Mrs. Jayaben Meghji Devraj Shah of Nairobi, Kenya passed away on the 24th of March, 2010. She was the mother of Rashmi, mother in law of Jayant and grandmother of Sawan and Risha who live in Saratoga, California. She is also the mother of Pankaj and Dilip of Nairobi, Kenya.

Our deep condolences to the families of Maniben Karamshi Jesa Bid of Padana, India, then Mombasa, now Nairobi, Kenya, who passed away on January 3, 2011. She lived a beautiful and happy 94 years.

She was a mother to Snehlata Chiman Shah ( Seattle-USA),Rekha Karamshi Shah ( Nairobi), Rashmi Nilkamal Shah (Nairobi) & Rajesh Karamshi Shah ( Nairobi). She was a grandmother to Jagrut Chiman Shah (Seattle), Jitesh Chiman Shah (Seattle) and Dishal Samit Shah (Chicago), Akshi Shah Sura (Nairobi), Shilna Nilkamal Shah ( Nairobi), Priya Rajesh Shah (Nairobi) Keya Rajesh Shah (Nairobi),Aviya Rajesh Shah (Nairobi).

She was very hardworking and shared great memories with everyone. Even after her demise,she helped 2 individuals get their eyesight back by donating her eyes. Her family and friends are very proud of her noble cause. She would like for all of us to sign up at our local areas for Organ Donation to help someone better their life.

She will be greatly missed by all. May God bless her soul may she rest in peace. Om Shanti,Shanti,Shanti.

Mrs. Liluben Khimji Devraj Shah peacefully passed away on April 12th, 2011, in Downers Grove (Chicago, USA). She was a wife of Late Mr. Khimji Devraj Shah orginally of Juni Haripar, Gujarat, India, then Nairobi, Kenya, London, UK, and currently Chicago, USA.

She was a mother to sons: Babu (Wembley, UK) and Dipak (Chicago, USA), and daughters Manjula Dhanani (Chicago), Ranjan Shah (Chicago) and Kaylash Shah (Birmingham, UK).

She was 90 years old, born in Juni Haripar, Saurastra, Gujarat, India. She travelled to Kenya with her husband, Mr Khimji Devraj Shah after their marriage and started a family in Kenya. She developed a love for the nation, where she lived approxmately 35yrs. She was so proud of her heritage.

She lived in London,UK,for a few years and continued developing the friendships and relationships with fellow Oshwals as well as her neighbors.

After her husband Khimjibhai passed away in 1979, she moved to Chicago with her youngest son Dipak and his wife Smita Shah. She called Chicago “home” after living in India, Kenya, and London. In Chicago her heart and strength grew with friends and family that surrounded her with love. Her favorite things to do were to cook, read, and sew, but most importantly feed people with her homemade treats, especially all her 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and their friends for over 31 years.

She kept in touch with all her family and friends all over the world, always called and supported them in all times, that’s why everyone loved her smile and courage.

Fearless of her health issues, Lilaben’s spirit continued to grow stong despite her weakening kidneys and heart. She continued to receive medical treatments at home and loved her care givers.

On April 12th at 2.30am with her grandchildren and family members, she had her last breath, with a beautiful smile. We will always treasure her memories with a smile.

May God grant her eternal peace, she will be missed by all of us.

Om Shanti,Shanti,Shanti.

Memorial Service & Prayer Service was held on Thursday, April 14 2011,from 6-8pm at Modell Funeral Homes in Darien, Illinois. Funeral and Cremation Services were completed on Friday, April 15 at 11.00 am.

Prathna and Prayers to be held at Oshwal Center, Hook House, UK on monday April 25th 3-5 pm in L V Hall.

Our sincere thanks to everyone, for phone calls, emails, personal messages from all over the world:

Dipak & Smita Shah, Parin, Reena and Milan, Lemont, IL USA.
Babulal & Hansa Shah, Binit, Sulsa & Vihaan, Wembley ,UK
Manjula & Rasikant Dhanani, Samir, Amy -Bolingbrook, IL USA. daughters Nilam and Sunil Shah, New Jersey, Lynna & Ryan Connecticut USA.
Ranju & Rajnikant Shah, Shelan & Tripti, Avni, Prinal, Bolingbrook, IL USA
Kaylash & Narendra Shah, Priyan & Rozet, Khilan & Nina,Rishi Birmingham UK

Our condolences to the family of Savitaben Ratilal Mulji Patani, born in Chapa Beraja, who passed away on 28 July 2011 in Barnet, England.

