Harripersad Singh passed away peacefully on the evening of January 30, 2023, at age 94.
He was born on January 19, 1929, in Crabwood Creek, Corentyne-Berbice, Guyana.
He began his career as a Purchasing Manager at Banks DIH in Guyana. Harri and his family immigrated to Winnipeg, MB, Canada, in 1975. He continued his profession with the University of Manitoba’s Agricultural Department. Harri, having grown up in the Arya Samaj Hindu religion, was committed to bringing the teachings of the Vedas to his community. He is a founder of the Manitoba Arya Samaj.
He loved to play the harmonium and sing devotional songs with the congregation. Harri was well-known in the Guyanese community. He was a mentor, advisor, and revered speaker admired for his charismatic and witty demeanour. A conversation with him always included expert guidance, encouragement, and comforting words. Harri was the only son of seven children, predeceased by his parents, Ramrati and Ramdaia, and three older sisters; Deed (Dabit) Singh, Cola (Carlton) Singh and Sahodra (Charlie) Soomaroo.
He is survived by his three younger sisters, Dolly (Late - Eddie) Heeralall, Praim (Late - Budraj) Naraine, and Jean (Eddie) Ramjit. Harri will be dearly missed by his wife of 68 years, Lakhwattie, known as Pat and their four children, Kavita (Sorace) Mulchand, Savita Dass, Rajesh (Sushumna) Singh, and Malini Singh, his seven grandchildren, Angelica (Matthew) Kovacevic, Roy Mulchand, Chad (Jacqueline) Mulchand, Krish (Nadine) Mulchand, Jaya Singh, Avinash Singh, Ria Singh and great-grandchildren Almond Mulchand and Kane Mulchand.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg, MB.
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The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the WRHA homecare team for the care and attention provided.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thomsoninthepark.com for the Singh family.
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