Prof Dato Dr Gurdeep Perkash Singh Sidhu
(14.2.1940 – 8.5.2026)
Formerly Ipoh General Hospital, Royal College of Medicine Perak, UNIKL Ipoh
Village: Badiala; District: Bathinda
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing on of Prof Dato Dr Gurdeep Perkash Singh Sidhu.
He passed away peacefully at home.
“A man of multiple accomplishments, and a respected physician.
He will be remembered as a caring son, a loving husband, a doting father and grandfather, and a respected mentor to his doctors and students.”
Parents: Late Gurbachen Singh (Railways) & Late Inderjeet Kaur
He leaves behind:
Wife: Datin Karemjeat Kaur Sidhu
Children & Spouses:
Sharanjit Singh & Jaspreet Kaur
Kamaldeep Kaur & Dr Ravinder Singh
Grandchildren:
Arresh Norman Singh Sidhu
Akashdev Singh Nikashdev Singh
Ekam Singh Sidhu Geet Kaur Sidhu
Chachi: Isher Kaur
Caregiver: Shinta Wahyudi
He is also dearly missed by his brother, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
PATH DA BHOG
Date : 17th May 2026 (Sunday)
Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Ipoh – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Google search for location: Wadda Gurdwara Ipoh)
011 4302 4424 – Sharanjit Singh
016 538 0056 – Jaspreet Kaur
016 540 7930 – Arresh Sidhu
FOREVER LOVED AND FOREVER REMEMBERED.
Prof Dato’ (Dr) Gurdeep Perkash Singh, MBBS (Singapore), MRACP, FRACP, AM, DPMP, KMN, BSK
He was born on 14 February 1940 at Hospital Ipoh, Perak, to Sardar Gurbachan Singh and Madam Inderjeet Kaur. He received his education at ACS Ipoh before pursuing his medical studies in the University of Singapore, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1965. He went on to serve in Johor GH, first as an MO, and went on to be the registrar. While doing so, he pursued his specialization in Singapore during the weekends, which he completed within 3 years. In 1968, he married his beloved wife Datin Karemjeat Kaur, and was blessed with 2 children, Sharanjit Singh and Kamaldeep Kaur. He was then posted to Muar, Johor as a consultant physician for 3 years. After that, he was posted to Kota Bharu, Kelantan, where be went on to become the state Physician. After 5 years in Kelantan, he was then posted to Ipoh, Perak as a state Physician as well, where he stayed on until he retired from Government Service at 1999. During his time working in Government Service, he had also fulfilled his National Service with the Ministry of Defence between 1967 and 1970. He also was the President of MMA Kelantan and Perak Branch. He was the chairman for 2 years.
Following his retirement from government service, his dedication to medicine and education remained unwavering. From 1999 to 2006, he served at Royal College of Medicine Perak (RCMP) which was taken over by University Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP). He held several key academic and leadership positions, including Senior Lecturer to Professorship and eventually Acting Dean. In these roles, he played an instrumental part in shaping and mentoring future generations of medical practitioners. Dato’ Dr. Gurdeep earned widespread respect for his clinical expertise, professionalism, and deep compassion, consistently providing exemplary care and contributing significantly to the advancement of public healthcare.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was deeply committed to community service, particularly within the Sikh community. He was one of the founding members and served as President of the Perak Sikh Union for many years, working tirelessly to strengthen and support the community. Initiatives by the Perak Sikh Union include, building up of the youth in sports through the Gurdwara Cup, as well as culturally through the yearly Kirtan Competitions that went on for more than 20 over years. He was also an active member of Guru Kalgidar Diwan, Ipoh which promotes the Punjabi language among youngsters and adults as well as contributing generously to numerous charitable and welfare initiatives.
His commitment to public health extended beyond clinical practice. As one of the founder members and President of Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia, Perak Branch, from 1984 to 1996, he played a pivotal role in raising awareness and improving care for individuals living with diabetes. Despite his many professional and community achievements, he remained a man of humility, kindness, and integrity. He himself had a deep appreciation for sports, and believed strongly in maintaining balance in life.
Dato’ (Dr) Gurdeep Perkash Singh will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband and father, an inspiring mentor, a compassionate physician, and a true gentleman whose life was defined by service, dedication, and generosity toward one and all. The family is truly blessed to have such an amazing individual in their lives and pray that his soul is at peace.
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| Entry: 9 May 2026; Updated: 15 May 2026 | Source: Family
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