KISHOR LADHUBHAI MODHA

Condolences & Memories (35 entries)

• Very Sad to hear about Kishorbhai s death. May God give strength to family to bear this loss. Om shanti 🙏🙏🙏 - Posted by: Jagruti Dattani (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2026

• My daughters and I just heard of the passing of Kish. We were so saddened to hear, my late husband Brian Kusano worked at Mondetta and just loved Kish. He had so much respect and spoke so highly of him. Brian and my girls Kristy and Karly all worked the Warehouse sales years ago and always enjoyed Kish and Divya working alongside them. We send our condolences to Divya and family and to the Mondetta family. Our thoughts are with you. This world has lost such a special person, but his imprint on it will live on forever. - Posted by: Paulette Kusano (Husband worked at Mondetta) on: Apr 26, 2026

• I was greatly saddened to learn that Kishor Modha, my friend from Jinja (Uganda), and a former Roommate at University of Nairobi (1965-68) suddenly passed away. Having lived with him for a memorable 3 years at the UCN, I consider It to be my good fortune and I am enriched by his close association and affable warmth that continued in the life-span. I found him to be an exemplary humanist, a 'born' Naturalist, a Role-Model endowed with great inner work standards, compassionate, transparent and a trust-worthy 'all-season' friend, second-to-none ! I pray to the Lord Almighty that he be granted eternal PEACE ! May the surviving Modha family find relief and solace while cherishing his memory ! Om Shanti : Shanti : Shanti : JAISRIKRSNA ! -Chandrakant C. Manek - Posted by: Chandrakant C. Manek (Close Friend) on: Apr 24, 2026

• Kishor was a true friend and brother. He was the best person I have ever known. We spent many fun times together in Uganda and after Amin ordered our expulsion, we boarded the flight together to Naples, Italy where we stayed in a refugee camp before being sent sent to the U.S. I landed in Louisiana where I have lived since 1972 and Kishor and Divya later moved to Canada to be closer to family. We will miss Kishor's smile, his laugh and his cheerful demeanor. He saw goodness in everyone, made connections with all humans and even with animals. Such a gem of a human being. We are grateful to have been in his orbit. Love to Divya, Anand, Prem and the entire Winnipeg family. - Posted by: Daulat and Vijaya Sthanki and Family (Cousins) on: Apr 23, 2026

• My sincerest condolences for the loss of our beloved father we the mondetta children, thank you so much for love you gave to us and changing our lives. We cherish every time you have lived with us , the trips, sacrifices you made to put light in our lives, will forever stay in our hearts. Your love and kindness left an enduring mark on so many lives in uganda. Your spirit lives on in all lives you touched. Rest with angels father. - Posted by: Lubega Godfrey (Son from mondetta charity foundation) on: Apr 22, 2026

• Our deepest condolences to Modha family for very sad loss of Kishorkaka. We pray that his soul remains in eternal peace. Om Shanti Om 🕉 Kishorkaka and Divyakaki recently came to our house with Labhukaka and Mitesh for lunch. We shared wonderful memories of his life, career and travels. Kishorkaka was modest, humble and very caring person who lived his life with the family as the centre of all his activities. In many ways his unconditional and empathy towards others was his main purpose in life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Hema & Kishore Kalyanji Modha ( Family Niece & Nephew ) Harrow UK - Posted by: Kishore Kalyanji Modha (Nephewp) on: Apr 22, 2026

• Our heartfelt condolences and very deep sympathy to the Modha family; Divya, Anand and Prashant. Kish was born and raised, educatef and worked in Uganda before being forced out in 1973. He lived and breathed Uganda. He strongly supported Ugandan-Canadian Association of Manitoba Inc. (UCAM). We planned, supported and participated in many high profile fundraising events here in Winnipeg. But for him thru his Mondetta Charity Foundation, he extended his charity and support to Uganda and Kenya where he helped kids overcome dire circumstances. Together with other Friends of Uganda, he organized various visit exchanges in both Canada and Uganda. He teamed up with the Principal of Collicutt School, Hajat Fatumah Mbabaali, her school staff, her school division, 7 Oaks School Division, and the School Division's Superintendent himself, Brian O'Leary to realize this. We have lost a father and relative to so many people, a true son of Uganda, a Winnipeger and a Canadian. We have lost a friend. We have lost a great Educator. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Divya, his children Anand and Premal and all relatives. MHSRIEP. We will celebrate his life but mourn his untimely death. In the meantime, below is the link to Kish's work in Uganda. About 1 month ago, the President of Uganda, H E Y. K. Museveni acknowledged his work and love for Uganda. https://youtu.be/Hop0e_ZfD-c Hamza Mbabaali Past President, Ugandan-Canadian Association of Manitoba Inc. - Posted by: Hamza Mbabaali (Friend) on: Apr 21, 2026

