THE TELEGRAPH & Argus has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes following the tragic death of Yashpal Bhalla, 70.
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Mr Bhalla died in a house fire on Armidale Way on Sunday.
He had five daughters and seven grandchildren and moved from the Indian state of Punjab to Bradford in 1978. He ran a newsagents for 23 years and also raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity.
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Pay your tributes to Yashpal Bhalla
"Yashpal Bhalla, 70, tragically died in a house fire on Armidale Way, Bradford on Sunday, 29 May. Mr Bhalla was a prominent figure in Bradford’s Hindu community who raised tens of thousands of pounds for charitable causes. Mr Bhalla had five daughters and seven grandchildren. He moved from the Indian state of Punjab to Bradford in 1978 and ran Raglan Stores on Raglan Street for 23 years."
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Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaA pillar of the community, Uncle will be sorely missed. I hope to keep the fond memory of him in my mind, when he used to sing religious devotional songs late into the night.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaDeepest condolences with Mr Bhalla & family
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaYou will be remembered by thousands of people like an angel in their heart 🙏🙏
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaMY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND MAY GOD GIVE HIS FAMILY THE STRENGH AND COURAGE TO DEAL WITH THIS TRAGIC SITUATION. OM SHANTI OM SHANTI OM SHANTI SENT
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaMy sincere condolences to his family and may Bhagwan ji give his family the strength and courage to deal with this tragic situation. I’m soo sorry 🙏🙏🙏
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaMr Bhalla Uncle ji was a very jovial, devotional and wonderful family man. He was a regular member of the Hindu Temple, and I have a lot of fond memories of him, he made me smile and I have a lot of respect for him. We will always remember you. Uncle ji Om Shanti Om 🙏🙏
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaYash ji, your Bhajans will ring in our ears for a long time. Your untimely passing away has not only broken hearts of your family but all the Yorkshire community. Sleep well and keep praying for Bradford, your home town.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaSuch sad news. He was such a humble man who always spoke to me when I saw him. He will be sadly missed by everyone in our community. R.I.P mr Bhalla💔.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaVery sorry to hear about Mr Bhalla. We will always remember him for his dedication for community work and for needy people. We pray Bhagwan Shree Krishna to offer his soul peace and the family to give strength to bear the pain. 🕉 Shanti Shanti Shanti.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaDeep condolences to Mr Bhalla's family and friends.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaRespects to a rare and generous soul who cared more his dharma and community. The Almighty will embrace him wholeheartedly. God Bless
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaHe was such a sweet and humble human being, i used to help him in his shop when i used to be a young lad, my heartfelt condolences to his lovely wife and daughters
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaMay our lovely uncle attain moksha at the lotus feet of our supreme Shakti and grant his family the strength to get through this awful tragedy and great loss to our community. He will be fondly remembered by me as a prominent member of the Hindu community through out my childhood as well as the great feats he achieved to continually help the poor throughout India. Final Jai mata dhi
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaHe was a gentleman, very down to earth person, had known him locally as a shopkeeper
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaA friend of my family. Enjoyed our little chats when visiting the temple. Good man
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaWhat a stallwart for the Hindu Community Mr Jash Pal. We are all saddend and in shock at your passing. You contributed so much to adding the profile of the Hindu Community in Bradford and selflessly gave yourself to the charity of the need. Rest In Paradise. Om Shaanti Shaanti Om
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaHe was one of our well liked and longest serving client. I can never forget his smiling face and his sense of humour. He was a sincere friend and loved by all around him. I send my sincere condolences to his family and pray that his soul rests in peace.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaRest in piece Yashpal, such a figure in the community when I was growing up and he had Raglan Stores, will be missed
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaMr Bhalla Thank you for always being kind to me. You taught me how to be so. You always supported me and your daughter's study plans for our A levels. You have left behind a wonderful family.
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaRIP uncle ji ….lovely family man . Will be remembered forever 🙏
Pay your tribute to Mr BhallaOur thoughts and prayers are with you
Pay your tribute to Mr Bhalla
Pay your tribute to Mr Bhallamemories at the raglan store! such sad news. RIP :(
Pay your tributes to Yashpal Bhalla
Yashpal Bhalla, 70, tragically died in a house fire on Armidale Way, Bradford on Sunday, 29 May. Mr Bhalla was a prominent figure in Bradford’s Hindu community who raised tens of thousands of pounds for charitable causes. Mr Bhalla had five daughters and seven grandchildren. He moved from the Indian state of Punjab to Bradford in 1978 and ran Raglan Stores on Raglan Street for 23 years.
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