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RANJIT (RANDY) SONEJI
Born: Oct 09, 1945
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2012
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RANJIT (RANDY) SONEJI October 9, 1945 - January 4, 2012 It is with deep sadness that we announce that Ranjit (Randy) Soneji passed away peacefully on January 4, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Minal, his son Davesh, daughter Sarita, and his brothers Mukundbhai, Anilbhai, and Jyotindra Soneji, and his sisters Kusumben Jagad, Hansaben Macchar and Divyaben Jajal, and their families. Ranjit was born on October 9, 1945 in Ahmedabad, India, and first came to Canada in 1967 to pursue an MBA as a Killam Scholar at Dalhousie University. In 1971 he married Minal in Mumbai, India, and they subsequently made Canada their permanent home. A highly ambitious and motivated individual, Ranjit climbed to the front-ranks of his profession and held a number of senior management positions in corporations such as Bell Canada, Manitoba Telecom Services, Westcon Canada, South-West Bell, and General Electric Capital ITS. From 2002, he served as the Regional Manager for Compugen, one of the nation's largest private IT service providers. Under his leadership, the western Canada branch of the company has grown exponentially, and until his demise, Ranjit also served as National Director of the corporation's Communications Infrastructure Group. Ranjit was also committed to a number of volunteer organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross Society, the United Way, and Junior Achievement. Since 2009, Ranjit served as a member of the Board of Directors of The Canadian Cancer Society's Manitoba Division. In his spare time, Ranjit went to great lengths to set time aside for his friends and family. He enjoyed travelling, fishing, fitness activities and cooking. Ranjit's ever positive outlook, his radiance, and his kindness were an inspiration to all who knew him. Ranjit will always live in the memory of his friends and family. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Richard Nason for his ongoing support, and to all those involved with Ranjit's care on GH5 at the Health Sciences Centre. Your compassionate care made this difficult time more bearable. A memorial service will be held at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard on Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at the Hindu Temple on St. Anne's Road from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, our family would appreciate donations in memory of Ranjit Soneji be sent to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 1160-675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, or at www.cancercarefdn.mb.ca THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2012
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Dear Minal, We are very sorry to know about the loss. May god bless his soul. We pray to god to give all of us strength to bear this loss. Hansa - Posted by: hansaben (sister ) on: Feb 18, 2012
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Dear Minalmami, Our sincerest condolences. May his noble soul rest in peace and pray to God to give us the strength to bear this irreparable loss. Jolly Dharmesh Soneji - Posted by: jolly dharmesh soneji (neice) on: Jan 17, 2012
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My condolences to Randy's family. A very cheerful guy. We met when he was with MTS and Randy was selling specialty products and my group installed these units. His involvement in many charities was an indication of his demeanor. - Posted by: Bob Bull (co-worker) on: Jan 14, 2012
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Minal, please accept our sincere heartfelt condolences on Randy's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please take care of yourself. - Posted by: Jack Sidhu (Co-Worker) on: Jan 10, 2012
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Ranjitbhai was a truly a great gentleman and was well respected in our community. Our deepest condolences to the family. Jai shree Krishna Lila,Arvind & Parita - Posted by: Arvind, Lila & Parita (Friend) on: Jan 06, 2012
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Ranjitbhai was a truly a great gentleman and was well respected in our community. Our deepest condolences to the family. Jai shree Krishna Lila,Arvind & Parita - Posted by: Arvind, Lila & Parita (Friend) on: Jan 06, 2012
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Dear Minal, it was with great sadness that I learned of Randy's passing. He was a great co-worker, boss and friend since I first met him in 1998. I remember the times in Winnipeg, Thunder Bay and Saskatchewan that we spent together along with the trips to your lovely home. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take Care. - Posted by: Tim Sterzer (Past co-worker) on: Jan 06, 2012
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We can't imagine what you are feeling, but we want to express our condolences to you. Please let us know of any way we can help you. Thoughts and prayers to you Minal and the kids. - Posted by: Sheila Webb and Kathy Bambenek (Friends) on: Jan 06, 2012
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Dear Minal and family, my sincerest condolences on the passing of Randy. I had the privilege of working with Randy at GE and he was the consumate gentleman, generous friend and devoted family man. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Carl Sader (Co-worker GE Capital ITS) on: Jan 06, 2012
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I first met Randy as he was passing through Thunder Bay in the early nineties. We became friends and I followed his career through SBC, GE and finally Compugen. Always the charming gentleman with a most positive attitude and "can do" ability. I will miss him very much. My sincere condolences to his family on this most tragic loss. - Posted by: Dan Beaudry (Professional) on: Jan 06, 2012
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Dear Minal, My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Randy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Randy was a very nice person and he will be missed. Take Care - Posted by: Teri Starr (friend) on: Jan 06, 2012
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Dear Minal, My sincere condolences on the passing of Randy. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Leslie Reeves (Co-Worker to Minal) on: Jan 06, 2012