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Urmila PILLAY Obituary
PILLAY, Urmila Devi Anita
Was born on December 10, 1948 in Ba, Fiji Islands and passed away peacefully on August 16, 2014 in St. Paul's Hospital Vancouver, British Columbia. Our hearts shattered when her heart stopped. Lovingly survived by her husband of 49 years, Andrew; daughter, Rose; son, Gabriel; daughter- in-law, Roberta; mother, Shiri Mati; sisters, Pauline Francis (Vincent), Aruna Ram and Suman Edwards (Bill); brothers, James and Jitendra (Soni). Predeceased by brothers Nagen, Janme, Ajay, Dinesh and father Shiu. She is our beloved Ma, Dee, Munni, Bupoo, Bhabhi, Bhurkey, Auntie, Mami, Mama, Fua, Kaki, Saas, Nani, friend and Vancouver Canucks devotee! She leaves behind many broken hearts around the world. In June, she retired after 37 years as a Patient Care Aide for Providence Health Care. Special thanks to the exceptional care provided by the 3rd Floor Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of St. Paul's Hospital. Prayer Service and Viewing at St. Mary's Parish, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. with Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park's South Mausoleum at 11:30 a.m.
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Maureen Prasad
August 29, 2014
What a shock Rita, a beautiful person inside out , bhabhi you will be missed, rest in peace!
Daksha Francis
August 29, 2014
She was joyful & cheerful person. We will all miss her very much. My prays are with the family.
Christopher Reddy
August 27, 2014
She always sent me a card on my birthday, without fail.
Lawrence Francis
August 27, 2014
It is a sad day for us.But we know the good ones are always taken first.
The most memorable thing that I will always remember is my "hardi" the greeting cards and your beautiful Smile!
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Rita Reddy
August 27, 2014
You Meant So Much To All Of Us Loving and Caring, Kind , Gentle Your Hospitality and Compassion Anita Bhabhi. You were Special And that's No Lie. You brightened up the darkest Day And the Cloudiest Sky.Forever you shall be Missed. Rest In Peace.
August 27, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. She was a beautiful women who projected positive energy & demeanour at all times. She had a constant smile on her face & was accepting of all human being. It was a delight to go see her with you & the family is such wonderful people. I was blessed to have meet them all.
Lots of love & hugs :)
Pretti Grewalson
Irene Singh
August 22, 2014
You were our very firstt Bhabhi .Remember you so gentle n beautiful. You have always remained so. You will be missed n will always remain in our heartd. Rest in Peace
Susan Kelly
August 22, 2014
Rose, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ashika Prasad
August 21, 2014
This is life experience that you never get used to.losing someone you love is the most excruciating pain you go through Life with an open palm, helping those who need and offering, your help where you needed.you are an amazing person a that I know. God's light will shine on you soon, so you can enjoy the sunlight once again. Anita Fua you will be forever missed, I have always loved and respected as my eldest Fua.
Rest in Piece
Charles J. Henshaw
August 21, 2014
It is very sad to hear of Urmila passing. It was honour a to have know such a special person. Working with her was always a delight. Rest in Peace
Janet Raju
August 21, 2014
You shared so many laughs. Gone but never forgotten
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