In Loving Memory of Bhupendra Harilal Shah It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bhupendra Harilal Shah on June 5, 2026, at the age of 79, just ten days shy of his 80th birthday. Bhupendra was born on June 15, 1946, in Umreth, India. He was the fifth of nine children in a large and close-knit family. He spent his childhood in India, where he completed his schooling before leaving for the United States in 1970 to pursue higher education at Heald Institute of Technology and seek new opportunities. After spending several years in San Francisco and Chicago, he moved to Toronto, where he married the love of his life, Geeta, in 1973. Together they built a life filled with love, hard work, laughter, and unwavering dedication to family. In 1975, they settled in Calgary, where they welcomed their daughter, Priya, and a year later their son, Parag. Calgary became home for the next five decades. Bhupendra worked throughout his career at several companies, including Universal Plastics, Chevron, and Sensor Geophysics. He took great pride in providing for his family and creating opportunities for those he loved. To know Bhupendra was to know someone who was always willing to help. Family, friends, neighbors, and newcomers alike knew they could count on him. Whether someone needed practical advice, help navigating a challenge, assistance settling into a new country, or simply a calm and thoughtful perspective, he was always there. He quietly helped many relatives establish new lives in Canada and the United States, never seeking recognition and never expecting anything in return. His door was always open, his phone was always answered, and his support was always given freely. One of his greatest joys was bringing people together and creating memories. He loved traveling with family and friends and believed deeply in experiencing the world together. Countless road trips, camping adventures, mountain getaways, cross-country drives, and international travels became treasured family memories. For those who travelled with him, the journey was often just as meaningful as the destination. Above all else, Bhupendra was devoted to his family. He was a loving husband, a proud father, and an exceptionally proud grandfather. Nothing brought him greater happiness than spending time with his grandchildren, celebrating their accomplishments, sharing stories, and watching them grow. They were truly the pride and joy of his life. While we grieve his passing, we are grateful for the many years, memories, and lessons he shared with us. His legacy lives on not only in the family he loved so deeply, but also in the countless people whose lives were made better because of his kindness, generosity, wisdom, and support. Bhupendra was predeceased by his parents, Harilal and Kapila Shah, and his sisters, Madhubhen, Bhanubhen, and Premilabhen. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Geeta Shah; his daughter and son-in-law, Priya and Jeff Nelson; his son and daughter-in-law, Parag and Supna Shah; and his cherished grandchildren, Tej and Jaimin Nelson, and Pranav, Pavani, and Vraj Shah. He is also lovingly remembered by his brothers Rameshlal (Rekha) Shah, Pravin (Kailash) Shah, Pankaj (Rekha) Shah, and Bharat (Seema) Shah; his sister Usha (Bipinchandra) Sheth; his sisters-in-law Uma (Pravinbhai) Gandhi, Jayshree (Pankaj) Patel, and Parul (Kamleshbhai) Patel; his brother-in-law Jaytun (Jigisha) Sheth; and many nieces and nephews who affectionately knew him as Bhupa Kaka, Bhupendra Masa, Bhupendra Fua, Bhupendradada, and Bhupendramama. Bhupendra will be remembered for his steady presence, generous spirit, practical wisdom, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. He lived a life defined not by what he accumulated, but by what he gave—his time, his guidance, his support, and his love. Though he is no longer with us, the example he set and the countless memories he created will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. For those unable to attend in person here is the Zoom link: Antim Sanskar – શ્રી Bhupendra Shah Thursday, June 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM (Calgary) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89805645353?pwd=b0zRNlAU6TnxaeL8nV1tlaK7vnmb8s.1 Meeting ID: 898 0564 5353 Passcode: shah ૐ નમઃ િશવાય Om Shanti. JayshreeKrishna. We are gathering stories to celebrate Bhupendra Shah’s life. Please share a favorite memory, story, or moment you enjoyed with him. Whether it is a funny story, a quiet moment, or a time he made you smile, we would love to read it. Please submit here: https://forms.gle/2XbJsXr68shvhb3K9