Vijay Laxmi Nayak
February 12, 1939 ~ December 31, 2024
Born in:
Odisha, India
Resided in:
Fremont, California
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing on of Mrs Vijay Laxmi Nayak on Dec 31, 2024. Vijay Laxmi was born in Odisha, India to Sashi Bhusan and Guno Manjari Beverta. She lived in New Delhi, India for over 40 years and had been a resident of Fremont since 2004.
Vijay Laxmi travelled and lived in different parts of the world and had a large world view. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Vijay Laxmi built and nurtured myriad family and community ties. She lived a rich life full of service, generosity, joy and deep spirituality. She will be remembered for her passion and dedication to the performing arts, especially music and dance, her wonderful cooking, and her progressive thinking.
Vijay Laxmi is survived by her husband Nabeen Chandra Nayak, daughters Madhulekha Das and Madhabika Nayak, and grand daughter, Ishani Das.
Services
Visitation: January 4, 2025 1:30 pm
Room: Garden Chapel
Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels
40842 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-656-1226
https://www.bergepappassmith.com
Funeral Service: January 4, 2025 2:45 pm
Room: Garden Chapel
Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels
40842 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-656-1226
https://www.bergepappassmith.com
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We will miss your generosity of spirit, your kindness, your cheekiness, and your immense capacity for love. We all owe you a great deal.
May you rest peacefully amongst the constellations x
Your spirit lives on through your kindness, your deeds and the memories that are ours now. I’ll hold you close to myself forever and never let you go. Rest in peace as you soar high above the cloud line into divinity.
Mausi,
You have been an inspiration to us. Your deep knowledge and appreciation of Odiya art and culture, your delicious food and your varied interests were always detailed in the conversations I had with you. I really appreciate the love and time you’ve given to me. Will miss you so much. May you continue in your blesses journey forward. Om shanti, shanti, shanti.
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to Guddi, Mithu and respected Dada.
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die”
-Thomas Campbell
Memory of you which is etched in my mind, is your enthusiastic voice and smile as you greeted us when we visited you in delhi .A straight talker, who spoke with conviction and care .
May you continue spreading love and smile in the other realm too.
Love and regards
Guddy
I always remember your pretty face and vibrant personality, full of energy and life. An embodiment of sincere love and affection.I cherish the wonderful memories of your visit to Cuttack.
The sambalpuri sari you had gifted me has become even more precious.
Bou’s and my Sasu’s classmate and close friend, they shared so many loving memories about you.
May you rest in peace in heaven 🙏
Minu
Dearest Aaee:
We have such fond memories of you visiting us for a week in Alexandria, VA in 2008. Aja, Mithu Mausi and you were our first guests as newly weds and we could not be more thrilled. Your warm smile and amazing memory of people and incidents will be cherished by us forever. May you find eternal peace.
Love and warmest regards,
Amit and Michiko
I fondly remember your interaction with my Mom/Bou ( Sarala/Kuni Das), few times I had dropped my Bou in your home in your home few times in AIIMS. I also meet you and Mamu in the Utkalini family events. I will miss you big time.
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Gudi Bhauja , Mithu and respected Mamu.
Dear Auntie,
I remember you with much fondness. You opened your home for us to take dance lessons… Dance is an integral part of my life today, it brings me joy and it defines me in many ways…. I thank you playing a part in making this possible. I hope you are in peace, forever!
Miki/Sagoree