Sarojini Pandurangan

Sarojini Pandurangan, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in Reston, Virginia, following a lengthy illness. Born on May 27, 1946, in Bangalore, India, Sarojini was preceded in death by her parents, M. R. Viswanath and Rukmani Devi, as well as her younger brother, V. Sri Guha (Jaya).
She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Govindaramani Pandurangan; her cherished son, Vijay Pandurangan; and her siblings, Malini Pillai, V. Narayan (Suzanne), Vardhini Sankaran (K. Sankaran), and V. SriRam (Lakshmi). She also leaves behind nieces and nephews: Satish (Urmila), Ranjani (Alan), Padmini (Piotr), Rohini, Suhasini (Sabarish), Janani (Suresh), Nandhini (Aaron), and Kalyani; as well as beloved great-nieces, Sitara and Raina, and great-nephew, Aathreya.
Sarojini's life was guided by deep faith and unwavering devotion, most clearly expressed in her steadfast dedication to family. She took immense joy in hosting extended family gatherings and was admired for her exceptional culinary skills. Gifted with mechanical talents, she refined her practical and analytical abilities early in life, working in a radio repair shop in Bangalore, notably building a television set entirely from scratch.
A lover of Tamil cinema and Carnatic music, Sarojini filled her home with warmth, culture, and the arts. Despite facing fragile health for much of her life, she met each challenge with extraordinary courage and resilience. Her strength, kindness, and grace leave an enduring legacy, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ida Bergstrom and the dedicated caregivers from Mint Home Care for their compassionate support during Sarojini's final illness.
Funeral rites have already been performed.