January 1 – 1915 – August 16, 2020

Mr. Mohinder Singh Dulai (Papa) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, in Merritt B.C. on August 16, 2020, aged 105 years old. Papa is lovingly remembered by his son Kuldip Singh Dulai (Sarbajit Kaur Dulai), daughters Simar Kaur Sandhu (Late Kehar Singh Sandhu), Bimaljit Kaur Dosanjh (Dave Singh Dosanjh), Surinder Kaur Randhawa (Buta Randhawa), Manjit Kaur Aulakh (Late Harcharn Singh Aulakh), and Daljit Kaur Randhawa (Paramjit Randhawa), and daughter-in-law Harbhjan Kaur Dulai. Papa will be sadly missed by all his grandchildren Dharaminder Singh Dulai (Paramjit Kaur Dulai), Gurjinder Kaur Sahota (Malkit Singh Sahota), Suke Singh Dosanjh, Rashpal Singh Sandhu (Soni Kaur Sandhu), Harjinder Kaur Kang (Jeeta Singh Kang), Rabinder Kaur Sangha (Daljit Singh Sangha), Michelle Dosanjh- Johal (Gurshan Singh Johal), Jaswinder Kaur Rai (Mukhan Singh Rai), Bindu Kaur Sal (Luckhy Singh Sal), Manjinder Kaur Benipal (Balvir Singh Benipal), Jaspal Singh Randhawa (Narinder Kaur Randhawa), Karn Singh Randhawa (Harminder Kaur Randhawa), Maninder Kaur Sundar (Darren Sundar), Bhupinder Kaur Deo (Alvin Deo), Satinder Kaur Dulai, Tazmeen Kaur Thind (Happy Thind), and Amritpal Singh Randhawa. Papa will be lovingly remembered by all his great-grandchildren Preet, Gurleen, Santu, Sukhi, Rajvir, Simran, Inder, Kiran, Simren, Jenykha, Rohnik, Sahej, Jahaun, Jemma, Avishaan, Sahvyn, Aikhem, Mahnik, Sahara, Angeleen, Aarav, Marcus and baby girl Arya. Papa will also be sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews as well as many friends and relatives.

Mohinder is predeceased by his wife Late Udham Kaur Dulai, sons Late Santok Singh Dulai, Late Kirpal Sing Dulai, Late Harbhjan Singh Dulai, Late Amarjit Singh Dulai (Late Sukhwant Kaur Dulai), two other sons, and grandson Late Jatinder Singh Sandhu.

Mohinder Singh Dulai was born on January 1st, 1915 in Parthaupra, Punjab, India to Jagat Singh and Santi Kaur Dulai. Here he remained for the first seventy-five years of his life diligently maintaining the farm with intense, manual labour. He cared for the many children and grand-children that resided with him through the years. In 1991, Mohinder immigrated to Canada with his wife Udham and daughter Daljit Randhawa to join his other daughter Bimaljit Dosanjh and family, and his son Kuldip Dulai in Merritt B.C. Later joined by his son Amarjit Dulai and family. Here, he left the intense labour of the wheat farm to occasionally work in berry farms, and to enjoy the leisure of retirement. Papa helped raise his grandchildren, Tazmeen and Amrit, he cherished them like his own children. Another grandchild of his, Satinder, recalls precious memories of Papa of how she always looked forward to visiting Papa with every chance she got, and he would give her mishiri (an Indian sweet); this was their thing.

Papa had a great sense of humour and wisdom. He loved making jokes, telling stories, playing tolki (drums), and visiting with all his family and grandchildren. Some of the fondest memories were made laughing, playing cards and listening to all his wonderful life stories. Papa deeply enjoyed the outdoors. He loved sitting outside in the sun. His playful laughter could be heard from afar with his enjoyment of passing his time in this manner with his children and grandchildren.

In Papa’s later years, his youngest grandchild Amrit, whom he lovingly called “Kishora,” could often be found at this side tenderly providing care and company and creating an eternal bond transcending time. Papa will continue to live on in the hearts of his many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Papa you will be deeply missed by everyone.

“A light from our household is gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled. We have to mourn the loss of one, we did our best to save, beloved on earth, remembered still, as one being so brave. Twas hard to part with one so dear, we little thought the time was near. Farewell dear one, your life is part, our love for you till the end will last.”

You may express condolences by visiting Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2020-08-16
• Location : Merritt, BC