Buncy Sangha passed away peacefully in his 84th year on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family. Predeceased by his parents, Ajaib Singh and Pritam Kaur and older brothers, Tara and Jake, Buncy is survived by Harvant, his devoted wife of 57 years; his children, Cathy (Lance), Cary, and Cory (Ashley); grandchildren, Carly, Alexander, Harrison, Sabrina, Ella, Claire, Allie and Kate; sisters, Minder Berar, Buchan Mahon; brother, Mimby; cousins, Mel; Anita; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Buncy was born in Victoria, BC on January 17, 1935. He attended Victoria College and UBC to study business. He began his career working for his family business at the young age of 13 as a driver delivering firewood. Over time, the company began paving, and Buncy worked with his father and brothers, and eventually became the president of OK Industries. With the help of his brothers, he built the company from a small office on Topaz Avenue in Victoria, BC to a large corporation with head office in Central Saanich from where he oversaw a business that covered Vancouver Island and beyond. Buncy dedicated his life to his work, building the business in order to provide for his family. He was generous with his children and grandchildren as well as supporting his siblings and extended family. Through the Buncy and Harvant Charitable Foundation, they supported various organizations throughout Vancouver Island over the years. He was an incredible businessman, and had a passion for the road building industry, and made an impact on all those with whom he worked with. He paved his way to success.
A sincere thank you to Dr. Chatha, all the emergency room staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, and BC Ambulance.
A private family service will take place at McCall Gardens. All are welcome to attend prayers and a light lunch at the Sikh Temple, 1210 Topaz Avenue, at 12:00 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Mary Winspear Center, 2243 Beacon Avenue, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
For those who wish, donations can be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Online condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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oh my goodness I just came across this eight years after the fact from the looks of it
I remember Buncy so well . My dad Gary Cue worked for Buncy and Mimby many many years.
I have such fond memories of them both
I earned my nickname Snow White has a little girl running around the office. May he rest in peace
Terry Cue
My dad Don Barnett worked with OK INDUSTRIES back in the 70s. Dad was involved with OK TRANSPORT in port Coquitlam . Don and Audrey attended many functions and parties with the Sangha family. Mom and Dad always were treat like a part of the family and they FELT part of the family. I have a special memory of Mr. Sangha ( Buncy)he called on night to talk to dad and he was not home ,,,, so I said in my best ” secretary voice” if you could like you could leave a message ” with out saying anything, Mr. Sangha said ” please ask he to call ” . That memory is still with me
all these years later. He was a special MAN. My mom and I would like to send our most dearest and deepest condolences to all the family. Mr Sangha was a true friend and gentleman. From Audrey and Lorraine Barnett. ( Don passed away in 1997)
Very saddened to hear about the passing of Buncy, I worked for Tayco paving in Courtenay, Campbell river from 1973 to 1979 when I was a young man and had numerous meetings & conversations with him especially about his ventures in Las Vegas . May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to your family from Alex Neison (retired purchasing agent for Sannich). Worked with Buncy on many contracts, wonderful man, he is missed very much.
I was unable to make the trip down to the Celebration of Life.
May God Bless the Family.
My School buddy as neighbors we went to School together.
Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to the family.
It is sad to hear of the passing of Buncy, I recall Verna Rai telling me if how when her kids were small and she found herself in need of a home and provisions for her family he helped with moving them back home. I know that when Bryon decided to get into the heavy duty mechanics course and our family was young and new to Victoria he showed us compassion and faith in Bryon and allowed him to apprentice and later employed him and I will be forever thankful to him for providing the stable and steady employment and support in our time of need that allowed Bryon to provide for us in our time of need and uncertain future. Dedicated businessman..father..employer and husband. My condolences to the family and mostly to Harvant and the 3 C’s…a man deserving to have his life and accomplishments modeled after…thank you Uncle Buncy xo
Our sincere condolences to the Sangha family.
As a past employee, I admired and respected his leadership, and his genuine interest, caring, and support of all who worked for him.
David and Isabelle Pacholuk
Our deepest condolences from the Hopkins Family and Merdyn Development Group. Our thoughts and prayers go out the Sangha family. We met Buncy many years ago and he always amazed us with his energy and his commitment to his family and the community.