Q n A Part 6  Philip Richard and John GonsalveS

We, on behalf  of my Mamma, Elder Brother Archie, Sisters Ivy & Doris also their family members, sincerely acknowledge with humility your kind words of consolation, which were of great strength to accept the sad and sudden demise of our loving Pappa on 25th June, 2009.

We are grateful to our Parish Priest Rev. Fr. R.C.M.Aranaha, who always stood by us at all times and kind to perform all holy religious sacraments to prepare well to our papa for his last journey and thereafter funeral service and Holy Mass on 27th June 09.

A word of thanks deservedly goes to Dr. Sunil who was attending him since 5 long years. At this point of time, I recall the services of our Mr. Herald D’Souza, Vice President of Parish Council, other Church organizations, Nagermut ward-in-charge, Mrs. Zita Fernandes and her team of dedicated volunteers, our neighbors, present and Ex-members of SPA, CYM & AYA, our friends and relatives, my colleagues at SMS College, all our near and dear ones, who phoned, sent telegrams, messages of condolences, offered wreaths & flowers…..etc and most importantly found time to attend the funeral service, visited our home to pay your respects, although its very difficult path and prayed for papa’s eternal peace in heaven…..

No words of thanks suit to acknowledge your generosity, goodwill and help but in word say ‘Thank you very much’.

Pappa lived a long life of 83 years, and about to celebrate 50 years of married life, that too 100% together on 18/05/2010, Almighty’s plans are different for each one of us and one have to accept the same….

We also remain indebted to the host & team of Barkur-on-line pages and Daijiworld, Kannada daily Udayavani for allocating their valuable space and time for Pappa, in their columns…..

Thanks once again……….

Jude Alfred Furtado, Lecturer, SMS College , Brahmmavar,01/06/2009

Heartfelt condolences to Furtado family.

Dear Tresa aunty, Archie, Ivy, Doris Alfred and other bereaved members of the family,

My heartfelt condolences to you all for the sad demise of your husband and Dad. My thought and prayers go out to you all at this critical time. May the almighty God comfort you all at this sad time. May his soul rest in peace. He led a simple and dignified life and may he find the heavenly abode which our Lord promised to all faithful like us.With heartfelt sympathies,

Dr Derick D'Souza and Family, London. 29/07/2009 

Dear Treeza bai, Archie / Selma, Ivy / Leslie, Doris / Richard and Alfred / Shanthi, please accept our heart-felt condolences on the sad demise of Richard baba. May his soul rest in peace and may God grant the strength to you all, to bear the loss of the beloved.

Roque & Vrinda Lewis, Udyavara/Kuwait, 29/07/2009

Dear Auntie, Archie, Alfred, Ivy, Doris and family members,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the demise of your beloved father. God give you the strength and courage to cope with this unbearable loss. During my last visit to India I had a chance to meet with your Dad and take his blessing, yes... it is hard to believe, but Gods will nobody can change, God grant his soul eternal peace. 

Vincent D'Almeida & Family, California, USA, 28/06/2009

I heard the sad news of the death of Mr Richard Furtado - as it is said every born has to die one day - but your father lived a long life of 80 its a gift of God. Surely at this time of despair, please accept my and my families heartfelt condolences to the entire family, relatives friends and pray Lord to grant him eternal rest....

MM ALVARES, Bondel / M''lore 28/06/2009

Dear Furtado family members, please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences. May Almighty God give strength and support to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in peace Amen. From

Jessy Menezes, Keith, Maria & Herbert. Barkur.  28/06/2009

Dear Archiab, Alfred, please accept our heartfelt condolences to the family.May uncles soul rest in peace .

Ronny, Rita & Alvin Menezes, Abudhabi/Barkur 28/06/2009

While we celebrate the life of Mr. Richard Furtado, in his passing away, we thank Lord for a well lived life of his. Our Heartfelt condolences to Mrs Tressa Passanha, Archie, Ivy, Doris, Alfred and familiy. 

