Om Namah Shivay
1939 – 2021
It is with huge sadness that the family of Dineshchandra Mahijibhai Panchal announce his peaceful passing, aged 81. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ramaben; children Satyan, Sanjay and Anand; daughters-in-laws Nimi and Minnie; grandchildren Bhavik, Vidhya, Serena, Priya, Keval, Ayesha, Callum, Shreeya and Dev and great grandchild Ralph. A more than special mention goes to his late wife Sumitraben and mother Ruximaniben Panchal, who were his rocks till their sad demise in 1987 and 2019 respectively.
Born in Masaka in 1939, subsequently moving to Kampala in 1960 and finally settling in London in 1970. Dineshbhai was a true pioneer, fearless business man, aspiring industrialist, and an excellent networker – who got to see the world, from Paris to Japan!
He will be truly remembered for building a bridge and providing a home for all Panchal’s and Luhar’s amongst other families to settle here, not to mention his ability for arranging numerous family events and weddings.
His hardworking nature and love for cars has filtered down generations and without his first steps into this industry no one would have come forth as they did.
In his latter years, Dinesh – turned his interests to bhajans and prayers. As an avid singer, he would love singing at local bhajans, hosting them with his very own band, and entertaining others, with over one thousand subscribers to his YouTube channel!
Whether it was Kampala / Nairobi / Perivale / Boxhill /Weybridge / West Byfleet / Leicester / London / India / Ibstock etc He left fond memories and lessons by which everyone grew, including himself. He will be a great loss to all that loved him and the wider community.
We are grateful for his presence and wish his soul a safe journey home in peace, Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Late Ghanshyambhai Panchal (brother) Late Savitaben Panchal (sister-in-law), Late Dilipbhai Panchal (brother), Subashbhai Panchal (brother), Late Rasikbhai Patel (brother-in-law), Kapilaben Patel (sister), Pradipbhai Panchal (brother), Dakshaben Panchal (sister-in-law), Majuben Panchal (sister), Kaileshben Panchal (sister), Ushaben Panchal (sister).
He also leaves his beloved nieces and nephews: Anita Sharif, Manish Panchal, Dipak Panchal, Anisha Patel, Maya Panchal, Nishad Panchal, Kunal Panchal, Sheena Parmar
Jai Shree Krishna
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti