Surrounded by the love of his family, Bob passed away on June 12, 2026.
A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness.
Bob was born in Patna, India on July 18th. 1934. He obtained his medical degree in 1956 and a Master of Surgery degree in 1959. He came to the USA in 1961 for surgical training. In 1963 he married Helen Baker. They moved to Canada in 1966, settling in Victoria. Bob obtained the specialist qualification in Orthopedic Surgery (Canada) in 1968 and started practice in Victoria in 1969. In 1970 he obtained the specialist qualification in Orthopedics in the USA.
His interests included sports, photography, music, cooking, guitar and blackjack.
He was predeceased by his parents Amy and Shew, grandson Jacob, his sister Dr. Meera Banaji (Eddie) of Wenatchee, Washington and an infant sister, Sheila. He is survived by his wife Helen, daughters Jennifer (Michael), Sheila (Jean-Marie), Catherine (Mark) and granddaughter Olivia. Other family members include nephew, Darius Banaji (Elizabeth) and niece, Nilufer Wheeler (Justin, Ryan and Cameron) all of USA.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Rd, on September 12, 2026, at 10:30am. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
Forever in our hearts.
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28 Responses
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Das’s passing. He performed three major knee surgeries on me back when I was a teenager, and I am now 66 years old. He was an incredibly kind, patient, and highly skilled man who made a scary time in my youth much easier to handle. My thoughts are with his family—please know that his life’s work is still keeping people moving all these decades later. Thank you, Dr. Das.”
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Das in the OR at Victoria General. At that time, he had become an assistant to the surgeons, and was really such a wonderful resource for surgeons, and nurses. His experience, and his love for the work was inspiring for all of us. He cared about his patients so much and you knew you were going to have a wonderful day if you were working with him. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
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 all .I’ll cherish my memories of Bob .I was fortunate to have been invited for dinner with Bob as the chef a few times. He was an excellent cook and and even funnier story teller .. What A gem .Rest in Peace Bob .I’m sure Jacob has welcomed you with open arms loved by all.. Caths friend ,Lisa .
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
In 1969 after a car crash Dr. Das performed emergency surgery on me to save my life. I am 74 now. My thoughts are with the family.
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.
I knew Bob over many years as I worked as a radiologist at Royal Jubilee Hospital, and would see him from time to time as he reviewed patient exams. It was always a pleasure to see Bob – what a gentleman and so congenial. The kind of colleague in medical work who is always treasured!
My sincere sympathy to Bob’s family.