Richard John Mascarenhas (81),  son of the late Louis and Stella Mascarenhas (Derebail, Mangalore),  husband of the late Ida Mascarenhas, father of Lester Mascarenhas, brother of the late Jessy Alvares, the late Vincent Mascarenhas, the late Ronald Mascarenhas, Winifred Aranha, Leena Lasrado and Aureen Lobo,   passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Mortal remains will be brought to St Francis Xavier's Church, Bejai, Mangalore at 4.15 pm on Wednesday, April 8 for public viewing, followed by Mass at 5.00 pm.