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Satya Sharma (1942 - 2017)

Obituary: Satya Sharma

Department of Linguistics & Religious Studies retired professor passes away

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Retired professor Satya Sharma of the Department of Linguistics & Religious Studies passed away last month at the age of 75.

Sharma researched and taught in the area of cultural anthropology in the College of Arts & Science for 44 years, touching the lives of thousands of students until his retirement in 2014. He was also closely involved in Saskatoon’s volunteer and music scenes.

A complete obituary for Satya Sharma is published in the March 9, 2017 issue of the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.


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