KHUSHI RAM TALWAR

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KHUSHI RAM TALWAR December 29, 1924 - March 16, 2005 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Khushi Ram Talwar, deeply loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 early morning after a lengthy respiratory problem, Khushi, at the age of 80, passed away with his family around him. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Premlata of 59 years; and his children, Kaushal (Neeraj) of New Delhi, Raman (Shalini or Roula), Param (Anju), Yash (Rachna) New Delhi, Annu (Yamini). Khushi is also survived by his sister Swatanter Jolly and brother Naresh Talwar of India. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Sachin (Kanchan), Kapil, Rita, Anjali, Neeha, Anisha, Rashi, Sahil and Neera and his only great-grandchild Kushagra; and many nephews and nieces in India and here in North America. Khushi was born and raised in Rawalpindi, India. He got his education at Gordon College, Rawalpindi. For a short while he worked for the government in Rawalpindi prior to moving to New Delhi after the partition of India in 1947. In Delhi he ran a wholesale cosmetic and stationary goods business. Later on he diversified his business into manufacturing. In 1980 he moved to Winnipeg to join his two sons Raman and Param along side his youngest son Annu. Being the kind and tireless individual that he was, he started a giftware and sporting goods business in Winnipeg. He was quite active in this business until 2002. Khushi was a very good badminton, snooker, bridge and chess player. He also loved playing other forms of cards as well. He was a founding member and patron of Hindu Senior Centre. He volunteered all his available time in building the Hindu Senior Centre. He was also a life member of the Hindu Society of Manitoba, India Association and the A.N.A.F. Veterans Club. In India he was a member of Lions and Masonic Club. Khushi lived his life to the fullest and was very fond of listening and reciting Indian poetry. Many of his friends and acquaintances will miss his poetry recitals. The family wishes to extend thanks to Dr. Panovcik, Dr. Malik, nurses and all the staff at the Intensive Care Unit at Grace Hospital for all their help and fine care during his stay there. A special thank you to Dr. Vincent Taraska and his nurse Diane and officiating Priest and friend Pandit, Dr. Atish Maniar. Also a very special thank you to all of the relatives and friends for visiting and phoning. He enjoyed being with and talking to people. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson In the Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Shanti Path will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Hindu Mandir, 854 Ellice Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Khushi's memory to Hindu Senior Centre, Hindu Society of Manitoba for new Mandir fund or Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2005