Venugopal Talkad will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Vanita, his children Arun (Tracy) and Rajeev (Sonnee) and his three grandchildren Alexander, Shayla and Nathan. He peacefully passed in his sleep on the morning of October 18, 2020 in his home and in the presence of family. He will be very fondly remembered as “Mr. Cowboy” and was a man of simple living and humble thoughts. Besides his family and friends, he lived in three worlds – his teaching world, his photography world and his love for football and the Dallas Cowboys. His family and friends never needed a professional photographer because you could count on him for every social function. He was always generous with his time and energy and he made everyone happy by capturing all of their treasured moments. Most of those moments occurred in the United States because he loved being here, and was tireless in helping others achieve the “American Dream” by coming to this country from India.
He was an accomplished researcher and teacher and enjoyed the academic pursuit for his entire life. His teaching gave him great pleasure because it was never just a job for him but a calling. In the end, it was his failing health, not his lack of desire for teaching, which forced him into “retirement”. Nevertheless, he will be remembered as a meticulous teacher, avid photographer, rabid Cowboy fan and devoted husband, father and grandfather
In the passing away of Venugopal, we have lost our most beloved friend who was always loved and respected by one and all. He was an integral part of our life and we cannot even imagine how our life will be without him. Vanita, please accept our deepest condolences for this tremendous loss to you and your family. We pray God to give you strength and peace in this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Love,
Suguna, Sateesha, Priya, Jahi, Aishu and Devi
ps. We are really going to miss you Venu Thatha
In the passing away of Venugopal, we have lost our most beloved friend who was always loved and respected by one and all. He was an integral part of our life and we cannot even imagine how our life will be without him. Vanita, please accept our deepest condolences for this tremendous loss to you and your family. We pray God to give you strength and peace in this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Love,
Suguna, Sateesha, Priya, Jahi, Aishu and Devi
ps. We are really going to miss you Venu Thatha
You took a part of us with you, however, we have a part of you with us here.
Vanitha, Arun, Tracy, Alexander, Shayla, Nathan, Rajeev, Sonnee and family, we are here for you. We love you guys.
We miss you Venugopal (My Mysore brother). You are in our memories forever.
Hema, Srikanta, Deepa, Tim, Saraswati, Arathi and Kevin
You took a part of us with you, however, we have a part of you with us here.
Vanitha, Arun, Tracy, Alexander, Shayla, Nathan, Rajeev, Sonnee and family, we are here for you. We love you guys.
We miss you Venugopal (My Mysore brother). You are in our memories forever.
Hema, Srikanta, Deepa, Tim, Saraswati, Arathi and Kevin
We are shocked and saddened to hear. May his soul RIP.
We are shocked and saddened to hear. May his soul RIP.
Vanitha my heartfelt condolences at your irreplaceable loss
Vanitha my heartfelt condolences at your irreplaceable loss
Our deepest condolences to family and friends. Mr. Talakad will be missed dearly. Rest In Peace.
Our deepest condolences to family and friends. Mr. Talakad will be missed dearly. Rest In Peace.
Dear Venugopal had been an integral part of every Sangama member and his/ her family. He was one of the most dignified and noble friend, very close to our family. He took photographs of all the major and minor functions in our family. He lived in the same neighborhood as we did in India in the fifties and sixties. His wife Vanitha and Venugopal have been very caring family ever since we moved to St. Louis. Words are not enough to express how deeply we are saddened by his demise. My family joins me in offering our deepest condolences to Vanitha and the family. I pray for his soul to Rest In Peace in the abode of Lord Srimannarayana
Dear Venugopal had been an integral part of every Sangama member and his/ her family. He was one of the most dignified and noble friend, very close to our family. He took photographs of all the major and minor functions in our family. He lived in the same neighborhood as we did in India in the fifties and sixties. His wife Vanitha and Venugopal have been very caring family ever since we moved to St. Louis. Words are not enough to express how deeply we are saddened by his demise. My family joins me in offering our deepest condolences to Vanitha and the family. I pray for his soul to Rest In Peace in the abode of Lord Srimannarayana
Dear Vanita and family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate his love, talent and a fulfilled life pursuing his passions.
Love,
Shalini and Surendra Shenoy
Dear Vanita and family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate his love, talent and a fulfilled life pursuing his passions.
Love,
Shalini and Surendra Shenoy
Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Talkad & the family.
Tara & Shadaksharappa
Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Talkad & the family.
Tara & Shadaksharappa
Dearest Vanitha,
Our deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you and kids. We have some very fond memories, that we will always cherish. Cannot express in words ….
Anitha and Vinu Sharma
Dearest Vanitha,
Our deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you and kids. We have some very fond memories, that we will always cherish. Cannot express in words ….
Anitha and Vinu Sharma
Dear Vanita & family,
We are deeply saddened to hear the news, and our sincere condolences. Venugopal will be greatly missed.
May God give the strength to ride through this rough phase. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Dear Vanita & family,
We are deeply saddened to hear the news, and our sincere condolences. Venugopal will be greatly missed.
May God give the strength to ride through this rough phase. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Very sorry to hear about the loss.
We pray for Vanita Auntie and family members for strength at this hard time.
Om Shanthi
Very sorry to hear about the loss.
We pray for Vanita Auntie and family members for strength at this hard time.
Om Shanthi
Pratima and I are deeply saddened by the news of Venugopal Talkad’s passing. May his soul rest in peace. Our condolences to Talkad family.
He introduced us to many people when we first came to St. Louis about 20 yrs back. Informed my mother who expresses her sadness at his passing.
Pratima and I are deeply saddened by the news of Venugopal Talkad’s passing. May his soul rest in peace. Our condolences to Talkad family.
He introduced us to many people when we first came to St. Louis about 20 yrs back. Informed my mother who expresses her sadness at his passing.
Very sad to know that Venu is no more. My heart felt condolences to manni and family. Remember my younger days in 60s when I used to go to his house to listen o p Nayyar songs in his gramaphone.
Very sad to know that Venu is no more. My heart felt condolences to manni and family. Remember my younger days in 60s when I used to go to his house to listen o p Nayyar songs in his gramaphone.
This such a heartbreaking news for us. Venugopal Talkad was one of the best loved person by all. He was helping a lot in the community. This is a great loss for our Kannada community. Very difficult to digest this news. Maama. Rest In Peace.
This such a heartbreaking news for us. Venugopal Talkad was one of the best loved person by all. He was helping a lot in the community. This is a great loss for our Kannada community. Very difficult to digest this news. Maama. Rest In Peace.