• I was so sorry to hear of Kish’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are for the entire Modha family. My thoughts are also for the lives Kish so generously supported around the world. I will remember Kish for his kindness, sense of humour, and of course, his flair for style. - Posted by: Bill McTavish (Friend) on: Apr 21, 2026

• Jai Shri Krishna! We don’t have Divyamasi’s contact details nor for Anand and Premal. However we wanted to convey our deepest love and condolences to you all. We are all very upset at the sudden loss of our beloved Kishoremama! We were talking and laughing and shared a meal together less than 5 weeks ago in White City, London and can’t comprehend how things can turn around so quickly! We are left wondering, did he know? Was that a last goodbye? We do not have enough words to describe what a magnanimous, generous, humble, gregarious human being he was. He revelled in bringing joy into everyone’s life around him. The room would light up because of his presence. We are sore at our loss but cannot fathom the loss that Divyamasi, Anand, Premal and all family and friends close to him must be experiencing. Please pass our deepest sympathies and love to them all. We pray for them to be given courage and strength to deal with this bereavement and for the beautiful departed soul to find eternal peace 🕉️ Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!🙏🏽 - Posted by: Pradip & Pankaj Pandit (Pinner, England) (His Cousin’s Children) on: Apr 21, 2026

• Such a huge loss not just for the Modha and Sthankiya families but for the community and the world. Kishoruncle - your kindess and intellect will continue to shine a light for generations to come. May your soul find eternal peace. Om shanti shanti shantih! 🕉️ - Posted by: Nolly Dave (Friend/Relative) on: Apr 21, 2026

• To,Divyaben and family, “Please accept my sincere condolences. I pray that our Lord blesses and comforts you and your family during this time of grief.” I met him first time in 2006 in Toronto north America Bardai Brahmin samelan . Jayantibhai and family London UK. - Posted by: Jayantibhai.Rajyaguru (Family) on: Apr 21, 2026

• Our heartfelt condolences to the Modha family Divya mami & all Te divya atma ne Ishwar potana sharan ma sthan aapi Ne param shanti baxe te Amari harday purvak bhaw bhini shradhanjali Om Shanti Shanti Har Har Mahadev Jai Shri Krishna - Posted by: Tara & Vrajlal (Neice) on: Apr 21, 2026

• We from the depths of our hearts pay tribute and condolences Om Shanti Shanti Kishore mama na atma ne Ishwar Parma Shanti aape Te Amari hradaypuverak Parthna Om Namah Maha Dev Jay Shri Krishna - Posted by: Tara & Vrajlal (Niece & Husband) on: Apr 21, 2026

• Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Thinking of your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Jana H. (Mondetta employe) on: Apr 21, 2026

• Our heartfelt condolences to the Modha & Sthankiya families from family of Late Mathuradas Devji Thanki, Leicester UK. We offer our prayers for the departed soul's onward peaceful journey to the abode of Lord Sri Krishna. Om Shanti! - Posted by: Shantilal & Jayshree Thanki (Community contact Baltimore Samelan 2008) on: Apr 21, 2026

• While I worked for the Mondetta Charity Foundation approximately 14 years ago, Kish and I collaborated closely on many initiatives. He was kind, caring, passionate, and deeply thoughtful, with a genuine love for life and an unwavering devotion to his family. It was a true honour to have known him and to have worked alongside him.Thinking of his beautiful family and friends during this challenging time. - Posted by: Joanne Patenaude (Employee) on: Apr 21, 2026

