Fr Valerian Mendonca (75), rector of Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, passed away on July 3, 2024.
Funeral Service will be held in Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur on Monday, July 8 at 3.30 pm.
Mortal remains will be brought to Milagres Cathedral at 12.00 noon for public viewing till 3.15 pm.
Udupi: Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector of Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur passes away
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juliana, udupi
Tue, Jul 23 2024A life dedicated to the service of our lord Jesus Christ. Talented and the talents used for the betterment of our society. A great devotional music composer and what a wonderful tune! He was a blessing from heaven. Recent years priests like him are very rare and his music compositions give immense joy to the music listeners. Just like his face reflected the light of our lord Jesus Christ, his compositions of music are. What a wonderful creation! Losing such person is a great loss to the society. Despite a parish priest he handled responsibilities of many educational institutions to the extent of colleges. He was a gem in the society. We miss him in functions he used to attend. May his soul rest in eternal peace. May Our Lady of Miracles have mercy upon him and grant him eternal rest.
juliana, udupi
Tue, Jul 23 2024A life dedicated to the service of our lord Jesus Christ. Talented and the talents used for the betterment of our society. A great devotional music composer and what a wonderful tune! He was a blessing from heaven. Recent years priests like him are very rare and his music compositions give immense joy to the music listeners. Just like his face reflected the light of our lord Jesus Christ, his compositions of music are. What a wonderful creation! Losing such person is a great loss to the society. Despite a parish priest he handled responsibilities of many educational institutions to the extent of colleges. He was a gem in the society. We miss him in functions he used to attend. May his soul rest in eternal peace. May Our Lady of Miracles have mercy upon him and grant him eternal rest.
Malcolm Pereira, Old Airport Road, Aero-View, Bajpe, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 16 2024Our heartfelt Condolences, to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest eternal peace. Malcolm Pereira Bajpe, Mangalore
Dr.Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Wed, Jul 10 2024Respectful farewell to Fr Vally. In Paradisum deducant te Angeli.
ENAS DSOUZA & FLY, ADMAR/MANAMA,BAHRAIN.
Tue, Jul 09 2024May his Soul rest in Peace.Heartfelt condolences to all bereaved Family members.
ANTHONY F DSOUZA, ADMAR / MUMBAI / HOUSTON ,TX
Tue, Jul 09 2024May Fr Valerian Soul rest in peace ! Heartfelt condolences to his entire family , Friends & Loved ones.
Leeda Fernandes, Bellore-Denmark
Tue, Jul 09 2024Very sad and shocking news,We lost a great priest, kind, always smiling. We miss you Fr. Heartfelt condolences to the Bishop and all the parishioners of Kallianpur and all the family members. May his Soul rest in peace.
Titus mendonca, Riyadh., Tallur
Tue, Jul 09 2024May his soul rest in peace
Vivian B Dsilva, Udupi
Mon, Jul 08 2024May his soul rest in peace.
Vinita Vaz, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 08 2024Rest in peace Fr. Valli. A kind hearted and a gem of a person. We will miss you and your smile.
Stephen Richard Lobo, Shirva/Naidod
Mon, Jul 08 2024ಸಾಸ್ಣಾಚೊ ವಿಶೆವ್ ದಿ ತಾಕಾ ಏ ಸೊಮಿಯಾ, ಆನಿ ನಿರಂತರ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಸ್ ತಾಚೆರ್ ಫಾಂಕೊಂದಿ, ಸವ್ಕಾಸ್ಕಾಯೆನ್ ಆನಿ ಸಮಾಧಾನೆನ್ ವಿಶೆವ್ ಘೆಂವ್ದಿ, ಆಮೆನ್..
Nirmala, Brahmavar
Mon, Jul 08 2024Heartfelt sympathies to all bereaved fly members. May the soul of Rev. Fr. Valerian may rest in eternal peace. Amen
Prakash Lewis & Family/Brahmaver, Dubai, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 08 2024May his soul Rest in Peace. Condolences to all the family members.
Maria Jacintha Mathias, Shirva.Udupi
Mon, Jul 08 2024May the soul of Fr.Valli Mendonca Rest in Eternal ☮️ Peace My sympathies to all the family members and our Pastoral family
Hilda DSilva, Kallianpur
Mon, Jul 08 2024Lots of love Rev.Father.Do send blessings from above.Mother Mery lifted you to heaven a pure flower.Bye till we meet again
Henry Lobo, Kattingery- Borivali-w Mumbai.
Sun, Jul 07 2024May his departed soul rest in eternal peace.
Ivy Rebello/Crasto, Barkur/Mumbai
Sun, Jul 07 2024Our heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members. And also all the priests of Udupi Diocese .Almighty lord console them to bear this great loss.May his soul rest in peace.
Celine Alva, Udupi
Sun, Jul 07 2024Your sudden departure has saddened us dear Rev Father . Your moral support to publish my Konkani story books is unforgettable. Thank you very much father , may you rest in eternal peace.
P. Archibald Furtado, Barkur / Kallianpur
Sun, Jul 07 2024What a towering personality, handsome looks, and that immaculate smile – his very exterior appearance had that magnetic attraction – whether he was in the Holy Altar of God, may be in the classroom, pulpit, any public stage, Principal’s cabin or in his parish office - the dignity and decorum, neatness and accommodation to visitors, always graceful and divine…. Then, it will be an experience of different kind, once you meet him, it’s a pleasure to talk or converse with him. The way he makes you comfortable, with his most beautiful smile, incubate you to open up freely for the purpose you arrived….. He and We as students, a parishioners, a well wishers, a counsellor, a family friend… thousands have innumerable experiences to cherish, things and events… who has seen or come in contact with him, undoubtedly - influenced, encouraged, motivated… Though Fr Valerian served in many Churches and Colleges, both in the Diocese of Mangalore and Udupi, including my own home town Barkur, 2012 -17, he had an unique place for Milagrians – His 4 years as Assistant to Fr GL DCruz in 1980 to 83, during an all important time, the parish celebrating Tri-centenary of the Milagres Church, later as Lecturer, 1988 – 95, Vice Principal 1995-97, Principal of prestigious Milagres College 1997 – 2003, and now the Rector, Parish priest and Correspondent of Milagrian Educational Institutions…more than 2 decades rather a record 22 years he lived with Milagrians – undoubtedly the most fruitful years in his life…May his burial place be a site to find peace, solace to all of us…!! A intense life of the spirit of prayers, he was a reservoir of rare talents – a man of letters, musician, composer, professor of English language, administrator, a public speaker….and all he utilised to praise the glory of Lord, by way of hymns, sermons, teaching, preaching, distribution of Sacraments….His whole life to the extent we know is like that – holy and spotless….RIP Fr Valerian. P. Archibald Furtado, Barkur
Doris Fernandes-Saldanha, Kallianpur/Kuwait/Canada-Arizona-USA
Sun, Jul 07 2024I kindly request the Eulogist to read my Tribute to Rev. Fr. Valerian Mendonca during his funeral mass on Monday, July 8th. I will be truly honoured. Thank you. Kallianpur Milagres MSW College and the Parish have lost a great legend, scholar, intellectual, visionary, principal and professor. Rev. Fr. Mendonca, your name goes down in the history of mankind as your contributions to this world are so profound and immense, as presented in the chronology of your life's journey, especially in the field of Education. Your name is carved on the stone of Memory Lane which is imprinted in the hearts of people. It was a great honour to have met you in person. Rev, Fr. Mendonca, you have lived your life to the fullest by fulfilling your mission and today you are in Heaven with Jesus. I conclude with utmost sadness by extending my heartfelt condolences to the close family members of Rev. Fr. Mendonca, the fellow priests of his Congregation, his students and all parishioners of Kallianpur Milagres Cathedral.
Doris Fernandes-Saldanha, Kallianpur/Kuwait/Canada-Arizona-USA
Sat, Jul 06 2024Kallianpur Milagres MSW College and the Parish have lost a great legend, scholar, intellectual, visionary, principal and professor. Fr. Mendonca, your name goes down in the history of mankind as your contributions to this world are so profound and immense, as presented in the chronology of your life's journey, especially in the field of Education. Your name is carved on the stone of Memory Lane which is imprinted in the hearts of people. It was a great honour to have met you in person. Fr. Mendonca, you have lived your life to the fullest by fulfilling your mission and today you are Heaven with Jesus. I conclude with utmost sadness by extending my heartfelt condolences to the close family members of Fr. Mendonca, the fellow priests of his Congregation, his students and all parishioners of Kallianpur Milagres Church.
Flavia n family, Kinnigoli
Sat, Jul 06 2024May his soul rest in peace
Flavia n family, Kinnigoli
Sat, Jul 06 2024May his soul rest in peace
Charles D Cunha, I C Colony Borivli
Sat, Jul 06 2024Though we won't see him personally We will remember him when we sing his hymns May his soul Rest in peace
Clotilda D'Souza, Shirva/ pilar khan
Fri, Jul 05 2024Heartfelt condolences to all family members. May his soul rest in peace.