RIP Sorry to Know About His Sad Demise Let God give His Family d Strengh to bare dis Loss
RIP Sorry to Know About His Sad Demise Let God give His Family d Strengh to bare dis Loss
We are extremely distressed to hear about Venugopal’s passing.
He was an extremely good man, not a single malicious fiber in his body, always cheerful, and always willing to help. We can never forget the Super Bowl parties at his home, his drums he used to love playing, the photos he took at many family functions, and his love for the St.Louis baseball team and the Dallas Football team.
He was a very great friend and we will miss him terribly.
God Bless his Soul, Vanita, Arun, Rajiv, and all your families.
Rajappa & Lata.
We are extremely distressed to hear about Venugopal’s passing.
He was an extremely good man, not a single malicious fiber in his body, always cheerful, and always willing to help. We can never forget the Super Bowl parties at his home, his drums he used to love playing, the photos he took at many family functions, and his love for the St.Louis baseball team and the Dallas Football team.
He was a very great friend and we will miss him terribly.
God Bless his Soul, Vanita, Arun, Rajiv, and all your families.
Rajappa & Lata.
So sorry to see this! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to see this! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Vanita
Our heartfelt condolences on your beloved husband passing away from the mortal coils. We know Sri Venugopal as a man of humility and compassion. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Dr. Chandra Varadachari & Dr. Ranga
Varadachari
Dear Vanita
Our heartfelt condolences on your beloved husband passing away from the mortal coils. We know Sri Venugopal as a man of humility and compassion. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Dr. Chandra Varadachari & Dr. Ranga
Varadachari
We have known the Talkad family since the day we moved to St Louis in 1987. Our friendship goes even beyond that as Vanitha’s family and our family grew up in the same neighborhood in Hyderabad and Murali and me and my brothers were in high school together. Over the years we have grown up like family and shared many wonderful moments and memories. Venugopal was a wonderful human being and will always be remembered as a loving and caring friend and most humble husband, father and grandfather. His love of sports, especially Cowboys football, photography and OP Nayyar film songs, was surpassed only by his love and passion for teaching. He would selflessly volunteer to be the photographer for many occasions and celebrations not only of friends but also at Sangama programs.
The entire Indian community in St Louis and specifically the Kannada community has lost a stalwart member. His loss is irreplaceable and his memories will be cherished and remembered forever. Personally, we have lost a very dear friend and Vanitha’s “thammudu” has lost a very dear brother-in-law. Our world will not be the same anymore.
We pray that his soul will rest in eternal peace and he will continue to guide us as we rededicate ourselves to the values he installed in all of us.
Dear Vanitha, Arun, Raj and Murali and everyone in the Talkad family, we are with you as you bear this terrible loss. We pray for your courage and strength and hope that the fond memories of Venugopal’s wonderful life will lessen the sorrow. May he continue to inspire us all to be as humble and as dedicated as he was throughout his life.
Venugopal, we will truly miss you. Thank you for blessing us with your friendship, your love and compassion. May you continue to bless us with your laughter and humility.
We have known the Talkad family since the day we moved to St Louis in 1987. Our friendship goes even beyond that as Vanitha’s family and our family grew up in the same neighborhood in Hyderabad and Murali and me and my brothers were in high school together. Over the years we have grown up like family and shared many wonderful moments and memories. Venugopal was a wonderful human being and will always be remembered as a loving and caring friend and most humble husband, father and grandfather. His love of sports, especially Cowboys football, photography and OP Nayyar film songs, was surpassed only by his love and passion for teaching. He would selflessly volunteer to be the photographer for many occasions and celebrations not only of friends but also at Sangama programs.
The entire Indian community in St Louis and specifically the Kannada community has lost a stalwart member. His loss is irreplaceable and his memories will be cherished and remembered forever. Personally, we have lost a very dear friend and Vanitha’s “thammudu” has lost a very dear brother-in-law. Our world will not be the same anymore.
We pray that his soul will rest in eternal peace and he will continue to guide us as we rededicate ourselves to the values he installed in all of us.
Dear Vanitha, Arun, Raj and Murali and everyone in the Talkad family, we are with you as you bear this terrible loss. We pray for your courage and strength and hope that the fond memories of Venugopal’s wonderful life will lessen the sorrow. May he continue to inspire us all to be as humble and as dedicated as he was throughout his life.
Venugopal, we will truly miss you. Thank you for blessing us with your friendship, your love and compassion. May you continue to bless us with your laughter and humility.
He came to this country as a part of an Indian generation who sought a better life for their children. He was as much my father as my Uncle. He gave my generation a beautiful opportunity for a blessed life, and for this, I am forever indebted. I have endless childhood memories of my time with “Lil Raj” in their home. My deepest affection and condolences.
Gautham (Lara, Bodhi & Nina)
He came to this country as a part of an Indian generation who sought a better life for their children. He was as much my father as my Uncle. He gave my generation a beautiful opportunity for a blessed life, and for this, I am forever indebted. I have endless childhood memories of my time with “Lil Raj” in their home. My deepest affection and condolences.
Gautham (Lara, Bodhi & Nina)
Dear Vanita,
Deeply saddened by this news. Sangama has lost one of its cherished & cheerful members. We would always look forward to seeing the cheerfulness that you both brought as a couple at every Sangama event. So many contributions from him to Sangama events, mainly managing the sound system & photography. May his dear soul Rest In Peace Om Shanthi. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dear Vanita,
Deeply saddened by this news. Sangama has lost one of its cherished & cheerful members. We would always look forward to seeing the cheerfulness that you both brought as a couple at every Sangama event. So many contributions from him to Sangama events, mainly managing the sound system & photography. May his dear soul Rest In Peace Om Shanthi. Please accept our deepest condolences.
In prayers and thoughts
In prayers and thoughts
Venugopal Uncle was my first teacher here in the US. I have very fond memories of him tutoring me in Chemistry. He was such a humble and friendly person to all.
His passing away has left a void in the Sangama community. You will be missed.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences Vanitha aunty and family
Srikanth, Padmini, Neha and Navya
Venugopal Uncle was my first teacher here in the US. I have very fond memories of him tutoring me in Chemistry. He was such a humble and friendly person to all.
His passing away has left a void in the Sangama community. You will be missed.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences Vanitha aunty and family
Srikanth, Padmini, Neha and Navya
Our heartfelt condolences to Venugopal sir’s family and friends. Every time, when we met him during Sangama events, he was always welcoming, kind, and friendly. We were fortunate to be associated with him in one of the Dramas for Sangama event. We will miss him. ओम् शन्थि! सद्गथि प्रप्थीरस्थु! Anitha and Nagendra
Our heartfelt condolences to Venugopal sir’s family and friends. Every time, when we met him during Sangama events, he was always welcoming, kind, and friendly. We were fortunate to be associated with him in one of the Dramas for Sangama event. We will miss him. ओम् शन्थि! सद्गथि प्रप्थीरस्थु! Anitha and Nagendra
Dear Vanitha
We were extremely saddened when we knew about Venugopal’s passing away. Chitra and I convey our deepest condolences to you and your family.
