Rev. Iqbal Masih, our very loving father passed away on January 26, 2022, at the age of 79 in Milton, Ontario, Canada. His battle with Alzheimer's in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Our Papa came out as a hero and stayed strong until the end.

He was born on 4th Oct. in the city of Ghaziabad, U.P. India to Rev. Mumtaz Masih and his wife Shanti. He was born in a family filled with Christian Evangelistic music and developed a deep passion for music. He was the oldest brother among five siblings. He completed his elementary education in Bareilly and for further education went to Christian College Lucknow. After completing his Masters, he enthusiastically went to Seminary in Bareilly to be a minister of Christian faith.

In his ministry of thirty-four years, he was a pastor, district superintendent and executive secretary of Agra regional conference. He was a loving, giving and benevolent pastor who touched many lives by his actions. He worked very hard for and with his congregation. His legacy in Christian music is remembered through his compositions and lyrics. His conduction of church choirs was exemplary. He was honest and brave in his values. The establishment of the Christian Colony in the Meerut district is an example of his hard work and perseverance.

He got married to his wife for forty-nine years, in 1973. Together with Lila, he built a beautiful home and had two daughters Shefali and Onima. They were an example of strong Christian marriage and commitment. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. After retirement, they both moved to Canada and lived with the family of their older daughter.

The last ten years of his life were filled with struggle with Dementia. He fought through it all without any complains or demands. His gentle disposition and beautiful smile were admired by all. Rev. Iqbal Masih is survived by his wife, Lila, brother, Aftab, daughters, Shefali and Onima, sons-in-law, Tarun and Lukas, grand-daughter, Aanika and grand-son Kian.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.