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NRI entrepreneur Dr Ronald Colaco’s mother Alice passes away at 97

  •   Sat, Nov 29 2025 08:30:20 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru/Mangaluru

Bengaluru/Mangaluru, Nov 29: Alice Colaco (97), wife of the late Fabian Brunei Louis Colaco, passed away peacefully on November 29. Born as Alice Pereira on January 20, 1929, to the late Santhan Joachim Pereira and the late Assis Pereira, she lived a life marked by grace, devotion and compassion.

She is survived by her children — Fred Colaco (wife Angela), Ronald Colaco (wife Jean), Joe Colaco (wife Asha), late Jacintha Rosario (husband Alphonso) and Laveena Crasta (husband Thomas). She also leaves behind her loving grandchildren Sharon, Petula, Nigel (wife Nikita), Randal (wife Muriel), Nikita (husband Aman Mohan), Nihal, Kenneth (wife Jennifer), Kevin (wife Bhavini) and Swapnil, and great-grand child Amelia, along with a large circle of relatives and well-wishers.

Alice was deeply respected and cherished by all who knew her. Her gentle nature, unwavering faith and dedication to her family earned her immense affection within the community.

Chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar, Speaker of the Assembly U T Khader, health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, home minister Dr G Parameshwara, energy minister K J George, MLC Dr Arathi Krishna and chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council Dr U T Ifthikar Ali have all expressed their condolences to the bereaved family on the demise of Alice Colaco.

Archbishop of Bangalore Dr Peter Machado, bishop of Mangalore Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Udupi Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Mysore Dr Francis Serrao, DG and IGP of Karnataka M A Saleem, former DGP Alok Mohan, and Bengaluru city police commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh conveyed their deep condolences. Senior state leaders and ministers, along with hundreds of well-wishers from across the world, also extended their heartfelt sympathies to the family on the demise of Alice Colaco.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, at 11.00 am at St Patrick’s Church, Brigade Road, followed by burial at St Patrick’s Church Cemetery (Gate No. 6), Langford Town, Shantinagar, Bengaluru. Those who wish to view her mortal remains and pay their respects may do so from 10.00 am to 11.00 am until funeral service begins.

She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched. May her soul rest in peace.


 
  

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  • IVAN PEREIRA, QATAR

    Tue, Dec 02 2025

    May Her soul rest in peace

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  • G. William D'Souza, Madanthyar/Mysore

    Tue, Dec 02 2025

    May her soul rest in eternal peace. Condolences to the bereaved family members. William D'Souza

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  • Ivan Dsouza, Mulki / Mahakali Andheri Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 02 2025

    Dear Freddie Ronniey Joe and lavina, our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your dearest mother. MayvGod give strength and courage to all bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss and may her soul rest in eternal peace 🙏 # Ivan, Nigel and Hansel.

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  • Santosh Kevin Nazareth, Dubai /Bendoor, Mangaluru

    Mon, Dec 01 2025

    Dear Rony, Jean, and family, Heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May her soul rest in eternal peace. May God grant you all the strength, courage, and comfort needed during this difficult time. Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts as you navigate this profound loss.

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  • Mohammed, BC Road

    Mon, Dec 01 2025

    RIP. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family

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  • Prem Colaco & family, Sakleshpur/Muscat

    Mon, Dec 01 2025

    Dear Ronybab, Jean & bereaved family members, please accept our deepest condolences on the demise of your beloved mother. May God give you the courage & strength to bear this irreparable loss during this tough time. May her soul rest in peace. With love and prayers.

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE / DUBAI

    Mon, Dec 01 2025

    May her soul rest in peace.

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  • Jossie Mascarenhas, Bajpe

    Mon, Dec 01 2025

    Dear Ronald Bab and all members of the bereaved family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Alice Bai. May her soul rest in heavenly peace 🙏🙏

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  • Alexis/Reena Castelino & Fly, Makale/Doha-Qatar

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Colaco Family Members, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace and may her soul find eternal joy in the presence of God. May the memories of her love, kindness and faith comfort you during this difficult time.

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  • Praveen S. Lobo, Hospet - Moodbidri

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Dr. Ronybab and Members of the Family, Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your beloved mother. Her life, love, and values will remain a lasting blessing to all of you. May the Almighty grant her eternal peace and give each of you the strength and courage to bear this profound loss.

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  • Fr Vincent D Souza, Sampige Church-Moodbidri

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    My dear Dr Ronald my deepest heartfelt candy to you and the family. Praying for you. May your dear Mom Rest in Peace.

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  • Walter Cyril Pinto, Niddodi/Milagres Kallianpur

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Condolences May her soul rest in peace May her ideals guide & inspire us 🙏

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  • Nelson D Costa, Canada

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Please accept our Heartfelt Condolences Dr. Ronald Colaco and Jean Colaco and to the entire Colaco Family . Our prayers are with you all. May Mai's sould RIP. From Nelson Veena Harold and Philip - D Costa Family Canada

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  • Praveen Luis, Neerude, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Heartfelt condolences to the entire Colaco family . May her soul rest in peace and eternal peace rest grant on to her.

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  • James & Shobha Mendonca, Dubai /Vamanjoor

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Rony , Jean and all the family members, heartfelt condolences . May her soul rest in peace. May God give you all the courage and strength to bear the loss.

