May 14, 1948 — October 5, 2023

The family of Dilbag Singh Sangha regretfully announce his lengthy and valiant fight against Bulbar-Onset ALB (bALS), came to an end of October 5 at home, with his family by his side.

Born May 14, 1948, in Langeri Punjab, India to parents Naranjan Singh and Pritam Kaur Sangha, he immigrated to Canada in 1962. At the age of 14 he began working side by side with his father in the sawmill industry. In 1970, he began his career with Tolko Industries (formerly Balco Industries) where he worked for 42 years before retiring in 2013.

He was an avid jogger, and could be regularly found doing laps around McArthur Island Park, and then in his later years walking the Rivers Trail up and down Schubert drive. His other pastime was cars. In particular, Chevrolets. Over the years he owned so many, we can’t count them all. At one point, he had eight vehicles (there were only three licensed drivers in the house). He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who asked. He was a dedicated member of the Kamloops Sikh Cultural Society and he donated monetarily and countless hours to his community. Once he retired, he established a new found love for housework and spending quality time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed learning about new technology and communicating on social media with his grandkids and old friends.

Those were his hobbies; his one true love was family and family time. His love and guidance will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 54+ years, Surinder, who went to extreme lengths to make him as comfortable as possible at home, his four children Jackie (Tom) Hughes, Paul (Carrie-Anne) Sangha, Goma (David) Ghag, Nicky (Rajan) Maddh, along with grandchildren Gemma Hughes, Serena Ghag, Maanas and Noor Maddh, and Jayda and Jett Sangha.

The family would like to thank Dr Kreiger and Marife at GF Strong in Vancouver, Dr’s Asim, Emery, Kramer, and Ottem here in Kamloops, Sandeep at Close to Home Care, and caregivers Aisha and Ella.

We would also like to thank, Community Care North Shore, Kamloops Wound Care Clinic, Canadian Red Cross, and most importantly the ALS Society of BC.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking instead to consider a donation to the ALS Society of BC, in hopes of one day finding a cure for this cruel and vicious disease.

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the Sangha family.

• Date : 2023-10-05
• Location : Kamloops