Dr. Ganesh L. Ghurye

Dr. Ganesh L. Ghurye, 58, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 15, 2024 after a 3 year battle with Stage IV cancer.
Dr. Ghurye was born on September 5, 1966, to Laxmikant and Saraswati Ghurye in Vengurla, India. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Dr. Shilpa Ghurye, his two daughters: Shalini and Manali, and his canine companions; Wolfie, Deedee, and Idli.
Dr. Ghurye earned a doctorate in Environmental Engineering from the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering in 2003. After completing research projects in California, New Mexico, and Texas, he made Pearland, TX his home in the early 2000s. He worked as an environmental engineer at CDM for several years before joining ExxonMobil, at which he worked for over 15 years. Dr. Ghurye's contribution to research was remarkable, with his most cited research involving methods of removing arsenic from water. He is remembered by his colleagues and graduate school friends as an exceptional mentor and a dedicated student.
Dr. Ghurye considered his crowning achievement to be his daughters. As a fierce advocate for women's education, he worked hard to provide them with everything they needed to pursue higher education. His oldest daughter, Shalini, is currently finishing her fourth and final year at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, with plans to pursue a residency in Family Medicine. His youngest daughter, Manali, is pursuing a degree in engineering at the University of Houston with plans to pursue a doctoral degree in engineering. He very proudly shared this with his therapists, nurses, doctors, and friends. In addition to providing for his own daughters, Dr. Ghurye also created scholarships for young girls and boys from impoverished communities in India who wanted to pursue education.
Dr. Ghurye will be remembered for his generous heart, his quick wit, his boundless creativity, and his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. He will be missed dearly.
A small memorial with friends and family will be held on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 3 PM at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland, TX. A celebration of his life will be held in the coming month or so, to be announced at a later date.