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PARMAR, Nirmal
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Nirmal Parmar passed away peacefully June 25, 2023 in Victoria, BC. He was born on July 25, 1939 in Quetta, Pakistan. His family was originally from Nadalon, Punjab, India. He immigrated to England in 1967 and then moved to Canada the following year. After teaching in Victoria, BC for a year, Nirmal drove to Terrace, BC on his own in his first car, a 1959 Ford Falcon. Once settled, he raised his family and lived the rest of his life in Terrace.
Throughout his life, Nirmal diligently worked many jobs including home support worker, accountant, and teacher in Terrace. He was most known for his commitment to making the world a better place through his volunteering. In the last 50 years, Nirmal organized, facilitated, and delivered innumerable workshops for community groups and schools in the Terrace area.
He was an integral part of establishing the Terrace and District Multicultural Association and the Skeena Diversity Society. Nirmal also served as a board member and/or trustee for the Kermode Friendship Society, Terrace Public Library, Northern Savings Credit Union, Terrace Co-operative Association, Terrace and Area Health Council, Scouts Canada and Vanderhoof & Districts Co-operative Association. In 2021, he was one of 25 BC residents to receive the prestigious BC Achievement Community Award.
He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, wonderful stories, remarkable memory, generosity and service to community.
Nirmal is survived by Rani, his loving wife of 56 years, children Angie and Neelam (Rhonda), grandchildren Keelan and Amaya, siblings Nirmala, Oma, Santosh, Kamlesh, Rajo and Agya, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Bimla, Devi, Satya and Raksha.
There will be a service on Saturday July 1, 2023 at 10:00AM at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person please consider joining us online. We would like to invite all who want to pay their respects virtually to join by Livestream. A recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter. Everyone is invited to Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society, 220 Davie Rd, Kelowna, after the service at Springfield Funeral Home.
A second celebration of life to honour Nirmal for all the ways he touched our lives is being planned for Terrace, BC and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Skeena Valley Seniors.
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Service
Saturday July 1, 2023 at 10:00AM
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
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The service for PARMAR, Nirmal is scheduled for Saturday July 1, 2023 at 10:00AM . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
Springfield Funeral Home
2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society, 220 Davie Rd, Kelowna
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Condolences
Thinking of you Rani and your family .
My husband Alan Weston and I send sincere condolences to Rani and the entire Parmar family at this time.
We have known Nirmal, and Rani, since the 1980s. No words can express the sorrow we feel to have lost this gentle man so soon from our midst.
May you fly with eh angels, dear sir. We bow our heads and sweep our stage for you one last time.
The Brorup Weston family
Dearest Rani, Your Nirmal will be so missed. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Love Ester & Dave
Please accept heartily condolences to all family and friends. May God bless departed soul RIP
Dear Rani, Angie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We cherish the memories we have together – visiting Terrace, experiencing your kind hospitality and meeting your family and friends. Sending you our condolences from India and the US and praying for strength to get through this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
My friend Pearly Parmar’s uncle, sending love and prayers to you and your family, may you rest in peace ❤.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Nirmals passing. Just a week ago Rani and I travelled together to a red hat lunch. She was telling me about the upcoming road trip. Condolences to the family.
My sincere condolences to the parmar family and his brother and sister God bless his soul
Dearest Rani and family, my sincere condolences for your great loss. I grieve with you for the moving on of a kind and generous soul. He will be missed. His spirit was always large in his unfailing sharing of time and knowledge.
Dear God,
We hope you are very happy that you have taken our mamaji from us a person we loved and cherished for 83 years. Please keep him softly by your side. P.S. we hope you have a sense of humour. You will need it with mamaji.
Rest In pease mamaji
RIP uncle. Our condolences to Rani Mamiji. Neelam, Rhonda and Angie. Uncle will be deeply missed.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rena (Jaswal Jitender Mukar.
Massi ji, Angie and Neelam,
We are deeply saddened by massar ji’s sudden demise. It’s hard to believe that it’s his last journey today. Although we are not there in person today, please accept our heartiest condolences.
Waheguru.
Dear Rani, Angie and Neelam,
How sad I feel to learn of NIrmal passing. He was a delightfu person, a wonderful friend and a truly exemplary citizen. His hospitality was legendary! I first met him in the early eighties when he was on the Terrace library board and I was the children’s librarian . He remained steadfast in his support of the library and of children’s programming throughout his life. Though we rarely met in recent years, he always kept in touch. I will miss his presence in my life very much. He gave so much more than he received.
With much love
Gillian
Our heartily condolences to late dearest Bhaji’s family. We pray to mighty god to provide peace to departed soul and give strength to his family to bear the great untimely loss
Aunty Rani, Angie and Neelam,
We consider ourselves blessed to have known Uncle Nirmal. He was always so kind, helpful, intelligent and generous. He will always be in our memories. Sending our love and prayers at this time.
– Jit, Lorraine, Pia and Anu
Rani I am so very sorry for your loss; Nirmal was a very dear friend of mine and I’ll greatly miss our conversations and his guidance and mentorship. I hope you are OK and if there is anything you need just ask.
Hugs and much love Rob
Dearest Rani, Angie and family, thinking of you at this sad time and hope you will find comfort in all the loving thoughts that surround you. It is hard to imagine Terrace without Nirmal’s solid and thoughtful presence, His service to the community will not soon be forgotten. A life well lived.
Rani Bhainji and all family members Please accept our heartfelt/warmest/deepest condolences.”