Shai Rebecca Elizabeth Kuruvilla

1979 - 2012

Shai Rebecca Elizabeth Kuruvilla obituary, 1979-2012

BORN

1979

DIED

2012

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Shai Kuruvilla Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 19, 2012.

Shai Rebecca Elizabeth Kuruvilla, born on Feb 22,1979 was called to become an angel in heaven as she was on earth on Dec 17th 2012. After graduating from Bolles School, Jacksonville she completed her under graduate education in Psychology from the University of Miami and the University of North Florida. A very kind hearted person, she personified love and gentleness for all those she touched. She was quietly charming and exuded grace and generosity of spirit. Her nurturing qualities were exemplified by her career choice to teach. She spent the last two & a half years in Hong Kong as a Kindergarten teacher. She had returned to be with her family for Christmas.
She was the loving sister of the late Akash Jacob Kuruvilla and beloved daughter of Dr. Anand and Sheila Kuruvilla.
Family will receive friends and well wishers on Friday, December 21st, between 6 and 8 pm and Memorial service will be conducted at 11 am on Saturday, December 22nd. Both will be held at Geneva Presbyterian Church, Switzerland, St. John's County.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Please visit our website at www.hardage-giddenshendrickave.com to share words of comfort with the family. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com


In lieu of flowers, If you would like to make a donation, you may use the folllowing link: http://akmsf.com/donation/
Or mail check to: Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund,
c/o Monica Raya SW 26th Dr Unit D
Gainesville , FL 32608

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November 15, 2014

Ramsin Shamouni

Dear Mr and Mrs Kuruvilla
I am shocked and deeply saddened to find out about Shai. She was such an amazing person with so many talents and the kindest of hearts. I am proud to have been able to know her. She was a special person and is and will always be missed. My prayers are with you always.
With much love,

June 23, 2014

Thinking of you Sheila Aunty and sending waves of love from afar.....

May 19, 2014

Ashley

You are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for gracing the world with your kindness

June 11, 2013

Jennifer sumpter

I can't forget you sweetheart. You frequent my mind so often. I love you. You are the most beautiful girl ever.

May 23, 2013

Derrick

you and your family are in my prayers daily sheila...

May 23, 2013

Derrick

Will always love you...

April 25, 2013

Shai - we miss you so much .

March 25, 2013

Kelli Foster

Mr. & Mrs. Kuruvilla, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for both of you. God Bless you.

February 13, 2013

[email protected]

Dear Sheila and Anand
So heartbroken to learn about Shai. Only god can give you both strength,.
With prayers
Saroj Aunty and Lingam Uncle (Prem's parents)

January 27, 2013

Alice Kaushal

Dear Anand and Sheila, We have been mute with distress, trying so hard to find some words that might offer you solace. Please know that we think of and pray for you both- every single day.
Much love and many warm hugs,
Alice and Romi

January 21, 2013

Joshua Estes

Sheila and Dr. Kuruvilla. I am so sorry for your huge loss! Shai was a very close friend of mine for over a decade. She will be missed but not forgotten. I will pray for you all constantly. God bless your family.

January 18, 2013

Dear Shiela and Anand,

Shiela, I know you from Jamshedpur. You were such a kind hearted, happy girl that I looked up to. Although I never met your daughter, I know she must have been as kind hearted and happy as you were. May God give you the strength to live your life in those joyful memories of her.

Best wishes - Sita

January 11, 2013

Melanie Kumar

Dear Sheila and Anand,

I have no words to express what I feel about your loss. Suffice it to say that you are in our prayers. May you find the strength to overcome. May Shai's soul rest in peace.

January 10, 2013

Kalpana Rao Deswal

Rest in peace darling Shai in the Lord's arms.
what can I tell a parent who has lost a child for the second time - only the LORD can comfort you and He is all we need at this hour . We share this loss with you and cry with you Sheila and Anand. May His Grace and Mercy comfort you.

