Reawatie Daphnie Gopaul

“The soul is neither born, nor does it ever die.”
— Krishna, Bhagavad Gita

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
May there be peace in the body, mind, and spirit.

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt peacefully departed this world on March 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and devotion to her family.

She was born on November 13, 1934, in Canal #1, West Bank, Guyana, and later after marriage made her home at Lot 1 Dell Street in Campbellville, Georgetown. Proud of her Guyanese roots, she carried the warmth, determination, and strong spirit of her homeland throughout her life.

In her early years, she worked at the Honeybee Farm in the Botanical Gardens in Guyana, which supplied honey to the administration of former Guyanese President Forbes Burnham. With the support of her brother Paul Ramlogan, she immigrated to the United States in 1974, first settling in Maryland in search of greater opportunities for her family. Her final move was to Minnesota in 1979.

A strong-willed and determined Guyanese immigrant, she worked many jobs in the United States to make ends meet and provide for those she loved. Through perseverance and hard work, she later dedicated 25 years of service as a clerk at Blue Cross Blue Shield before retiring. Her strength, independence, and unwavering commitment to family defined the life she built.

She leaves her cherished loving children: Seeta, Shanta, Ramesh, Chandra, Nadia, Dinesh, and Orme.

Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Angela, Navin, Alan, Alisha, Soma, Venessa, Rachelle, Anthony, Catherine, Ryan, Michael, Joshua, Justin, Jasmin, and Jacob.

She was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Emma, Daniel, Noah, Dan Jr., Krishna, Drew, Lukesh, Vijay, Sanaa, Corbin, Suhana, and Serenity, each carrying forward a part of her spirit and legacy.

She is survived by her sister Una Dookhan, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews including Muni Ram, Mala, Leela, Rosie, Pradeep (Gold), Gayatri, Geeta (David), Nav, Suraj (Kesho), Dolly, Omkar, Nalini (Paul), Pam, Yvette, Roy, Clement, and Debbie (Una), along with other nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her husband James Gopaul, parents Shadai Ramlogan and Paul Ramlogan, her children Lukesh and Vidya, her sister Gold, and her brothers Kesho, Paul, and David Ramlogan.

She will be remembered for her strength, determination, and the deep love she carried for her family. Her legacy lives on in the generations she raised and the many lives she touched.

Viewing and Funeral Services

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a viewing on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a Kirtan group service beginning at 6:00 PM.

On Friday, final Hindu rites will be performed, followed by a viewing and service from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.