• Kish was a man with a great heart, one that reached far beyond himself, always showing up for family, friends, and anyone in need. His spirit of charity and quiet generosity touched many lives, often in ways that words can’t fully capture. Through his lens, he didn’t just capture images he preserved moments, emotions, and stories that will continue to live on. Those memories he created will remain a lasting reminder of how he saw the beauty in the world and in the people around him. Haji Labib - Posted by: Labib Mudde (Family friend) on: Apr 21, 2026

• I mourn the passing of a dear friend who was much more than that to me—a true father figure. Meeting Kish through my aunt Fatuma, Kish welcomed me and my husband us into his life with warmth, wisdom, and kindness, always alongside his loving wife. Our time together in Uganda, especially in Kamwokya and through the work with KCCA, remains some of the most meaningful moments I will always cherish. His dedication to serving others, his compassion for the community, and his unwavering commitment to making a difference touched so many lives. He guided, supported, and inspired me in ways that words can hardly express. His presence brought comfort, his advice brought clarity, and his generosity brought hope to many. Though he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the lives he uplifted and the love he shared so freely. I will miss our conversations and our shared laughter. May his soul rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife and family during this difficult time. Forever grateful for the gift of knowing him. - Posted by: Fairouz Sebaggala (Friend) on: Apr 20, 2026

• The demise of Kishor Modha is a very sad loss to his large number of friends, family members and relatives. I would like to share my deepest and heartfelt condolences to all in the Modha family, especially to his wife Divya. I have a pleasure of knowing Kishor since early 1960s, when he arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to begin his undergraduate studies at the University of Nairobi, and to join his two elder brothers, Mulji and Labhu, who also studied at the University. I, too, studied there. Kishor used to visit the Joshi family, with his brothers, and, quickly, like his brothers, became an important member of the Joshi family. We spent many happy and memorable hours to become aware of numerous subjects and topics, and, this was how he, and his brothers, Mulji and Labhu played important roles in my life. Later, in 1970s, when there was a large exodus of people of South Asians from East African countries, the Modha family arrived in Winnipeg, and quickly set up roots. Kishor and his wife Divya, too, joined the family, after a short residence in the USA. I have very a fond memory of visiting them in Thompson, MB, where Kishor had just started his first photographic studio. I remember fondly joining Kishor and Divya, for celebrating their first wedding anniversary in Canada. Over the years, Kishor became very successful, and became an important and active member of Winnipeg. He remained humble, and had been giving back to societies in Manitoba, and East Africa, through his extensive contributions to charity works. We all will miss him dearly. May Kishor Rest in Peace - Posted by: Shashi Joshi (Friend) on: Apr 20, 2026

• We are deeply saddened by the passing of dear Kishorebhai. Words cannot express how sorry we are for this massive loss. The world has lost a great man. It is a huge loss for all those whose lives he touched. He was a very kind, caring and generous person. He has left many happy memories with everyone. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the Almighty grant him the highest place in heaven. 🕉️🙏🕉️ - Posted by: Bharti Tailor, Deepak and Manisha, Aneel and Jaimini (Family friends) on: Apr 20, 2026

• Warmest condolences to The Modha Family. May Kish Uncle rest in peace. He was a very fine person and we have many fond memories of him in East Africa and Canada. We give all our love and support to the entire family. - Posted by: Priya Anand & The Treon Family (Family Friend) on: Apr 20, 2026

• I met Kish when I owned a Sooter's franchise in the 80's. Although we weren't close he was always there to answer a question for me regardless of it's importance. It's been many years ago but I remember his generosity. - Posted by: Rick Turriff (Fellow business owner) on: Apr 20, 2026

• Our condolences to the Modha family for the sad loss of Kishore bhai, god rest his soul in peace, and give the family strength to pass through this difficult period. Om Namah Shivai - Posted by: Bhasker Anantrai Dave ( London UK ) (Community acquaintance) on: Apr 20, 2026

• We knew Kishorebhai since my childhood. He was a most pleasant and friendly person. His departure has left a big gap which can never be filled. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Modha family. - Posted by: Ratilal, Kanta and family (Cousin) on: Apr 20, 2026

• What a magnificent human. I am honored to have met Kish and extend my deepest condolences to Divya and the Modha family. Kish was full of knowledge, compassion, and empathy; he cared for those around him with a rare sincerity that was a privilege to experience. I am deeply sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Courtney Bawa (Past employee) on: Apr 18, 2026