She was wife of Ratilal Mulji Patani, daughter of Valiben & Bhagwanji Sura Chandaria, mother to Hitesh & Ninna, mother-in-law to Pratula & Mukesh, grandmother to: Harshnira, Hemalvi, Darshni & Priyen, and sister to Keshubhai( K B Chandaria, Kantaben, late Chunilal, Joyti & Kailash.

Kindly note that Mrs Savitaben Ratilal Patani’s sadadi will be held from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm on Friday, 29th July 2011 at:

Zaverchand Virpar Memorial Hall (Z V Hall)
Above Motor Parts Direct
Kingsbury Works Estate
Kingsbury Road
Kingsbury
London
NW9 8UP

The entrance to the hall is between the buildings of Theoco and Videk after Church Lane.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

(Gomiben) Hansraj Lakhamshi Shah sadly passed away yesterday after a short illness.

Mrs Gomiben was mother of Hasu , Prafula (Bena) Manjula & Niru and Shailesh and mother in law of Hitesh, Vipul Malde, Mahesh Shah, Manu & Alpa.

Gomiben was grandmother of Raju and Meena and great grandmother of Jainam & Devika.

Mrs Gomiben resided in Ilford, Essex, UK and previously in Fortall, Kenya.

Saadri has been arranged for today ( Monday April 9th, 2012) at Oshwal Centre between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm.

We all pray to Lord Mahavir to rest Gomiben’s soul in eternal peace and grant the family the strength needed to overcome this sad and deep loss.

Om shanti, shanti, shanti

R.L.Shah is a shining example of a Halari Visa Oshwal who has imbibed the Jain Values and always remained in service of the humanity either to an individual
or to a group of people with teamwork spirit.

He has, over his life, displayed the innate desire to help the downtrodden and being a pro-active person he would seek out who needs help and assistance. He would then render whatever help is needed without any questioning or wavering.

He remains an inspiration for others to emulate.

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OSHWAL EDUCATION & RELIEF BOARD
A Shokh Sabha (Condolence Meeting) has been rranged by the Oshwal Education & Relief Board at Dinesh & Mahesh Chandaria Auditorium, at Oshwal Centre, on Saturday, 20″‘ October 2012 at 6.00 pm to
pay tribute to:
LATE SHREE JAYANTILAL SHAMJI SHAH
Trustee of Oshwal Education & Relief Board.

A Prayer Meeting has been arranged by the Family of Late Savitaben & Late Jayantilal
(Babubhai) Shamji Shah on Saturday, 20″‘ October 20l2 at Chandrami Hall, Oshwal Centre
from 7.30 pm to 8.30pm.
Late Savitaben & Late Jayantilal (Babubhai) Shamji Shah were:
Parents of Vina, Jayesh, Mahul & Palkesh
Parents-in-law of Hasmukh, Late Jayshree, Rizwana and Nina
Brother 8:. Sister-in-law of Kantilal (Batukbhai), Shashikant, Mahendra, Dalichand, Bhupendra,
Taraben and Pravina
Brother-in-law 8!. Sister-in-law of Jayaben, Kumud, Meena, I-larshidha, Nita, Virchandbhai and
Dilip
Son-in-law & Daughter of Late Gangaben and Late Raishi Lalji Shah
Brother-in-law 8:. Sister of Chandulalbhai, Late Shantaben, Sushilaben, Lalitaben, Champaben,
Chandraben and Late Nilaben
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law of Sumanben, Late Dalichandbhai, Chandulalbhai,
Harakchandbhai, Shantilalbhai and Chandrakantbhai.
Om Shaun‘ Om Slumti Om Shunt!

Motiben passed away on Dec 18th in Bangalore. She truely had a “Samadhi Maran” she was fully aware and able to take care of herself until last moments. She was mother of Jayanti – Vijya of Long Valley, NJ. Grandmother of Deepa of Palo Alto, CA, and Chiraag of Princeton, NJ. She is survived by her husband Zaverchand Nathoobhai Shah, sons Kantilal, Anil, Jayesh and daughters, Jayaben, Manjula and Pravina, all of Bangalore.

Mrs. Kasturben Virchand Bhojraj Malde, passed away in Nakuru, Kenya on November 30th 2012.

She was wife of Late Virchand Bhojraj Malde, mother of Vinodrai (Nakuru,Kenya) Ashwinbhai, Narendrabhai,and Jayendrabhai of  Wisconsin, USA, Sushilaben and Vanitaben UK.

