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Prakash GANATRA Obituary
GANATRA, Prakash
April 4, 1947 – May 11, 2015
Prakash was born in India on April 4, 1947. He was the only son and loved dearly by his parents and four sisters. He immigrated to Canada in 1973 with only 20 dollars in his pocket and worked hard to become a successful restaurant entrepreneur. Shortly after arriving in Canada he began working at White Spot Restaurants and eventually became the franchisee owner of the Richmond Centre location. He enjoyed his wife's Indian cooking, long walks with friends, cracking silly jokes and late nights watching cricket matches. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is lovingly survived in the heart of his beautiful wife Veena; daughters Cynthia (Mark), Amanda (Nathan); adorable granddaughter Chloe and dog Monty. He was a kind and generous man and he will be profoundly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Prakash's memory to the BC Cancer Foundation.
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Ruth-Anne Sabourin
May 9, 2016
Veena and girls,
Before this guest book for Prakash goes off line, I wanted you to know how often his name has come up in conversation over this past year. I signed it one year ago, and sure miss seeing him on my infrequent trips to Richmond from Vernon. Our Vernon White Spot would have so benefitted by having Prakash at the helm, let me say.
There is no good service, even when there is hardly a customer in the venue! No long lineups day in and out, as at Richmond Centre with him in charge!
luv to your family at the 1st anniversary of his passing. I trust time is being a healer.
Ruth-Anne
Sandra Haslett
December 25, 2015
I was stunned to watch the Global News cast this Christmas Day to find out that Prakash had passed away earlier this year. It was my regular Sunday ritual when I worked in Richmond & would pop in for brunch before my shift. He was always so kind & treated you like a VIP when you came into the restaurant. Truly a one of a kind Gentleman.
David Uter
July 18, 2015
I worked with Prakash @ White Spot in 1973 He was an outstanding gentleman!
Kim and Veronica Perry
June 4, 2015
One of the reasons that we would choose to go the the Richmond Centre White Spot was because of Prakash! He truly made us feel welcomed as patrons and took very good care of us. He made all his guest feel like they were getting special treatment. He always took the time to chat and treated you like you were a friend. He will be greatly missed.
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May 22, 2015
We will surely miss Prakash's smiling face at White Spot. He was always so friendly and welcoming. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Donna Wagner and Oliver Brown (frequent patrons of Prakash's White Spot)
Monte Russett
May 21, 2015
Iwill miss my visits @. White spot with Prakash. Condolences to veena & family
Kathryn Arlitt
May 18, 2015
I will also remember and be profoundly grateful for how Prakash treated my husband, Brian, when he had cancer. We had been customers for years and the two laughed together often. When Brian became ill, and could not always finish his meal, Prakash refused to charge him for it. When Brian passed away, many of the staff came to his service and they donated to the cancer foundation in his memory. Prakash had a great love for his guests and his loss is a great loss to the Richmond community. My condolences to his lovely family.
Lorie Iannitelli
May 16, 2015
My deepest condolences to Veena, his girls and grandchild and family. We have been coming to White Spot for years and will always remember his kindness and we will continue to enjoy meals at White Spot in his memory. I'm sure he will continue to watch over the restaurant. God bless
Fred Cirillo
May 16, 2015
I got to work with Prakash on his very first shift at White Spot in 1973. We had so much fun in those early years. He was kind, generous and funny from the first day. We had so much fun. To Veena and his family I wish my heartfelt condolences. He will be missed my many and we are all better people for having known him. Fred Cirillo
renu ram
May 16, 2015
veena i am sorry for your loss hope by now you have received the flowers. Prakash was a good human and he loved you and the girls so much my thoughts are always with you. He had so much inspiration in him and whenever you both were together i knew what love was.
Michael & Lise Chin
May 16, 2015
Our condolences to Veena and family. We will miss the "Bonjour" from Prakash who was always a great host.
May 16, 2015
hi
Donna Murray
May 15, 2015
I remember him from every visit to the restaurant over the years working nearby. He was unfailingly friendly always smiling and making every guest feel welcome. He will be missed by so many. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Muriel Charnley
May 15, 2015
Veena, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We will miss Prakash on our visits to White Spot he was always so pleasant.Take care Muriel& Elsie (old Eatons friends)
Ruth-Anne Sabourin
May 15, 2015
Dear Veena & girls,
How deeply saddened I was to see that your beloved Prakash has passed. Because of the love Prakash had for humankind, the Richmond Centre White spot was a favourite eatery. He treated staff and customers with great respect and dignity. His legacy of Christmas Day will live in so many hearts, as will thousands of patrons who frequented his eatery regularly. Prakash was so generous each time I sought gift certs. for one of my fundraising endeavours, just saying "sure dear, just tell me how many you would like!"
Veena, I will always fondly remember the love he had for you, proudly introducing hiw beautiful wife.
Dorinne, Bonnie and I had a wonderful conversation Dec. 16th with Prakash, when I had flown down to a funeral. We needed our comfort food and a chat with Prakash. Little did we know how ill he was, he made light of the collar! We must honour his memory by spreading our own love to others we meet.
Deepest sympathies to you 3 and your staff.
Ruth-Anne (former employee of RC Customer Service.
Leslie Matheson
May 15, 2015
Veena, you and your daughters are in my thoughts. The world is a smaller place without Prakash.
Alan Howie
May 15, 2015
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Prakash. I really enjoyed my time with Prakash in my years at White Spot. He was a terrific operator and leader - he always had great ideas to improve the guest experience. I loved that he worked to learn Cantonese and Mandarin to better communicate with his guests. His Christmas day philanthropy has been well documented and really made an impact on the community - we made it part of our families Christmas tradition for several years. Deepest sympathies to family and friends.
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