• Sorry to hear this sad news. I was fortunate to welcome Kish many years ago into the WinnipegWest Club and enjoyed learning of his past and the work of giving back through the Mondetta Foundation. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be remembered for his photographic endeavours. - Posted by: Terry Cooper (Rotary member) on: Apr 18, 2026

• We send our Deepest condolences to Divya and the whole family on the very sad loss of Kish, a wonderful and selfless soul.His Kindness, humility, dedication to helping the less fortunate and his endless generosity are very rare qualities. I met Kish and Divya thru their work in Kamwokya Primary school and our friendship spanned the years even after I left KCCA. About two years ago he and Divya visited a Ugandan village school for marginalized children that I recommended and soon after initiated the process for Mondetta Charity Foundation start a school feeding program. In February 2026 they both visited us again and on 2nd April this year Kish informed me that he had cleared the funds to start the programe which will transform the lives and education of over hundreds of Ugandan school children. We are devastated by his demise and will dearly miss him. Our hearts, prayers and love go out to Divya, his gentle, loving ,very supportive life partner wife and friend as well as the rest of his family. May God uphold and strengthen you all. Jennifer S Musisi Formerly Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority - Posted by: Jennifer Semakula Musisi (Friend and former Executive Director Kampala) on: Apr 18, 2026

• Deepest Condolences to the Family. - Posted by: Shelley Brown (Friend) on: Apr 18, 2026

• As children of Kamwokya, we are so heart broken upon hearing the news of our beloved friend Mr. Kishor. We'll forever be grateful to him for the love, support and care he always had towards us. May His beloved soul rest in peace - Posted by: Sarah Iziku (Beneficiary of Mondetta Charity foundation) on: Apr 18, 2026

• Kishore Uncle was indeed a beacon of positivity, always helping everyone around him with a smile and making people feel confortable with his genuinety. As a newcomer to Canada I received numerous guidance, assistance and support from him which I shall always remember. Shruti and I feel fortunate and grateful to have had him in our lives. Prayers for this great soul!! Om Shanti!! 🙏 - Posted by: Ayan Mukerji (Family friend) on: Apr 18, 2026

• We were privileged to Kishore and family from Thompson. There are lots of memories from the north. Our sincere condolences to Modha family. RIP KISHORE BHAI. - Posted by: Dalbir and Nirmal Jassal. (Friends with Modha family.) on: Apr 17, 2026

• It was a pleasure to have know Kish since 2011 when I started consulting work for Mondetta. I knew he was a great guy but that was cemented when my wife Tasha and I attended a Christmas function and were seated across from Kish and Divya and we learned so much about their lives and journey, the hardships they faced and prevailed through coming to Canada to escape genocide and create a better life...and that they did. Kish never bragged about the amazing work they had done in opening the KCCA School and changing the lives of so many children. An amazing legacy and an amazing man...he lived a great life worthy of example, and yet has left us way too suddenly and way too early. Kish will certainly not be forgotten. - Posted by: Mauro Biefeni-Olevano (Worked With Kish) on: Apr 17, 2026

• Our sincerest condolences to the whole Modha family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏 - Posted by: Venilal Joshi (Cousin) on: Apr 17, 2026

• My sincerest condolences to Modha family on demise of Kishore. I had the honour of knowing Kishore for more than 60 years and shared many fond memories. Kishore was an exceptional multi talented person and will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in eternal peace 🙏 - Posted by: Kanu Joshi (Family Friend) on: Apr 17, 2026

• We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear Uncle Kish. He was a truly kind-hearted person with a warm and generous spirit, and a wonderful personality that touched everyone around him. As immigrants arriving in Winnipeg, we shared many cherished memories with Uncle Kish at family picnics and social gatherings. He was always active, social, and full of life—an inspiration to all of us. We will always treasure the time we spent with him. Uncle Kish was a rare soul, and we will deeply miss his guidance, care, and presence in our lives. Our heartfelt condolences to the Modha family. May the Almighty grant him the highest place in heaven and give strength to the family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Dhiren B. (Distant Relative) on: Apr 17, 2026