We were very privileged to know Venugopal as a dear friend. He was a great example of a decent,cheerful, kind, caring and humble man.
His absence will be deeply missed.
Dear Vanitha
We were extremely saddened when we knew about Venugopal’s passing away. Chitra and I convey our deepest condolences to you and your family.
We were very privileged to know Venugopal as a dear friend. He was a great example of a decent,cheerful, kind, caring and humble man.
His absence will be deeply missed.
We are deeply saddened by the demise of our Great Friend Shri. Venugopal.Ohm Shanthi,Shanthi,Shanthi.
We are deeply saddened by the demise of our Great Friend Shri. Venugopal.Ohm Shanthi,Shanthi,Shanthi.
Dear Venugopal,
You were an epitome of a family person in every sense of the word – a beloved husband, ever supportive and loving father, endearing father-in-law, and an adorable grand father. You were a highly accomplished researcher, well liked and influential teacher with passion for teaching, an avid gardener, and a great photographer. You derived great satisfaction, enjoyment, and peace of mind chanting Vedic mantras’ your daily puja ritual was an example setting one. You imbibed in you the noblest traits – compassion, kindness, selfless service, unconditional love and ever readiness to help others How can we ever forget your love for foot ball (especially Dallas Cowboys), O.P. Nayyar’s songs, and 28 card games. Your ubiquitous influence has been a great asset to your immediate family and your friendship and service to St. Louis community have been exemplary.
We highly cherish our pleasant and memorable time with you. The outstanding photographs of our family events that you so graciously and lovingly took and shared with us are living testament to your presence amidst us. You will always be remembered as “loving, huggable, humorous” uncle by Rajeev, Sneha and Leena. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vanitha, Arun, and Rajeev and their families.
VENUGOPAL, YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOR EVER.
Jaya, Shankar, and family.
October 20, 2020
Dear Venugopal,
You were an epitome of a family person in every sense of the word – a beloved husband, ever supportive and loving father, endearing father-in-law, and an adorable grand father. You were a highly accomplished researcher, well liked and influential teacher with passion for teaching, an avid gardener, and a great photographer. You derived great satisfaction, enjoyment, and peace of mind chanting Vedic mantras’ your daily puja ritual was an example setting one. You imbibed in you the noblest traits – compassion, kindness, selfless service, unconditional love and ever readiness to help others How can we ever forget your love for foot ball (especially Dallas Cowboys), O.P. Nayyar’s songs, and 28 card games. Your ubiquitous influence has been a great asset to your immediate family and your friendship and service to St. Louis community have been exemplary.
We highly cherish our pleasant and memorable time with you. The outstanding photographs of our family events that you so graciously and lovingly took and shared with us are living testament to your presence amidst us. You will always be remembered as “loving, huggable, humorous” uncle by Rajeev, Sneha and Leena. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vanitha, Arun, and Rajeev and their families.
VENUGOPAL, YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOR EVER.
Jaya, Shankar, and family.
October 20, 2020
We are so saddened to hear the news. We will miss him dearly. I don’t think I ever seen him not wearing a smile on his face and a camera around his neck. He was happy and always willing to take our pictures at Sangama and other occasions making us happy and creating memories for us.
Vanitha, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and grandchildren.
We are so saddened to hear the news. We will miss him dearly. I don’t think I ever seen him not wearing a smile on his face and a camera around his neck. He was happy and always willing to take our pictures at Sangama and other occasions making us happy and creating memories for us.
Vanitha, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and grandchildren.
Dear vanitha,arun andrajeev
Please accept our deepfelt condolences.We will all miss him alot.He was a great guy indeed
Bob and Meena laks
Dear vanitha,arun andrajeev
Please accept our deepfelt condolences.We will all miss him alot.He was a great guy indeed
Bob and Meena laks
Dear Vanitha, Arun, Rajeev and family,
Please accept our condolences and heartfelt love on the passing away of Venugopal.
It has been a privilege knowing him all these years. We all miss his ever smiling face and friendship.
We pray that God give you sufficient strength to withstand this irreparable loss.
With Love
Sury and Susheela
Dear Vanitha, Arun, Rajeev and family,
Please accept our condolences and heartfelt love on the passing away of Venugopal.
It has been a privilege knowing him all these years. We all miss his ever smiling face and friendship.
We pray that God give you sufficient strength to withstand this irreparable loss.
With Love
Sury and Susheela
We miss you Venugopal. We pray god to keep your soul in peace. It is an unbearable loss especially for Saint Louis in general and Kannada community in particular
Shankar
We miss you Venugopal. We pray god to keep your soul in peace. It is an unbearable loss especially for Saint Louis in general and Kannada community in particular
Shankar
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family!!!! We Pray GOD to give you all the strength to cope with this irreparable loss!!!
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family!!!! We Pray GOD to give you all the strength to cope with this irreparable loss!!!
Wishing peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of our beloved friend.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We will fondly remember him as always cheerful, friendly and service oriented. We have always seen him with his passion to make everybody happy around him with his warm, friendly greetings.
Our prayers for the family to bear his loss and for his soul to rest in peace.
Om Shanthi
Madhuri and Guru
Wishing peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of our beloved friend.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We will fondly remember him as always cheerful, friendly and service oriented. We have always seen him with his passion to make everybody happy around him with his warm, friendly greetings.
Our prayers for the family to bear his loss and for his soul to rest in peace.
Om Shanthi
Madhuri and Guru
Dear Vanitha
.Venugopal didn’t go anywhere ! He is with you in spirit showering love and affection on you . He is in higher state now liberated from the physical ailments. such a simple light hearted gentleman. suddenly he is gone. Sri & I always had great regards for him . how can we forget our children’s wedding pictures. His stamp is there,.
Jyothsna , & Sathya join me in conveying their condolences.
lots of love and prayer to you and to the boys
Dear Vanitha
.Venugopal didn’t go anywhere ! He is with you in spirit showering love and affection on you . He is in higher state now liberated from the physical ailments. such a simple light hearted gentleman. suddenly he is gone. Sri & I always had great regards for him . how can we forget our children’s wedding pictures. His stamp is there,.
Jyothsna , & Sathya join me in conveying their condolences.
lots of love and prayer to you and to the boys
Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to Vanita Aunty and the entire Talkad family.