From Kalpana rao and family ( ex air India batch mate )

January 4, 2013

Sheila,I want to speak to you so badly,but I dont know what to say to you or how to comfort you.You are in my prayers morning and night.Life has to go on and I pray that the Almighty give you & Anand strength to bear your loss.Much Love
Rani

January 2, 2013

P M

PM

January 2, 2013

P M

Thinking of you and Sheila Aunty.
Lots of love......
PM

January 1, 2013

We are so sad that Shai left your family and all of those whose lives she touched as such a young woman. May she rest in peace.
The Massey Family

December 30, 2012

tina ganger-smith

Sheila, I want you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers.Zach shared with me that Shai's service was beautiful.God bless, Tina

December 28, 2012

Stewart Oatman

December 28, 2012

Dear Dr Anand and Sheila: I was very shocked to hear about Shai's
death in a car accident. I just got news of it on Wednesday and have
been unable to put words together to express my condolences. I am still struggling to do so. It is hard to believe that this could have happened to a person so young and with a life full of promise, hope and dreams.

December 26, 2012

Koshy Varughese

Dear Anand and Sheila,

We just heard about Shai's untimely demise. May her soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Ravichayan, Nirmalakochama, Vikram and George

December 26, 2012

Shyama George

Dear Anand and Sheila,
Just heard the news about Shai. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.
Love, Ajit and Shyama

December 26, 2012

Carol Keen

Dr. Kuruvilla and family, My deepest sympathies to you at this time.Most sincerley, Carol (Snow) Keen.

December 26, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

December 25, 2012

THE KURIEN FAMILY

Dear Sheila and Anand.. What can we say ..this is painful news and we mourn your loss.

December 25, 2012

Dear Sheila and Anand.. this is a huge loss and so painful.. our hearts are with you .. The Kuriens, New York

December 25, 2012

Dattatraya & Nikita Sonavadekar

Dear Sheila and Anand,
Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear Shai's passing away.
We will always remember her smile.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this tragic time.
Datta and Nikita

December 24, 2012

George Varughese

Dear Anand and Sheila,

We are so sorry to hear about Shai's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Love Georgie & Kunju, Panampunna, Kottayam

December 23, 2012

Sheila and Anand, Our prayers and thoughts are with you daily. You are both such wonderful people who have played such a part in our lives. Just know that we love you both.
Leo and Linda Vorwerk

December 23, 2012

Summer Farmer

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 23, 2012

Pushpa MacFarlane

I saw you when you were eight years old. But I've known your Dad and Mum for many years. This poem is for them when they think of you...which you know will be, ALWAYS..

In the dark folds of midnight
you are a shining star—
your smile, lit by sunlight.

We catch the gleam as we stand
here on earth, rooted,
waiting till the end of time.

Posted by Pushpa MacFarlane

December 23, 2012

Dear Sheila,

I am so terribly sad for you and your Husband for this terrible, unspeakable loss. Please know that I and my family are praying for you both. Mimi Kelly

December 23, 2012

Dear Anand and Sheila

Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this time of terrible tragedy.

Much love

Kochumolkochamma and family

December 22, 2012

Vinod Verghese

Dearest Anand and Sheila ,
we are with you in prayers at this trying time. may god grant you the strength and courage .
With lots of love,
Alia,Rhea,Sarah & Vinod

December 22, 2012

Dear Anand Uncle and Sheila Aunty,

You are always in my thoughts and prayers. May almighty give you strength to face this difficult time.

Much love from Hong Kong,
Seejan and family

December 22, 2012

Dear Anand Uncle and Sheila Aunty,

You are always in my thoughts and prayers. May almighty give you strength to face this difficult time.

