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SARATHA JOSEPH
Vibrant Legend. Protective Lioness. Dynamic Light-bearer.
She had a contagious smile, loved FIERCELY, and; blazed through obstacles to help others, especially the downtrodden. She lived her life in service, courage and; boundless compassion.
Saratha passed away peacefully from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 7:25 a.m. Survived by: husband Elian; children, Sareli DeRaj (Ameen), Dileepan (Ana); grandchildren, Devika (Udhav), Kiren, Mohyna, Haryn, Leo and; Lucy.
Share your stories about her with each other at her Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the newly established Saratha Joseph Bursary Fund at St. Mary's Academy (where she taught for 19 years) by the family, ensuring Saratha's legacy continues to uplift future generations. Gifts can be made online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/ 13002 (#5 in the dropdown menu) or by contacting the SMA Foundation at 204-560-6924. All donations will be matched by the DeRaj family.
Funeral Details Theme: Vibrance. Saratha loved purple, so please feel free to incorporate or wear something bright to celebrate her. Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025. Location: St. Mary's Academy, 550 Wellington Crescent Viewing: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Atrium Funeral Mass: 1:00 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Auditorium Celebration of Life Reception to follow in Atrium and Cafeteria.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2025
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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As a high school friend of Sareli we had many times of popping into the welcoming home of the Joseph family. My condolences are with the family and all who knew her. Grace and peace. - Posted by: Elizabeth Tucker (nee Lampert) (Friend of Sareli) on: Nov 19, 2025
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Sareli and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Saratha’s passing. I recall her contagious welcoming poise and calmness when we as teenagers would roam together as a pack of giggling girls. My condolences to everyone. Adriana Condello and family (Victoria Bc) - Posted by: Adriana Condello (Friend of Sareli) on: Nov 19, 2025