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  • dk shetty, mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    May her soul rest in peace.....OmShanti very well natured person as i had met her once many years ago.

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  • Urban Saldanha & Family, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Colaco Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the sudden demise of your beloved mother. May God give you the courage to hold through this very sad and tough time. May her soul rest in peace. With love and prayers...

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  • Shantha Martin, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Ronald, our heartfelt sympathies to you and family . May her soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with you - Irene Dsouza (w/o Late Dr V T Dsouza) , Dr . Martin, Shantha , Tanya

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  • Arnold Yanson Pereira, Hirebyle

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Heartfelt condolences to the entire family . May her soul rest in peace and eternal peace rest grant on to her.

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  • Urban Saldanha & Family, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Colaco Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the sudden demise of your beloved mother. May God give you the courage to hold through this very sad and tough time. May her soul rest in peace. With love and prayers...

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  • Prakash Godwin Pinto, FAJIR / KUWAIT

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    On behalf of the President and all the members of the Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Ronald Colaco and family on the sad demise of your beloved mother. A mother’s love is a quiet blessing that shapes every corner of our lives, and her loss leaves a silence that words can never fully fill. We pray that God grants her eternal rest and surrounds your family with strength and peace during this difficult time. Please know that the entire KCWA family stands with you in prayer. May her soul rest in eternal peace. KCWA President & Members Kuwait Canara Welfare Association

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  • Alwyn, Bellevue Washington State USA

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    "Into your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our sister Alice. In this life you embraced er with your tender love; deliver her now from every evil and bid her enter eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome her then into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain, but the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen".

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  • Lily D'almeida, Bappal

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Colaco Family, Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman. May her memories bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead With sympathy, Vally, Lily D'almeida and family

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  • Ignatius, Dubai

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Rip

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  • Lolita, Melbourne

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    To the entire Colaco family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mum. She was a wonderful woman who had a radiant smile and warmth surrounding her. May our almighty give you all the strength in this time of grief and may her departed soul find eternal peace. With you in prayers, Nelson, Lolita and Nathan Mendonca

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  • Flavian Pinto, Bejai/Toronto

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Ron, Jean and members of the family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences in your bereavement. May the departed soul of your mother rest in peace. Flavian and Miriam

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  • Stanley T H Fernandes, Milagres- Muscat

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Dr. RonBab, Jean & bereaved family members We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the demise of your beloved mother Mrs Alice Colaco. Please accept our Heartfelt Condolences. We pray for her departed soul to rest in Heavenly Eternal Peace., and grant the bereaved family, strength, comfort, & peace to bear this irreparable loss. RIP ✝️ Stanley T H Fernandes & family Muscat - Oman

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  • Rovena Sequeira w/o Late Vivian Sequeira, daughters Savaanha and Sharlaine Sequeira, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dearest Rony Cola co and Members of Colaco family Heartfelt sympathies to you all. May God give you all the grace which only he can give to bear this terrible loss You all take care

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  • Lawrence Dsouza, Miyar Karkala

    Sun, Nov 30 2025

    Dear Dr. Ronald Colaco and all family members please accept our heartfelt condolences. May her soul Rest in Peace Amen.

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  • Joe Britto, Nakre/Bangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Heartfelt sympathies to the family members and especially Dr Ronald Colaco, May her soul rest forever in the Arms of the Lord Jesus .

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  • Victoria Dcunha, Bondel Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Dear Ronald Sir Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family as you loss of your beloved Mother her Blessings and Prayers to Lord was gift to you May her soul rest in peace 🌹🙏

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  • Carol Dsouza, Padil Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Dear Ronald Sir, Our heart felt condolences to the entire family on the sad demise of your mother, Our prayers are with you at this difficult moment, May God grant strength to all her loved ones to bear her loss. May God grant her eternal peace and May her soul rest in peace.

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  • Ashley Alvares, Mumbai/USA

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother . May her Soul Rest in the loving presence of our Lord and may God grant you and your family strength during this difficult time🙏🏼

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  • Flora Dsouza, Kalmady, Jerimeri -Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    May her Soul rest in peace.. Deep condolences to all her lived ones.

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  • Arun Mendes, Manglore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Sincere condolences Dear Ronybab and family members. May her Soul Rest In Peace. Our prayers are with your family. Jennifer and Arun Mendes

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  • Rons Bantwal, Bantwal/Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Dear Dr. Ronald Colaco & Family , We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. Accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of all comfort, surround you with His peace during this difficult time. May He strengthen you, wipe your tears, and fill your hearts with the hope of eternal life. May her soul rest in peace Amen.

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  • Michael Menezes/ Cecilia, Shivbaug, kadri, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Dear Ronald and family members, Our deepest heart felt condolences to the entire family on the sad demise of your mother, Our prayers are with you at this difficult moment, May God grant her eternal bliss and May her soul rest in peace.

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  • Joan Sequeira, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Dear Freddy, Ronald, Joe, and all bereaved family members, We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved mother. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences during this time of sorrow. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may you find comfort and strength in the cherished memories she leaves behind.

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  • Norbert/Agnes, Allipade/kulshekar

    Sat, Nov 29 2025

    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. Let perpetual light shine upon her and may her soul rest in peace Amen.

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