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Memorable Manitobans: Atishchandra Chunilal “Atish” Maniar (1926-2023)
Community activist.
Born at Unjha, Gujarat, India on 21 January 1926, son of Chunilal and Icchaben Maniar, he came to Winnipeg where he was a founding member of the India Association of Manitoba, Hindu Society of Manitoba, Gujarati Cultural Society of Manitoba, and Manitoba Hindu Seniors Inc. He advocated on behalf of the North YMCA Seniors Club, provided free notary and tax service, and provided interpretation assistance to the Winnipeg Police Service. He and wife Veerbala Shah (1934-2018) had a son and four daughters. In recognition of his community service, he received a Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977). He died at Winnipeg on 15 February 2023.
Sources:
Obituary [Veerbala Maniar], Winnipeg Free Press, 20 January 2018.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 23 February 2023.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 23 February 2023
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