Dr. Prem K. Das (Bob)

I am very sorry to see Dr Das has passed. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. I was a coworker and patient and he was a lovely man. Deb Dash

My deepest condolences to Helen and the family. I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Das in action in the OR. I was a student nurse ,I was amazed as he did a total hip .He was so meticulous in his work . Bob was a real kind , caring person. Rest in peace

I was recently thinking about Dr Das. I suffered a serious crushed ankle injury on a Sunday afternoon exactly 45 years ago. My father, Dr Archie Pickles, a colleague of Dr Das, called him on a Sunday afternoon and asked if he could please come and perform a very complicated surgery for me. Dr Das came right away and my ankle has worked like a charm for all these years. I call it my bionic ankle, completely reconstructed by a remarkable surgeon. People’s lives are better because of this talented and kind man. Please accept my condolences.

To the family of Dr. Das: I am so sorry for your loss. I owe my right arm to Dr. Das. I am sure I am not unique in that regard. I will never forget his skill, knowledge and kindness to me when in July of 1975 he screwed my right elbow back together again after I was in a bicycle accident. My body eventually rejected the 5″ titanium screw so it had to be removed. But just as Dr. Das said, if I continued to exercise my arm, I would gain 90% usage back. Actually, I think I have 98% and I am deeply grateful.

My sincere condolences to the family.
I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Bob in orthopaedic partnership for more than 30 years. I was actually recruited to orthopaedic practice to replace him when he left for a couple years to work in the United States. Then, when he and Helen came back, we worked together in the office as partners. After he retired, he became my very valued surgical assistant in the operating room. Bob was beloved by everyone in the workplace. He was always in good humour, a real gentleman, absolutely trustworthy, and competent. When I replaced him in his practice, following up on many of his patients, they were very big boots to fill. His patients absolutely loved him.
Thank you, Bob, for being such a good friend, such a capable partner, and such a good man who made a tangible difference in the lives of so many people in Victoria. Rest in peace. I look forward to seeing you on the other side.

To Helen and all the family we extend to you our deepest sympathies and prayers at the loss of our dear feigns Bob. We remember so well our time together in Victoria as one of the original founding families of Holy Cross parish. We recall with great fondness as well the bus trips we did with Bob & Helen to Reno and also the short trips to the Cloverdale race track. Not enough could be said about their generosity and true fun on everything they did! So many unforgettable loving memories for sure. Our deep love to all the family and friends. Rest in peace Bob! You have earned your place at the right hand of Jesus our saviour!

Dear Das Family ,

Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and yours at this difficult time, Bob will be forever loved and cherished.

Love, Kelly, Taylor, Lorraine

My sincere condolences to Bob’s entire family, to whom he was truly devoted. Bob was an accomplished and illustrious medical school graduate when he completed his training in India – most of us would never have known that, until Helen told us about the breadth of his academic achievements and awards. Bob was highly respected in the Victoria medical community. He was kind, considerate, and thoughtful, and was esteemed by his patients. I had the privilege of knowing Bob for more than 40 years, first as an intern, then later as a colleague, and for many years as a patient in my own medical practice. Bob had a mischievous sense of humour, and could always be depended on for providing a laugh at just the right time. On many occasions, Bob would arrive at my office with various delicious Indian food recipes that he had prepared for us at home – he really did spoil us. We used to joke that he should retire from orthopaedic surgery and set up his own restaurant. Bob was very widely read,and could always be counted on for a great conversation on almost any topic.

Bob may be gone from our lives, but he will always live on in our hearts.

I’m very sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. He was such a lovely, kind and devoted husband. I always admired Bob’s devotion to Helen as he would drive Helen all the way from Central Saanich to Oak Bay for her early Sat morning salon appts, when she was unable to drive in recent years. What a gentleman, and he always had the kindest smile.
Jen, Catherine, and Sheila, the loss of a parent leaves a void in your heart, but you have a lifetime of wonderful memories of what he meant to you all to comfort you.
My sincerest condolences ❤️

Such fond memories of this amazing guy! His grace, intelligence, generosity and keen sense of humour were evident in his daily life. He will be remembered and missed!

I am so sorry to hear this. I have such fond memories of Bob and the whole family. He was such a kind man and funny as well. Sending the family lots of love.

Bob was a loving and caring person. His devotion to his family was phenomenal.He always brought laughter to the room when together. Amazing man who will be deeply missed by many.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. You surrounded him with love.