Deeply saddened by the loss of a quiet, humble, simple and a highly accomplished person- a unique combination hard to come by these days.
He will always be cherished for his ever ready smiling presence on every community event as the principal photographer with the camera around his neck.
Om Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi
Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to Vanita Aunty and the entire Talkad family.
Deeply saddened by the loss of a quiet, humble, simple and a highly accomplished person- a unique combination hard to come by these days.
He will always be cherished for his ever ready smiling presence on every community event as the principal photographer with the camera around his neck.
Om Shanthi Om Shanthi Om Shanthi
Dear Vanitha, very sorry to hear of passing away of our dear friend Venugopal. We moved away from St . Louis in 1978 but remember our days and special friendship. We remember our good times together and advises and well wishes we received fro dear Venu and you Vanitha.
Our prayers to your family especially your sons Arun and Rajeev and remember Arun as a little boy during our visits
Ashwin and Seetha
Dear Vanitha, very sorry to hear of passing away of our dear friend Venugopal. We moved away from St . Louis in 1978 but remember our days and special friendship. We remember our good times together and advises and well wishes we received fro dear Venu and you Vanitha.
Our prayers to your family especially your sons Arun and Rajeev and remember Arun as a little boy during our visits
Ashwin and Seetha
Words cannot express the sadness we feel by the loss of our dear friend . Venu was such a loving, humble person with a great sense of humor. We remember his laugh when we teased him, his passion for football and the Vibrant superbowl parties he and Vanita hosted for so many years . He was the best and most trusted photographer at every celebration for everybody, joyously helping and celebrating with the entire community. He is dearly loved by us all. May his soul rest in peace. He will live in our memory for ever.Vanita , our deepest condolences to you and the family
Words cannot express the sadness we feel by the loss of our dear friend . Venu was such a loving, humble person with a great sense of humor. We remember his laugh when we teased him, his passion for football and the Vibrant superbowl parties he and Vanita hosted for so many years . He was the best and most trusted photographer at every celebration for everybody, joyously helping and celebrating with the entire community. He is dearly loved by us all. May his soul rest in peace. He will live in our memory for ever.Vanita , our deepest condolences to you and the family
Dear Vanitha
Our Deepest condolences . Praying for Venugopal’s soul to find Shanthi. He was a very friendly person always willing to help . We remember him immediately agreeing to do photography for a occasion that we requested him for . He would not sit to eat till he covered the event completely. Very meticulous person . We have lost a dear long time friend
Prayers for the family to find strength during this difficult time .
Dear Vanitha
Our Deepest condolences . Praying for Venugopal’s soul to find Shanthi. He was a very friendly person always willing to help . We remember him immediately agreeing to do photography for a occasion that we requested him for . He would not sit to eat till he covered the event completely. Very meticulous person . We have lost a dear long time friend
Prayers for the family to find strength during this difficult time .
I have so many fond memories of Uncle and the Talkad family growing up, they are like my family. I spent so much time in their house for sleepovers, parties, Super Bowls, and other get togethers. I remember Uncle’s drum set and how he was so excited when he got them for one of his Birthdays. Uncle was humble, gentle, easy and fun to talk to, and was genuinely interested in how things were going and I always enjoyed seeing him when I was back at home.
You will be missed Uncle and we are all sending our love and strength to you Auntie, Raj, Arun and family. We will grieve together and remember and reminisce fondly of our time together, and may his spirit live on in how he touched all our lives.
Naveen, Crystal, Keira and Akemi
I have so many fond memories of Uncle and the Talkad family growing up, they are like my family. I spent so much time in their house for sleepovers, parties, Super Bowls, and other get togethers. I remember Uncle’s drum set and how he was so excited when he got them for one of his Birthdays. Uncle was humble, gentle, easy and fun to talk to, and was genuinely interested in how things were going and I always enjoyed seeing him when I was back at home.
You will be missed Uncle and we are all sending our love and strength to you Auntie, Raj, Arun and family. We will grieve together and remember and reminisce fondly of our time together, and may his spirit live on in how he touched all our lives.
Naveen, Crystal, Keira and Akemi
Dearest Uncle, I will miss your smile and good humor and your amazing photos. I will always remember your generosity and kindness. Anne and I had such a lovely time spending a blustery Saturday with you and Vanita Aunty around Paris on that brief day, now, 10 years ago. We have so many fond memories of our time spent with you in St. Louis with family and friends. We send so much love to the whole family and we are thankful that you are at peace.
Our deepest condolences and many hugs from us, Rishi, Anne, Ilan and Soen
Dearest Uncle, I will miss your smile and good humor and your amazing photos. I will always remember your generosity and kindness. Anne and I had such a lovely time spending a blustery Saturday with you and Vanita Aunty around Paris on that brief day, now, 10 years ago. We have so many fond memories of our time spent with you in St. Louis with family and friends. We send so much love to the whole family and we are thankful that you are at peace.
Our deepest condolences and many hugs from us, Rishi, Anne, Ilan and Soen
Dear Vanitha
This is a tragic loss and I share your grief . Dear Venugopal was a kind hearted loving soul . please take comfort that he is not in pain and in heavenly abode.
Time will help ease your grief and the pain of your loved one.
Meghna Pramukh and I we extend our deepest sympathies to you Rajiv Arun and grandchildren.
Uma Nagabhushan
Dear Vanitha
This is a tragic loss and I share your grief . Dear Venugopal was a kind hearted loving soul . please take comfort that he is not in pain and in heavenly abode.
Time will help ease your grief and the pain of your loved one.
Meghna Pramukh and I we extend our deepest sympathies to you Rajiv Arun and grandchildren.
Uma Nagabhushan
Very sad to learn the loss of a nice friend Venugopal. Memories of our life with you and Vanitha in St Louis in 70s will stay for ever.
May his soul be rested in total peace. May God give courage and strength to the grieving family to get through this loss.
Very sad to learn the loss of a nice friend Venugopal. Memories of our life with you and Vanitha in St Louis in 70s will stay for ever.
May his soul be rested in total peace. May God give courage and strength to the grieving family to get through this loss.
Dear Vanitha, and entire Talkad family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Venugopal, always a smiling person with calm and quiet personality. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person. We had wonderful memory of Venugopal over for so many years. He was our Central Collegian and we discussed a lot about our student years in Chemistry Department. In addition, Venugopal was my colleague in St. Louis Community College and we had very nice time together at STLCC. Of course, he was a great part of Sangama Community in St. Louis and contributed a lot. Truly, we are missing him a lot.
Arun and Rajeev, we want you to know that we are really sorry to hear about your father, he was a wonderful man. May his soul rest in peace.
