Bakhsish Kaur Parmar

It is with heavy hearts that we write that the matriarch of our family, Bakhshish Kaur Parmar, lovingly known as Biji, passed away peacefully at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia in Prince George. She was aged 95.

Biji was born in Raisan Lyallpur, India in 1926 to Late Maan Singh & Late Athar Kaur Saroya. She is predeceased by her 7 siblings. Biji married School Principal, Shiv Kumar Parmar (deceased 1987) son of Thakur Hukamchand & Dhan Kaur Parmar of Nadalon, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. Together they had five children: Son Om Kumar Parmar (Rajinder) Grandson Gaurav Parmar (Pam) and Great-grandson Jaiden Parmar. Granddaughter Dr. Naaz Parmar Price (Kevin) and Great-granddaughter Indira Price; Son Late Sham Kumar Parmar (Surjit) Grandson Supreet (Gurdeep) and Great-grandsons Samar & Yuvraj Parmar. Granddaughter Shanu Minhas (lnder) Great-granddaughters Evleen & Harleen Minhas; Daughter Late Manjit Kumari Parmar (Mohan) Grandson Karan Parmar (Jasmeet) Great-grandson Vir Parmar Great-granddaughter Kirat Parmar Grandson Late Sandeep Parmar; Son Ramesh Kumar Parmar (Kuldeep). Granddaughter Ramandeep Parmar (Aman) Great-granddaughter Aneet Parmar Great­ grandsons Aikam & Parm Parmar Grandson Harsh Parmar (Reet); Son Rajinder Kumar Parmar (Kalash) Grandson Ricky Parmar (Reesha) and Granddaughter Shilpa Parmar. Biji was possessed with a strong fortitude and survived the uprooting of her home during the Indian Partition of 1947.

Biji immigrated to Canada in July 1993 to live with her youngest son, Rajinder Kumar Parmar and his family in Prince George, BC. Biji was particularly instrumental in raising her two youngest grandchildren Ricky and Shilpa. She would do so with strict discipline always from a place of Love. Her teachings will not be forgotten.

Biji will be remembered fondly for her enjoyment of daily prayers, listening to Rhim Jim, and Indian dramas, along with WWF Wrestling. She was an excellent cook, and fond of Indian Tea and Sweets. Biji & Shiv had a close and long standing relationship with the Late Shakti Sharma and family. Special thanks to the PCMU doctors, nurses, and support staff.

"Death is not extinguishing the light, it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come" (Rabindranath Tagore).