Much love from Hong Kong,
Seejan and family

December 22, 2012

Rahul Verghese

Dearest Anand and Sheela
Tons and tons of love and hugs
Rahul and Jamuna
Diya and Naina

December 22, 2012

Rajeev & Jaya Pai

Dear Anand and Sheila,

We are truly saddened to hear about Shai. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

Love and hugs,

December 22, 2012

Ajit Matthan

My Dear Anand and Sheila,

Our hearts go out to you, my dear cousins, on this day, as you lay Dear Shai to eternal rest. She has made her destiny with God much too prematurely. It saddens us very much. But she is now in heaven united with your dear son and her dear brother, Akash. May God give you all the strength and fortitude to endure the deep grief and anguish you are going through, till you are re-united with your beloved children once again.
With our fond love and prayers.

Ajit and Omena

December 22, 2012

George Chandy

Dear Anand and Sheila,

We were shocked to hear about Shai. Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time of grief. I remember Akash and Shai especially from the wedding at the San Juan Capistrano Mission. Much love to you both.

Susan and Georgie Chandy

December 22, 2012

DHARAM AND GILLIAN PAUL

Dear Sheila and Anand,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Shai. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 22, 2012

Kelly Slay

Sheila: I am so sorry for your incredible loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 22, 2012

Dear Anand & Sheila,
It breaks our hearts to know that Shai is no longer with us. Knowing her from her baby days to her evolving into a beautiful, talented young lady - your loss is so sudden and devastating. We offer you our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the gift of this lovely child who was just lent to you. She is in God's loving care and we pray that God will grant you His grace to get through this very difficult and painful time. Yours in grief,
Jean ,Leslie,Vijay,Aishwarya,George and Zahira.

December 22, 2012

Linda Smith

God bless and eternally keep you, beautiful Shai. Preethi showed me her photos and I learned of her passing today. What a lovely young woman, who brought so much good to the world. The children who were her students will carry her memory forever as the lovely lady who began their schooling. God Bless your family, and soften your sorrows with time. I will remember you in my prayers.

December 21, 2012

Alice Andrews

Dear Dr. Kuruvilla &lovely wife,
My broken heart is with you both on your earthly loss of your beautiful and loving daughters spirit.

December 21, 2012

Stewart Starling

I am so lost, she was my Bestfriend, she made my life so colorful, and I can't believe I'm writing this for this reason. I know you are in a happier place dear friend. You will always be my Angel face. <3

December 21, 2012

Dear Anand and Shaila
Ila and I are very sorry to learn the sudden demise of your lovely daughter shai. We will pray for eternal peace to her soul wherever she is.
May lord extend strength and courage to both of you to face this calamity.
Suresh and Ila Patel.

December 21, 2012

Vasant & Aruna Kamath

Sheila and Anand,words can not describe the sadness we felt on hearing about Shai. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to get through the most painful period.

December 21, 2012

Mani & Sara

Dear Anand & Sheila
It's difficult to put into words what we feel at the moment.
Everybody who knew Shai remembers her for her warmth & Kindness.
Anand & Sheila, we hope your faith and courage will see you through this most difficult period in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest condolences,
Mani, Sara, Navin, Nithya

December 21, 2012

Natalie Colbert

December 21, 2012

Stephen Mahood

December 21, 2012

Chandra Shah

Dear Anand and Sheila:

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you strength to get through the most painful period.

Chandra and Nayana Shah

December 21, 2012

Nayana & Anil Shah

Sheila and Anand,
Very sorry for the premature loss of your precious angel. Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and give you strength to endure through this very difficult time. Our sympathies to you and your family.

Nayana & Anil Shah

December 21, 2012

Heidi Chanatry

My sincere condolences to you during this very difficult time.. May God's love give you strength.

December 21, 2012

ARUN AND SUMAN MAYER

Sheila and Anand,words can not describe the sadness we felt on hearing about shai.May good give you both peace and strength to deal with this terrible loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
The Mayer Family.

December 21, 2012

mahrukh hussain

my thoughts and prayers are with you sheila,i am shocked and saddened at this terrible tragedy.may god give you stength.

December 21, 2012

Inder,and Agnieszka Bhutiani

Dear Anand and Sheila,

Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.

Lots of love and prayers

December 21, 2012

Teresa Moore

There is no words that anyone can utter that will ease the pain you are experiencing. Just seeing the smile on her face speaks allot about her demeanor .

