Ramana (Ram) Balachandra
2002
Ramana (Ram) Balachandra passed away tragically on April 26, 2014 in his hometown of Winnipeg. Ram graduated with first class honours in Commerce in 2002, after which he received his CA and CBV designations. In addition to being a loving brother, son and uncle, Ram was a beloved friend to countless people at Queen’s. He had a beaming smile and infectious laugh that drew people in. His intellect was unmatched and his huge heart endeared him to all who knew him. Ram lived at “The Theme”, a house with an eclectic decor that served as a hub where he and his roommates’ friends could gather. Ram always knew how to get the party started – no one was left out when he was in the room. He brought out the best in the people around him. After graduation, Ram met up regularly with his Commerce pals, attending the weddings of Keith Mills and Jeremy Chan in Toronto. He was to be a groomsman at Scott Dalgleish’s wedding this August in Muskoka. Ram travelled through various parts of Canada with his good buds and Com’02 classmates Christian (Cbass) Rankin and Scott Dalgleish several times over the years. Together they traversed the salty cliffs of Cape Breton Island and hiked the Rocky Mountains. These epic trips provided a lifetime of memories for the three friends. Ram had a sharp analytical mind, but he truly loved music, the arts and film in particular. His depth of character and affectionate personality left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Donations in Ram’s memory can be made to the Psychiatry Unit of Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg (vgh.mb.ca/foundation).