Vanitha, in this sorrowful time, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Lord comfort you and your loved ones at this time and May God bless you and give you strength at this difficult time.
Om Shanthi.
Sincerely,
Aravind, Srilatha, Agasthya and Amulya Upadhya.
Dear Vanitha, and entire Talkad family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Venugopal, always a smiling person with calm and quiet personality. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person. We had wonderful memory of Venugopal over for so many years. He was our Central Collegian and we discussed a lot about our student years in Chemistry Department. In addition, Venugopal was my colleague in St. Louis Community College and we had very nice time together at STLCC. Of course, he was a great part of Sangama Community in St. Louis and contributed a lot. Truly, we are missing him a lot.
Arun and Rajeev, we want you to know that we are really sorry to hear about your father, he was a wonderful man. May his soul rest in peace.
Vanitha, in this sorrowful time, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Lord comfort you and your loved ones at this time and May God bless you and give you strength at this difficult time.
Om Shanthi.
Sincerely,
Aravind, Srilatha, Agasthya and Amulya Upadhya.
Dear Vanitha and family ,
Our deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family . We have some very fond memories, game day , gatherings and many family functions together ; can’t forget Meera’s wedding with Mr Venu . We ‘ll will always cherish. Cannot express in words Vanithajj
Take care. I will come and see you in person soon. Virtual warm Hugs to you .
Revathy and Raj
Meera Barry and Vidhya too
Dear Vanitha and family ,
Our deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family . We have some very fond memories, game day , gatherings and many family functions together ; can’t forget Meera’s wedding with Mr Venu . We ‘ll will always cherish. Cannot express in words Vanithajj
Take care. I will come and see you in person soon. Virtual warm Hugs to you .
Revathy and Raj
Meera Barry and Vidhya too
Dear Vanitha and family, Venugopal is a very special person and we will miss him very much. We have enjoyed so many beautiful days and events with your family in St.Louis all these years. Our children have grown enjoying the company of ever smiling Venugopal uncle. He was a joy to be with especially relating to Cowboys football, Super Bowls, photography, OP Nayyar music and gardening. Venugopal was a man of great honesty, integrity and simplicity and accomplished his very high goals in an easygoing manner. May His Soul Rest In Peace. God bless.
Dear Vanitha and family, Venugopal is a very special person and we will miss him very much. We have enjoyed so many beautiful days and events with your family in St.Louis all these years. Our children have grown enjoying the company of ever smiling Venugopal uncle. He was a joy to be with especially relating to Cowboys football, Super Bowls, photography, OP Nayyar music and gardening. Venugopal was a man of great honesty, integrity and simplicity and accomplished his very high goals in an easygoing manner. May His Soul Rest In Peace. God bless.
We are shocked to learn the passing away of Shri Venugopal Talkad. We fondly remember his and Vanitha’s association while we lived in St Louis.
Last time we saw him was when he came to our farewell party in 2018.
May God give strength to Vanitha and family to overcome the grief due to the bereavement. May his soul rest in peace.
We are shocked to learn the passing away of Shri Venugopal Talkad. We fondly remember his and Vanitha’s association while we lived in St Louis.
Last time we saw him was when he came to our farewell party in 2018.
May God give strength to Vanitha and family to overcome the grief due to the bereavement. May his soul rest in peace.
We are very sad to hear this dear Vanitha jee. Your family was one of the strong pillar for Sangama in st.louis that gave us support when we moved to this country. We will miss Mr Venugopal’s presence and his calm personality. Please accept our condolences during these testing times. We pray for your strength
We are very sad to hear this dear Vanitha jee. Your family was one of the strong pillar for Sangama in st.louis that gave us support when we moved to this country. We will miss Mr Venugopal’s presence and his calm personality. Please accept our condolences during these testing times. We pray for your strength
This is a huge loss to the family, friends and the entire St. Louis community. There are no words to express the sorrow, Venugopal was a very beloved person. He was a soft spoken, religious, dignified, pious and ever smiling person. He loved simple things in life, the Cowboys, OP Nayyar’s music, photography and of course Mexican food. We have such fond memories of him. Naveen and friends always loved to go to the Talkad’s house, they had a great time while growing up as a family.
It will be very difficult to imagine any event in St. Louis without Venugopal and his camera, taking beautiful pictures, silently. As much as we loved and depended on him for pictures, he loved delivering them to us. Still have fond memories of going out to dinner many times a year and having a great time. He has touched us in so many ways, we will cherish your memories and friendship forever.
My deep heartfelt condolences to Vanitha, Arun, Tracy, Alex, Shyala, Nathan, Raj and Sonnee. Vanitha has been very strong, I pray that God gives the entire family strength and peace during this difficult time. Venugopal, we will miss you but will never forget you. May his soul rest in peace.
This is a huge loss to the family, friends and the entire St. Louis community. There are no words to express the sorrow, Venugopal was a very beloved person. He was a soft spoken, religious, dignified, pious and ever smiling person. He loved simple things in life, the Cowboys, OP Nayyar’s music, photography and of course Mexican food. We have such fond memories of him. Naveen and friends always loved to go to the Talkad’s house, they had a great time while growing up as a family.
It will be very difficult to imagine any event in St. Louis without Venugopal and his camera, taking beautiful pictures, silently. As much as we loved and depended on him for pictures, he loved delivering them to us. Still have fond memories of going out to dinner many times a year and having a great time. He has touched us in so many ways, we will cherish your memories and friendship forever.
My deep heartfelt condolences to Vanitha, Arun, Tracy, Alex, Shyala, Nathan, Raj and Sonnee. Vanitha has been very strong, I pray that God gives the entire family strength and peace during this difficult time. Venugopal, we will miss you but will never forget you. May his soul rest in peace.
Very saddened to hear about the passing of Venugopal. Our deepest condolences on this great loss. May his soul Rest In Peace. He will always be remembered fondly.
Very saddened to hear about the passing of Venugopal. Our deepest condolences on this great loss. May his soul Rest In Peace. He will always be remembered fondly.
Our family is saddened to hear Venugopal’s passing. Our condolences to Vanitha and the entire Talkad family. His enthusiastic participation in Meera’s wedding and his photography and videography will be remembered for ever. His invitation to the super bowl party the first year we moved to St. Louis helped us to expand our circle of friends. He was kind and generous and we enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed. May he his soul Rest In Peace!
Our family is saddened to hear Venugopal’s passing. Our condolences to Vanitha and the entire Talkad family. His enthusiastic participation in Meera’s wedding and his photography and videography will be remembered for ever. His invitation to the super bowl party the first year we moved to St. Louis helped us to expand our circle of friends. He was kind and generous and we enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed. May he his soul Rest In Peace!
