Key Takeaways
- Aman Grewal, a former president of BCNU, passed away; however, details about her untimely death are not yet available.
- She began her nursing journey working at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Aman Grewal, a native of Canada and a devoted nurse and activist, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, leaving her family and loved ones devastated.
BC Nurses’ Union took to their official social media page to announce the untimely and sudden death of their beloved member and former president Aman Grewal.
The post reads:
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former BCNU President Aman Grewal, who served from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, Aman was a strong advocate for BCNU members and the nursing profession, helping to negotiate the 2022-2025 provincial collective agreement. Aman also represented BCNU members at the national level in her capacity as a member of the national executive board of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions.
BC Nurses’ Union
Our condolences go out to Aman’s family, friends, and all who knew her during this time.”
Aman was elected vice president of BCNU in 2019 and re-elected in 2020.
Moreover, as Vice President, she was the union’s provincial lobby coordinator and chaired BCNU’s Human Rights and Equity Committee and Truth and Reconciliation Working Group.
She also served on BCNU’s Policy Review Committee and several working groups, including the Regional Bylaw and Policy Review, Senior Strategy, Internationally Educated Nurses, Governance, Structural, and Council Norms working groups.
The late Aman Grewal, known for her strong, kind, and caring nature, became the president of BCNU in September 2021.
Furthermore, the whole BCNU community mourns the untimely death of their beloved member Aman Grewal and extends their heartfelt condolences to her family.
One wrote:
“She will be remembered for her genuine kindness, calming presence and professionalism she displayed in each interaction. Ms. Grewal’s tenacity, integrity and a strong round of bargaining – post COVID – is the gift she leaves behind. Thank you and may you rest in peace.
Please take this time to reflect on fond memories of Aman and to cherish time with loved ones over this long weekend.”
Another added,
“Rest in peace and love in the shelter of the Most High, our dearest Aman Grewal. A great friend, mentor and colleague who’s gone but never forgotten 💔💔💔.“
While tributes continue to pour in, no official news or personal statements from Aman Grewal’s close ones have confirmed the details surrounding her untimely death.
Aman Grewal Dedicated Over Three Decades to Nursing
The late Aman Grewal contributed to the Surrey, British Columbia, community as a dedicated nurse and activist for over 35 years until her last breath.
Moreover, she began her nursing journey at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Canada, where she found her passion in pediatric and later in pediatric emergency care before settling into leadership.
During her career, she held various positions at Surrey Memorial Hospital, including clinical care coordinator, patient care coordinator, diabetes nurse educator, shift coordinator, and site leader.
Coming from a union family, with her late father being active in the International Woodworkers of America, she developed her passion for leadership and social work from a very young age.
Furthermore, the late Aman Grewal began involving herself with BCNU during the 1989 strike when she took on the challenge of serving as her region’s job action coordinator for SMH while the chief steward was away on leave.
Aman also served on the Worksite Job Action Committee during the subsequent strikes in 1993 and 2001 and was a ward rep for over 15 years.
Her social work and nursing legacy will always remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and loved ones.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The late Aman Grewal preferred to maintain a low profile, and very little information about her personal life, including details about her family, is available.
- Her family has yet to provide information about her funeral and memorial services.
