FR. JOHN CORREIA-AFONSO
Message from GoaNet

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sad demise of our brother Fr.John,former Principal of St.Xavier's College, Provincial & Secretary-General of the Society of Jesus, which occurred in Bombay on 7th.Nov.2005, after a long illness. He was 81 years old. May his soul rest in eternal peace!
Tony Correia-Afonso, Marina and family.

For an appreciation by Teotonio R. de Souza which appeared on GoaNet click the link below. more details

http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2005-November/034909.html
 

ROQUE Figueiredo
From: Mona Dias  mona_dias@bigpond.com

Roque Figueirado (husband of Dagmar nee Quadros ex Mombasa) passed away at 3:25pm Perth time on Friday 4 November. He died peacefully. He jdid not make it to his 75th birthday - on 5 November regrettably. He was surrounded by immediate family, with Dagmar and children being at his bedside. They all got to say their goodbyes on Thursday, whilst he was conscious and awake, and he gave them his blessing. He was ill for the last few weeks, but deteriorated significantly this week.

An Appreciation
By: Pauline Figueiredo (Eldest daughter)

Roque Francisco Antonio Jofre de Jesus Figueiredo was born on 5 November 1930 in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. He was the eldest of three sons to Goan parents, Nicolau and Olivia Figueiredo, from the Goan village of Verna, India.

His mother was one of sixteen children, and his father was one of seven – the perfect foundation to develop strong family bonds and values.

He met Dagmar Quadros in Mombasa, Kenya. They married on 18 November 1961, having five children - Pauline, Keith, Everard, Ian and Glenn.

Roque was successful in Kenya, but chose to emigrate to Perth, West Australia in 1974 due to the political instability in Africa at the time.

Roque formed strong community ties, was deeply involved in his church and provided the love and support for all of his children to be educated and succeed in life. His quiet, proud yet respectful demeanour enabled him to lead by example.

Roque made his last “pilgrimage” to visit his family in Goa in 2004. He always felt a sense of home amongst his family. He was diagnosed with aggressive throat cancer on his return to Australia but demonstrated enormous courage to defy the doctors predictions.

The day before his entry into heaven, Roque’s dying wish to share the one day with his 5 children was met. He was able to offer his blessing, extend final words of advice, and say “goodbye” as he wanted. Sadly, his body was unable to hold on for just one more sunrise to see his 75th birthday. His family was grateful that he was able to spend his 75th birthday with the Lord and for that, we are blessed.

Roque’s last sight was that of his wife of 44 years.

Roque Figueiredo was the “rock” in which the Figueiredo family in Perth was built and was loved dearly. The fact that he had five children and currently has 8½ grandchildren proves he has left his everlasting mark on this world.

His spirit lives through all of us
Roque funeral will be held on Wednesday 9th November 2005 at 9 am.
Condolences to: Dagmar Figueiredo dagfig@aapt.com.au
 

JOE ALVARES

Ex-DAR ES SAALAM: Joe Alvares,formerly with Cooper Motors.Son of Severino and Jasmine Alvares, husband of late Myrtle, brother/ brother-in-law of Michael, Louis/ Mary, Antonnette/ Lawrence, Christine/ Peter, Roque/ Mafalda, Frankie/ Ermelinda, Agnelo/ Nerry.

Expired on October 26 at Lagos, Nigeria.Funeral leaves Alvares residence at New Vaddem, Vasco.

EUSTAQUIO (EUSTACE) DESOUZA

Eustaquio DeSouza(age 73) passed away on October 30, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mr. DeSouza [ex- Nachinola /Goa, Jinja /Uganda & Montreal /Canada] is survived by his loving wife Laura DeSouza (nee Cota) and their children Edwiges/ Frazer Matheson, Elsa /Robert Smith, Vincent /Louisa Ferreira, Judith /Placido Dias, Venat/ Elizabeth and June. He will be sadly missed by all his grand children.
Funeral too place in Toronto Nov 3, 2005