Lorna Shaw

September 20, 2015

Kanwal was a gentle, sweet, kind and talented woman. I will miss seeing her and talking with her at UCI Physics social events.
Thank you for this beautifully written memorial biography. I extend my deepest sympathy to Gaurang and the entire Yodh family and hope that the words of others will help ease the sadness of your loss.

Rene Murry

September 20, 2015

Our hearts go out to you, Maya.and your family. What a lovely woman and gift to the world. Love from the Pacific Northwest.
Rene and Chuck Murry

Sarojini Johnson

September 20, 2015

Dear Gaurang, Arjun, Maya and Jaya and family
,
Please accept my condolences as you mourn the passing and celebrate the life of the incomparable Kanwal Yodh.

Jaya, your remembrance of your mother is brilliant. I loved how you illuminated the scope of her many accomplishments and also the aspects of life that she found challenging. I did not know the extent of her involvement with writing, art and knitting and I marvel at that as well.

From my first memories as a child, I recall Mrs. Yodh as a challenging force of nature. I will remember her for her wit and passion for life. My gratitude for the love and support that she gave my parents is without bounds.

Love,

Tubu
aka Sarojini Jha Johnson, Professor of Art

Debbie Shulansky

September 19, 2015

Maya and Family,

I remember your Mom well from my visits to your house when we were at Rochester. She was always welcoming and I loved coming to Maryland. I enjoyed the wonderful music and unique instruments and of course, the food. Please give my condolences and a hug to your father, to Arjun and to Jaya, and a big hug to you as well.

Michele and Irv Walot

September 17, 2015

Kanwal was a dear friend and wise counsel to us for many years. She used to stop and chat when on her regular strolls through the neighborhood at UCI and was always interested in our activities and family. She was a source of clearheaded advice and support. We miss her ...

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