MANJI, Amir
Posted: May 19th, 2018
MANJI
Amir Manji, beloved husband and father, passed away on May 11, 2018 after a year of bravely facing stage IV metastatic prostate cancer.
Amir will be dearly missed by his wife of 44 years, Saker, and his three daughters, Natasha, Nimisha and Zohra. He worked hard to build a beautiful life for his family and contribute to his community.
Amir left Tanzania in 1971 to start a life in Canada. He and Saker met and married in Vancouver, B.C., and in 1979 arrived in Coaldale, Alberta to start their business. Over the course of 30 years, Coaldale Eggs became the second largest egg grading operation in Alberta. A man with the ability to turn his vision into reality, Amir was proud to work with local partners to further his passion for business into the Lethbridge real estate and hospitality markets. He cared deeply about building trusted relationships, which led to many valued friendships over his career.
A respected elder in the Ismaili Muslim community, Amir led the Lethbridge congregation for 28 years and served the community wholeheartedly with humility, tolerance and generosity. Nothing made him happier than to see the community working together, supporting each other. From the youngest to the oldest member of the community, Amir dedicated himself to their well being.
The Manji family is profoundly grateful to Dr. Shakoor, Dr. Ghose, Dr. Brigden and teams at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre at the Chinook Regional Hospital Cancer Center, as well as the nursing team of ward 4C for their unwavering and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre of the Chinook Regional Hospital.
My condolence to the family.
Amir was like a father figure for me. So sad to hear the news. Condolences to his family.
Saker
Iām so very sorry to hear this sad news. I wish you & your girls blessings of comfort during this difficult time. Thoughts & prayers to your family.
With love
Darlene & family
Nimisha and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Amir, he was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour. Our condolences,
Love,
The Wilson Family
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ve known Amir and Saker since moving to Lethbridge 14 yrs now. God bless and keep you under his wings of love.
Sincerely,
Elsie Steven
It is with great sadness I feel, reading this obituary. I had known Amir and Saker for a number of years while working at Best Value Inn. Amir was such a calm and peaceful person. I pray God continues to give you the strength and courage . My condolences.
Sincerely,
Elsie Steven
I just found out today, March 18th, 2019, about Amir’s passing. I am so sorry to hear this and my heartfelt condolences to his loving family. I worked for Amir from 2008-2009. He was a great businessman and a very kind person. Rest in peace my dear former employer.
A wonderful man with a heart of gold. You will be forever missed!
I just found about this today as amir crossed my mind after a couple years š so sad to have heard about his passing he was a wonderful man and father figure! I worked for him for many years at his hotel properties, he was truly an angel! I know that he is now in a happy place my condolences goes out to his three amazing daughters Natasha, Nimisha and Zohra and especially his other half saker! I will always remember him and I would also like to share one memory of his kindness with you all. While I was in university as a poor university student every Christmas he would give me a Christmas card with enough grocery money to last one month. He didn’t have to but he always did! I’ll always will be greatfull for you amir and you will be truly missed and never forgotten! Love always Naz