It is with extreme sorrow that we announce the passing of my husband and our father, Gurdial Ram, on May 25, 2020.
Gurdial was predeceased by his parents, Sadhu Ram and Channon Kaur. He is survived by his wife, Gurmit Kaur, his children, Babita, Harmesh (Harminder Kaur), and Aman, his three grandchildren Sanjay, Krishin, and Mya, as well as a large extended family including several siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Gurdial was born on November 30, 1950 in Ladhran, Punjab. He moved to Singapore in 1952 and travelled to Bilston Midland, England in 1960 with his father and brothers. He married Gurmit in 1970. In 1974, he moved to Victoria, British Columbia with his wife and children.
Gurdial was a member of Boiler Maker Union and was respected for his exemplary work ethic. He worked tirelessly for many years with Victoria Machinery, as well as Yarrows Shipyard and Victoria Shipyard. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this work, his career was cut short after being diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2013.
Gurdial was known for his generosity and hosted several relatives as they immigrated to Canada. He was well known for his impressive sense of style and his caring nature.
He has left a large void in the lives of his family and friends and we will cherish him in our hearts forever. We would like to thank our many relatives and family friends for their kind support during this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to British Columbia Lung Association. Private funeral due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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To all the family—
I’m sharing in the pain of your loss and extending heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Gurdial was a very kind, gentle and loving man. I will miss him greatly.
Gurmit, your loss is so great and my heart is hurting for you❤️ You and Gardial are such wonderful friends and we spent many hours together laughing, crying, arguing and hoping above all that he would remain with us for many more years. It was not meant to be but I will miss him so much.
Thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you comfort and healing in the days ahead. May loving memories and fun times be your constant comfort and fill your heart with peace.
Saddened to hear of your loss, it is mine also, I worked with Gurdial for many years he was indeed larger than life.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and a very kind heart.
He came to this country for a better life for himself and his family he worked very hard to achieve that.
I always enjoyed his insights and the time I spent with him we shared many laughs and no matter how tough the job he was always cheerful and helpful and very fair to the people that worked for him
I will remember him
R.I.P. my friend
My deep condolence to grief family, may his soul rest in peace
Our deepest condolences to the Chumber family. He always had a smile and friendly Hello when we would run into him. May you all be well in this sad and difficult time.
Darshi, Darshan, Krishna and Bal Klear
I am truly sorry for your loss.Please accept my deepest condolences .
RIP my Friend !
On behalf of our family we are so sorry for the loss of Gurdial. He will be greatly missed. Will always remember his warm smile whenever he would see us. Hope happy memories of him will bring all of you some comfort at this very difficult time. Love Jeeto,Nim, Jeet, Piara and Manga Lagah.