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Late Yaswant Karman Meghji Shah
28 January 1946 – 17 July 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Yaswant Karman Meghji Shah on 17 July 2026, aged 80, in Sagar, India
Born in Kenya (Nairobi), residing in North London, UK
He was the beloved husband of Sobhna Yaswant Shah
He was the beloved son of Late Karman Meghji Shah and Late Ratanbai Karman
He was the devoted son-in-law of Late Lalji Dharamshi Gudka and Savitaben Lalji
He was the loyal brother and brother-in-law of Late Hansaben & Late Dharamshi Mepa (Kenya), Late Tajwanti (London), Late Tejwant (London) & Hasumati, Bhaskar & Smita
He was the loving “Papa” to Bharangi & Alan, Zina & Clint, Kushal & Soha, Chan & Glenn
He was the loving Grand-Papa to Archer, Jack, Mara, Ravi, Maya and Nikhil
He was the beloved brother-in-law of Satish & Sarla, Rekha & Late Vinod, Hitesh & Mala, Sunil & Varsha, Dipak & Dipti
He was the dear fuva to Rushit & Hema, Rupesh & Harsha, Suraj, Sagar & Kalyani, Misha & Hemal, Hema & Jinay, Poonam & Riten, Ravi & Bhavna
He was loving masa to Nikhil & Aarti, and Birju
He was mama to many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
His close relationships to Prabhaben & Rajnibanevi and Gauriben & Sureshbanevi were an important part of his life.
Papa was a strong, full-of-life person who loved people and the energy of community. He devoted much of his time and life giving to many children in India, most of whom were orphaned and in need of love and care. Supporting children to be educated, nurtured and loved over decades, Papa was a father figure to many. Seeing children flourish, from young age to marriage, filled his heart and soul.
His legacy lives on in the children whom he loved, cared and provided for.
May his beloved soul be in eternal peace
Funeral to be held on Thursday, 23 July 2026 in Mysore, India
Prarthana Sabha (Prayer Meeting) will be held on:
Friday, 31 July 2026 8.00pm – 9.30pm
at Oshwal Centre – Upper Hall
Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar
Hertfordshire, UK, EN6 4DG
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om
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