Wilfred J. Lewis & Charlotte Lewis and children, Matpady-Brahmavar/ Manhattan-New York USA,28/06/2009  

Hi Archie

My condolences to you and to the Furtado family. We all have to lose our parents. Some lose early, some lose late.  Losing a parent is inevitable. You can bear the loss, perhaps at much less sorrow, for your Dad had quite a life of 83 years. Yes, Archie, may God grant strength to bear the loss, and may your father's soul rest in peace.

James Fernandes,USA,27/06/2009

Hi Archie, So sorry to hear the sad news please accepts my condolences and also to all your family members. I happened to know your Dad well.

Gabriel Fernandes, MS, PhD, Texas, USA, 27/06/2009

Dear Aunty, Archie, Alfred, Ivy, Doris and family members

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of uncle. We pray that God Almighty grant you strength and consolation to bear this loss and may his soul rest in peace.

John, Joyce, Joylin and Jeston Gonsalves, Barkur / Muscat, 27/06/2009

Dear Aunty, Dorris Vhonee & all family members, Please accept our sincere condolences on the sad demise of Uncle. May the almighty God grant his soul eternal peace and to you all the strength and courage to bear this great loss.

Ronald Lewis, Kallianpur / Saudi Arabia 27/06/2009

Please accept my heartfelt deepest condolence for the sad demise of beloved uncle Richie. May his soul rest in peace and may God give you the strength and courage to bear the loss. From -

Philip Passanha, Stephen, Leena & Lloyd & Ivan. Barkurr/Dubai 27/06/2009

Dear Tresa vhonie, Archie and the fly members,

Just learnt about Richardaba''s sad demise. I remember him fondly as whenever we walked past your house, he had a smile and a good word. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and may his soul rest in peace.

Gracy Pinto nee D'Souza, Barkur/Bangalore 27/06/2009

Dear Tressa Aunty, Archie/Selma and rest of the family members, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of RICHARD UNCLE. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Peter Lewis, Kalmady/KSA 27/06/2009

Dear Aunty, Archie,Ivy, Doris& Alfred. Please accept our heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of uncle. May uncle''s soul rest in peace. Sympathies from

Jossie, Caro l& Janice Furtado. Manama Bahrain. 27/06/2009

Dear Bai, Archie, Ivy, Doris and Alfred, our heartfelt condolences to the family, May the Lord grant his soul eternal peace.

Milly, Gibba, Brian Ruby Brenda and Baba Aiden. Kallianpur/Florida 27/06/2009

Congratulations Alwyn, Eric and the whole team of ''The Expressions''. All the best. Do well. May God Bless You.

Fr. Regie Pinto, Eliarpadavu,24/06/2009

Congratulations Alwyn, May God bless you. Keep up the good wok. Regards

Andrade Family ,Barkur/Byndoor 24/06/2009  

Congrats & all the best to the new office bearers of "The Expressions". Let The Expressions grow to motivate the talents in all expressions. Let the life fill with impression, so that living becomes impressive. God bless the talents for blessed are blessed make them grow, for more will be blessed unto you God bless you all.

Pearls of Mangalore/Abu Dhabi  24/06/2009

''Congratulations'' and wish you all the best,

Peter Lewis, Kalmady/KSA  24/06/2009

Congratulation Alwyn - It is a great honour to Andrade Family. Keep up the good work and May God Bless you as the Presidnet of "The Expressions".

John Andrade, Barkur/Mangalore 24/06/2009

Well said Wilfred Maxim D''Souza, from KULSHEKAR, "enthusiastic and wise talents which have been hiding in poor villages." Thanks to those recent benevolent hands who helped them shine by lifting the bushel lids instead of yanking them down in the crab baskets. The Railway Tunnel works at KULSHEKAR was undertaken by a Resident of this ''poor village'' Barkur, 65 years ago!

