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Sumita Adhya

1977 - 2014

Sumita Adhya obituary, 1977-2014, Benicia, CA

Sumita Adhya Obituary

Dr. Sumita Linda Adhya, M.D. Resident of Benicia, CA passed on Saturday, July 5, after giving birth to her precious son Roshan Samuel Lefler. Sumita received her medical degree from NY Medical College in 2006 and went on to Radiology residency program at the University of Southern California where she was Chief Resident. She then completed her fellowship in Breast Imaging at the University of Washington in Seattle. In July of 2012 Sumita joined Kaiser Permanente as a staff Radiologist with a focus in mammography. Aside from her son, Sumita is survived by her husband Christopher Samuel Lefler, her parents Kiran and Mina Adhya and parents in-law Steven and Norma Lefler. Sumita is also survived by her extended family and friends and colleagues who will forever miss the exuberant joy with which she embraced everyone she met and each experience life gifted to her. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, July 12th in Benicia, CA. The service will begin at 11am on the First Street Green City Park. It is located at the corner of First and East B Streets in downtown Benicia on the water. Attendees are invited to wear a pink accessory to commemorate her favorite color and her career dedication to Breast Cancer awareness.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jul. 11, 2014.

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Sally Packard

August 20, 2014

Words are hard to find.... as I heard the story about your beloved, daughter,wife,sister,friend and a mother. I am so very very sorry for your loss.Your entire family is in my prayers.

August 18, 2014

To Steve Lefler and family,
I just heard about this. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Prabhat Krishnaswamy

Angela Dela Torre

July 17, 2014

Dr. Adhya you will truly be missed. Your sweet and confident demeanor is what I will always rememeber. My deepest condolences to the family.

Fellow Kaiser physician

July 14, 2014

Bless your soul, your precious son and family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Darshana

July 13, 2014

I never met DR Adhya but looking at her picture in newspaper break my heart, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. She will be in my prayer.

Robin Silver

July 13, 2014

Sweet dreams and sleep tight my friend. Your beloved son with be raised with joy, fun, and love by all who adored you.

Gina Masters *SR OB Tech/Surgical Tech (L&D Kaiser Vallejo)

July 13, 2014

Although a beautiful soul was lost to us all here on earth, we now have another "Guardian Angel" in heaven. She brought into this world such a beautiful son, a part of her that will touch the lives of many...he already has. Chris our thoughts and prayers are with both you and Roshad and we will never forget you.

July 13, 2014

Rest in peace, beautiful mama. Your precious baby and husband will be in my thoughts and prayers. -- a fellow Benicia mama

July 12, 2014

God bless

July 12, 2014

Thinking of you all day Sumita, may you rest in peace, and may your family find the Serenity for their loss.

Juliet Marks

July 12, 2014

I will miss seeing your bright smile. The heavens have truly received an Angel.

Paul Rastall

July 12, 2014

Im very sorry for chris's loss. Though i never met her, knowing the great guy chris is she must been a wonderful woman. My prayers to the whole family and god bless the baby

Jenna Dotson

July 12, 2014

I am so sorry to the family and she will be greatly missed. I was an xray tech that worked with her, and she was known for her kindness. Work will not be the same without her. I pray for her loved ones, and that her baby gets to know the kind woman his mother was and what an amazing doctor she was.

Punyanjan Sen

July 11, 2014

Such a rare kind, vivacious and beautiful soul. I guess God has a higher purpose for you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kiran, Mina di and Chris.

Donna

July 11, 2014

Sumita was a delight. I am blessed to have known her kindness, to have been a recipient of her smile, to have been in her exuberant presence, and to have called her friend. Condolences to her family, extended family and friends, and all of us who knew and loved her.

VICTORIA VILLANUEVA

July 11, 2014

Dearest Kiran and Mina,
I am deeply saddened by this news. Please accept my deepest CONDOLENCES.
Love and prayers,
Victoria

Rachael Morton MD

July 11, 2014

Dear Sumita, I miss you already old friend. You were an amazing person and I am so blessed to have known you. I will always remember practicing for Duwali, spending time in the mods with Dr. P and living in NY for third year. I wish we hadn't lost touch, but I always knew that it would be as if no time had passed when we saw each other again. I'm so sad we didn't get that chance. My condolences to your family and kisses to your beautiful son.

Samal and Bablu mukherjee

July 11, 2014

Her smile will live for ever. Our heart felt sympathy to Kiran, Mina and Chirstopher.

July 11, 2014

My heart is filled with sadness for her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Debbie Montgomery

July 11, 2014

God has a Angel looking down on us. RIP you will be miss so much.

Debika Bhattacharyya

July 11, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Linda Brown

July 11, 2014

Ron,

Please accept my sincere condolences and wishes that you and your family can find some comfort as you deal with your loss.

Brenda and Larry Waggoner

July 11, 2014

Chris, Steve and Norma: my heart just goes out to you. I'll remember Shoe forever.

Kathryn Caretti

July 11, 2014

I met Dr. Adhya only once, about a month ago, when I was treated in mammography. She was so kind and gentle, making sure I was relaxed before, during, and after my biopsy. She made sure she answered every question I had, and she distracted me with chats about San Diego and how much we both enjoyed it when we lived down there, she during college and I during law school.
I wish I knew the right words to comfort her grieving family, but I want them to know that I am grateful to have met Dr. Adhya and I hope her family and all who knew her will be comforted by their memories of her.

Jan Ohlandt

July 11, 2014

Dr. Adhya,

You will be greatly misssed. You were a pleasure to work with. You were always willing to help and go the extra mile for every patient. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. You will be greatly missed.

Lynn H.

July 11, 2014

Dr.Adhya,
You will be greatly missed. I'm glad I had the chance to work with you in Radiology. You are very talented in your work and approachable to ask for advice. God bless your beautiful spirit and your family.

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

July 10, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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