Mister Balkaran
July 5, 1942 ~ December 11, 2021
Our beloved dad/grandpa/friend, Mister Balkaran, 79.5 years, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Mr. Balkaran was born in Guyana and was a citizen of the USA for over 38 years. He married his lovely wife Latchmin Paul in Guyana and was a successful entrepreneur and a true family man. Mr. Balkaran is survived by his four children, thirteen amazing grandchildren, and four special great-grandchildren.
He lived the way he wanted to. He was a true Ph.D., passionate, hopeful, and determined. He was a man of faith, peace, a force for good, a man of his words, values education, a philosopher, very independent, inspirational, respectful, fun-loving, very generous, loved to sing, and never met a stranger.
He was a great soul who lived a happy life and was mentally prepared for the inevitable. He gave us so much unconditional love, care, and respect. He will shine in each of our hearts and will be forever missed.
Dad/Grandpa, we may have lost you but your spirit and legacy live on forever!
The family respectfully requests all in-person attendees wear a protective mask and in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to https://www.diabetes.org/?form=Donate.
Services
Visitation: December 14, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-277-4550
Funeral Service: December 15, 2021 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-277-4550
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My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in all the memories you hold in your heart.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father/grandfather/great grandfather. I hope you are able to find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
To Khem and all the Balkarans, family and friends who knew and loved your dad, I send my deepest condolences and prayers as you process through this devastating loss.
Our sympathy extends to all of you. Your dad was a gentleman. At the moment he was introduced to me, you could not help but love him. Strong in character and a man of family values.
Our heart extends to all of you.
Tony, Carol, Elizabeth, Jacqueline & Matthew.
Sending you all my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. RIP grandpa! ????
Love always,
Tickey Hussain. So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the entire family. May his soul rest in peace .
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad. He was an amazing man and we are grateful that we had the opportunity to get to know him.
Chris and Lisa Straube
My dear Mr Balkaran.
You were a man like a the trunk of an oak tree. I will always thank you for such beautiful moments and teachings you have left.
You always will be in my heart.
My deepest condolences to the entire Balkaran family.
My sincere condolences to you and the family.
I had the please of having a couple conversations with him and he was a joker always making people laugh. RIP
Our deepest condolences to you and the entire family on the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time ♥️????????
On behalf of my self & family we extend our deepest sympathy to all cousins & family members on the loss of Uncle Roop.
Praying for your healing, strength & peace during this difficult time.
May you find peace & comfort during this difficult times.
Take care.
May God rest his soul in Peace!
I’ll always remember you as a true gentleman and a wonderful human being. You will be missed greatly. Rest in peace ????
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Father and Grandfather. Mr Balkaran was always was very pleasant and kind on the many occasions when our paths crossed. The way he started his days playing the harmonium and signing bhajans has left a lasting impression on us and for that we are truly grateful.
R.I.P dear Uncle.
Sending our deepest condolences. Prayers to your family.
Gobin family
Sincerest condolences to Mister Balkarran’s family. He was a dear friend of my father Jugnarine from Shiv Shakti Mandir. May his soul rest in peace.
Our prayers are with you
To Mala and siblings and Rasheed and the family. Our condolences to you on the passing of Uncle Roopchand. May his soul rest in peace.
Om Shanti
Walter, Seeranie, Vimla and the Sukhdeo Family
Sending comforting prayers & hugs to Kem, Mala, Rishi, Terry and everyone in the family. I remember Uncle Roopchand was a grove legendary, RIP .
Uncle you will be greatly missed by your loved ones, may you find moksha as we continue to pray for your safe passage to Bhagwan’s gate, as He welcomes you to heaven.
Om Trayambakam vajamahe
sugandhim pushti-vardhanam
Urvarukam-iva bandhanät
mritvormuks ava mamritat ???? ????????????
Love you all.
Sita
In your life you experienced many tough times but you always held your head high and remained so stoic. Now, you are reunited with our beloved Auntie Lakhie and wonderful Molly.
RIP uncle and I hope one day, we will all be reunited again.
Suresh, Fauzia, Sanjay, Sherisa, Randy, Ria and Kian.
To my dearest cousins: Khem, Mala, Terry and Ritchie and your families, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of uncle Roop. He will live in our hearts forever – a very special uncle and a surrogate father.
Words have failed me since I heard of Uncle Roop’s passing but you are all in our thoughts all the time.
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad. Uncle was always such a great person to have a conversation with and a big smile on his face. May God grant him a peaceful resting place in his abode. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Grandpa was always a joy to be around. Always chatting and making us laugh. We will miss seeing and spending time with him at family events. May he Rest In Peace. ❤️
Sending our condolences to the entire family. We’re so sorry for uncle Roopchand’s passing. He will be terribly missed. We think of you all the time and send our love and prayers during these very saddened times.
Letter to my uncle Roop. Whom past.
Memories. I have so many memories. Memories of the good times and the bad. Memories from long ago and some from more recent times. Memories from times gone by that we barely even remember ’cause we were young and having fun. And memories from our golden years that I’ll cherish until the day I die. Please know that I love you and will always cherish all the memories we both hold close in our hearts.
Uncle Roop ypu were one of a kind and I will truly miss your smiling face. Rest in peace Uncle Roop.
My condolences to the family and prayers for the autma to travel safely to Krishna Loke.
He was a really good friend and family man since I met him about 48 years ago. Sorry I couldn’t be there Om Shanti, Shanti.
May his soul RIP sorry we couldn’t be there.
Our sincere condolences to the family. May God grant you peace and comfort as you bid Uncle Roopchand farewell.
God blessings on you all.