Ramnath “Jonathan” Maraj passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Seattle on September 22nd, 2023, at 2:30 a.m. He leaves behind a global ministry that has touched the lives of countless people.
Jonathan was born on the island of Trinidad in 1930. He grew up in Arouca as part of a Brahmin family and was raised mostly by his grandparents. As a young man, he turned away from the Hindu faith to become a Christian missionary. He moved to Three Hills, Alberta, Canada where he attended Prairie Bible College. After graduating, he went to preach the Word in India. This trip took him to Darjeeling, where he then met his wife, Indira. Together they had two children, Anand and Karuna. Jonathan and Indira spent their lives spreading the Word of God in places such as India, Trinidad, Nepal, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, the U.S.A., and many others.
Jonathan’s memorial will in held at Soldotna Bible Chapel on October 14th at 2 PM. There will be a live stream of the service available for people elsewhere.
He is survived by his wife, Indira, his daughter Karuna, and his three grandchildren: Larissa, Zachary, and Joshua.
Private funeral. Memorial service will be on October 14th at 2:00pm Alaska time.
Soldotna Bible Chapel
300 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
United States
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