Category Archives: Community News

News about your fellow Oshwals and their families, including birth announcements, graduations, accomplishments, weddings, newcomer introductions, and condolences.

Maganlal Lakhamshi Shah (Dodhia) 24 Aug. 1930 – 4 Dec. 2021

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Maganlal Lakhamshi Shah (Dodhia), age 91.
Birthplace: Makindi, Thika, Kenya
Last Residence: Kenton, Harrow, UK

Chandulal Popatlal Shah (Sumaria) (2 May 1935 – 12 November 2021)

Please join us for Online (Zoom)

Shraddhanjali with Bhajans-Stavans and Narrations on this occasion

for

Late Chandulalbhai

On Sunday 21st November 2021 at

| 9:00AM – CST- USA | 3:00PM – UK | 6:00PM – EAT | 8:30PM – INDIA |

Prabhulal Fulchand Shah (17 September 1933 – 21 October 2021)

Our beloved father’s first 41 years were in Nairobi where he was well known as the founder of Sadler Emporium on Kimathi Street.

He moved to London in 1974, established and managed Bhavneeta Novelties in Wembley for 28 years.  He was one of the pioneers of what is now known as ‘Little India’ on Ealing Road.

Prinal R. Shah

Prinal R. Shah, age 40

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Halari Visa Oshwals support India’s COVID Relief efforts

Dear Halari Visa Oshwals in USA – Following Saturday’s JAINA program, we are wanting to engage with JAINA to join their India’s COVID Relief efforts, which will be matched if we commit by Monday (6/14).  If we get to about 50k (depending on factors like size, location, etc), with JAINA’s matching funds, we be able to provide a full unit, which would include recognition for the Halari Visa Oshwal organization. If you are interested in financially supporting this effort please reach out to Jayanti Galaiya (908 887 2905 jgalaiya@gmail.com) or Raju M Shah (443 996 3778 raju.shah@aya.yale.edu).

Virtual JAINA Convention 2021 – Early registration ending soon

Mark your calendars! We have secure a timeslot for the upcoming “virtual” JAINA Convention, similar to our previous “Reunions” that we’d have in person at the Convention.  This timeslot is Monday…

Late Mrs Panchiben Juthalal Nagpar Shah

Panchiben Juthalal Nagpar Shah (11/01/1919 – 09/03/2021)

It is with deep regret we announce the sad demise of Mrs. Panchiben Juthalal Nagpar on Tuesday, 9th March 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya.