From Rons Bantwal
Sunny A D'Souza (73), Konkani playwright and director passed away here in Mangalore after a prolonged illness. He was living at Shirva for the past few months at an old age house.
Born in Bendore, Mangalore he lived in Mumbai for almost 45 years and was the sub-editor of Poinnari Konkani Weekly.
He was a regular contributor to Konkani magazines like Kanas, Vishal Konkan, Zag-Mag and Kutam.
Nach Konknya Nach, Bhangar Piklam, Rogtachim Zalim Dukham, Magon Ghetullo Khuris, Hasanatullo to Piso, Ghott Dhor Soddinaka are some of his plays.
Funeral mass will be held at St Antony's Ashram at 9:00 am on Thursday, December 23, 2010 and thereafter the funeral cortege will leave for Cascia Church cemetary for burial.