Professor Talkad was a very well liked and respected professor at Forest Park College. We will all miss seeing him on his daily walks around campus, his devotion to students, and lighthearted personality.
Professor Talkad was a very well liked and respected professor at Forest Park College. We will all miss seeing him on his daily walks around campus, his devotion to students, and lighthearted personality.
Dear Vanitha,
We have known your family for many years and have met Mr. Venugopal quite a few times when you all visited Dallas to see your brother. Mr. Venugopal was a warm and kind hearted person. Our heartfelt condolences to you all on his passing. Celebrate his life and all the good times you had with him. We pray to God to give you the strength to bear his loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Dear Vanitha,
We have known your family for many years and have met Mr. Venugopal quite a few times when you all visited Dallas to see your brother. Mr. Venugopal was a warm and kind hearted person. Our heartfelt condolences to you all on his passing. Celebrate his life and all the good times you had with him. We pray to God to give you the strength to bear his loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Hi Vanita,
Our deep heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of Dear Venugopal. This is a huge loss for your family and Sangama. We will keep him in our prayers and may his soul rest in peace.
Hi Vanita,
Our deep heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of Dear Venugopal. This is a huge loss for your family and Sangama. We will keep him in our prayers and may his soul rest in peace.
I send my condolences to the Talkad family. I will always remember Venugopal (Veny) working at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. In 2004, we attended orientation together. I was saddened to hear of his passing, and I will be praying for the entire family during this very challenging time.
I send my condolences to the Talkad family. I will always remember Venugopal (Veny) working at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. In 2004, we attended orientation together. I was saddened to hear of his passing, and I will be praying for the entire family during this very challenging time.
Venugopal Uncle was a constant presence for so many of us growing up in St. Louis, from childhood to parenthood. He was there when we met his children, Arun and Raj, from which we formed lifelong friendships. He chaperoned an infinite number of sleepovers at his house, often after video-recording our plays or dances at a Sangama or CASI event. He photographed so many family events and reunions. No one ever asked Uncle to do these things. He offered. He was unselfish with his time and his gifts. As children, we appreciated this. As adults, we do so even more. He was a dear, dear friend to so many of us. We will miss him dearly.
We will miss hearing from my parents about the Mexican dinner dates, the anniversary get togethers, and the football game parties. We will miss seeing him at the temple and in South County. We will miss seeing him by Aunty’s side. May His Soul Rest in Peace.
Our love, our condolences, and our prayers to Uncle, Vanitha Aunty, Arun and Tracy, and Raj and Sonnee.
Venugopal Uncle was a constant presence for so many of us growing up in St. Louis, from childhood to parenthood. He was there when we met his children, Arun and Raj, from which we formed lifelong friendships. He chaperoned an infinite number of sleepovers at his house, often after video-recording our plays or dances at a Sangama or CASI event. He photographed so many family events and reunions. No one ever asked Uncle to do these things. He offered. He was unselfish with his time and his gifts. As children, we appreciated this. As adults, we do so even more. He was a dear, dear friend to so many of us. We will miss him dearly.
We will miss hearing from my parents about the Mexican dinner dates, the anniversary get togethers, and the football game parties. We will miss seeing him at the temple and in South County. We will miss seeing him by Aunty’s side. May His Soul Rest in Peace.
Our love, our condolences, and our prayers to Uncle, Vanitha Aunty, Arun and Tracy, and Raj and Sonnee.
Our heartfelt condolences for the passing away of dear Dr. Venugopal. We knew Venugopal and his family from the time we moved to St Louis 42 years ago. He was kind, cheerful and always helpful. One of his hobbies was western classical music and I have spent countless hours discussing new CD releases and sales with him. He was a fixture at all Sangama and other events and he will be sorely missed. Our prayers for his Sadgati. Om Shanti.
Our heartfelt condolences for the passing away of dear Dr. Venugopal. We knew Venugopal and his family from the time we moved to St Louis 42 years ago. He was kind, cheerful and always helpful. One of his hobbies was western classical music and I have spent countless hours discussing new CD releases and sales with him. He was a fixture at all Sangama and other events and he will be sorely missed. Our prayers for his Sadgati. Om Shanti.
I did not know Mr. Talkal at all. Never had the chance to meet him. But, if he worked at St. Louis Community College, he must have been committed and sincere about his work. That’s what makes our school better, teachers like that. Teachers always bring out the best in me.
I pray for his peace homegoing.
I did not know Mr. Talkal at all. Never had the chance to meet him. But, if he worked at St. Louis Community College, he must have been committed and sincere about his work. That’s what makes our school better, teachers like that. Teachers always bring out the best in me.
I pray for his peace homegoing.
My condolences to the Talkad family. Professor Talkad was a kind and generous colleague to those who knew him at STLCC-Forest Park. He has been missed in the past two years since his retirement. I will always remember seeing him each morning standing in the hallway, wearing his lab coat and talking with students. We have a great respect for him and shall miss him dearly.
My condolences to the Talkad family. Professor Talkad was a kind and generous colleague to those who knew him at STLCC-Forest Park. He has been missed in the past two years since his retirement. I will always remember seeing him each morning standing in the hallway, wearing his lab coat and talking with students. We have a great respect for him and shall miss him dearly.
Prof. Talkad was a very generous teacher and colleague. He made sure his students got the concepts right and was very approachable. My condolences to his family and STLCC-Forest Park on this huge loss
Prof. Talkad was a very generous teacher and colleague. He made sure his students got the concepts right and was very approachable. My condolences to his family and STLCC-Forest Park on this huge loss
Condolences to Dr. Talkad’s family. He was a wonderful and intelligent person who loved teaching students.
Condolences to Dr. Talkad’s family. He was a wonderful and intelligent person who loved teaching students.
Our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of Vanita and children.
It’s a huge loss to them
We pray for the departed soul.
Chira Shanti
Gopal & Geetha
Mysore
Our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of Vanita and children.
It’s a huge loss to them
We pray for the departed soul.
Chira Shanti
Gopal & Geetha
Mysore
My deepest condolences to the Talkad family. I’ve missed seeing Dr. Talkad in the recent years since his retirement from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. He was always such a warm and lovely person to encounter whenever he visited me in the testing center that I secretly and fondly called him my Pocket Professor because I always smiled upon seeing him and his kind soul was so infectious that I always wanted to wrap him up and keep him in my pocket! I’ve never seen him when he wasn’t smiling or without his lab coat. STLCC will forever feel his loss and I will forever remember his kindness, his quiet dignity and the dedication he showed the many students he taught.