James Fernandes, Barkur, Chicago 24/06/2009  

Congratulations!!!! Dear Alwyn and all the new office bearers of ''The Expressions''. Best wishes for your futures endeavors.

Gratian D’ Silva & Fly Barkur/UK. 24/06/2009  

Congratulations, under your guidance hope more enthusiastic and wise talents which have been hiding in poor villages will come to see the light of the city by exposing their talents. Well done.

Wilfred Maxim D’Souza, Kulshekar/Saudi-Arabia 24/06/2009  

Many congratulations to Alwyn and Eric. I am sure under your guidance “The Expressions” will make difference in promoting new talents.

Anil M. Lobo, Brahmavar / Bangalore 24/06/2009  

Congratulation !!! to all the new office bearers of "The Expressions". Wishing you all the best.

Sunil Fernandes, Kota/Dubai 24/06/2009

Vipers can fly too, besides, swimming and crawling.

Thanks to cell phones and their ability for memory storage. Thanks to full tank automobiles and safe non-sleepy owner drivers, even at midnight. Thanks to non-pothole roads and highways, and newly built or timely repaired bridges around Barkur. Thanks to a modern hospital even though 25 miles away at Manipal, built 50 years ago, by neighborhood visionaries.

A man in Kudru (name withheld) was bitten by a water viper while night fishing. Fortunately he was carrying his cell phone.   Fortunately a D’souza in Nagarmutt picked up this frantic call.   From Nagarmutt, via Barkur-Matpady bridge, via Brahmavar, via Mabukal bridge, via Sastan, via Moodahadu Kudru bridge, using the newly laid Dr. Gabriel Fernandes Road which made it easier and closer to victim, this D’Souza drove his VAN, without looking at the speedometer, reached this Viper bitten semiconscious person, dragged him in his van, and dashed or I should say flew to Manipal hospital at about 12:30 midnight.  Fortunately, there were no cops/police at night, and the traffic was light.

Presently, this person is fine they say, the leg wound is being healed, may take a while and the scar may never heal. Viper venom is corrosive thus slow to heal, provided treated within a short period of viper bite, as in this case.

No, I am not going to say anything more nagging, except, that I want a three seat copter, which does not need bridges or roads and can land on trees! Is water Viper called “Huli Kandody”?  What an irony to my last message ‘Huli the Tiger?’

I am not a soothsayer. God does not send an e-mail saying, “I am sending rain tomorrow.”  But he sends signals such as clouds, lightening, thunder, and strong winds.  Obviously we keep our umbrellas ready without our mothers telling us. Can we learn from this rain phenomena? Even in Chicago STOP signs are placed after a couple of deadly accidents, but not before the deaths take place.  But Barkur is smarter!

Let me repeat the whole purpose of this news item is to tell the readers that investing in infrastructures helps the public and ourselves to save time, adds to comforts and conveniences, and moreover saves lives. 

Thanks to Alwyn and Kishoo for pushing to complete the road in a short time by gathering the support of the local people. Dr. Gabriel what next? What’s happening to the Kudru-Bennekudru bridge?

James Fernandes.,USA,22/06/2009

Happy Birthday

John V D'Almeida

Dear Uncle John

Many many happy returns of the day. May Almighty God bless you.With lots of wishes from,

Keith, Maria & Herbert. Barkur. 16/06/09

Can you believe a sparrow carrying a filtered cigarette butt to its nest and setting a whole shop on fire?  True indeed.

A shop suffered £250,000 damage to its roof after a sparrow carried a lit cigarette butt back to its nest.  Last Updated: 2:06PM BST 22 Apr 2009.  Fire fighters were called to tackle the blaze in Crescent Stores in Leasingham, Lincs, after the fire gutted the upstairs flat above the shop and reduced the roof to cinders.  Insurance investigators confirmed the blaze was started by a sparrow which stashed a lit cigarette under the eaves of the detached shop.

Investigators found 35 cigarette ends in other nests under the eaves.

