❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️ Dear Kavita you became my Bhabhi when I was 10 years old and my mother had already passed away. Since then you took care of me and loved me like your own daughter. I don’t have words to express my feelings. Just want you to know that you will be missed and remembered forever. Aasro Guruajo! Kiran Keswani❤️ ❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️

Om Shanti

Speech by Shailu at the Funeral Service: 30 Nov 2017 - I lost my mum 11 Nov 2023 - I lost my mum again! That's exactly how I felt on Saturday when I got the news as my dearest aunty had played a major part in filling the void my mother left 5 yrs ago. Vicky despite grieving himself consoled me saying no they have not gone they are right around us. They are the ones who made us strong . How true! Aunty ji, mummy ji, dadi how most of us in the NZ family addressed you because that's how you made everyone feel with your warm genuine ways. You were one person I could converse without hesitation in my broken south indian accented hindi . Often aunty would complete the sentences for me , that's a different story nevertheless my hindi got better because of you aunty You are probably sitting with my Amma right now and saying look at that badmash ladki .during one of the get togethers I had once asked her isn't Sangu saali & Karthi saali more badmash and she said " thoo tho gundi ho woh dono bhi Kam nahi " someone pls translate that for Karthi . See they all must be laughing at my accent aunty. Kids and we absolutely loved the very tasty Lolis you would make. Kaaju said the other day that now knows the exact recipe .. Tanush said dadi was a loving caring and funny person. Everytime she would see me she would say hello.baccha in a very reassuring voice. I'll always remember that Shreya said I admired how dadi related to us despite a different age group A person so classy, beautiful , genuine , loving , caring and strong with the most beautiful smile . Elegance personified - aunty you made a difference to each person you interacted with . We will all miss you dearly. We know that you are now no longer suffering and at peace .That's the only solace for all of us here. Aunty would always say in a very genuine tone at the end of a phone call or even a normal conversation " Love you beta Om Sai Ram" We love you too a lot aunty. Om Sai Ram

Speech read by Shailu at the Funeral Service: Greetings all 🙏 Om Sai Ram 🙏Just a little note from me, Sumi, across the seven seas on this very sad occasion. I am grateful to God for making it possible for me to meet Auntyji quite a few times before flying out to India. I am glad I can hold on to the memories that I have shared with her over the past few years. She has been one strong lady, facing the bouncers life has thrown at her full on, going through the tough times with a positive attitude always. Lately I think she had enough of everything and was ready to retire😔 She and Bhaskar, my dear hubby shared the Bollywood bond, not to forget their fav star the evergreen Dev Anand. They could chat on for ever about the old movie songs, singers, lyricists, stars, etc also all the eateries in and around South Mumbai. Missing both of them heaps, but hope they have caught up with each other now and are watching over us from up there. Praying for Sadgati to Auntyji's Atma 🙏 God give Vicky, Rajesh and their families the strength to stay strong at this time and keep her memories alive forever❤️ We will all miss her and she will be in our prayers always 🙏Om Shanti💐🙏 Love regards and seeking her blessings always, Sumi, Abhay & Divya🙏

Speech read out by Vicky at the Funeral Service: Dear mummy ji I will forever be grateful for all the blessings you showered on Sangeeta, Tanvi and me. Today as I sit and think about all the years of being able to call you mummy ji, even in sadness I am smiling. I’m smiling cos I can see you smiling upon us from above. Today I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for being our mummy ji Thank you for being there for all of us through everything. Thank you for smiling in our happiness Thank you for worrying about each one of us. Thank you for the hugs to all the little ones and big ones Thank you for coming to our place and blessing with the most beautiful memories Thank you for making us all enjoy the Dev Anand classics Thank you for laughing at my silly jokes Thank you for giving me the most beautiful smiles every time you saw me Thank you for not saying no to me when I wanted to take you photo 😊 Thank you for forgiving me when I shared some adult jokes without realising you were sitting in the room 😊 In our group of many buddys, dosts, friends there was only 1 mummy ji. And you will be missed by each and everyone of us. Carrying you in my heart always. Love Naoneet

