Swarn Kaur Dhaliwal

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Swarn Dhaliwal our beloved mother and grandmother on May 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her closest loved ones.

Born in Lyallpur, India in 1938 she was the youngest of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She immigrated to Vancouver at the age of 19 to establish her new life. She married her beloved husband Nirbhai Singh Dhaliwal and moved with her young family to Kamloops in 1964. A gentle, giving soul Swarn was special to many – especially her immediate, extended, and chosen family. She always stayed active, tending to her vegetable garden and her rosebushes, going for walks, and cooking for friends and family. A devout and community-minded woman, she devoted herself to the Sikh Temple community reading prayers and making langar and sweets. She was also a gifted seamstress who enjoyed crocheting and making needlepoint gifts for special occasions. Anyone who met her remembers her radiant smile and kind heart, especially her grandchildren on whom she doted generously and instilled the values of education and independence.

Always well put-together, a trusted counsellor, and lead-foot behind the wheel – we will miss her immensely. She was predeceased by her husband and 4 siblings, and now leaves behind her children: Ranjit (Oksana) Dhaliwal, Kuljit (Deljeet [Dayl]) Dhaliwal, and Sheila (Ajitpal) Bhuller. She also was blessed with 5 granddaughters: Danielle, Kiesha, Samantha, Lindsay, and Catherine.

After a short illness, she died peacefully and with dignity in the care of selfless healthcare professionals at Kamloops Hospice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Drs. Kelly, Brar, and Baker, as well as the hardworking hospice nursing staff (Krista, Mikaelyn, and Sharon to name a few).

Our family will be celebrating her incredible life in a service to be held on June 4th at 11:00am at Schoening Funeral Home, followed by prayers and lunch at the Sikh Cultural Society Gurdwara (700 Cambridge Cres.). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to the Kamloops Hospice Association.