Dad was born September 7, 1945 to Edward Birbal and Chandra Pati in Suva, Fiji Islands. He is survived by his daughter Anita Mishra (Aroon), son Lawrence Chand, daughter Angela Prasad (Rohit), sister Margaret Nath, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Sundra Bechan and Son Raymond Bechan.
Dad came to California in November 1978 and has resided here since then. Dad mainly worked in law enforcement and his last occupation he served as a security guard at Doctors Medical Center before retiring. Dad had many hobbies and favorite past times and some of those included listening to music , fishing and most importantly spending time with his family and beloved grandchildren.
A prayer service for Andrew will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California. Following the prayer service will be a witness cremation from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, California. Family and Friends who aren't able to attend the service may go to the Lakewood Funeral Home Facebook page and view the livestream of the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakewoodHughson.com for the Bechan family.