Ransom Saldanha & Family, Mangalore/UAE
Fri, Jul 05 2024Heartfelt condolences to all those dear to Fr. Valerian. We were truly blessed to be associated with a wonderful soul like you. You will live in our hearts forever Father. May your soul rest eternal peace.
James Sequeira, Barkur /Bangalore
Fri, Jul 05 2024Very saddened by the unexpected demise of good Fr. Valerian Mendonca. He had pleasant & pleasing personality . lty. He was endearing to all . He helped me with the musical score for the honor of the Servant of God Fr Alfred Roche . We had been exchanging messages until last week . May eternal light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace amen . Surely, Udupi diocese, Milagres Cathedral and all who know him will miss his ever enduring Smile Thank you
Jacob Dsouza, Pilar / Shirva / Malad (west) Mumbai
Fri, Jul 05 2024Dear Fr. Valerian ! We are very sad & shocked with your unexpected death. We really miss your presence with warm smile & kind hearted talks. The church at large miss one of its very good shepherd. I, in particular miss your meaningful ‘Good morning messages’ every day. You lived the flowers & nature which was reflected in your messages. May the good Lord carry you in to His eternal holy Kingdom and grant you eternal life in His presence in the midst of everlasting flowers with beautiful odours. May the Lord comfort the family members, friends & well wishers and wipe away their tears by the power of His Holy Spirit. We pray in the most precious name of Lord Jesus Christ. Amen for the greater glory of Abba Father. Jacob / Nancy / Blanyal.
Raphael D'Souza, Pangla/London
Fri, Jul 05 2024Sad to hear the passing of Fr Valerian Mendonca. Fr Mendonca had a special connection to Pangla, in particular to our ward-St Sebestian IV. His sister-Late Biju Mausi lived in our ward. May Almight God grant his soul eternal peace.
Feni /Violet/ Rhea Naomi Rebello, Kannada Kudru/ Brahmavar
Fri, Jul 05 2024Very sad. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family members, May his soul Rest In Peace💐✝️
Josline Mathias, Moodubelle / Dubai
Fri, Jul 05 2024May your soul rest in peace dear Fr. Valerian
Stany D Souz Permannur., Thokkottu
Fri, Jul 05 2024May His soul rest in peace.
Fr. Simon Paul D Souza CSC, Bangalore/Udyavar
Fri, Jul 05 2024Heartfelt condolences to all family members and parishioners. May his soul rest in peace.
Canute D'Souza, Barkur Melbourne Australia
Fri, Jul 05 2024Give him eternal peace o lord Jesus christ
Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred-Charlotte Lewis & Children, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA
Fri, Jul 05 2024We are deeply saddens to know that Fr. Valerian Mendonca passed away. As mentioned in this DW article Fr. Mendonca has been a well respected name in the field of Education, Music, Oratory and more of a popular Catholic Priest. We were happy to have Fr. Valarian Mendonca to 'Raise Toast" on our wedding reception on May 3rd 1997 at Milagres tri-centinary hall, Kallianpur and on our daughter Miriam and Norah's First Holy Communion day at same hall in 2014. Recently during my visit to India I found him to be cheerful and active in his daily life. We ill miss you Rev. Father. We will remember you fondly. Thanks for your dedicated well acclaimed beautiful life...
Walter Mathias, Mudarangady / Canada
Thu, Jul 04 2024Our Heartfelt Condolences to all family members , near and dear ones. Praying to give courage and strength to bear this immense loss. May Almighty Lord grant eternal rest to Fr. Valerian’s soul.
Denis D silva, UDUPI KALINA
Thu, Jul 04 2024Very sad. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family members. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Basil Vincent Dsa, Valencia /Neermarga. Mangalore.
Thu, Jul 04 2024May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Noel Andrade & family, Mangalore/New Jersey USA
Thu, Jul 04 2024A nice priest. Good musician. He used to come to Urwa Church to teach us konkani hymns. May his soul RIP. Our condolences to all his near & dear ones.
Arthur and Jovin D’Souza, Barkur/Mississauga, Canada
Thu, Jul 04 2024We are deeply saddened and shocked with the sudden demise of Fr. Valerian . May his soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to the Mendonca family members. We had the opportunity to meet Fr. Valerian during our visits to india, and he will be remembered for his good deeds and contribution to the Church and all his parishioners. Arthur and Jovin
Tauro john, Mangalore/Malad
Thu, Jul 04 2024Our heart felt condolences to the family and the parishioners. May his soul rest in peace.
