HARBHAJAN SINGH JOHAL

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HARBHAJAN SINGH JOHAL 1943-2006 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Master Harbhajan Singh Johal on July 9, 2006 at Riverview Health Center with his family by his side following a short battle with Liver Cancer. Born May 10, 1943, he grew up and lived most of his life in the small village of Johal and later on to Allarpind in Punjab, India where he taught Junior School. He established himself and his family to be one of the highly regarded and respected farming families in that area. He was also the Sarpanch of the village for a number of years, the throne he took over from his father Late S. Kabul Singh Johal. He was also a member of Block Summit (Bhunga) for many years and was the key factor in making his village a model village. He also helped many people with different matters be it concerning agricultural, legal or personal. The way he managed his family, teaching and farming life was exemplary. He retired as a teacher in 1992. He moved to Winnipeg, Canada in November 1999 where he spent most of his time enjoying his grandchildren. His last few years he researched Homoeopathy Medicine extensively, it was his favorite pass time besides reading all the Punjabi newspapers published every week. Surviving are his mother Smt. Amar Kaur Johal of India; three sons, Avninder Johal and wife Hernek, Harpaljit Johal and wife Kamal of India, Sukhjit Johal and wife Harjit; two brothers, S. Sewa Singh Johal of California, USA, S. Gurnam Singh Johal of Punjab India; and five grandchildren, Ruby, Priya, Japjeet (India) Jay and Aahan. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 2:00 p.m. in Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. A prayer session will be held the same day at 4:00 pm at Gurudwara Singh Sabha Sturgeon Rd. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Bedi, Dr. Olwney, Dr. Denik, Dr. Garcia and all the caring staff at Riverview Health Center. Dad you will be lovingly missed by all of us and the whole community back home. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 MCGILLIVRAY BLVD (BETWEEN PEMBINA WAVERLEY) 925-1120 PLEASE BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN HELP US SUPPORT WINNIPEG HARVEST

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 13, 2006