Speech read out by Shailu at the Funeral Service: Dear mummy ji It was my honour to call you mummy ji from the time we met cos to me that’s what you meant. Your presence made the feeling of being away from my own mum easier to handle. I will miss you so much. Your beautiful messages you used to send, our random phone call chats, not seeing you at our place sitting on our sofa and laughing at Naoneets silly jokes. Your love and blessings for Tanu each time we met will be missed so much. I’ln this hard time I’m dining comfort in knowing that you are at peace and pain free looking upon all of us from above and still blessing us as always. Giving us all your beautiful smile. Each time I will listen to the evergreen songs of Bollywood I will think of you. We will always carry you in our hearts. You are missed but you will never be forgotten mummy ji Love you Sangeeta

Speech read out by Shailu at the Funeral Service: I met Mummy Ji about 6 years ago and first I couldn’t understand whose Mum she is, because everyone in the group called her Mummy Ji. and I called her Biji. A word used for Mom or grandmother in Punjabi. She proved me right and always treated me like a daughter. I wanted to say: Thank you Biji for everything and thank you for the very special friendship and bond I had with you. This will remain the same and you will always be in my prayers and thoughts. I love you and will miss you always .. I’m sure you will meet Bhaskar Bhaiya and enjoy old Hindi songs together. Love you , Ruby

Dearest Mumma, You live on in us and your memory will always be in our hearts ❤️ Lyrics from one of your favourite songs will always remind us of you. Tu Pyaar Ka Sagar Hai Tu Pyaar Ka Sagar Hai Teri Ik Boond Ke Pyaase Hum Teri Ik Boond Ke Pyaase Hum Lauta Jo Diya Tumne Lauta Jo Diya Tumne Chale Jaayein Ge Jahan Se Hum Chale Jaayein Ge Jahan Se Hum Tu Pyaar Ka Sagar Hai Tu Pyaar Ka Sagar Hai Teri Ik Boond Ke Pyaase Hum Teri Ik Boond Ke Pyaase Hum Tu Pyaar Ka Sagar Hai Hun Hun Hun Hun Hun Hun Hun Pappu ❤️ and Mikan ❤️

I knew dearest Mamiji as Sushil‘s Mamiji. I did not get a chance to meet her or get to know her. I did not even get a chance to speak with her so when she passed away, I actually felt very bad, but God is kind and His grace made me get to know her through the service. I started to get to know her first through the words of her lovely sons Rajesh Bhaiya and Vicky Bhaiya, who just by being themselves (so very humble and loving) had so much to say about the kind of person she was. Then, I started to hear her sweet grandchildren speak, who spoke so so very beautifully and more than their words it were their tears that told me how much love she had filled them up with, and how beautifully she had taught them the highest values of all which is 'Love all Serve all'. When I started to hear the family friends express themselves, I realized how she had been a mother to all, so warm and loving always. She made sure that she made each one of them feel that she is always there for them, standing behind them like any loving mother would. When I spoke to Mummy ji (Sushil’s mom) her countless tears told me what a special bond they shared, and how much just that one phone call every day made her feel so loved and protected, which I am very thankful for. Mamiji was not only a devotee of Sai Baba, she was a living example of his teachings. With every memory that everyone shared, I only learned more and more not just about the person you were but how much love and service were a part of your being. I am blessed and privileged to get to know a beautiful soul such as yourself who lived her life with so much grace and strength. I listen to your favorite bhajan every morning and that’s how I experience you every day. Thank you for teaching me so much. May you always rest in peace. We will always love you very much.❤️🙏🏻

