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John Halani, the former honorary consul of Uganda in B.C. and a well-known leader in the Ismaili Muslim community in Vancouver, is being remembered as a man with a big heart after passing away two weeks ago. He was 85.
Ugandan Asians mourn the passing of a community titan, as they prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of their arrival in Canada.
Close friend said Umedaly had a stellar business career — but was most noteworthy because he always looked out for other people and helped serve the wider community.