Childhood sweethearts married for 54 Years, dedicated their lives to community service in UAE
Krishnamurthy Kumar, also known as K Kumar, a respected and award-winning former Indian expat community leader in Dubai, passed away just three days after his wife, Brinda Kumar, died in the US, according to their family, reported gulfnews.com.
A Heartbreaking Loss for the Family and the Community
Both 76 years old, the couple had been childhood sweethearts and had celebrated 54 years of marriage. Their eldest daughter, Arthy Kumar, shared the tragic news with Gulf News over the phone from California. The couple, known for their immense contributions to the Indian expat community in the UAE for nearly four decades, passed away due to natural causes.
Arthy explained that her father had been struggling with health issues in recent months. “Though he made some progress, his condition worsened, and he was hospitalized. My mother had become weak due to his health issues and suddenly passed away,” she said.
Their mother’s passing left her father devastated, and despite not being informed of her death, he passed away during her funeral. “Mom passed away on Sunday. We were at her funeral services when we got the call from the hospital about dad taking his final breath. Though he was not told about mom’s passing, I am sure that he knew in his heart that she had left,” she recalled.
The loss of both parents in such a short span has left the family, including Arthy’s younger sister Ramya, deeply grieving.
“It is a huge, huge loss. They have left an irreplaceable void in our lives, and it is very devastating for all of us, especially for my children who were very close to them. It is really traumatic, and it is going to be very hard for us. But I know their souls are so bonded that they might have decided to go together,” Arthy said.
A Legacy of Love and Service in the Community
Despite the overwhelming grief, Arthy takes comfort in knowing that her parents, who were inseparable in life, are now together in eternity. “I am glad they are together and pain-free now. They will be watching over us from heaven. But they will be missed so much every minute,” she said.
Though the couple moved to the US in 2016, Dubai held a special place in their hearts. Their legacy of service and their contributions to the Indian expat community remain deeply appreciated by many who were touched by their work.
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