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Mumbai: Former journalist Felix D'Souza passes away in Canada

  •   Wed, Jul 09 2014 06:28:06 PM

Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 9: Felix A D'Souza, former assistant editor of 'Poinnari' Konkani weekly, passed away in Toronto, Canada on Tuesday July 8 due to illness. He was 80.

Before migrating to Canada, he was a resident of Kandarpada, Borivali West.

As a senior Konkani journalist, he worked with 'Poinnari' Konkani weekly for several fruitful years as its assistant editor.

Felix was the brother of renowned Konkani playwright, director, actor and columnist Sunny D'Souza who passed away in 2010.

As a journalist, Felix's writings appeared in a number of Konkani and English periodicals like 'Raknno', 'Konkani Daiz', the 'Examiner' and the 'Free Press Journal'. Kala Sagar organization, Mumbai had honoured him with the title of 'Kala Vibhushan'. This apart, he was awarded by several associations including Konkani Sangati, Canada and the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy. He also had programmes on Akashvani and was a stage artiste too.

Felix D'Souza was born on June 9, 1934 to the late Anthony and the late Cecilia D'Souza of Bendore.

He is survived by his wife Celine, children Lynette Asha/Carlyle (Michigan, USA) and Arun/Michelle (Canada), grandchildren Clarissa, Amol, Kenneth and Samantha and siblings Monica D'Souza (IC Colony, Borivali) and Ronald D'Souza (Evershine Nagar, Malad).
  

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Fri, Jul 11 2014

    May his soul rest in peace and the heavenly father console his dear and near ones

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  • Anil Dmello, Mira Road

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family...May his departed soul rest in peace.Konkani lost a writer whose place is considered difficult to fill

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  • Robert George, Mangalore/US

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    I request the late Mr. Felix's family to accept my heartfelt condolences. An eventful journey has drawn to a close, but the inspiration and memories will never be forgotten.

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  • Aboline & Rony D'Cunha, Dubai / Anjelore/Koppa

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    Dear Aunty Celine, Lynette, Asha & Arun and all family members,we are one with you at this time of your grief. Although we have not met Uncle Felix for for a very long time, we still remember his gentle and soft spoken personality. May God grant you courage to bear the loss of your love one.

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  • Juliet D' Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    May God Almighty grant eternal rest to the departed soul. While I was writing for Poinaari long back, he has helped me a lot. My Story :Jeevan: and poems were the works under his guidance. A tribute of sympathies to you Lix

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  • Nancy, Belman

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    May your soul rest in peace dear Felisaab.

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  • V.Baretto, Bantwal-Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    Felix D'Souza was a noted Konkani Writer of yesteryears. Konkani lost a writer whose place is considered difficult to fill. May his soul Rest In Peace

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  • Fredrick Pinto & family, Shirva

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    A Tribute to Felix D'Souza. May your soul rest in peace in his heavenly kingdom. our deep sympathies and heartfelt condolences to your loved ones.

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    Heartfelt Condolences to Felix Bab's family.May His Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • naveen kulshekarM, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    dEV BAAP TACHEA OTMEAK XANTI DIVNDI ANI TACHEA KUTMAK HI NIRGAMANACHI DUK SOSUNK KURPA DIVNDI MHONN MAGTAM.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Jul 10 2014

    Very sad indeed, May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his fly & friends.

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  • Sunil Fernandes, Kota/Dubai

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    So sad.... May His Soul Rest in Peace

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  • Valerian D'souza, Belman

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family...May his departed soul rest in peace.

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  • Dr. Edward Nazareth, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    My heartfelt condolences to Celine Bai and all the family members of Felix D'Souza. When I started writing in Ponnari he was the Asst. Editor. Over the years we had met several times and he used to call me whenever he was in Mangalore.He was kind, humble and a simple man. His writings were published few weeks ago in Konkani weeklies of Mumbai. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • MAX MENDES, Taccode/Canada

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    We mourn the loss of a great Konkani stalwart. May eternal rest grant unto him and his soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved D'souza family.

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  • Lulu John Vieges, Bajpe . Bahrain

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    Great lose to konkani community. RIP to Felix bab.
    LJP

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  • Henry George D'Souza, Borivali/Mudarangady

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    I used to meet him in I.C. Colony off and on. A konkani lover and contributed lot to konkani literature. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • galdin d souza, kadri, kinnigoly

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    The contribution of Mr Felix D Souza in the field of journalism especially konkani journalism as the asst editor of Poinnari has been note worthy and commendable...my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family..may the departed soul rest in peace...galdin d souza

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  • J. G. Urwa, Doha Qatar / Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    Sasnaso vishev di taka ye Somiya ani niranthar prakaas thacher fankondi.

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  • CGS, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 09 2014

    A respectful homage to Mr.Felix A.D'Souza who passed away in Canada.A renowned senior journalist who had worked for Poinnari Konkani Weekly as an Assistant Editor for many years.Deepest sympathies to Celinebai,Asha,Arun and all the members of the bereaved family.May his departed soul rest in eternal Peace.

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