When you meet a genuinely good soul like Dr. Talkad you feel special, like he reserved all that warmth and kindness for you alone… but I can see after reading all the wonderful words of everyone lucky enough to experience his good-heartedness that of course kindness and graciousness was simply his nature. He will be sorely missed. Godspeed, my friend.
My deepest condolences to the Talkad family. I’ve missed seeing Dr. Talkad in the recent years since his retirement from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. He was always such a warm and lovely person to encounter whenever he visited me in the testing center that I secretly and fondly called him my Pocket Professor because I always smiled upon seeing him and his kind soul was so infectious that I always wanted to wrap him up and keep him in my pocket! I’ve never seen him when he wasn’t smiling or without his lab coat. STLCC will forever feel his loss and I will forever remember his kindness, his quiet dignity and the dedication he showed the many students he taught.
When you meet a genuinely good soul like Dr. Talkad you feel special, like he reserved all that warmth and kindness for you alone… but I can see after reading all the wonderful words of everyone lucky enough to experience his good-heartedness that of course kindness and graciousness was simply his nature. He will be sorely missed. Godspeed, my friend.
We will miss Venu dearly. Its hard to express our heartfelt sorrow for losing Venu. But he is always there in our hearts, with his smile on his face and with a such a pleasant attitude. Can not imagine situations without Venu with his beloved camera and taking pictures in events and happy occasions. He was such a good friend of ours and dear uncle to our children. We will miss him so much. We pray God to provide strength to Vanitha and her children to bear the loss. Its hard for us to still believe that Venu is not amongst us. Venu had a very fruitful and wonderful life with his family and we will remember him for ever.
We will miss Venu dearly. Its hard to express our heartfelt sorrow for losing Venu. But he is always there in our hearts, with his smile on his face and with a such a pleasant attitude. Can not imagine situations without Venu with his beloved camera and taking pictures in events and happy occasions. He was such a good friend of ours and dear uncle to our children. We will miss him so much. We pray God to provide strength to Vanitha and her children to bear the loss. Its hard for us to still believe that Venu is not amongst us. Venu had a very fruitful and wonderful life with his family and we will remember him for ever.
Dearest Vanitha,
Our words are insufficient to express our understanding of your great loss. Our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family . We will always cherish many fond memories.
Dearest Vanitha,
Our words are insufficient to express our understanding of your great loss. Our heartfelt condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family . We will always cherish many fond memories.
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. What a beautiful testimony displayed by his obituary. Our prayers are with your family.
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. What a beautiful testimony displayed by his obituary. Our prayers are with your family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to the Talkad family. We will miss Venugopal.
Somaprasad Hosahalli and Anita
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to the Talkad family. We will miss Venugopal.
Somaprasad Hosahalli and Anita
Dear Vanitha, Arun and Rajeev,
We are shocked to hear that Venugopal is no more. We will for sure miss his smile, positive personality and humility. Even in the recent days, he kept up his strong spirit and fought hard to regain his strength with no complaints whatsoever.
Vanitha, your strength and support through the many months and days and your positive disposition kept Venu comfortable through his pain and suffering.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all the strength to bear this huge loss.
Dear Vanitha, Arun and Rajeev,
We are shocked to hear that Venugopal is no more. We will for sure miss his smile, positive personality and humility. Even in the recent days, he kept up his strong spirit and fought hard to regain his strength with no complaints whatsoever.
Vanitha, your strength and support through the many months and days and your positive disposition kept Venu comfortable through his pain and suffering.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all the strength to bear this huge loss.
When a close close fiend who is more like a family member t, the grief that Vanitha and her family members are going through is as though Radha and I are experiencing now.
We have not lost just a friend but a brother in law as Vanitha has called me over a few years as “her adopted brother” Sister Vanitha, you can lean on me any time, any day any where as I know what you are going through. We will get through together.
When a close close fiend who is more like a family member t, the grief that Vanitha and her family members are going through is as though Radha and I are experiencing now.
We have not lost just a friend but a brother in law as Vanitha has called me over a few years as “her adopted brother” Sister Vanitha, you can lean on me any time, any day any where as I know what you are going through. We will get through together.
Veni was a true friend and an amazing human being. He possessed an innocence and grace that was unmatched. He had a passion for teaching and truly wanted students to become better than they were. No words could ever describe the light he brought to this world. I hope Veni is at peace.
Veni was a true friend and an amazing human being. He possessed an innocence and grace that was unmatched. He had a passion for teaching and truly wanted students to become better than they were. No words could ever describe the light he brought to this world. I hope Veni is at peace.
Although small in stature, I will remember Uncle as having a larger than life presence and personality. Like most of us growing up in the Indian community, he and Auntie represented a second set of parents. He was the videographer and photographer at every childhood event. I certainly hope he saved the film and pictures from all those events for us to view and for us to show our kids. We would truly enjoy and cherish that. His annual Super Bowl parties, his supervision of the sleepovers, his passion for the Cowboys, and his drum set showed his zest for life. Mostly, I remember his very kind, warm, and easy-going nature. In particular, his passion and love for life, his family, and his friends for whom he was willing to do anything. We send our love and support to Auntie, Raj, Arun and family
Our deepest condolences and our everlasting love.
Shaum, Meredith, Sophie and Henry
Although small in stature, I will remember Uncle as having a larger than life presence and personality. Like most of us growing up in the Indian community, he and Auntie represented a second set of parents. He was the videographer and photographer at every childhood event. I certainly hope he saved the film and pictures from all those events for us to view and for us to show our kids. We would truly enjoy and cherish that. His annual Super Bowl parties, his supervision of the sleepovers, his passion for the Cowboys, and his drum set showed his zest for life. Mostly, I remember his very kind, warm, and easy-going nature. In particular, his passion and love for life, his family, and his friends for whom he was willing to do anything. We send our love and support to Auntie, Raj, Arun and family
Our deepest condolences and our everlasting love.
Shaum, Meredith, Sophie and Henry
Even though I did not know Veni’s family, I worked with Veni at Forest Park CC. He truly was a gentle soul and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Even though I did not know Veni’s family, I worked with Veni at Forest Park CC. He truly was a gentle soul and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
I worked with Venny at Forest Park. Although we were in different divisions originally, his office was a couple of doors down and he was in the coffee club. He loved his coffee. I am always happy when I find someone who loves coffee as much as I do. He frequently stopped to chat about his interests, travels and the Dallas Cowboys. He tried to decaf for awhile but I don’t think it worked. He was such a nice and interesting man and I miss him. Very dedicated teacher. Always had time for students. So very sorry for your loss.