I do remember such weaver bird nests (as above,) just above the house I was born in Moodahadu village.

It’s a good thing I was not smoking those days. Could not afford anyway!  Can you imagine that if a sparrow or a weaver bird were to pick up a just discarded filtered cigarette butt to make soft cushion to its eggs, and since the butt was not fully extinguished, if it were to set fire to that nest, and if the burning nest was to fall on my then thatched house roof, the whole house would have been on fire!  The nearest fire station was 60 miles away, as far as I knew then.

If my house were to be on fire, do you know how many of God’s creatures would have been on the foot paths or in the fields?  For example all my roommates like:

Tiny ants, red ants, cockroaches (used in catching turtles), bed-bugs, house flies, milli or centipedes, earth worms, roof snakes, lizards, birds like sparrows (building nests behind the saints picture frames in the living room), running around squirrels, rats, mice, cats, dogs, chicken, cows, buffaloes, frogs, (used in catching crabs) crickets, moths, and panpalle or sanna maas guests, and sneaking crows?

Did you share your house this way?  Be honest!

I do remember sparrows.  No one complained except me, because, I was the one who had to sweep the mess these birds made.

-James Fernades, USA, 14/06/2009

Golden Wedding Anniversary

Victor and Treeza Gonsalves
Karugalnade, Hosala, Barkur

May all the happiness you've known
Through years that now have passed...
Continue through the years ahead --
Each happier than the last!

Today as both of you look back With happiness and pride
Upon the (Fifty) cherished years
That you've spent side by side,
May every memory that you share
Of dreams you've seen come true,
Help make this special Golden day
A happy one for you!

Wishes from
Nirmala, Richie, Raoul and Neil Fernandes, Muscat, Divyanand, Edna and Deon Gonsalves, Barkur, Sujatha,Alwyn,Sweetin and Shyna Dias, Movadi,Padukone, Florine Gonsalves and Family, Barkur, Celine D'Silva and Family, Kuwait and all relatives and friends, Barkur and Mumbai

Happy Birthday

Hi  Jerina,

Many many happy returns of the day. May Almighty God bless you always. With lots of wishes and love from,

Keith, Maria & Herbert, Barkur.04/06/2009

Happy Birthday

Dearest Maria, 

On this special day, wishing you all the happiness life can bring. You deserve a birthday that's wonderful just like you. May God bless you abundantly and keep you healthy and happy always. Have a great year ahead. Happy Birthday to you! 

Love from

Hubby Habbu & Son Keith, Barkur / Dubai,23/05/2009

Congratulations

Ayden Chris Martis
Son of Anola & Johnson Martis Barkur / Mumbai.Born on March 17, 2009,Christening on Monday, May 11, 2009 in the Holy Cross Church, Hosabettu, Moodbidri

Dear Loving Ayden
May the Good Lord Bless you and Keep you Happy Always.

Welcome, precious little child,
So fresh from God above,
Baptised in Jesus' name,
Held in His arms of love.
May angels guide your tiny feet
And bring you smiles to wear,
And may our Heavenly Father
Always keep you in His care

Best wishes and Blessings from
Parents: Anola & Johnson Martis, Barkur/Mumbai, Grandparents: Nelli & George Martis, Barkur, Rita & Cyril D’Costa, Hosabettu, Moodbidri, Godparents: Anita Shanti & Lesli Sequeira , Vishwas, Sushma, Praveen and Agnes Carvalho, Barkur, Naveen and And Alice Dias, Barkur, Eric Soans, Barkur,  Cyprian Pinto and Family, Barkur, Stenita, Gretta and Stepehen Lewis, Saligrma, Ashish,Sujatha and Alwyn Andrade, Barkur, Keith, Maria, Habbu and Jessie Menezes, Barkur, Aniudh, Marina and Kishoo, Barkur ,21/05/2009

Johnson Martis: 91 99671 00211, : johnybarkur@yahoo.com ,Pic: Mayur Studio, Saligram, Barkur