Bijay KUMAR

KUMAR Bijay 1945 - 2006 Bijay Kumar, beloved husband of Sarojni (Sharon) of Calgary, passed away on April 9, 2006 at the age of 60 years. Bijay was born in Raiwaqa, Suva, Fiji Islands on June 6, 1945. He immigrated to Canada in 1970 in search of a better life for his family, and settled in Calgary in 1972. Bijay worked as a dedicated technician for Nortel Networks for twenty-seven years until his retirement in 2001. Besides Saroj, his loving wife of thirty-five years, Bijay will be lovingly remembered by two daughters and a son-in-law, Devina Sharma (Rajeev), and Susan Kumar; his precious granddaughter Nyah; Mother Phul Kaur Lal of Calgary; sisters, Maya Sahay (Ram) and Sushila Prasad (Chandrika), both of Australia, and Daya Govind (Bishun) of Calgary; and brother Virendra Kumar (Mary) of Calgary. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family in Canada, the U.S. and overseas. Bijay was predeceased by his father Behari Lal in 1992. Bijay had a zest for life and an intense love for his family and friends, which was always evident when you were in his presence. His big heart and goodness will be sorely missed by all who were touched by his kindness. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) today, April 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway's Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . In living memory of Bijay Kumar, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-248-8585.