KUMAR NARAIN, beloved husband of Ramdassia Narain of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the age of 91 years.

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our darling beloved father.

He was the husband of Ramdasia (Dassy), father of Mrs. Ahilya Ganesh (Jaikarran Ganesh, deceased), Dr. Kishan Narine (Dr. Astrid De Boeck) and Mrs. Sina Umadat (Mr. Indrajit Umadat), grandfather of Ms. Seema Ganesh, Dr. Vishal Ganesh, Dr. Nirvani Umadat, Mr. Vivake Umadat, Ms. Seema Narine, Ms. Kirti Narine and Nand Narine and great-grandfather of Ellitsa, Jai & Alex. He was pre-deceased by four brothers and two sisters.

Kumar was born in British Guyana, South America where he practiced his trade as a gold smith and owned his jewelry business. He immigrated to Canada in 1981 and practiced his trade at Fosters Jewelry in Lethbridge, where he was a gold smith and a diamond setter for 36 years. He also employed his skills at Phil's and Ward's jewelry stores. Kumar was a gifted and skilled craftsman who took great pride in his work. He loved people and always had a smile for everyone, even strangers. He had a gentle personality with a calming effect on all those who spoke to him and his advice was always sought and valued. His pride and joy was his family. Our love for him is immeasurable. His joy in life and his love for us will forever be the souvenirs in our hearts, that of his nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral Services for Kumar will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. with Pandit Tulsi Narain, officiating.

Cremation to follow.