November 11, 1936 – August 7, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Teja Singh Theara, 85, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022 at Royal Inland Hospital, his wife and three children were by his side until his last moments.

Teja was born on November 11, 1936 in Marnaian Kalan, Punjab India the son of Ujjagar Singh & Pritam Kaur. He married Maninder Kaur on June 29, 1959.

Teja grew up in India with his 6 siblings. He worked hard to become a veterinarian in India and was the epitome of selflessness and giving to his family and community. He sacrificed his own needs to bring his family to Canada to ensure that they could live fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Teja immigrated to Canada in 1968 to Williams Lake and then moved to Kamloops in 1971 to work at Tolko Mill. He worked tirelessly for 30 years until his retirement in 2001.

He is well respected and loved by the Sikh community in Kamloops, which he devoted his time to foster and support. In his personal life, Teja had a deep love for his fruitful garden, was a considerable handyman, and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. His laugh was contagious and undeniable and will always be remembered.

Teja is survived by his three children, his daughters Rita Kaur Mattoo and Ranvir Kaur Khungay and his son Harpeet Singh Theara; his son-in-law Amrik Singh Mattoo; his daughter-in-law Sukhjinder Kaur Theara; his seven grand children Rhamir Singh Mattoo, Ryan Singh Khungay; Simina Kaur Mattoo-Grewal; Kevin Singh Khungay; Ahjan Singh Mattoo; Damon Singh Theara and Halle Kaur Theara; and his great grandchild Marco Singh Mattoo who will all continue to carry out his legacy with the love and respect he emulated to them.

For those wanting to show their respects, funeral services will be held on August 13, 2022 at 2:00pm at Kamloops Funeral Home on 285 Fortune Drive.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-08-07
• Location : Kamloops