Jai Shree Krishna
Om Namah Shivay
In Loving Memory of
Dilipkumar Shyam Thanki
1952 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing our beloved Dilipkumar Shyam Thanki, who peacefully passed on Tuesday 24th June 2025 in Leicester, UK surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Lindi, Tanzania, he was the youngest son of Shyam Trikamji Thanki and Lalitaben Thanki. In his youth he moved to the UK, and later raised his family in Mumbai and Nairobi and finally settling in Leicester.
He was a larger than life character who exude warmth and care for those around him. He was generous with his time and affections to those who he held close, alongside a cheeky remark and always a smile.
Dilip was a beloved husband and partner to Chandrika and a much adored and proud father to Asha, Sameer and Nisha.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and relatives.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Prathna Sabha
We would like to welcome everyone to our Prathna Sabha to celebrate his life.
- Date: Saturday 28th June 2025
- Time: 11:30 to 13:30 (11.30am to 1.30pm UK time)
- Venue: Shree Ram Mandir, 1 Hildyard Road, Leicester, LE4 5GG
Funeral Arrangements
We invite you all to honour his memory and celebrate his life.
- Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
- Darshan Time: 10:00 – 10:20 am (UK Time)
- Service Time: 10:30 am (UK Time)
- Venue: Great Glen Crematorium
- Address: 9 London Road, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9DJ.
We always thought that he looked dashing in blue and if you can, we request that you wear a touch of blue on the day to help us celebrate his life.
Funeral Webcast
A webcast of the funeral will also be available as follows:
- Website: https://watch.obitus.com/login
- Username: hehu0942
- Password: 253332
Jai Shree Krishna, Om Namah Shivay
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti