Suresh Shah

Suresh Shah

Suresh Shah Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2006.
SHAH _ Suresh 1939 - 2006 Dr. Suresh Shah, beloved husband of Aruna, father of Panchali and Sabina and father-in-law of Danny, passed away on October 24, 2006 at the age of 67 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Suresh was born on August 31, 1939 in Nairobi, Kenya. He immigrated to Canada in 1968 after having spent several years studying in the United Kingdom. He spent his years in Calgary working at SAIT as an instructor and as the Associate Dean of its Health Sciences Department. Suresh spent the last four years of his career as the Executive Director and Principal of the OERB Community College in Nairobi. He was dedicated to helping his community and was a devoted husband, father and friend. He will be deeply missed by his wife, his daughters, his two brothers and two sisters, and his many relatives and friends all around the world. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) today, October 28, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Suresh's memory directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-521-3433). The family would like to express their thanks to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, and in particular to Dr. Dean Reuther and the nursing staff, for all of their compassion and care over the last three years. In living memory of Suresh Shah, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296.

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July 24, 2015

I remember Suresh my good friend at the University of Alberta,Edmonton, together as Post Doctoral Fellow 1968-70. Udayan Sengupta [email protected]

May 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ghan Shyam tiwari

July 4, 2010

i feel a great loss & have a great hhonour.
Ghan shyam Tiwari Chandigarh

madhu and paul duggal

October 29, 2006

Dearest Aki,SAbina and Panchali,
We are truly sorry for the loss of our dearest Suresh. How we wish we were there. We did have a special prayer ceremony at the Budhist Temple in Thailand. May God give you all strength to bear it all.
madhu..paul

Rajesh Bhatt

October 28, 2006

Dearest Shah Family

I would like to convey my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. I pray to God to give your family strength and courage and may the memories be a blessing.

Marilyn Brown

October 28, 2006

Aruna and family,
My condolences to you at this sad time. I worked with Suresh at SAIT, and he was always very pleasant. He was also such a good sport when the staff had 'dress up' parties. I will always remember him.

Hina & Surinder Ahluwalia

October 27, 2006

Aruna & Family - Very sorry to hear of your sad loss. May Suresh rest in Peace. God Bless you all.

Tina Stanleigh

October 26, 2006

Dearest Aruna, Panchali & Sabina,
May God give you all strength and comfort at
this difficult time. May Suresh's memory always
be a blessing.
From Tina & Larry Stanleigh
Kamla & Kanti Gohill

Vinay Dattani

October 26, 2006

Aruna, Panchali, Sabina.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of this unbearable loss. May good memories and time well spent bring you comfort. God Rest Suresh's soul in Peace in Heaven.

Vinay, Prafula, Bindya, Roopa and Bansi Dattani

Clare & Kerry McWilliams

October 26, 2006

As dear friends of Sabina's, we send our deepest sympathy to the Shah family. Sabina's upmost devotion to her family speaks volumes to the man, husband, friend, and father Dr. Shah was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness - and celebration of life.

Katherine O'Connor

October 26, 2006

Panchali, Sabina and Mrs. Shah,
I'm so sorry to hear that Mr. Shah has passed away. He was a wonderful man and he touched many lives. You are all in my thoughts.

Sheila Thaker

October 26, 2006

Dearest Aruna Auntie, Panchali and Sabina...
Our sincerest condolences and prayers are with you. I have some fond memories of Uncle and your family that remain with me forever. Jai Shree Krishna

Sonia Brennan

October 26, 2006

Our sincerest condolences to Suresh's family. Sonia & Gregory

Angela Leong

October 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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