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Surendra PATEL Obituary
June 28, 1941 - May 3, 2012
Suru Patel of Edmonton passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday May 3, 2012 at the age of 70.
Suru was born in Nairobi Kenya, the fifth of eight brothers and sisters. He studied pharmacy in Wales before moving to Canada in 1972. Upon arriving in Edmonton he bought Mitchell's IDA Drugs which he owned for thirty years before retiring in 2006.
Suru is survived by Maureen, his wife and
Soul Mate of 41 years, his loving children Nadine (Russ), Aaron, Katrina and his grandchildren Dylan and Nathan. He was recently predeceased by his four legged companion Nanook (aka "Dog"). He enjoyed golfing, travelling, telling stories, but most
of all spending time with his family. Suru will most certainly be remembered by his many friends, loyal customers and extensive family for his sage advice, his dry sense of humour and his loving spirit. As was his request,
there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of one's choice would
be appreciated.
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Saroj Patel
November 28, 2012
my dearest brother, you will always remain in my heart. I miss you so much.
Linda & Walter Guenther
May 9, 2012
Dear Maureen,Aaron, Katrina, Nadine& Russ,Dylan and Nathan,
Suru's love for his family is certainly a part of his legacy. His grandsons spoke of "Papa" with pride in all that he taught them, golfing with Dylan, "hockey draft",and many games.
Russ related stories of good times on family vacations with Suru's wonderful sense of humour.
May your memories and love for one another ease your pain in time.
Thinking of you with affection,
Walter and Linda
May 9, 2012
We miss Suru deeply. Our condolences to Maureen, Nadine, Aaron and Katrina. Subash, Rita, Eugene, Ragin, Chelsi and Garrett
Marilyne
May 7, 2012
Dear Maureen & Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during your time of grief.
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Scott Fortin and Jen Guenther
May 6, 2012
Dear Maureen and family,
Our warmest condolences to you all. Suru was always kind and generous and so much fun; he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts.
Shera and Scott and families
May 6, 2012
Maureen and family,
We remember Suru from our childhood in Edmonton, always so kind and warm. Not to mention wise-cracking and fun! We are thinking of you.
Dad's 70th Birthday - We bought him a car, the most important feature was "do my golf clubs fit?"
Aaron Patel
May 6, 2012
Velvet Schellenberg
May 6, 2012
Maureen, our thoughts & prayers go out to you, Katrina & family at this most difficult time. Please take care, deepest condolences from Velvet & Misty .
Jim & Lorraine Dallin
May 6, 2012
Dear Maureen and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, Suru was such a nice person we will remember him with happy thoughts. God bless you all,
Sincerely Jim and Lorraine Dallin and family
Lynda & Fred Nicol
May 6, 2012
Maureen,
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this sad time. We feel blessed to have met you and Suru through sister Jeanne. Suru's dry sense of humor and love of family and friends are our memories of him.
Cherish the memories.
Patricia Fleming
May 5, 2012
I feel so badly for you all. I'm sure you'll miss Suru greatly. It's so good that you all have and love each other. I'll pray for Suru and all of you. Trish
May 5, 2012
Maureen and family....
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time... love Delona & Scott..
May 5, 2012
Maureen and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.... Romaine
May 5, 2012
Maureen and family,
Although our move to Victoria in 1996 has kept us from spending as much time with your family as we had in the past, we think of you often. Suru was a very special person and friend and was always able to find the good in everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Jeanne, Guy and family
May 5, 2012
Maureen and Family,
Remembering Suru...Sociable, sincere,laid back and easy going. A great friend to have known. A void will be left in our lives going forward...Rest in peace with the knowledge that you lived a good life Suru.
Bill and Joan Land and family
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