December 21, 2012

Sujoya and Jacob

No words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. We are praying for you and honoring the memory of Shai in our thoughts.

December 21, 2012

Dawn and Lorin Miles

Anand and Sheila, There are no words to express the depth of our sadness for your loss. We wish we could take away your pain. May you find strength in each other to find your way through such a tragedy. We hope you find solace and peace in knowing that Shai has been welcomed in to God's Kingdom with open arms. We are all here for you, to help in any way we can.

December 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

L. Wayne McClain

December 21, 2012

Mary Isaac

Dear anand and sheila,
We can,t even begin to imagine how you are coping with this second tragedy in your home.our entire panampunna family is praying for you. may God,s peace that passeth all understanding give you the courage and strength to bear this terrible grief .
Lots of Love and prayers,
Sunny chayan and mariamma( malaysia)

December 20, 2012

Susan Van Epps

I know of no words to comfort you, Anand and Sheila, at this terrible tragedy which has taken your beautiful daughter from you here on this earth. My heart aches for you both. Just know that I, as well as many many others will be praying for God to hold you very close and allow you to feel His healing touch and His perfect peace. Neil and I are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Shai.
Susan Van Epps and Neil Benson

December 20, 2012

Jay and Kim Woodall

Anand and Sheila,

There are no words to express how sorry we are to hear about Shai. We are praying that God will wrap you in his loving grace and give you strength in the coming days.

Much love,
Jay and Kim

December 20, 2012

Lisa Corbeil

Nothing I can say at this time seems quite right !! I am speechless so I will just pray for you both and ask god to hold you both tight !!

December 20, 2012

Sajan & Rajee John

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you

December 20, 2012

Reina Govindarajan

Dearest Aunty and Uncle,

Our hearts are broken over the loss of Shai. To Ameish, Sheila and me, Shai & Akash were truly our siblings. Our connection was strong despite distance or time. We love you guys endlessly and will forever keep you in our hearts and prayers. We will also be your children, and love you tirelessly.

Sending you endless prayers, love and light,

Reina

December 20, 2012

Anna Samuel

Dear Anand and Sheila, This is Anila, Sunny and Mariamma's daughter.. Our whole extended family is praying that you find the courage to bear this terrible loss. We are all thinking of you and Shai.

December 20, 2012

Parvesh Saluja

Dear Sheila and Anand
I was shocked and saddened for your loss of another child. My heart cried for you. An angel was taken so soon. She blessed you for 33 years and 10 months and now she is blessing someone else. I just want to give you a hug so badly and make your pains disappear. All we can do is now pray. I am praying for god to give you strength to deal with this tragedy. My heart has been in pain and I can only imagine what you would be going thru. I know god has a better plan for her. We do not understand but he does. I do know god is crying with you. He is your shoulder at this difficult time. She is soooo gorgeous. God bless you. I love you both very very much.

December 20, 2012

Tim & Susan Budreau

Anand & Sheila,
My god give you the strength you need to cope with these most difficult times. Tim and I are with heavy hearts and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 20, 2012

Ramesh/Vandana Vedu

Words cannot express our intense grief. We share your grief in these hardest moments of life, and pray the Almighty gives us all the strength to pull along and cherish Dear Shai's memories.

December 20, 2012

Marie Pearce

We were truly saddened to hear of your loss and know how much your daughter will be missed by all that knew her. No words are adequate but your family is in our prayers.

December 20, 2012

Fr. Dr. Jacob Mathew St. Paul's Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando

Dr. and Mrs. Kuruvilla,

We heard the news on the sad demise of your daughter. We pray that she will be granted with the robe of light at the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and be among the children of light! May the Almighty God console you and gift you peace.

