Submit a PhotoRemembering Pavitra (1972 – 2024) :
Pavitra Puri, 52, passed away on Sunday, September 15th 2024 in her home in Chandler, Arizona. Pavitra had been fighting cancer for the past six years and was strong till the last moment. She is survived by her three children, Ankita (24), Anish (21), and Ekta (18), and her husband of 27 years, Arjun.
Pavitra was born June 22, 1972 in Chennai, India. She moved to the United States to attend Purdue University in 1992, and later moved to Phoenix, AZ with her husband, where they began their family.
Everyone who knew Pavitra knew how worldly and intellectually curious she was – her interests and prowess in fine arts and French defined much of her personality and influence on those around her. With two masters degrees in French literature and translation from Purdue and ASU, respectively, she was a lifelong academic and inspired that spirit in all of her children. Pavitra was the prime example of what it means to be loving, selfless, and thoughtful; in every way possible, she was devoted to being there for her children and her family, physically and emotionally. Even throughout her years of difficult treatments, she brought joyfulness and warmth to every day. She enjoyed baking, making art, learning languages, and getting a good coffee and almond croissant.
A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at her residence in Chandler, where family and friends can visit. In place of sending flowers or gifts, please consider donating to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (https://www.bcrf.org/) to support cancer research.
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You are all in our thoughts. Love you,
Jeff and Dana
Dearest Arjun,
It is with an overwhelming sense of sorrow and a profoundly heavy heart that we extend our deepest condolences to you on the passing of beloved Pavitra. Words fall short in moments like these, but please know that our hearts are with you in your grief.
May God grant you, the kids, and your entire family the strength and courage to endure this unimaginable loss. We pray that Pavitra’s beautiful soul finds eternal peace, and her memory continues to surround you with love and light.
Please remember that we are here for you, always.
With all our love, prayers, and the deepest sympathy,
Rajji Mama, Jyoti Mami, Ritika, and Uday
Deep condolences . May God give the family the strength to bear this loss .
We are so saddened by Pavitra’s passing, but her bravery is inspirational. We are so honored to have known her. Her peace now brings us comfort. Hoping that all the Puris will find peace soon too.
Know that you are all in our thoughts and that we will hold Pavitra –and all of you–in our hearts.
Jim, Julie, Emma, Tim and Roger Braun
We are so very sorry for your loss. It has been many years since we have seen Pavitra and the last time was when the family was all together for a celebration. We will always remember her in that light. Happy and joyful. Our heartfelt condolences to you Arjun, Ankita, Anish and Ekta.
Pavi is an angel whot ouched our lives with her brilliance. Her captivating smile and endearing laughter will always keep ringing in our minds! Rest in peace, Pavi! You will be dearly missed.
Deepest sympathies to the family and prayers for peace and courage in this difficult time.
Dear Arjun, Ankita, Anish, and Ekta, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Pavitra from childhood in Madras and from the grad school years when she came to Purdue and stayed with us in Illinois over holidays. You are in our thoughts. — With love and condolences from Urmila and Arjun in Knoxville.
Bhaiya please accept our condolences.Its a difficult time for the family.May almighty give the entire family strength to bear this loss.
We are extremely sorry to learn Pavitra is no longer with us. Our heartfelt condolences to you Padmini, Shravan, Arjun, Ankita, Anish and Ekta. We pray to God to give all of us the strength to bear this loss. Let us continue to keep our memories alive and remember the joyful times we had together in the past.
Love
Nalini Venkateswar and family