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Mangalore: Konkani and Tulu Playwright, Percy Urwa, No More

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Mangalore: Konkani and Tulu Playwright, Percy Urwa, No More

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Dec 10: Renowned Konkani and Tulu playwright, Percy D'Souza, popularly known as ‘Percy Urwa’, breathed his last on Friday December 10 morning after a brief illness. He was 60.

Husband of Joyce D'Souza, who is a famous singer of yesteryears, Percy was very active in Konkani movement in 70s and 80s.  He was working for New Mangalore Port Trust for the past many years, and was about to retire in next year.

As a playwright, he had authored a number of Konkani and Tulu plays.  Some of them are, `Ghaddai Pikla', `Cherko Zala', `Pepere Pepe Dum Dum', `Ijju Meri Duje', `Tendlyak Biyo Chodd', `Tuje Pras Mhojem Laamb', (all Konkani), `Parabag Popikala', `Jaru, Jagrate' and `Circus' (all Tulu).

His play, ‘Circus’, was staged in Town Hall in the city last year.

Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 11 at the St Dominic Church, Ashoknagar, at 3 pm and the burial ceremony will be held at Urwa cemetery.
  

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  • Rohan Sequeira, Urwa / Kuwait

    Sun, Dec 12 2010

    Dear Joyce,

    Very sad to hear Percy'am is no more.

    May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

    May his soul Rest In Peace

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  • Dulcine Sequeira & Fly., Long Lane - Urwa

    Sun, Dec 12 2010

    Dear Joyce,

    Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
    We pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times
    and he helps you heal with the passage of time.

    May his soul Rest In Peace

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  • donald pinto, kodialbail/muscat

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    was shocked to hear the sad demise
    of Percy.Percy was my classmate n good friend, he was jovial.While remembering the good times spent together I pray that god may grant him eternal rest.My heartfelt condolence goes to his wife Joyce and to all his near n dear ones.
    Donald Pinto - Kodialbail/Muscat

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  • Dolphy Cascia, Vamanjoor-Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    Very sad to hear my old friend, Percy Urwa is no more. My heartfelt condolence to his family members. may his soul rest in peace.

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  • PRAKASH D' CUNHA, M.C., BAJPE

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    Dear joyce,
    Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your husband Percy.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Raymond D'cunha TaccodeEDITOR,PINGARA Kannada weekly, Valencia,Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    Heartfelt sypathies. May his soul rest in peace.Konkani lost another son .

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  • Ronnie Patrao, Urwa/Qatar

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    Heartfelt sympathies to Joyce and his family members, on sad demise of Percy. He was wonderful person with a smiling face always. May his soul rest in peace.

    Ronnie Patrao

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  • Noel D'Almeida, Brahmavar/Bahrain

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    Dear Joyce aunty,
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Percy uncle. May his soul rest in peace.
    From Noel, Lorrain, Leon, Nirmith

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  • vittal shetty, sharjah/mangalore

    Sat, Dec 11 2010

    Its a great loss for the entertainment field, especially for Mangaloreans .Percy Urwa was a humourous writer.Heartfelt condolences to his family.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Roney Tauro, Bejai Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    It's sad to lose a old friend. Heartfelt sympathies on the sad demise of Percy. His smiling face will always remain with us.

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  • Fr. Rudolf V. D'Souza OCD, Madanthyar

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Hearty condolences to the family members of Mr. Percy. His writings and plays have contributed immensely to the society. May his soul rest in peace. May God give courage and strength to the family to bear this grief in faith and trust in the Lord. Fr. Rudolf V. D'Souza OCD

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  • Melwyn DSouza, Mangalore/USA

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Sad to know about sad demise of Percy. I remember in late 70s/early 80s, he staged many dramas in Urva/Don Bosco. My mother Carmine Nazareth(known as Carmine teacher) acted in his dramas. Dumgak Kumgar, Jillu wanted, pepere pepere dum are wellknown dramas written by Percy.
    I have been to drama practice sessions. Rony(cyclist), Joyce, Lenus, Melwyn, Victoria were involved in his dramas. Percy always made sure actors were treated well. He had get togethers after the dramas and gave reasonable amount of cash for acting in his dramas.
    Pepere pepere dum was staged in Don Bosco , same day three shows.
    Let Percys soul rest in peace, condolances to the family. Long live his name.

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  • WILFRED D'SOUZA, KULSHEKAR/SAUDI-ARABIA

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    sad condolences to the family members.may his soul rest in peace,and may the mighty lord give strength and courage to his family members to bear the loss.