With prayers,

Jacob Mathew Achen

December 20, 2012

Dr. and Mrs Kuruvilla - Please know that our prayers and sincerest condolences are with you. May God bless you and keep you sheltered beneath His wings until you will see your son and beautiful daughter again one day. We love you. Joe and Mary Carroll, Fruitland, FL

December 20, 2012

Dear Sheila and Anand,
We were so saddened to hear about Shai and know you must be suffering terribly. Our hearts and prayers are with you. I hope you can find some comfort in the fact that you and Shai have touched so many lives as is evident from the many messages found here. Jim and Linda McDowall

December 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Shai. She is with her brother now in Gods hands.

December 20, 2012

May the family find comfort in the memories. Keeping in mind the Scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain us during difficult times (John 17:3)

December 20, 2012

Monica Alosilla Graves

Shai was a beautiful person, inside and out. I'm so very sorry for your loss and am praying for the Kuruvilla family.

December 20, 2012

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your great loss, your sweet and beautiful daughter, Shai; made even more sad by the fact that she came for Christmas but didn't make it. It is impossible to understand why? But it is our hope that your pain will ease and your shattered hearts can become whole again,with time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. "Nothing Good Ever Dies." God bless you. Elizabeth Chang and John Soong.

December 20, 2012

Marilyn Huntley

Dr. & Mrs. K,
May you be comforted knowing that everyone is sharing your sorrow, angels surround you and God is holding your hand.

December 20, 2012

Derek Hembree

Anand and Sheila,
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Palatka, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

December 20, 2012

Benjie Bates

Anand, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 20, 2012

Mira Joyner

My prayers go out to the Kuruvilla family. I will always remember Shai's beautiful smile and her free spirit and it's evident she touched the lives of so many people. She will definitely be missed.

December 20, 2012

Kiran & Shrikeshi Amin

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 20, 2012

Shelia and Anand,
"Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6"
Though your hearts are broken, God is with you both and Shai is with Him!
My prayers are with all of you as you endure this tragedy.
God bless you, Dr. Gail King

December 20, 2012

Jeannie Richards

Dr K and Shelia: There is no way to know what your loss feels like. My heart and prayers go out to you.

December 20, 2012

Amudha and Mani Perumal

Sheila and Anand,
you are in our thoughts and prayers.Let us know any way we can help.

December 20, 2012

Ashley Bauman

My prayers are with both of you, I know AK and Shai are together looking over us.

December 20, 2012

dear anand and sheila, Our hearts are broken at this tragic news. words are inadequate. Our prayers are with you
bob and Jeannie kagan

December 20, 2012

Fr. George Vaniyepurackal

May the good Lord give you the Graces to overcome this pain and sorrow. My prayers.

December 20, 2012

Sheila & Anand,
May God give you both the strength during this difficult times and loss of sweet Shai.We still remember the weekend dinner with Shai and kids.
our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

December 20, 2012

Douglas Swartz

Terry and I will pray with all our hearts and arrange extra prayers through our church.

December 20, 2012

Darla Erdelyi

Sheila, Words cannot express how much my heart breaks for you. I know you will find the strength to get through this but please know that many people care and are praying for you. My deepest sympathy.

December 20, 2012

Rae Clogston

Kuruvilla Family,

Very sorry for your loss. Your are in my thoughts and and prayers.

December 20, 2012

Dear Anand & Sheila,
May God be with you through these most difficult of times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Asha & Jojo (Drs George & Philomena Verghese)

December 20, 2012

Erik Stoneberger

Dear Dr. & Mrs. Kuruvilla, my parents and I want to send our condolences, Shai and Akash were my some of my closest friends while I was at Bolles, I have fond memories of them both, I am so sorry this happened, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 20, 2012

Sarah Varughese

We are so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 20, 2012

Shirley and Jacob Korula

Dear Anand and Sheila: Words cannot express our sadness to hear of Shai's tragic end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very fragile time in your life. Please let us know if we can help in any way. May God give you the strength to bear this loss. Shirley and Satish

December 20, 2012

Sheila, I learnt about Shai last night. I remember meeting her at your house and thinking, what a beautiful girl. She always will be.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenda and Michael

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