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Balwinder “Bavi” Kaur Dhaliwal

May 14, 1950 - July 28, 2026

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Sunset View Chapel
101 Colusa Ave
EL CERRITO, CA 94530
5105255111 |
Wednesday 8/12, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Balwinder “Bavi” was born on May 14, 1950, in Village Pandori Ran Singh, District Amritsar, Punjab, India. Bavi was the beloved daughter of Avtar Kaur Sandhu and the late Shamir Singh Sandhu. In 1963, she immigrated to Berkeley, California, with her mother and younger siblings to reunite with her father, beginning a new life while remaining deeply rooted in her Punjabi heritage, Sikh faith, and devotion to family.

 

For more than 20 years, Bavi shared a marriage with Bhupinder S. Dhaliwal, with whom she raised her three beloved children: Navtej, Vikram, and Harkeerat. She dedicated many years of service to the City of Berkeley, spending most of her career in the Finance Department before a brief tenure with the Fire Department.

 

She will be remembered for her warm hospitality, upbeat and easygoing disposition, and her ability to make everyone feel at home. She found joy in cooking for family and friends, enjoying a cup of cha or coffee, working on puzzles, shopping on QVC for the latest kitchen gadgets, FaceTiming her older sister, playing games on her iPad, trying her luck at the occasional family poker party or trip to the casino, and dining out. Above all, she treasured the time she spent with her family.

 

Bavi is lovingly survived by her mother, Avtar Kaur Sandhu; her children, Navtej, Vikram, and Harkeerat; her sisters, Bhupinder K. Mar (Surjit), Sukhwinder S. Amberg, and Rajwinder K. Sandhu; her brother, Kuljit S. Sandhu (Susan); her beloved granddog, Athena; and many cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Shamir Singh Sandhu, and her beloved granddog, Charlie.

 

Bavi’s jovial and carefree spirit, quiet strength, and resilience will forever remain in the hearts and homes of all who knew and loved her.

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Sunset View Chapel
101 Colusa Ave
EL CERRITO, CA 94530
5105255111 | Map
Wednesday 8/12, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Balwinder “Bavi” was born on May 14, 1950, in Village Pandori Ran Singh, District Amritsar, Punjab, India. Bavi was the beloved daughter of Avtar Kaur Sandhu and the late Shamir Singh Sandhu. In 1963, she immigrated to Berkeley, California, with her mother and younger siblings to reunite with her father, beginning a new life whileContinue Reading

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Natalie and family left a message on August 12, 2026:
Bavi thank you for the cherished memories.You were a remarkably kind and caring woman. May these planted trees live on in your honor. Rest in peace.
Mukhbir, Rami, Robin and Meena left a message on August 12, 2026:
May cherished memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Please accept our warmest condolences and heartfelt sympathy.
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Kimberley Walker left a message on August 9, 2026:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Sukhi Amberg left a message on August 5, 2026:
In memory of my loving, kind, generous and forgiving sister Bavi! My heart and soul is broken and I miss her! My condolences to Tej, Vik and Hark!
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Shaminder dhillon left a message on August 5, 2026:
My deepest condolences on the loss of our beloved Bavi Massiji! Wishing you strength and,comfort, and peace in the days ahead. Shaminder
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Robert Amberg left a message on August 4, 2026:
I am so sad and sorry by Bavis passing. I enjoyed her positive outlook, intelligence and humor. I know she will be missed.
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Paul, Beckie, Jack and Jenna Seitz left a message on August 4, 2026:
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Bhola Mar & Bitto left a message on August 4, 2026:
In loving memory of Bavi Maasi. May this tree stand as a symbol of love, hope, and remembrance.Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
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