Raghbir Alexander Jin

September 5, 2020

Raghbir Alexander Jin (born Alexander Taylor, affectionately known as Raj), of Calgary, AB, died on September 5, 2020 at the age of 32 after a lifelong battle with mental illness.

Raj is loved and will be missed by surviving parents, Brent (Trudy) Taylor and Colleen (Randy) Taylor, siblings Danny Taylor and Christine Weber, and daughters Penny and Robin.

Born November 1, 1987 in Calgary and raised in Cochrane, Raghbir lived in Lethbridge, Viking, Drumheller, Vancouver, Peace River, and travelled South America before returning to Calgary. He was a gentle and creative soul with an education and passion in both journalism and photography. He had one clear love and pride in his life, that of being a father. The beautiful years he spent at home with his daughter were the best of his life.

No services will be held at this time. In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to the memorial fund for Raghbir’s children here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raghbir-jin-memorial or to the Canadian Mental Health Association-Alberta NW Region under his name here: https://www.gpcmha.ca/donate.

Messages of Condolence

REST IN PEACE my old friend, you will be dearly missed by those whose lives you touched. I am in deep mourning for his family and hope he's finally at peace. I will forever miss you and love you.

- Melinda Allen

So sorry to see this, met and worked with Raj here in Drum he was a very kind soul .... so sad :(

- Vicki lynn Myers

I am so sad to hear this news. My heart is sad for you.

- Brenda Moore

I am so saddened and sorry for this loss. I also can't express how grateful and thankful I am for the countless memories and good times shared with Raj through childhood, teenage years, and into adulthood. So many laughs and good times at Grandmas place, "kids room" TV tray dinners, Christmas' and birthdays, skateboarding, playground time trials, training time spent fighting invisible "bad guys", Nintendo games, and sleepovers. Raj was caring, thoughtful, and a joy to be around. He was always a great listener, and had unique and creative perspective and style. So sorry for this loss. I will remember Raj with countless smiles and love. Lots of Love, Grant

- Grant Wiens

Sandra this loss is so sad. I know you will be a great comfort to your family. You have my heart and my prayers.

- Patricia Locke

I think back fondly of birthday parties and sleepovers. He will be missed, and hopefully he has found peace. Thinking of you all. Sending love, hugs and kisses. Julie, Derek, Anna and Eva.

- Julie

I'm so sorry Colleen and Brent. Raj was such a funny and thoughtful teenager. We always enjoyed having him over. Thinking of you...

- Peggy Dubois

It was my pleasure to have known raj. He was a great person and a really great photographer. Knowing he is now out of pain and anguish i cant stop wondering about him but i will always remember him. RIP and happy birthday!

- Wendy Defoor

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