My dearest Pappai, For the longest time I thought that 'Pappai' was a common name used by everyone to refer to their dad's sister! It was only later I realised that this was a special term used only by the Gehani and Israni family. But it made sense, because you were so special, we needed a special name for you 🙂 When I think of you, I think of all the wonderful times we spent together on your visits to Nasik and my visits to Bombay during our school holidays! I loved coming to stay with you, Uncle, Vicky bhai and Pappu bhai - you were always so welcoming. I have some amazing memories with my cousins of watching movies, playing Monopoly, staying up late chatting... And it all took place in your lovely home. No one can make chicken like you!! You loved to cook and you loved to feed us and pamper us ❤️🙂 I cannot watch a Dev Anand movie without thinking of you! I really wish you didn't have to go through so much pain and suffering in your battle against cancer... But you were always strong. My only regrets is that I couldn't see you for so many years! We were always too far away or we could match our visits to India... I should have made more of an effort and now it's too late. I really wish my sons would have had the opportunity to meet you and know how amazing and loving you were. Wherever you are, I know you're still watching us all with that beautiful smile on your face. I miss you a lot Pappai... Your Jutika.

Dear Rani, Our hearts ache deeply at the loss of our beloved sister. Her strength, courage, and enduring spirit throughout the years of battling cancer were awe-inspiring. The memories we shared are a testament to her remarkable resilience and the love she generously gave to everyone around her. In this time of profound sorrow, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May you find solace in the beautiful moments we cherished with her, and may her memory be a source of comfort. Om Sai Ram.

Remembering our Pappai, Fondly recalling the good times during summer vacations—Dev Anand movies, the catchy tunes like "ae meri topi palat ke aa," and movie marathons with cousins Pappu and Vicky. Pappai's mango milkshakes were legendary, and the brass camel she gifted us still stands proud. Even though life took us on different paths for over 20 years, the memories are vivid. Sadly, we never got to tell her how much those moments meant to us. Grateful for the joy she brought into our lives. In loving memory, Manish Gehani and Mukesh Gehani

🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🙏🏻🕉️🙏🏻🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 “Rani Aunty”…..as I used to fondly address my Maami, was a very kind, affectionate, loving & caring soul 🌸 I have cherishable memories of the time that we all (Maama, Maami, Rajesh Bhaiya, Vicky Bhaiya, my Mom Neelam/Kiran, Dad Sukhu, brother Sushil & I) spent together……moreso during my childhood. Maama Maami always set a beautiful example of an ideal couple. Rani Aunty always used to feed us with so much warmth, love & affection whenever we used to visit their home 🤗🏡 She was like a friend to my Mom…..always there 4 her despite the distance in the latter years of her life. Perhaps, she is in a better world now ⚜️✨☁️😇☁️✨⚜️ …..blessing all of us from there 🙌🏻 & very well knows she is & will always be there in our hearts 💕💖 💝 May God rest her kind soul in peace 🌸 ✨🙏🏻 Om Sai Ram 🙏🏻✨ 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🙏🏻🕉️🙏🏻🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 Love, Hugs, Regards & Prayers….. Deepa Keswani Gopal 🙏🏻☺️💐💝 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🙏🏻🕉️🙏🏻🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

I did not have much interaction with Kavita Israni, but I heard a lot about her from my daughter Rashmi and my grand daughters. Now, after reading the rich tributes to her from all of them, I realize that Kavita was an exceptional lady, very warm-hearted, very generous, and extremely selfless. She devoted a lot of her time, and energy to her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and her near and dear ones. She gave them all her selfless love, without asking anything in return. Good begets good, and she rightly got their love for her. I am sorry that I did not have much interaction with such a grand lady. It is my loss not to have known her better in her lifetime. Kavita, may you glow in Heaven, and shower your blessings to us on earth. Hari Om.

Mummy my best memories of you are when I was 7 months pregnant with the twins & was like a football you used to bend down and massage my swollen ankles and make me cheese parathas daily. When the girls were born you would patiently help me feed them their bottles every 2 hours round the clock for them to gain weight I was your last hope for grandsons but you were overjoyed once the twins were born and declared you don’t need boys and . You are happy with the girls. Thank you for raising my girls whilst I was focusing on building my career and traveling for work. You taught me egg Bhajiyas and Tuk which the girls love. I enjoyed our gossips when we both had nothing to do and stalking people on Facebook and gossiping about them like 2 typical super nosy bored women, I was always amazed at your memory despite health issues & hope my memory never fails me even if my health deteriorates. Despite your health issues you kept busy by cooking Indian tasty food for all off us and retorting at Rajesh when he would complain about the salt level 😀 BTW please come in Rajesh’s dream and remind him where he kept the stuff you gave him cause he still hasn’t located it 😀 You will be missed by all of us. Thank you for being there when we needed you most.