She was mother in law of Mrudulaben ,Ushaben, Prafulaben, Pritiben, Sobhagchandbhai and Chandrakantbhai.

She was a grandmother of 13 chilidren and great-grandmother of 14.

Funeral and cremation were completed on Dec 3rd 2012 in Nakuru, Kenya, followed by prayer at 8.30pm.

Prayer service and dinner was held at Racine, Wisconsin, USA at Narendrabhai’s residence on Dec 16th 2012.

Prayer service was held at Oshwal Center , UK on Dec 22nd 2012.

She will be missed by her family . May god grant her eternal peace.
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Mrs. Manugauri Moticahnd Shah of Nairobi, Kenya passed away on May 11, 2013 in San Jose, California, USA.

Manuben is survived by her husband Motichand Nathoo Shah, three children, Milan, Nipul and Sajal, and five grand-children. She was the eldest daughter of late Narshi Jetha and Motiben Shah of Sikha thereafter Meru, Kenya.

Manuben enjoyed a zest of life and activities such as swimming, walking and cooking. She was also a keen florist and displayed her skills at Lavington Garden, Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya.

Manuben had travelled extensively throughout the world. She spent the last 7 years in the USA with her children between California and Florida.

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mr. Ratilal Popatlal Shah (Gaam – Dabasang) in Mumbai on Monday, 22nd July 2013.

He was Husband of Kamlaben.

He was Father of Manish, Bhavisha and Piyush He was Father-in-law of Parita,Timir and Jigna.

He was Son of Late Popatlal Keshaji and Late Lilaben Popatlal.

He was Brother of Late Chunilal Popatlal, Chandulal Popatlal (USA), Maganlal Popatlal (Mumbai), Premchand Popatlal (Prem Shah, Nairobi) and Muktaben Mansukhlal (Mombasa).

Bethak is at the residence of Premchand Popatlal (Prem Shah) on Wambugu Road, Pink Flat No. 2 on the following days/ time:

• Friday, 26th July 2013;
• Saturday, 27th July 2013;
• Sunday, 28th July 2013

from 10:00 am to 12:00noon and 4:00pm to 6:00pm

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure “

 The Trustees, Office Bearers and Managing Committee of Shree Visa Oshwal Community Nairobi send their profound condolences to the bereaved family.

OM SHANTI! SHANTI !SHANTI!

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Muktaben Devchand Meghji Chedda on Wednesday, 14th August 2013 in Nairobi.

She was Wife of Late Devchand Meghji Chheda.

She was Mother of Kishore, Anuj (Haku Craft), Praful, Nayan and Jayesh (Mote).

She was Mother-in-law of Vasanti Kishore, Gita Anuj, Rekha Prafu l, Harsha Nayan and Rita 16Jayesh.

She was Daughter-in-law of late Meghji Virji Ch heda and late Puriben Meghji Chheda.

She was Daughter of Late Padamshi Bhoja Shah (Rasangpur – Ind ia) and Late Ladhiben Bhoja.

She was Grandmother of Bejul, Mehul, Hinal, Dashna, Vivek, Ronak, Bansi, Khiloni and Khush.

She was Sister of Late Santokben Mulji Govindji and Late Padmaben.

She was Sister-in-Law of Late Amritben (Swan-Kisumu), Chhaganlal, Chan dulal (London), Premchand, Guiab, Late Jayaben, Lataben Bhimji (Bidco), Keshavji Kachra, Premchand Kachra, Jayantilal Kachra.

She was Kaki to Smita Dipak Shah, Chicago, USA

The Cortege will leave from Oshwal Centre on Thursday, 15th August 2013 at 2:00pm and cremation will take place at the Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Kariokor at 2:30pm.

Prayer meeting will be held on Thursday, 15th August 2013 at Oshwal Centre at 8:00pm.

Muktaben’s Cornea were donated to the Kanubhai Bab/a Lions National Eye Bank.

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”

It is with deep regret we announce the sad demise of Dr. Pravin Khimji Jeshang (Dr. P. K. Shah) of Shah Chemists on Sunday, 17th November 2013 in Nairobi.

He was Husband of Late Usha Pravin Shah.

He was Father of Nihal and Manisha Shah, Dr. Shaheen and Laura Shah.

He was Grandfather of Nikayl and Alhka.

He was Son of Late Raniben and Late Khimji Jeshang Shah of Kisii.

He was Son-in-Law of Late Amratben and Late Mulchand Somchand Khimasia.

He was Brother of Li ladharbhai and La litaben Khimji Jeshang, Late Dr. R. K. Shah and Kanchanben of Nairobi, Amratben and Ramubhai and Kanchanben and Jayantibhai both of the UK.

He was Brother-in-law of Pravin and Shobha Khimasia, Vinu and Late Mia Khimasia, Bipin and Jayshree Khimasia, Sun ii and Sue ha Khimasia, Sunita and Late Dr. Shanti I al Shah, Lata and Pradip Mehta.

Cortege will leave from Oshwal Centre on Wednesday, 20th November 2013 at 10:30am and Cremation will take place at the Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Kariokor at ll:OOam.

Prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, 20 November 2013 at Oshwal Centre at 8:00pm.

Dr Pravin Shah’s Cornea were donated to the Kanubhai Babla Lions National Eye Bank.

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”

The Trustees, Office Bearers and Managing Committee of Shree Visa Oshwal Community Nairobi
send their profound condolences to the bereaved family.

OM SHANTI! SHANTI! SHANTI!

Our deepest condolences to Bhanuben R Shah’s family.

Bhanu Shah, Daughter of Devkuvarben Devshi Shah & the late Devshi Raishi Shah.

Born at home in Nairobi, Kenya on the 27 June 1953.

In 1965 the family moved to India.

The second eldest of six siblings, her two sisters Champa and Hansa and three brothers Kanti, Hitesh and Rohit.

Bhanu studied at St Raphael School, Indore, India (Primary and Secondary).

She came to the UK as a teenager to explore her adventurous side – she had a keen interest in reading (Mills and Boon) and spent many evenings with her books, which eventually inspired her to travel to London.

She has always been a natural leader and the strongest and kindest member of the family. Always thinking about others before herself, she stood up for and protected her elders as well as her younger siblings.

Married Raj on 7th June 1989. They moved to Orlando, Florida in March 1991.

Witnessed the birth of her first Grandson Nevin, on 29th February 2000 and the birth of her second Grandson Rian, on 27th September 2002. She always had Phagoon, Sejal and the Grandsons in her sight, always making sure they were OK.

An inspiration to others, a creative, passionate and spiritual individual, who put a smile on everyone’s face everywhere she travelled around the
world.

She enjoyed evening walks, travelling and spending time with her family and friends. She liked to read, cook, sing and give plenty of hugs.
The one thing she will always be remembered fondly for is her smiling face throughout all of her challenges in her life. She was considered a motherly figure to many, best friend to some and a devoted wife to an extremely lucky man, Raj.

May you rest in peace. You were an amazing Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to Many … You
will truly be missed and will always live on, in our hearts and
memories …

“She was a very beautiful and special, special person.”

“I will miss her bright smile, welcoming hugs and her mothering offers of tea or ‘something to eat’. She has always been a warm, happy, sincere person in the midst of many who are not.”

“I only had the opportunity to meet Bhanu once. In that one experience herexceptionally giving, happy, and loving personality was so evident and has
stuck with me ever since.”

“I will always cherish Bhanu’s beautiful smile and heart.”

“What a wonderful light in my own life she leaves behind a loving legacy in you and your family. She will always be a source of inspiration for me,
always positive and extremely strong! I will always cherish your friendship and honor the time we shared with Mr. Clinton. Thank you so very much for
sharing such a personal journey with me. Hugs and kisses always.,,

“Bhanu’s warmth, and friendliness impressed us every time we met her.”

“Bhanu was such a wonderful person with a beautiful spirit.,,

“Bhanu was such a positive, happy and full of life woman. She was so generous and kind to everyone she met. She will be truly missed.,,

“My many fond memories of her twinkling beautiful eyes and great spirit will be cherished forever.,,

“Bhanu was one of the kindest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.,,

Special thank you to all family and friends for their help and support throughout

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Amratben Keshavji Chandaria on 29th March 2014, in Meru.

She was Wife of the Late Keshavji Anand Chandaria.

She was Mother of Madhu (Flint, USA), Rasik (Nemchand Anand & Co, Meru), Mahesh (Nemchand Anand & Co, Mombasa), Kirtida (St. Albans, UK) and Yatin (Nemchand Anand & Co., Meru)

She was Mother-in-law of Chandrakant Bhimji Ma Ide (Flint, USA), Bhanu Rasik, Pankaj Bhupatbhai Mehta (St. Albans, UK), Harsha Mahesh and Saila Yatin.