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  • Antony Pereira, Bejai, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Very Sad to hear that Percy, Urwa is no more..! We lost one more great Konkani & Tulu play writer. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Alwyn Pinto, Derebail / Dubai

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Dear Joyce,
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your beloved husband Percy. May his soul rest in peace.
    Alwyn, Prescy & Magna
    Derebail / Dubai

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  • Tressy Richard Peris, Derebail/Mumbai

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Very sad to hear......our famous KONKANI playwriter PERCY URWA no more,may his soul rest in peace.

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  • CGS, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Percy Urwa was a great name connected to Konknai Stage.A creative writer who had associated
    with the great poet the late Loui Pereira.Deepest sympathies to Joyce
    and all the members of the bereaved
    family.May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Percy D'mello, Mangalore /Dubai

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Very sad to hear Percy Urwa no more. My heartfelt condolence to his family members. may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago, now in Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Very sad to hear the sudden demise of Percy Urwa, my old pal who left us for eternal life. May his soul rest in peace and may God Almighty grant his family, friends and all loved ones enough strength to bear this irrepairable loss.

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  • Lancy Pinto Nayak, Kulshekar / Kuwait

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    "ಪರ್ಸಿ, ಉರ್ವಾ" ಆನಿ ನಾ.ತಾಚ್ಯಾ ಆತ್ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ ಶಾಂತಿ ಲಾಬೊಂ.
    ಬಾರೀ ಬೆಜಾರಾಯೆಚಿ ಗಜಾಲ್.ಕೊಂಕ್ಣೆಚೊ ದಿಗೊ ಆನ್ಯೆಕ್ ಮೊಡ್ಲೊ.
    ಮರಣ್ ಮನ್ಶ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಆಡಾಂವ್ಕ್ ಜಾಯ್ನಾ.ತೆಂ ಸತ್ ಆನಿ ಖರೆಂ ತರೀ ಬಾರ್ಯಾ ಎಕಾ ಕಲಾಕರಾಕ್ ಮೊರ್ಚ್ಯಾ ಆಧಿಂ ತಾಕಾ ಪಾವೊ ಆಸ್‌ಲ್ಲೊ ಗೌರವ್ ದಿನಾಸ್ತಾ ರಾಂವ್ಚೆಂ ಆಡಾವ್ಯೆತ್.
    ಕೊಂಕ್ಣೆಂತ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಮಾಲ್ಗಾಡ್ಯಾ ಕಲಾಕರಾಂಕ್ ಮ್ಹಾನ್ ಆನಿ ಗೌರವ್ ದೀಂವ್ಚೊ ಸುಗ್ಗೆಚೊ ಕಾಳ್ ಕೆದ್ನಾಂ ಯೆತಾಲೊ?
    ಮರ್ಣಾಂ ಉಪ್ರಾಂತ್ ತಸ್ವೀರ್ಯೊ ಭಂವ್ಡಾಂವ್ನ್ ಪಾಯ್ದೊ ನಾ.

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  • Joe Rego, Kulshekar

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    My heartfelt sympathies to joyce.Indeed he was a great artist specially in Konkani field. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Aloysius Dsouza, Bendur, Bendur

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Dear Joyce, Itis a sad news for you and all of us.Heartfelt Sympathies to you. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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  • Rudy D'Silva & family, Bendur

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    heartfelt sympathies on the sad demise of our dearest dramatist Percy Urwa. I think it is Lord's wish this year to pick the renowned singers, dramatists and writers of our community to be with him in his kingdom.

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  • FREdrick Pinto, Urwa/Germany

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Dear Joyce(Dulla),
    my heartfelt sympathies to you and all at home, I have no words to say something, you know this, may his soul rest in peace.
    Love and regards

    FREDDY

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Mangalore / Doha

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Percy was my classmate and later we came together on many occasions connected with Konkani Drama's. He was committed to his craft, always tried to bring something new in his plays. I had directed and acted in one of his play 'Jillu Wanted' which was fun. He was also a great admirer and well wisher of Late Wilfy Rebimbus and was of great help on many occasions.
    We convey our heartfelt condolences to his dear wife Joyce and all his loved ones. May God rest his soul in peace.

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  • Nithan Rodrigues , Bangalore/Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    heartfelt condolence to his fly. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • melvin v rodrigues, GURPUR-KAIKAMBA/BAHRAIN

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    It is a safd news that we lost so many strong pillars of konkani daaiz, this year. First konkan kogul, second gumat rai, third shinkal kaniyaso sardar, and now one more play writer Percy Urwa.

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  • Roshan Lobo, Kulshekar/ Bahrain

    Fri, Dec 10 2010

    Dear Joyce bai,

    Heartfelt sympathies on sad demise of Percy dattu. May his soul rest in peace.

    Yours in grief: Roshan, Olivia & Reuben Lobo

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