Aziz Y CHIKHANI

CHIKHANI, Aziz Y. Ph.D, P.Eng. Professor Royal Military College, Electrical and Computer Engineering Died peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, July 6, 2003 in his 54th year after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Claudia Morrison an d loving father to Christine (Louis) Rigos and Bill Railer (Jen Nolan). Proud and loving grandfather to George and Nicholas Rigos. Predeceased by his parents Aziz and Evelyn Chikhani and his brothers Nagui and Raouf. He was born in Cairo, Egypt and r eceived a B.Sc., in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University before coming to Canada. His hard work and dedication to academia resulted in two terms as head of the Electrical Engineering department and subsequently two consecutive terms as Dean o f Engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada. His interest in education went well beyond the University. He was a member of IEEE and received the order of honour from the APEO. His life will leave a lasting impression on many. Aziz was a man who knew no bounds for generosity and compassion. He is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses on Connell 3 for their caring and compassion. A memorial service will be held for family, friends and colleagues on Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m. in Currie Hall on the grounds of RMC, and a celebration of his life will follow at the Senior Staff Mess. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Neurological Division at KGH. 7/12/2003- ID2218369 - Kingston Whig Standard