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DR. MOHAMMAD MUJIBUR RAHMAN
Born: Feb 16, 1936
Date of Passing: Jan 25, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. MOHAMMAD MUJIBUR RAHMAN February 16, 1936 - January 25, 2018 Dr. Mohammad Mujibur Rahman, beautiful and affectionate husband to Firdaus, and courageous and compassionate father to Abdullah (Abbey), Jennifer, Saira and Nilufer Rahman made his last great journey, from this world into the next. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends. He will be greatly missed by relatives and friends across the globe. Born in undivided India, he came from extremely humble beginnings, and was met with early challenges of hunger and poverty. Just as a rocket needs explosive energy to reach the moon, he had to face incredible odds and seemingly impenetrable barriers to reach his goal of becoming a physician. He achieved the highest level of training in the UK as a specialist in Internal Medicine and a consultant in Geriatrics: Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and later was made Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow and Edinburgh (FRCP). His illustrious career spanned over three continents and six decades. He worked as a Family Physician in Manitoba for 40 years - in Winnipeg and throughout the province including Flin Flon, Steinbach, Stonewall, Vita, Eriksdale, Sprague and Cross Lake. Indeed, being a doctor was an intrinsic part of his identity. He loved medicine with a passion and deeply respected and appreciated the doctors, nurses and all those he worked with. He thrived on helping patients with complex medical problems. Using his keen intellect and astute clinical knowledge and skills he often was able to make diagnoses that evaded others. His patients knew him as a caring and compassionate doctor. He was always very generous with his time and would do everything possible to get to the bottom of his patients' issues and endeavour to heal them. Throughout his career, by the grace of God, he saved many people's lives and earned his patients' life long love and respect. He never forgot his humble beginnings and consistently supported his relatives, friends and the most vulnerable and needy people. He recognized "diamonds in the rough," as he was one himself, and he supported them to the best of his capacity. Although he may not have described himself as such, he was a staunch feminist. He would contribute regularly to causes that supported the education and empowerment of women and girls. Our father had a strong love for animals and creatures great and small. He was always greatly disturbed by examples of animal cruelty or negligence and gave many donations to animal welfare groups. He also loved nature, the outdoors and the family cats. One of his favourite pastimes was canoeing on the Seine river. He was very humorous and a wonderful story teller who could captivate any audience with riveting tales of his own amazing life and those of the many inspiring adventure stories that he had read as a child and recalled with particular detail. He was a life long learner and regularly collected and studied his many books on medicine, history, religion, philosophy, nature and personal development. He never stopped attending medical conferences and talks on general topics of interest. He deeply respected and admired those who valued knowledge, no matter their age or station in life. He was a true visionary who loved people and whose ideas were often ahead of their time. He cared greatly about community welfare, present and future, and always endeavoured to build and strengthen local institutions. He played a founding role in Al- Hijra Islamic School, the Grand Mosque and Winnipeg Central Mosque. Throughout his life, he gave openheartedly and unselfishly of his time, money and energy to all who knew him. If he was able to help someone, he would do so immediately and without hesitation. He made helping others a priority ahead of himself and did not procrastinate when it came to doing good work. A dear and loving husband and father, a talented and skilful healer, an inspirational visionary, a generous benefactor, a staunch protector, a patient teacher, a devout worshipper, Our hero, our friend, our wonderful, beautiful father: may he achieve the highest level of paradise and rest in everlasting peace. Burial took place on January 26, 2018 at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. We would like to send our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to our supportive friends and family and to all the doctors, nurses, health care aides, respiratory therapists, porters, housekeeping staff and clerks on 5E Medicine St. Boniface Hospital and the Dialysis unit for their expert and compassionate care of our father and our family during this difficult time. We know they did everything they could to treat him and keep him comfortable. In particular, we would like to acknowledge, Dr. Chris Sathianathan, Dr. Frank Bovell, Dr. Claudio Rigatto, Dr. Mark Collister, Dr. Charlie Yang and soon-to-be-Dr. Emilie Chartier, nurses, Chantal, Boma, Nadia, Wendy and Stacey, and so many others. Thank you to Balwinder (Minu) and Lai and all the wonderful health care aides who came so quick every time we called; thanks to Victoria for keeping the room so spotless. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Winnipeg Central Mosque: http://www.winnipegmosque.org/donate
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2018
