Media Release

Bangkok, Apr 7: Over dozens, perhaps as many as 50 people attended the memorial service of Celestine D'Souza at Mother of Perpetual Church, Siracha, Chonburi in Thailand. The attendees shared stories, shed tears and consoled one another as they discussed the present situation and challenges. John Wirach Amonpattana CSSR of Holy Redeemer Church, Bangkok guided the service and Fr Korkiat parish priest of Mother of Perpetual Church offered the Holy Mass and blessed the funeral.

Celestine D'Souza (79) was born in Boliye, Moodbelle in a farming family of seven siblings including her. She was the daughter of late Joseph Lobo and late Juanna Lobo. She was the wife of late Cyprian D'Souza and mother of Jacinta, Donald, and Theresa. She passed away on Saturday night of April 4 at 11 pm. Celestine was a diabetic patient and was admitted to Sirindhorn Hospital after suffering a massive cardiac arrest on Monday, March 30. As the airline industry is currently crippled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it was impossible to send her mortal remains to India and arrange for the burial ceremony amidst her loved ones. As an alternative, all the arrangements were made in Thailand supported by the members of Mangalureans and Tulu Koota in Bangkok.

Celestine was known to be a loving person and had gone through many hardships and challenges in her life. She tried her best to provide and support for her family. Despite all the hardships and challenges, she succeeded in providing education to her children so that they could have a comfortable life. She had sacrificed all her comfort and happiness for her family. Celestine was a very strong person in her spirit and wanted her children to be strong enough to face different challenges in their lives. A true fighter, she knew how to overcome and win any situation in life. After her husband Cyprian D'Souza passed away she motivated herself and continued living her normal life. She had an extremely infectious smile and passed on to her children an important message asking them to 'always smile' no matter how people and life treated a person. She would always say, “Things will change for better. Everything will be alright. Keep faith in God”. Her presence will always remain as a true gift from God to her loved ones. Celestine will be remembered as an invaluable treasure which will be deeply valued throughout her family's lives.

Anyone who wants to reach out to the family can contact her daughter Therese on the number: +668 1984 3661.