Mummy, My best memories of you are when I was 7 months pregnant with the twins and a balloon that even touching my toes was hard you used to bend down and massage my swollen ankles and every evening make cheese parathas for me, When the twins were born I remember we both trying to patiently feed them to get them to gain some weight as they were premature. Coming to USA and raising our daughters whilst I travelled for work I will truly cherish and appreciate. I learnt egg bhajiyas and Tuk from you which the girls love. Although I was your last hope for grandsons you were so overjoyed when the twins were born & then declared who wants boys. Girls are loving 😀 I enjoyed all our gossip sessions and stalking people on Facebook out of us both being super nosy like typical women. Thank you for being there for us and loving our girls unconditionally! Rashmi

My mami….my Rani mami…. The ever so soft spoken and gentle lady…. She was the most important person in my mama’s life and he treated her as his queen ….. I’ve yet to see any couple so utterly in love and devoted to each other as they ….. they were true soul mates 🙏 Despite her loving caring Son’s and her beautiful lovely grand children….. she missed Mama every single day ….. I remember her the effort she took she when came to india & spent a month with us during my sons wedding …. Our shopping trips together and her gentle ways will always remain in my heart …. Her fortnightly calls in the mornings while I was travelling to work & she knew I would be free to chat ….. her memories are etched in my mind and soul and will be cherished for the rest of my time 🙏 While our loss is irreparable what brings me solace is that she is finally reunited with her soulmate and is free of all the sufferings of the last decade 🙏 Om Shanti 🙏

My mami….my Rani mami…. The ever so soft spoken and gentle lady…. She was the most important person in my mama’s life and he treated her as his queen ….. I’ve yet to see any couple so utterly in love and devoted to each other as they ….. Her life after him was lonely …. despite her loving caring Son’s and her beautiful lovely grand children….. she missed Mama every single day ….. I remember her the effort she took she when came to india & spent a month with us during my sons wedding …. Our shopping trips together and her gentle ways will always remain in my heart …. Her fortnightly calls while I was travelling to work & she knew I would be free to chat ….. her memories will always remain with me and will be cherished for the rest of my time in this lifetime 🙏

My dear Rani Bhabhi, You will always be alive in my heart. My brother and you had a very special place in my life. I cherish each and every visit of you, every alternate year in Delhi before you both left for USA. You were the inspiration for my singing. Every song I recorded was only made public after only your approval. Although in age you were just a few years younger but for me you were my Bhabhi Maa. Now I do not know who will guide me. Your last visit at my place in Delhi for three months were golden months of my life., I will cherish those till my end. May you have peace where ever you be. OM SHANTI. Your Puran Your Puran Your Puran

Dear Rani, We have had great moments with you during our early days of marriage and during every visit of yours to our place. Uncle was such a jolly man always cheerful. You have always been the kind, pampering elder sister to both of us. You have always been very loving to our kids,Jutika and Jugal, who fondly called you Pappai You will always live on in our hearts. May you be always happy, wherever you are Hari Om Rajan, Ranjani,Jutika &Jugal

There are special people in our lives that never leave even after they’re gone. Kavita mami, you are one of them. I haven’t said goodbye to you and never will. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart and my thoughts. Memories of our telephonic conversations for hours together will always be cherished by me. Be happy and keep smiling wherever you are. Love you a lot❤️ Sona Thakur

