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Obituary of Pritpal Kaur Boparai
May 25, 1935 – Kheri Khurd, Punjab
January 4, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta
Pritpal Kaur Boparai (nee Chahal), the beloved wife of the late Sardar Jhanda Singh Boparai of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the age of 88 years.
Pritpal was born in Kheri Khurd, Punjab India on May 25, 1935.
Prital accomplished much throughout her life spanning ten decades and two continents. She spent the first half of her life in Punjab, India where she married her beloved husband Sardar Jhanda Singh Boparai in 1955 and raised their six daughters. Together they immigrated to Calgary, AB in 1989 due to political unrest. One thing that remained consistent was her love and care for her family. She was a strong matriarch.
In her younger years, she was quite attached to her mom, as she lost her father at a young age. She was the youngest child and the only one in the family who decided not to go to school so she could stay at home and help her family with housework. Once married, she joined her husband in the various cities where he was posted for work. However, once her daughters began to come of age, she decided to root down in Patiala to raise and educate them with stability. She took immense pride in keeping a well-managed, pristine, and loving household. Pritpal was also known as a strict parent, and she never hesitated to defend her daughters. Her favourite pastime was her daily excursion with friends to Dukhnvaran (Sikh Temple) to pray which was a 6 km round trip!
When in Calgary, like her husband she had one motto “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, and so adjusted quickly to her new life. She was curious and strong-willed, never saying no to trying something new like food or travel. Her daily walks continued and became a way to explore her new neighbourhood in Calgary. She enjoyed listening to religious stories and hymns, Gurdaas Mann’s music, and her late husband’s political commentary. She was also very proud of how her six daughters and grandkids built successful lives across Canada and India, visiting them often throughout the years.
Pritpal is survived by her six daughters and four sons-in-law, Ravinder Gill (Mohali, India), Amanvir M. Harjit Atwal (Patiala, India), Charanjit M. Jaswinder Gill (Courtice, Canada), Gagan M. Rajinder Uppal (Brampton, Canada), Ishtpreet Brar (Ottawa, Canada), and Ishkmandeep M. Harjinder Sarwara (Calgary, Canada); twelve grandchildren, Shabroop M. Sharanjit Bhatthal (Chicago, USA), Harsimranjit Gill M. Sanjeet (Brampton, Canada), Roopan K. Gill (Toronto, Canada), Jasmyn Gill-Hastings M. Andrew Hastings (Toronto, Canada), Jaivir Atwal M. Sapandeep (Brampton, Canada), Pamela Uppal-Sandhu M. Samar Sandhu (Toronto, Canada), Chetan Manvir Uppal M. Rohini (Oakville, Canada), Shawn Brar M. Anastasia Pimenova (Oakville, Canada), Narbhey Atwal M. Rupinder (Brampton, Canada), Jonathan Brar E. Lilian Ly (Ottawa, Canada), Arvin Boparai-Sarwara (Calgary, Canada), and Jesvin Sarwara (Calgary, Canada); and eight great-grandchildren, Greshaan and Ivraj Bhatthal (Chicago, USA), Ambreen and Ambarpratap Gill (Brampton, Canada), Asees and Seyvah Atwal (Brampton, Canada), George Gill-Hastings (Toronto, Canada), and Olivia Uppal (Oakville, Canada).
Pritpal was predeceased by her son Kuku S. Boparai; sons-in-law Swaranjit S. Gill and Yarinder Brar; four sisters Dilip Kaur, Tej Kaur, Surinder Kaur, Gurdev Kaur and three brothers Gurmail Singh, Magar Singh, and Tarlok Singh.
Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Boparai’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Pritpal’s family here.
A Sahaj Path (Prayer) is underway at the Sikh Society of Calgary Gurudwara, 739 – 81st Street, SW Calgary. Family and Friends are encouraged to go to the Gurdwara to Matha Tek (Pray).
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Calgary Health Trust – Rockyview General Hospital, Suite 800, 11012 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2J 6A5, Telephone: (403)943-0615, www.thetrust.ca. Please indicate that the donation is in memory of Pritpal K. Boparai who passed away on January 4, 2024.
In living memory of Pritpal Boparai, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 3A6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
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