Theresa/Lancy Frank, Belthangady.
Thu, Jul 04 2024ಅರ್ಗಾಂ ಜೆಜು, ಫಾ. ವಲೆರಿಯನಾಕ್ ಆಮ್ಕಾಂ ದಿಲ್ಲ್ಯಾಕ್. May your soul rest in peace, dear father.
Freddy Vaz, Kallianpur/Mumbai
Thu, Jul 04 2024Your memory shall remain forever Rev. Fr. Val. We are going to miss the assurance of your ever smiling face, your choice of encouraging words and the the love and care you extended to our family. Thank you very much Father. May you rest in eternal peace singing eternal melodies and praises in the garden of Heaven in Our Lord's presence.
Ignatius D’Souza, Kanajar
Thu, Jul 04 2024Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. May the Almighty grant them courage and strength to bear the loss. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
Alexander D Almeida, Barkur/Mumbai
Thu, Jul 04 2024Rest in peace Fr. Valerian, heartfelt condolences to the family members and all the near and dear one.
Ivan Almeida, Tallur/New Jersey
Thu, Jul 04 2024Very sad. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family members. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Wayneroy Dsouza, Mudarangadi
Thu, Jul 04 2024🙏RIP🙏
Edwin Mathias, Albert villa, Sampige nagar, Udyavara
Thu, Jul 04 2024Very Sad News. Our Heartfelt Condolences. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord. Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul Rest In Peace. Amen
Juliana Braggs, (omzoor) Mumbai
Thu, Jul 04 2024Very sad news for all the people specially the OMZOORITES who knows Fr. Vally. I remember him as a humble, softspoken and loving person. A great choirist, champion in Accordion playing. I still have that lively picture of Fr. Charles Vaz and Fr. Valerian playing Accordion which many of the young generation may not have the chance to see it. Thank you Father for all the guidance you have given the young people (most of them are well settled now) when you were in OMZOOR. May you noble soul be given a special place in heaven. Rest in peace dear father.
Clesterlewis, Dubai Santhekatte Kallianpur
Thu, Jul 04 2024May his soul rest in peace. Fr. Valerian Mendonca . Condolences family. Prayars.
OSWALD VAZ, THOTTAM/ BAHRAIN.
Thu, Jul 04 2024Heartfelt condolence to all dearest Priest of Fr. Valerian Mendonca. Udupi Diocese lost a Humble, Talented Priest. No wards can console the agony of his dearest family & Friends. Priest who has given 48 years of his life for the uplift & welfare of the Society specially Catholic community of Mangalore & Udupi Diocese. Always a smiley face. we the catholic community humbly pray Almighty God to provide him the fruits of his service to humanity. May his departed noble soul Rest in Eternal peace. May his good deeds be a light to future generation to serve the Humanity in General. We all miss you Dearest Fr. Valerian Mendonca.
Michael Passanha, Muscat/Manipal
Thu, Jul 04 2024Very sad and shocking news, Heartfelt condolences all the parishioners of Kallianpur and all the family members. may his noble soul rest in peace.
Natalia braggs, Mangslore
Thu, Jul 04 2024May his soul rest in peace
Valerian Baretto, Bantwal - Rajajinagar Bangalore
Thu, Jul 04 2024Your sudden departure has saddened us Rev. Father. We all knew you in a close range for over 40 years. May your soul Rest in Peace.
Cyril Richard Fernandes, Shivabagh Mangalore
Thu, Jul 04 2024ಸಾಸ್ಣಾಚೊ ವಿಶೆವ್ ದಿ ತಾಕಾ ಏ ಸೊಮಿಯಾ, ಆನಿ ನಿರಂತರ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಸ್ ತಾಚೆರ್ ಫಾಂಕಯ್, ಸಮಾದಾನೆನ್ ತಾಚೊ ಅತ್ಮೊ ವಿಶೆವ್ ಘೆಂವ್ದಿ, ಆಮೆನ್ .💐
Loretta Andrade, Mangalore / Hyderabad
Thu, Jul 04 2024In Loving Memory of Rev. Fr. Valerian Mendonca With profound sadness, we remember Rev. Fr. Valerian Mendonca, a great priest, musician, composer, poet, and a wonderful human being. His divine music and heartfelt compositions transcended the walls of the church, touching the very core of our souls. As a beacon of kindness and a soul of affability, Fr. Valerian’s presence was a gift to all who knew him. His legacy will continue to inspire, uplift, and resonate within us. Rest in Eternal Heavenly Bliss dearest Fr. Valerian Mendonca, till we meet again on the other side.