It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Darshan Singh Sandhu. Darshan Sandhu passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 8th.
Darshan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was a gentle soul with a kind, loving, and tender heart. Darshan will be missed dearly.
Darshan started his life in Punjab, India and moved to Canada with his wife in 1983.
He is survived by his wife Sukhraj, son Pinder , brother Harbhajan Singh (Surjit Kaur), daughter-in-laws Tejinder and Parminder, son-in law Rattan Singh Kang (Baljit), daughter Preetam Randhawa (Harjinder) and Grandchildren Bikram, Preet, Charanjit, Ramandeep, Hardeep, Beetal, Manu, Jaspreet Bains (Narinder), Ravi, Harinder and great-grandchild Kaviraj.
Darshan also leaves behind many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Dharm Singh and Gurdeep Kaur, son Bitu and dauthter Surinder Kang and 2 brothers Harbax, and Jagjit and sister Jugdeesh (Jagir Singh).
Special thanks to all those who made Darshan’s last few years as comfortable as possible. This includes Dr.Grant Del Begio, Dr. Selena Lawrie, the caring staff at Ponderosa Lodge and Kamloops Seniors Village as well as very close family and friends who have offered a tremendous amount of help and support during this difficult time.
A celebration of Darshan’s life will take place Saturday, May 17th, 2014 at 12pm, at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Cremation Service to follow at Pine Grove Crematorium, Hillside Cemetery.
Following the cremation services family and friends are invited to the Sikh Cultural Temple, 700 Cambridge Street for prayers and a luncheon.