Zohra Banu Langha, 75, Leaves Behind a Rich Legacy
HOUSTON: With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of a remarkable woman, Zohara Banu Langha, who bravely battled cancer with unwavering strength and grace. Surrounded by her devoted family, she transitioned to her eternal abode, leaving behind a legacy of love, forgiveness, and faith. Zohara Banu Langha departed this world on […]
A Noble Soul, Usha Rani Suneja, 88, Passes Peacefully
NEW DELHI: The Suneja family deeply mourns the lossof a remarkable woman, as they announce the passing of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Usha Rani Suneja, who peacefully departed for her heavenly abode on August 16, 2023. Born on November 20, 1934, she graced this world with her presence, filling it with kindness, compassion, and an […]
Even In Passing, Veena Kakkar, 86, Taught Strength, Resiliency
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Even though the last few years had been tough on her as her escalating health issues took more of her energy, it did not fade the spring in her steps as she walked across the living room, determined not to use the walker to steady her. Much as she realized the […]
Obituary: Lalita Devi Das
HOUSTON: Lalita Devi Das, a remarkable woman whose journey began on April 20, 1937, in Gujaranwala, India, has recently celebrated her 86th birthday. With deep sadness, we share that she peacefully passed away in the loving presence of her family at her home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Lalita, one of five children, was born […]
A Pillar of the Zoroastrian Community, Homi Davier Passes On
By Jawahar Malhotra & Jenisteen Davier HOUSTON: To say that he knew the many facets of the travel business was an understatement. When all else failed, or you needed a last minute itinerary to get your visa or passport, you knew Homi could get it to you, no questions asked. And he could hold that […]
Dr. Jagdish Sharma: 1931-2023
HOUSTON: Dr. Jagdish Chandra Sharma, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and respected physician began his earthly journey November 30, 1931 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in Northwest India. He is the son of Kalyan Das Sharma and Bhuri Bai Sharma and grew up with four brothers and one sister. His adventurous spirit and quest for knowledge […]
Rupla Oberoi: Illuminated Lives of Many Lucky Enough to Know Her
HOUSTON: Rupla Oberoi was born in Lahore India, pre Pakistan. She was one of four sisters that were all raised to be strong and dynamic in an era where women did not have much of a voice. She met her future husband at a young age, marrying him at the age of 20 and eloped […]
Brij Gopal Pallod: Family Guardian Fulfilled Every Role He Played with Grace
HOUSTON: On December 25 2022, our family lost our historian, our guardian, our mentor, our cheerleader… our Birju Seth. He left around 4.30 in the morning while his son was giving massage to his legs and his bahurani watching him. We hold such bittersweet emotions at his passing, knowing that he left this world feeling […]
Acharya Praveen Gulati, Founding Member, Arya Samaj Greater Houston
Shraddhanjali (April 03, 1950 – Dec 20,2022) By Ranjana Vadhva Bedi If a man is like a river Carving banks, shaping mankind around him, Or a gentle stream Inviting you to listen to its music, He surely ends in the sea Even amidst the sorrow and loss, He is surrounded by an ocean of endless […]
Dr. PG Parameswaran: A Celebration of Life
HOUSTON: The Parameswaran family celebrated the life of Dr. P.G. Parameswaran with a special memorial service on Friday, May 27 at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilions of the McGovern Centenial Gardens in Hermann Park. Born on October 9, 1938, Dr. Parameswaran passed away in Houston on January 6, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Lakshmy […]
HWS Priest Pandit Rajendra Sharma Dies at 78
HOUSTON: Pandit Rajendra Sharma, known by most simply as “Panditji”, was the longest serving priest of the Hindu Worship Society, presiding over services and rituals for over a decade. Panditji passed away on March 1, after tackling complications due to Parkinson’s Disease for the past seven years. Sharma was born in a prominent Bhramin family […]
“Papaji” Bechardas Thakkar, 89, Passes: A Pioneer of Little India
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: Bechardas Thakkar was the owner and the president of East West International Inc. on Hillcroft Ave. in Houston. He left his human body for his onward Journey on January 19, 2022. His funeral service was held at Sugar Land Mortuary, Sugar Land on January 25, 2022. His family members, friends and […]
A Legend in Houston Community: Dr. P.G. Parameswaran
HOUSTON: With profound sadness, IACAN would like to inform you of the passing away of one of our past board members, Dr. Perunkulam Gopal (P.G.) Parameswaran. He was 83. Born in Burma and raised in India, Dr. Parameswaran was the first generation in his family to receive higher education. After completing a residency in cardiothoracic […]
VHPA Mourns Loss of its Founder
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) regretfully announces passing away of Dr. Mahesh Mehta (Maheshbhai), its founder and former President in Karnavati (Amdavad), India on December 14, 2021. He was eighty-six years old. He passed away on the pious day of Mokshda Ekadashi and Geeta Jayanti. In late 1960s, when Hindus started to immigrate to […]
Rupa Vyas, Founder of Jay Store, Passes Away
Houston: Rupa Vyas, the founder of Jay Store, Houston’s first Indian grocery store, died on January 16, 2021 after developing Covid-19 infection. She was 82 years old. Born in Bhavnagar, India, and the eldest daughter of the Balakrishna Trivedi and Shanta Trivedi. After completing her studies in India, she and her husband, Mahesh Vyas, and […]
Mariam Issa: Compassionate & Generous
Houston: With loving memories, Mariam Issa, a Houstonian for more than four decades, passed away on January 3, 2021. “When you give to others, it is important to give more than what is expected.” These are words that Mariam repeatedly conveyed to her children and grandchildren – words that she learned from her father and […]
Sri Hanumanbagas Gilda, 97, Leaves a Rich Legacy of Wisdom
By Manu Shah On 5th December, Sri Hanumanbagas Gilda woke up at his usual hour and asked one of his caretakers to give him a bath. The man was puzzled by this unusual request as Sri Hanumanbagasji normally had a bath later in the day. At 9:16 am, the patriarch of the Gilda family breathed […]
Leuva Patel Family Loses Two Sons: 19, 14
Cleveland, Texas: Two teenagers, a 14-year-old and a 19-year-old, were killed Saturday in a violent, multi-vehicle crash in Celeveland while on their way home with their parents. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the family was in a Toyota Camry stopped in traffic due to a vehicle fire on Interstate 69 near the San Jacinto River when […]
Eminent Geneticist Krishna Dronamraju Passes Away, 83
Houston: Dronamraju Krishna Rao (14 January 1937 – 3 December 2020) was an Indian-born geneticist and president of the Foundation for Genetic Research in Houston, Texas. He was born in Pithapuram, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. One focus of his work has been the research of his mentor J. B. S. Haldane. He […]
