Tej Raj Singh Bhatia

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather at the age of 93, following a brief illness. Tej is survived by his beloved wife Kuldip, daughter Sangeet, son Rajdeep (Marina) and grandchildren Max, Liam, Christopher and Luke.

Tej was a dedicated, loving family man who enjoyed his sports. He was a big fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Winnipeg Jets. In his university days, he was captain of his tennis team and especially enjoyed soccer, field hockey and cricket. In later years, playing badminton with friends was a weekly event.

Tej retired, after 35 years of Federal Government service, as the Director of Animal and Plant Health, Diagnostic Services Division in Ottawa. Prior to that, he was the Director of the Health of Animal Laboratory in Guelph, Ontario and earlier in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Tej came to Canada in 1960 after obtaining his Veterinary degree at the Royal College in London, England and earlier at Agra University, India. Tej was devoted to his family, career and the community. He was a regular community volunteer, and his service was recognized by the Mayor of Winnipeg.

Travelling was a favorite of Tej. He travelled all through Europe as a young man. He continued his love of travel by taking his family on long drives through Canada and the United States in his 1972 Chrysler and on adventurous trips to India. Tej was also sponsored by the Canadian International Development Corporation and the Canadian Executive Service Organization as an international advisor.

Services will be held on Saturday February 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. A reception will follow.