Mariyam J. Pandya Obituary
The passing of Mariyam J. Pandya (Naperville, Illinois) occurred on August 30, 2026. Mariyam, born on September 9, 1921, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Suraj (Gangaram Thakor) and Gujarat; her husband James Amritlal Pandya; her niece Sarojbala Chavda; her son Milton J. Pandya; and her children-in-law, Tara K. Pandya and Walter J. Christian.
She is survived by: her children, Kenard J. Pandya, Jayman Chitnis (Vijay), Nita Shah (Daniel), Roselin W. Christian and Evangelina Christian (Shailesh); her daughter-in-law Ellen M. Pandya; and her grandchildren, Ernest Pandya (Rachel), Alpen Pandya (Stella), Kevin Pandya (Hermona), Monika Burchfield (Stewart), Neemita Kuruvilla (Jason), Christina Pandya, Mamta Schroeder (Ravi), Jennifer Alagaratham (Joel), Jayesh Chitnis (Wiktoria Oginski), Julian Shah (Marsha), Christopher Shah (Darshna), Alwin Christian, Twinkle Sunny (Cyril), Steve Christian, Joshua Christian (Katherine), Devendrasinh Chavda (Balsam), Chandrish Chavda (Pooja) and Rajen R. Chavda.
In lieu of flowers, honor her by making sure others are fed by making a gift to Loaves and Fishes or a local food pantry of your choice.
