He is survived by his loving wife Susan Johnston; sons Mark, Andrew, and their children; brothers Harry and Prem; sisters Ramdai, Goomtie, Dranee, Sooroojdai, Helen, and Chandra; nephews and nieces Kerry, Terrance, Barry, Pamela, Janice, Brian, Barbara, Beverly, Brenda, Roger, Stephen, Gary, Stephanie, Maria, Liz, Sally, Calvin, Randy, Marilyn, Greg, Kerrie, Kim, Tauren, Clara, Ronnie, Renard; brothers-in-law Clarence, David, and Joseph; sister-in-law Sandra; spouses and many great-nephews and great-nieces. He was predeceased by his first wife Yvonne, his brother Ben, sister Joyce, sister-in-law Evelyn, brothers-in-law Bobby Ragoobarsingh, Errol Sankersingh, Bill Worobec, Lloyd Sarwan and niece Clarita.
Roop had an active and long career as a Professor of Social Work at UBC and, later, in helping to establish social work programs at the University of the Fraser Valley and elsewhere in BC. A passionate advocate for community development, he will be remembered for inspiring generations of students, family members, and others from all walks of life to give back something of themselves for our collective welfare. As a lifelong cricketer with his family, he knew the value of sport in building character, fitness, and competition. He will be missed for the kindness he showed to so many, for the rights he stood up for, and for his unwavering sense of justice and fair play. We are all in his debt.
The family would like to acknowledge the care of the staff of the Mission Memorial Hospital, loving family members, and everyone who knew Roop and loved him throughout his long and productive life.
And finally, in Roop’s own words to Susan, written for her birthday in 2011:
I love you and will always be
Your life-long partner and soul mate.
Please join us for a celebration of Roopchand Seebaran's life:
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:30 a.m. (until 12:30 p.m.)
at Aberthau (West Point Grey Community Centre)
4397 W. 2nd Ave.
Oak Room
Vancouver, BC
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
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