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Tarachand Dharamshi Virji Malde

Shree Tarachand Dharamshi Virji Malde (born in Mombasa, Kenya, in the late 1920s) passed away on Friday, 4th September, 2009, in Mombasa, Kenya, following severe heart disease. Tarachand Bhai was…

Hansraj Lakhamshi Dodhia of Navagam/Kenya/United Kingdom (1927-2009)

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Hansraj Lakhamshi Dodhia (fondly known as Kaka) who passed away in Ilford, Essex, U.K., on June 5, 2009, after a short illness. He…

Chhaganlal Meghji Virji Chheda

Mr. Chhaganlal Meghji Virji Chheda passed away in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 14th, 2009. He was 93 years old. He had very peaceful life in Kenya for over 75 years….

Maganlal Laxman Maru (1937- 2009)

[image title=”maganlal-laxman-maru” size=”full” id=”1219″ align=”left” linkto=”viewer” ]Maganbhai was born on February 14, 1937 in Sodasala (Gujarat).  After completing his engineering studies from Morbi (Gujarat), he moved to Mumbai to work…

Somchand Zaverchand Mulji “Babubhai” Shah (December 15, 1931 – November 10, 2008)

(Beloved brother of Dhani & Anu Shah) Born in Kitale, Kenya Social activities started in Kitale from 1953-1954 being elected as Honorable Secretary of Visa Oshwal Community (VOC) Moved to…

Makaben (Radiatben) Raishi Mepa Shah 1921-2008

Makaben (Radiatben) Raishi Mepa Shah passed away on August 10, 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Narshi Punja Shah (1928-2008)

Mr. Narshi Punja Shah was born in a village called Kajuda near Jamnagar, Gujarat on Diwali November 8, 1928. He was the youngest of 8 children. He moved to Kenya…

Devendra Virchand Raichand Shah (1945-2008)

Devendra Virchand Raichand Shah died suddenly on the morning of 9th June 2008 in London following a heart attack. He was born in Nairobi on 1st July 1945 where his…