Dalip Singh Cheema of Calgary, beloved husband of Manjit Kaur Cheema, passed away peacefully on May 24^th, 2019 at the age of 77 years.

Besides his loving wife Manjit Kaur Cheema, Mr. Dalip Singh Cheema is survived by his,

Daughters

Mrs. Kanwaljit Bhagal

Dr Satinder Sohi

Mrs. Sandeep Cheema

Son – in – laws

Mr. B. S. BHAGAL

Mr. Ajitpal Singh Sohi

Mr. Inderjit Singh

 

Son

Dr Jagjit Singh Cheema

Daughter- in- law

Mrs. Pawandeep Cheema

Grandchildren

Anmol Singh Bhagal

Aamol Singh Bhagal

Gurmol Singh Sohi

Gurpartap Singh Sohi

Sahejpreet Kaur

Pareen Cheema

Navreen Cheema

 

Sister

Jagdish Kaur Dhaliwal

 

Brother

Ajit Singh Cheema

Ranjit Singh Cheema

 

As well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

 

Mr. Dalip Singh Cheema was predeceased by his parents,

Chaudhary Ganda Mal Cheema and Harbans Kaur, and brothers and sister

Balwant Singh Cheema

Mohinder Singh Cheema

Joginder Singh Cheema

Pritam Kaur

 

Mr. Dalip Singh Cheema was born in village san chak in district Gujranwala on January 1^st, 1942 to his parents Chaudhary Ganda Mal Cheema and Harbans Kaur. After partition of India in 1947 the family settled in the town Sunam, district Sangrur in province of Punjab. Mr. Dalip Singh Cheema lost his father, uncle and eldest brother in 1947 to the senseless violence of the partition.  The partition of India in 1947 resulted in 2 million deaths and 14 million displaced people.

Mr.  Dalip Singh Cheema started his career with Punjab Agricultural University and retired from the University on Dec 31^st, 2001.  Mr. Dalip Singh Cheema achieved Master’s Degree in English Literature and had a keen interest in reading, history and cricket.  He inspired his children and supported their education.  Three of his children hold Master’s degree in their respective fields and one is PhD.

Mr. Dalip Singh cheema was   a very gentle and kind person. People were touched by his graciousness, kindness, humility, politeness, mannerism and love.  The highlight of his illustrious career was serving as Superintendent in   Dean’s office, College   of veterinary sciences, Ludhiana, PB.  He received unconditional love and admiration from the students.

Funeral Service

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, June 1^st, 2019 at Country Hills Crematorium, 11995, 16^th Street NE, Calgary, AB.  T3K 0S9.

ANTIM ARDAS

Antim Ardas will be held   at 2.30 PM, Saturday, June 1^st, 2019 at Gurdwara Sahib, Dashmesh Cultural Center. 135, Martindale Blvd NE, Calgary. T3J2X5.