She was Grandmother of Baiju (Chicago, USA), Sachit (Detroit, USA), Meera (London, UK), Seema (Berlin, Germany), Pooja, Priya (Sydney, Australia), Preena (Oldenburg, Germany), Sonia (London, UK) and Meha (Nottingham, UK)

Funeral will be held on Sunday, 30th March 2014 at 11:00am in Meru.

It is with deep regret that we announce the sad demise of Mrs. Paniben Dharamshi Bharmal Shah (Dharamshi Lakhamshi & Co) on Wednesday, 24 December 2014.

She was Wife of Late Dharamshi Bharmal Shah.

She was Mother of Late Kantilal, Uttamchand (Babu, Late Nirmala, Late Chandulal, Indira (Bindu UK, Ashwin (UK) and Rajni (UK).

She was Motherin-Law of Bhanumati Kantilal, Late Manjulal Uttamchand, Kundan Chandulal, Ashwin Gosrani (UK), Sudhir Kantilal (UK), Raxita Ashwin (UK) & Mita Rajni (UK).

She was Daughter of Late Bharmal Dharamshi & Goriben. She was Sister of Late Devchand Bharmal, Late Jiviben Bhimji . Late Shantaben Govindji.

She was Sisterin-Law of Gulabchand Bharmal & Kasturben, Fulchand Bharmal & Rambhiben, Lalji Bharmal & Manjuben, Padmaben Devchand, Paniben Gosar, Santokben Karman & Savitaben Juthalal.

She was Grandmother-in-Law of Kavit Miraj & Sonal Virr.

She was Great Grandmother of Aashni, Akshi, Saloni, Serena, Shamik, Rhea, Kanay, Kavin, Diya, Disha Aarav, Ameya, Anayi, Aryan, Radha, Rhiana, Kayla Elena.

Cortege will leave from Oshwal Centre on Friday, 26 December 2014 at 2:00pm and cremation will take place at the Hindu Samshan Bhumi at 2:30pm.

Prayer meeting will be held on Friday, 26 December 2014 at Oshwal Centre at 8:00pm.

Panibens Corneas were donated to the Kanubhai Babla Lions National Eye Bank

Condolence messages can be sent to info@dharamshi.co.ke

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"

The Trustees, Office Bearers and Managing Committee of Shree Visa Oshwal Community Nairobi send 3 their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

OM SHANTI! SHANTI! SHANTI!

It is with deep regret that we announce the sad demise of Mr. Rameshchandra Manekchand Narshi Shah (Rams) of Seemato, Ngara Road, on Wednesday, 9th December 2015 in Nairobi.

He was Son of Late Manekchand Narshi Shah and Late Paniben Manekchand Shah.

He was Son-in-law of Late Velji Dhanji Shah and Late Josodaben Velji Shah (Msa).

He was Husband of Anuben.

He was Father of Sheema, Priya, Meetal and Deshal.

He was Father-in-law of Atish Shashikant Malde, Amit Ramniklal Shah and Meera Rathod. He was Grandfather of Rohan, Keya, Taisha and Tanya. 

He was Brother of Late Prabhulal, Arvind (Atuls, Nairobi), Naren (Northampton, UK), Induben (London), Kanchan and Shobhi (Wellingborough) and Late Ramila Chandrakant Shah (Vltafoam, Nairobi). 

He was Brother-in-law of Sudha Prabhulal, Suryakala Arvind, Nisha Naren, Maganbhai, Ramnikbhai, Chandrakant (C.P), Pravin, Late Laljibhai, Late Narabdaben, Chandubhai (Msa), Savitaben, Late Anilbhai and Rakshaben, Dhiresh and Charu, Late Devchandbhai and Late Santaben, Late Savitaben and Late Devshibhai (Msa), Manjuben and Late Jayantibhai, Late Bhanuben, Shobhi and Hasmukh (Teenage Wear), Gita and Oni.

Cousin brother of Dinesh Velji Devshi, Vinod Velji Devshi & Ashwin Velji Devshi of Minnesota, Late Navin Velji Devshi of Texas, and Late Jayantibhai Velji Devshi of UK.

Cortege will leave from Oshwal Centre, Ring Road on Thursday, 10th December 2015 at 2:00pm and cremation will take place at the Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Kariokor at 2:30pm.

Prayer meeting will be held on Thursday, 10th December 2015 at Oshwal Centre, Ring Road at 8:00pm.

Rameshbhai's Cornea were donated to the Kanubhai Babla Lions National Eye Bank

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"

The Trustees, Office Bearers and Managing Committee of Shree Visa Oshwal Community Nairobi send their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

OM SHANTI! SHANTI! SHANTI!