Mr. Rajkumar Gerry Soodeen's Obituary
Rajkumar Gerry Soodeen, passed away on Monday March 2, 2020 at 85 years old. He was born on March 16, 1934 in Caratall, Trinidad and Tobago.
At 21 years old, Gerry married his wife Dolly Etwariya Soodeen and they had 6 children together. He later migrated from Claxton Bay, Trinidad & Tobago to St. Croix, US.VI, and finally settled in Houston, Texas. He was a pillar in the Houston community and will be greatly missed for his musical talents and devotion to the Hindu religion.
Gerry is survived by his 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was the last of his 11 siblings.
He dedicated his life to his family, from caring for his wife and kids to driving around in his blue Lincoln picking his grandkids up from school. He was a pipe welder by trade, and after retirement he built and grew a tire shop business in Houston, Texas. Gerry lived a full life; he enjoyed spending time with close relatives and friends from playing the harmonium, signing bhajans and classical Indian film songs to playing pool and playing all fours. Gerry also enjoyed watching basketball and loved the Houston Rockets.
Gerry peacefully joins his beloved wife Dolly Etwariya Soodeen and beloved grandson Kiaan Isaiah Soodeen in Heaven.
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