It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the patriarch and guiding light of our family, Amarjit Singh Hundal, passed away after a brave and graceful fight with cancer.
The devoted husband of 44 years to the late Abnash Kaur Hundal and the eldest son of the late Bakhshish Singh and the late Mohinder Kaur Hundal, Amarjit leaves behind his beloved twins; son, Jasminder, and daughter, Taninder Dhillon (Anantdeep); Grandchildren, Amreet Kaur and Japneet Kaur Dhillon; Siblings, Harminder Kaur Kullar (Tarvinder), Rishminder Singh Hundal (Baljit), Satinder Kaur Sandhu (Lakhbir), Tejinderjit Singh Hundal (Balwinder) and Gurjit Kaur Deol (Surjit); and many loving nieces, nephew and friends.
Amarjit was born and raised in the family village of Jalbhe. He was a quiet, yet forceful leader who obtained his Bachelor of Arts from D.A.V College, Hoshiarpur. In 1958, he joined the Indian Air Force where he remained until coming to Victoria, BC in 1970. He started working with Maplewood Poultry (Lilydale) and remained with them until retiring in 2005. He married Abnash in 1974 and in 1977, they gave life and love to twins Jasminder and Taninder (aka Sonny and Tina).
Dad was a spiritual intellectual, devoting many hours to reading and understanding Sikh history and religion, and held a keen interest in sports and politics. Many hours were spent watching NHL, NBA and NFL games and he himself played with the India Tigers in the Vancouver Island Men’s Field Hockey league from 1971 to 1991. He was a quiet man and only spoke what needed to be said, often leaving behind impactful sentiment that remained with you long after a conversation was over. He was the foundation upon which this family was built, not only for those that left India for a better life, but also in matters of character and decency.
Upon retirement in 2005, he spent his time caring for Abnash as she navigated the changes in her health with diabetes and dialysis. He was a shining example of a devoted companion. Sadly, Amarjit was predeceased by Abnash a few weeks after learning of his cancer diagnosis and only a few months prior to his own passing.
He will be remembered as a great man, caring father, devoted husband and who was often described as a man of strong character and presence.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency www.bccancerfoundation.com .
A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 27th, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Brittany
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Amarjeet k Singh. I am very sorry to hear this sad message.He was really a great person. He visit my parents when he went to India before Tina’s marriage.it’s sad.my condolence to the whole Family.this is a hole which will never fill.may WaheGuru keep his soul under his wings & & give strength to his children & rest of the family to deal with this this loss. He was really a wonderful person. Rest In Peace brother. Any body who may have met him even once will miss him.& we all are going to miss him .
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Preeti I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you Tina & Sonny and praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Greg Searle Dear Taminder and Jasminder. I am so sorry for the losses of your Mom and Dad. Your dad was remarkable in how he supported Abnash and your family throughout not only Abnash’s health challenges, but in all other ways that a Dad supports his family. My day was always better when I got to say “hi” and exchange stories with your parents. It is a privilege to have had the opportunity to know all of you. Please know I will think of your family often. Greg
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Gurdial & Sital Shoker Our deepest condolences to Sunny and Tina and all the family. Amarjjt was a great man and awesome field hockey player. We enjoyed his company on and off the hockey field and T work. We worked together for 30 years. He will be deeply missed.
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Chris Fogelklou and family Condolences from the Fogelklous in Sweden. Your dad was a pleasure to know, Jas and Taninder. We are sorry for your loss.
It is hard to see that this wonderful man And his wife have left us. I learned about his diagnosis from his daughter after running In to her at the store and I was so sad to hear this. I had the privilege of knowing this man, his beautiful wife, daughter and 2 grand daughters. Standing in your kitchen exchanging so many stories about your family and the amazing life you lived. Always leaving your house with snacks And candies in hand. Abnash and Amarjit Even tho I only new you both for a couple years you both made an imprint on my life and I will never forget your beautiful souls. Rest peacefully. You will be missed