Dadi, I will always cherish the times I was able to spend with you. I would always look forward to your visits, getting ready for good food and someone to spend time with. I always loved to follow you around and help you with your sewing and cooking. You would always take the time and patience to teach me how to sew or do anything and I loved that. You are the whole reason I had most of my hobbies growing up and they always remind me of you. You would always make me whatever I wanted and were such a good dadi. I’m so happy you were able to share my room when you visited last because it let me spend more time with you. Even when you were battling cancer you were so considerate to my feelings and were so strong. I love you so much and will miss you. I will always be thankful that I got to spend the years I did with you. ❤️

Dadi was, and remains, an amazing grandmother. Patient but firm, giving yet teaching at the same time. Regardless of where Dadi was in life or what she was going through, she was always honest and spoke her mind. She was accepting of everyone, despite cultural or religious differences. She has always been resilient, caring, and thoughtful, and loved her family fiercely. Even while she was battling cancer, she would cook and clean, while taking what we loved into consideration. I loved her cheese parathas, and she always made our favorite desserts and food when we least expected it. Recently, she told me to eat what you love, for breakfast lunch and dinner. When I asked what her favorite food was, her response was ice cream, specifically choco bars. At her weakest, she still tried to connect with her family, near and far. I will always love you Dadi; thank you for the amazing memories and everything you have taught me. I hope you are at peace and know that we all love you dearly. One day, I hope to have a fraction of the strength, courage and love you exhibited everyday throughout your life❤️

Dear Dadi, I am so lucky that I got to have you as my grandmother. Ever since I was a little kid, you have always done so much to take care of me, without even asking. I remember every time you visited you would always fix me a snack or a meal, never letting me heat up anything frozen or make something myself. One time, I was going to heat up my frozen rotis and you were watching TV on the couch. I remember how you sprang right up and did not let me make my frozen roots, but instead made me fresh ones. You have always been so generous and thoughtful towards me. You’d sit hours with me when I was little and teach me how to draw and were always there to talk to me. Even though I did not get to see you very often, you cared for me and loved me so much. I love you and I am going to miss you forever. I am comforted to know you are at peace now and I will carry your memory with me always. ❤️

Dadi lived a life full of love, care, kindness, and resilience. I met her for the first time when Papa married Mama, and ever since then she always treated me like her granddaughter by blood. She would brush my teeth for me, make my favorite meals, and play with dolls to entertain me. This continued as I got older (except for the brushing teeth part- that would’ve been weird), and grew into so much more such as deep conversations, teaching me Sindhi, and bonding over skincare and makeup. Even though I was young, one fond memory I have of Dadi was when my little sisters were born. Papa and Mama were at the hospital and Dadi was at home taking care of me. She really wanted to take a nap but 5 year old me had other ideas. I was restless and impatient because I wanted everyone to come home, so I kept bugging her while she was trying to sleep. Eventually, she gave in and started playing make-believe games with me about Barbies and butterflies and fairies. This anecdote is a testament to her whole life. She always put others’ needs before her own and cared about everyone else’s lives so deeply. During her long and difficult battle with cancer, she showed so much resilience and courage. That’s something not everyone can do when their body is put in such a strenuous situation. But even then, she put so much care into my various health issues at the time (which were extremely minor compared to what she was experiencing). Overall, she was someone to look up to, and I hope I can learn from her. Rest in peace Dadi, I’ll love you and miss you always ❤️

I am honored to say a few words about Mami. As a child i remember visiting her in Warden Road, Mumbai. My Mom and Mami were very close so we got to spend a lot of time with Mami, Mama, Rajesh and Vicky. I really appreciated how much she cared for us everytime we would visit. She always cooked our favorite recipes and in particular i used to love the Dudhi ka halwa that she would make for us. Honestly, i used to hate Dudhi as a vegetable but the halwa she used to make would taste incredible and i used to love it. Me and my sister Deepa always looked forward to moments when Mom would tell us we were to visit Mama and Mami. I don't think I've ever thanked her for everything she's done for us. Thank you Mami for loving us unconditionally. Your memories will live forever. Saying goodbye to you is really heartbreaking but we take solace in the fact that we know you are in a better place, free from pain. We will miss you.