Passed away on Sunday, 8 December 2024, at the age of 83. He is survived by his daughter Shoba her husband Adam, and their children Shaun and Alisha, who were a constant source of pride and joy in his life. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Lakshmi, in 2018.
Dr. Ranganathan dedicated over 40 years to teaching physics, mathematics, and space science at the Royal Military College, where he shaped the minds of countless students with his deep knowledge and thoughtful approach to education. His contributions to the college and his ability to inspire students will leave a lasting legacy.
Family and friends are invited to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), for a Celebration of Life on Thursday, January 2 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Rang will be remembered for his intellect, his warmth, and the love he shared with his family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or the The Kidney Foundation of Canada in his memory.
Digital Guestbook
Dr. & Mrs. Paul E. Allard
Jon Cook
Rang was a class act, a wonderful person and a pleasure to be with.
Dr. & Mrs. Victor J. Lanctis
We will dearly miss Rang as a valued NDC colleague and deeply cherished friend. He was a very special person whose extensive talents and accomplishments were greatly admired and appreciated. May he rest in peace.
Len Endemann
Rang was a warm and sincere person, and a good friend. I'll miss him.
Robert Johnson
Rang joined the RMC mathematics department in 1968, and I followed one year later. So, I had the privilege of knowing him for a long time. He was a theoretical physicist who produced many publications and became known to researchers around the world. He was an excellent teacher , first of mathematics, later in physics and space science courses.
I was fortunate when he asked me to join in his research projects. I was greatly impressed by how he knew what to do and how smart he was. He contributed much to RMC, two departments and to me personally. I am grateful to have known him.
Bob Johnson
Steve and Patricia Guest
Shoba and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you.
BERT PROULX
Rang was a friend and a wonderful member of our group at NDC. He will be greatly missed.
Jim and Corrie Barrett
Much has changed since we were young RMC mathematics faculty in the late sixties. For forty years Rang was fully committed to the College, to Canada and, not least, to his family. I will remember him as a man of high integrity, part of the backbone that sustained RMC's character through times of great change. We have lost a valued colleague and a good friend, and extend our heartfelt condolences to Shoba, Adam and family.
Gord Burt
My sincerest condolences to you, Shoba, and your entire family.
I only met your dad a handful of times many moons ago now, but he was always pleasant and kind.
My deepest sympathies are with you.
Rang was our friend, and we will sorely miss him. He was a gentleman, a scholar, and a truly good person. The world is poorer with his departure.
Paul & Jytte Allard