Sheilaben (Kumud) Karia of Crouch End, UK, Passes Away

16 August 2023

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

 

Known to many simply as Sheila, Kumud Karia was born on 15 August 1935 in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.  She moved to the UK in the early 1970s and through hard work and perseverance, landed a job at Harrods in London where she worked for over 25 years.  

 

Sheila was a regular BK student and in the 1980s she often made the journey to Dudden Hill on Sunday mornings on three buses, taking an hour and a half to reach there. Such was her determination.

 

When she moved to Crouch End (North London), she attended classes at GCH until mid-2010 when she developed late-stage Lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy. Through all the challenges she had to face at that time, she was positive – finding solace in humour, and remained independent.  No matter her appearance or frail physicality, she insisted on attending GCH for special gatherings such as 18th January and Raksha Bandhan, and in more recent (Covid) times, attending in-person BK classes in Finchley.

 

Sheila radiated warmth, compassion and kindness and her life was lived with real simplicity and enjoyment. She embraced every day and every experience. She loved laughing, learning (she had weekly computer classes and was a regular at her local library) and travelling – making the trip to India annually without fail.

 

Sheila passed away peacefully on 1 August, 2023 at the Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood. Her cremation was held on 8 August, 2023.

 

We send our good wishes in Baba’s remembrance to Sheilaben and her family.

 

With love,

In Baba’s yaad,

 

Sr Jayanti

 

 

 

 

 

News of Narmadaben Kantilal Raichura of Leicester

15 July 2023

Dear Brothers & Sisters

 

On Saturday 8 July, 2023, Narmadaben flew into Baba’s lap. She became Baba’s child in 2009 and was a regular student who attended the morning Hindi murlis and participated in BK events and service. Narmadaben was well loved by the BK family.

She was born in Blantyre, Malawi on 25 December, 1934. She was married to Kantilal Jamnadas Raichura and had four children, and one brother and sister.

 

In Blantyre she was a Gujarati Teacher and had a passion for writing poetry and spiritual lyrics. She loved sewing and cooking. She learnt to speak English while working hard at her job in Leicester. She was a devoted Mother, very caring and loving and, raised her children with strong Indian family traditions.

 

May the soul be guided by Baba’s love, light and peace in her onward journey.

 

In Baba’s yaad,

 

Sr Jayanti

 

 

 

 

Final Rights of Jadavbhai, Toronto, Canada

14 July 2023

 

Dear Divine Family, Greetings of love,

We are sharing with you details of the final rights of our dear Dada Jadavbhai who flew to Baba on Friday, July 7th at 4:50 am.

Jadavbhai joined Brahma Kumaris in 1981 with his family in Toronto. His light nature and true heart brought him very close to the Yagya, Dadis and all seniors. He was one of the pillars of Toronto centre since he came into knowledge. 

Although he was based in Toronto, he was always ever ready to cooperate wherever the Yagya needed, whether it was Peace Village, GRC London, Madhuban or any other country. His smiling face and tireless service gave courage and enthusiasm to many and will always be remembered by those who had the chance to meet him.

 

Our condolences to the family of Jadavbhai.

In Baba's sweet yaad and pyaar,

Saviben, Arvindbhai and Toronto Family

www.toronto.brahmakumaris.ca