Mumbai: Renowned Konkani writer, dramatist Joe D'Souza no more
Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Sep 5: Well-known veteran Konkani writer and dramatist Joe D'Souza passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday September 5. He was 87.
Joe D’Souza hailed from Karkala and was residing in Everard Nagar, Sion. Fof the past 5 decades, he has been known among people for his social service.
In Mumbai, he founded Karkala dramatic association and encouraged several drama artistes by staging shows in various places. He was recognized as a prominent theatre artiste for writing dramas, directing them and acting in them too.
His wife Eliza D’Souza passed away last December. She was also a drama artist.
For his immense service to Konkani theatre, Konkani Welfare Association, Sion honored Joe D’Souza with the title ‘Konkani Ratan’ in October last year.
He is survived by his daughter.
Janet Lawrence D’Souza, vice-president of Maharastra minority commission, prominent Konkani drama actor Kamalaksha Saraf, John D’Silva, president of Fudar Prathisthan, Lawrence Rony D’Souza, vice-president of Bombay Catholic Sabha, Harry R Sequeira Ferrar, convener of Konkani Welfare Association, Sion, working president John Rebello, president Dulcin Furtado, vice-president Leena Pinto, secretary Dennis D’Souza, treasurer Molly Harry Sequeira among others condoled Joe D'Souza's demise.
Funeral leaves residence Flat No 13, K-Everard Nagar Building, Western Express Hihway, Sion at 4 pm on Friday, September 6 at Everard Nagar Chapel, Sion-East, followed by burial at Shalini Bhavan, Bahudaji Road, Sion cemetry.
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Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Fri, Sep 06 2013Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon our Joe D'Souza.
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Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago
Fri, Sep 06 2013Sorry to hear the sad demise of Joe D'Souza, a veteran dramatist and writer from Mumbai. May his soul rest in peace and may God Almighty grant his loved ones enough strength to bear this loss.
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MRS. EVA PINTO, Urwa, Mangalore, Kalina, Mumbai, US New Jersey
Fri, Sep 06 2013Dear Janet & Fly.,
Sad to hear the sad news of Dad passing away. He was a very nice man. May his soul rest in peace.
Our heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Yours in sorrow,
A. EVA & Family.
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Walter Lasrado, Nakre/Janakalyan Nagar, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 095
Fri, Sep 06 2013May his soul rest in peace.
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Stany & Josephine Dsouza, Benedicta Rebello, Benedict Rebello, Miyar / Mumbai
Thu, Sep 05 2013Very sad to learn the demise of Joe D'Souza,a veteran Konkani writer and a wonderful dramatist.I had the good fortune to witness his dramas in the 60s. We all pray the good Lord grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to his kith and kins bear this irreparable loss....Stany Dsouza & family, Bennybai Rebello & family...Miyyar, Karkala/ Mumbai
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Dilraj Sequeira, Melbourne, Australia
Thu, Sep 05 2013Its very sad to hear about Uncle Joe, He was associated with our family for over 50 years
May His soul rest in peace
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Flora Dsouza, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)
Thu, Sep 05 2013ಸಾಸ್ಣಾಚೊ ವಿಶೆವ್ ಸರ್ವೆಸ್ಪರಾ ತಾಕಾ ಲಾಭಯ್ ಅನಿ ನಿರಂತರ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಸ್ ತಾಚೆರ್ ಫಾಂಕಯ್.
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Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore
Thu, Sep 05 2013Sad to know the demise of Joe D'Souza,a veteran Konkani writer and a wonderful dramatist.We all pray to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to withstand this loss to his kith and kins.Thanq.
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Dolphy Cascia, Vamanjoor, Mangalore
Thu, Sep 05 2013May his soul rest in peace.
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NAVEEN KULSHEKAR, MANGALORE
Thu, Sep 05 2013JOE CHI MORNNA KHOBOR AIKON BHOV DUKH BHOGTA. TO EK UTSAHI KONKNNI VAVRADI,NATOKIST ANI SOMAJ SEVAK ZAVNASLO. MUMBOINTLEA KONKNNI XETANT EK KHAMBO UNNO ZALO. DEV BAAP TACHEA OTMEAK SASANN SHANTI DINV MHONN MAGTAM.
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Louis-Liza D'souza, Kurla-Mumbai-Dubai
Thu, Sep 05 2013Our heartfelt condolences and deepest symphathies to the bereaved family.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Eric Furtado, Andheri, Mumbai
Thu, Sep 05 2013Condolenses to Mrs.Janet D'Souza and all the members of the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.
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Lancy Moras, Moushmi Creations
Thu, Sep 05 2013Sad to know a renowned Konkani writer and dramatist faded away.
Our truthful condolences to the bereaved D'Souza family members. We assure our Heavenly prayers. Let us not forget that we are from one Eternal God and we are to God a day.
Through death God our only beloved Savior takes us to eternal life. When we are in this world, God wants us to love each other and all the things which He created. We should work sincerely and lead a good life through which we can prepare ourselves for our own death and thus we follow in the path of Jesus Christ who died for our sins.
May his soul RIP Amen.
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CGS, Mangalore
Thu, Sep 05 2013Respectful Homage to Mr.JoeD'Souza,
the renowned Konkani Dramatist and
also the founder member of Karkal
Dramatic Association,Mumbai. Deepest sympathies to Mrs. Janet Lawrence D'Souza and all the members of the bereaved family. May his departed soul rest in Peace.
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VALERIAN A LOBO, Mangalore/Bangalore
Thu, Sep 05 2013Let JOE's soul rest in peace
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CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI
Thu, Sep 05 2013May his soul rest in peace.Condolenses to his family.
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A. Philip Dsouza & family, Evershine Nagar<Malad West
Thu, Sep 05 2013We all miss his presence amongst us , he was the most loved one for all of us.He was always there for our help as our father. His departure from this world has left a deep wound in our family, he will always be remembered in our daily prayers.No words to express for his social work for uplifting the needy ones.
May his soul rest in peace.
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