Founders Memorial Legacy

Ramdai “Sheila” Surujpaul (July 21, 1948 – August 1, 2018)

Surujnauth Surujpaul (September 27, 1948 – October 23, 2018)

Founders – Bless The Children Home

Surujpaul’s Legacy Fund




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Make checks payable to  Bless The Children Home
P O Box 292
Palmyra, PA 17078

Reverend Surujnauth Surujpaul

Rev. Surujnauth Surujpaul, 70, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, surrounded by his family at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Guyana, South America, he was the son of the late “Oil-Man” and Latchmin Surujpaul. He was widowed in August by his wife of 50 years, Ramdai “Sheila” Surujpaul.

Surujnauth held a diploma in theology from Bethel Bible College in Jamaica. He lived the life of an apostle, and was a spiritual father figure to many. He taught many pastors, and physically built and started numerous churches in Guyana. With his wife Sheila, they founded an orphanage called Bless The Children Home. Surujnauth and his family moved to America in 1990 where he continued to pastor at Modena and Ephrata Church of God. He published a book titled “Some Things That Please God”. He also enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, and singing.

He is survived by his four children: Fiona Pyszka (Doug), Grace Itwaru (Shamgar), Ronald Surujpaul & Natasha Mahabir (Andrew), four grandchildren, three sisters, Rene, Indra, Lillie and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 6 siblings.


Ramdai “Sheila” Surujpaul

Ramdai “Sheila” Surujpaul, 70, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Guyana, South America, to the late Ramphalie and Sancharie Ramkhelawan.

She will be remembered as a woman who left a legacy, an angel who lived among us. Sheila was the queen of hospitality, the ultimate caregiver, and a mother to many.

She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 50 years, Surujnauth Surujpaul and their four children:  Fiona Pyszka (Doug), Grace Itwaru (Shamgar), Ronald Surujpaul & Natasha Mahabir (Andrew), four grandchildren, six siblings, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.