I worked with Venny at Forest Park. Although we were in different divisions originally, his office was a couple of doors down and he was in the coffee club. He loved his coffee. I am always happy when I find someone who loves coffee as much as I do. He frequently stopped to chat about his interests, travels and the Dallas Cowboys. He tried to decaf for awhile but I don’t think it worked. He was such a nice and interesting man and I miss him. Very dedicated teacher. Always had time for students. So very sorry for your loss.
Dear Talkad family and well-wishers,
It goes without saying what Uncle meant to us. A gracious soul that exuded positivity, and one who practiced random acts of kindness. His most memorbable one was back in 2007 when my family came to visit. My daughter, who was 5 at the time happened to mention how much she liked penguins. At the drop of a hat, Uncle left the house and no one knew where he went. Aunty calls him on his cell and finds out he’d gone to Best Buy to buy the “Happy Feet” DVD for my daughter. There are more stories to tell.
Growing up in St. Louis in the 80’s, meeting family meant a 15K mile plane ride to India. What we never realized was I had a real Uncle in town. I never fully learned or spoke Kannada because when you grow up in St. Louis, people look at you like you can’t speak English. Strangely, I always understood what Uncle said to me, and vice versa.
While he may not be with us physically anymore, he left us with a number of gifts. The first is an appreciation for music. His collection had everything from AC/DC to Ravi Shankar. We’d often trade stories about concerts we had gone to. His second gift was his personality. Nothing ever seemed to bother him, and I honestly don’t think he knew the concepts of stress or ill-will. His simple and content disposition is something I’ve always strived to emulate.
R.I.P Uncle. When you see my dad up there, you should ask him “Is that right?” . I’m sure you are probably splitting a bottle with him right now.
Our Deepest Condolences.
Antu, Shubha, Shreya and Sammy Seetharam.
Dear Talkad family and well-wishers,
It goes without saying what Uncle meant to us. A gracious soul that exuded positivity, and one who practiced random acts of kindness. His most memorbable one was back in 2007 when my family came to visit. My daughter, who was 5 at the time happened to mention how much she liked penguins. At the drop of a hat, Uncle left the house and no one knew where he went. Aunty calls him on his cell and finds out he’d gone to Best Buy to buy the “Happy Feet” DVD for my daughter. There are more stories to tell.
Growing up in St. Louis in the 80’s, meeting family meant a 15K mile plane ride to India. What we never realized was I had a real Uncle in town. I never fully learned or spoke Kannada because when you grow up in St. Louis, people look at you like you can’t speak English. Strangely, I always understood what Uncle said to me, and vice versa.
While he may not be with us physically anymore, he left us with a number of gifts. The first is an appreciation for music. His collection had everything from AC/DC to Ravi Shankar. We’d often trade stories about concerts we had gone to. His second gift was his personality. Nothing ever seemed to bother him, and I honestly don’t think he knew the concepts of stress or ill-will. His simple and content disposition is something I’ve always strived to emulate.
R.I.P Uncle. When you see my dad up there, you should ask him “Is that right?” . I’m sure you are probably splitting a bottle with him right now.
Our Deepest Condolences.
Antu, Shubha, Shreya and Sammy Seetharam.
Dear Vanita,
I find myself at a loss for words to express my feelings about this sad event.
Our families have shared many years of both happy and sad memories.Both Antu
and Anil consider Venugopal and yourself as the second set of parents. Similarly,
for us visiting your house after we moved to Wisconsin was like visiting relatives
in Bangalore. My prayers and thoughts are there with you in this difficult time.
I also think both Ram and Venugopal are smiling from above as Venugopal has
joined his younger brother in heaven. May his soul rest in peace.
Love,
Shakuntala
Dear Vanita,
I find myself at a loss for words to express my feelings about this sad event.
Our families have shared many years of both happy and sad memories.Both Antu
and Anil consider Venugopal and yourself as the second set of parents. Similarly,
for us visiting your house after we moved to Wisconsin was like visiting relatives
in Bangalore. My prayers and thoughts are there with you in this difficult time.
I also think both Ram and Venugopal are smiling from above as Venugopal has
joined his younger brother in heaven. May his soul rest in peace.
Love,
Shakuntala
Dear Vanitha aunty and family – It is so sad to hear of your loss and Our prayers for strength and courage to be able to bear this loss and situation.
Venugopal fondly addressed by me as my father-in-law was an integral part of our life in St.Louis both at Sangama and outside and I fondly remember the many times we have met at your home and the warmth of the hospitality. His sense of humour, care and connect has always been so endearing. He will be missed.
Along with Uma, Teju and Sidd – offering our sincere condolences and warm hugs during this difficult time. While we are away in miles, we are thinking of you close to our hearts and thoughts. Om Shanti !!
Dear Vanitha aunty and family – It is so sad to hear of your loss and Our prayers for strength and courage to be able to bear this loss and situation.
Venugopal fondly addressed by me as my father-in-law was an integral part of our life in St.Louis both at Sangama and outside and I fondly remember the many times we have met at your home and the warmth of the hospitality. His sense of humour, care and connect has always been so endearing. He will be missed.
Along with Uma, Teju and Sidd – offering our sincere condolences and warm hugs during this difficult time. While we are away in miles, we are thinking of you close to our hearts and thoughts. Om Shanti !!
Dear Vanitha Aunty, Arun, Rajeev. I am very sorry to hear of Venugopal uncle’s passing. As some of my family’s oldest friends in this country, you all have a special place in our hearts.
I have so many fond memories from my childhood of the fun dinner parties we would regularly have. Us kids would be playing, the moms would be chatting happily and coordinating things in the kitchen, and the dads would be having their boisterous conversation in the living room. When I close my eyes, I can picture it all so clearly. I can clearly see Venugopal uncle smiling and talking loudly, engaged in some entertaining discussion with my father and the other uncles.
Venugoal uncle was a kind, generous, and admirable man. We miss him, and our love goes out to you.
Murali, Vaishali, Krishnan, and Annam
Dear Vanitha Aunty, Arun, Rajeev. I am very sorry to hear of Venugopal uncle’s passing. As some of my family’s oldest friends in this country, you all have a special place in our hearts.
I have so many fond memories from my childhood of the fun dinner parties we would regularly have. Us kids would be playing, the moms would be chatting happily and coordinating things in the kitchen, and the dads would be having their boisterous conversation in the living room. When I close my eyes, I can picture it all so clearly. I can clearly see Venugopal uncle smiling and talking loudly, engaged in some entertaining discussion with my father and the other uncles.
Venugoal uncle was a kind, generous, and admirable man. We miss him, and our love goes out to you.
Murali, Vaishali, Krishnan, and Annam