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I’m sorry to hear of his passing. What a wonderful human being who treated my parents with the utmost care and respect. They always said he was the best Dr. they ever had. Rest in peace Dr. Rahman. - Posted by: Angela Wood (My parents were patients) on: Apr 21, 2024
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Dr. Rahman (whom I revered as “Dada”- older brother) was a “Divine” human being. His face always had a glow and his words were more effective (for me) than his prescriptions. Just being with him, talking to him during our visits to his clinic or home, would bring peace and a sense of happiness. He was there for my parents. My father would talk about Bangladesh and share his stories with Dr. Rahman. They had lot in common. I remember that whenever I needed medical help for my parents (when they visited Winnipeg several times), one phone call to Dada and he would visit our home to check on them, in the midst of his extremely busy schedule. His last visit to our house was when my mother came after my father had passed away. Dr. Rahman spent over two hours diagnosing and reassuring my mother about her health condition. I was overwhelmed with his genuine concern and care for my mother. He gave her the much needed strength when she was feeling helpless and lost. I can NEVER forget the time, devotion and care Dr. Rahman gave to my parents. He was my “go to” person whenever any of my family member or even friends needed medical advice. He always made sure that he returned my call. Great souls like Dr. Rahman never die. They leave behind their legacy for all to remember. We will miss seeing him but his smile, his memories will be in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with Didi, Abbey, Jennifer, Saira and Nilufer. - Posted by: Tuntun Sarkar (Family friend) on: Feb 12, 2018
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It is many years since Dr Rahman worked here in Northern England,but some of us are still left to remember a special person. We were so lucky to have had him with us. I cannot better the wonderful tribute added here by his children, however, I am sure I can speak for his friends and colleagues who held both his professional ability and his human qualities in the highest regard. I have lost a true friend, and the world is a poorer place without him. I celebrate his life as I grieve for his absence. Farewell dear friend. - Posted by: Ian Townend (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2018
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So sorry to hear of Dr. Rahman's passing. He was a wonderful doctor and kindhearted man. I will always think fondly of him as showed compassion and kindness to all. My heartfelt condolences to his family. - Posted by: Cindy Waters (co-worker) on: Feb 08, 2018
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Realistically, I can not add much to the exquisitely beautiful and fitting obituary of Dr. Mohammad Mujibur Rahman (Mujibbhai or Mujib Saheb in my own usual address) written by his loving children. The versatility and span of Dr. Rahman's life could only be conceived by looking at our vast Prairie sky, or standing at the shore of an ocean. Similarly, the brightness of his life-achievements, his personality, that is his identity as an ideal human being, is blinding to my perceiving eyes. It is truly mind-boggling to think how a mortal person could do so many and so much things, not only for his near and dear ones, but also for all the people and organizations who ever had looked for his kind consideration. I never genuflect before anyone or anything, be it royalty or deity, but today I am ready to genuflect before the superhuman persona of Dr. Mujibur Rahman with a bent head. I offer my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his immediate and extended family (Firdous, Abdulah, Jenifer, Saira, Nulifer and others), and to his countless grateful patients, friends and others who were ever touched by the magic wand of his kindness, in their feelings of a very profound and irreplaceable loss. - Posted by: Samir Bhattacharya (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2018
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It is sad to see Dr. Rahman, a family friend, wonderful physician and a true community "inspirational visionary" passed away. Ganguly family will never forget his professional help over the years and his dedication to inspiring us in every field of our life. I, for one, had a great time speaking to him and had dinner recently at his home with his wife, Boudi. I was also lucky to visit him at the hospital in January and met Boudi and his children in particular; the family support and bonding is exceptional. I will certainly miss him in Winnipeg. My personal condolences. - Posted by: Dr. Pallab K. Ganguly (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2018
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Thank you to a wonderful man. I always enjoyed my many conversations over the years on both a professional and personal level. He always made time for me and I will always be grateful for that. My only regret is I was not aware of his passing till now and would have love to share his day of rest with Firdaus and the family. God's speed my friend and save a place at the table so we continue our conversations. With sadness in our hearts and tears in our eyes Keith and Debbie Eriksdale, Mb. - Posted by: Keith and Debbie Lundale (Friend help in high regard) on: Feb 03, 2018