Mangaluru: ‘Pailands’ Ranga Pai (73) no more


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Mangaluru, Apr 11: Mangalore Ranga Pai, pioneering engineer and builder of the city passed away this evening Monday, April 11 at 4.10 p.m. 

He was 73 years and passed away peacefully at his residence, according to family sources.

Born in Mangalore on February 6, 1943, he was an alumnus of St Aloysius School and College and studied engineering in the maiden batch of Karnataka Regional Engineering College (now NITK), Surathkal. Thereafter he founded Pailands, which promoted several enterprises.  

An active industry leader and community stalwart, M Ranga Pai had formerly served as president, Builders Association of India and Canara Builders Association and also as trustee of Sri Venkataramana Temple, Car Street, treasurer of GSB Seva Sangh and as secretary of Abhaya Ashraya, Mangalore.

He is survived by his wife Suman Pai, son architect Venkatesh Pai and family and two daughters Divya Pai, Sathya Pai Shankar and family.

Last respects may be paid to his mortal remains at his residence, ‘Sriniketan’, Near Jogi Matt, Kadri Park Road, Kadri Hills, Mangalore – 4.

Funeral will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday, April 12 at Boloor crematorium.

  

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  • Deepali Kamath, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 13 2016

    Dear Venkatesh Pai
    pls accept our heart felt condolences on the demise of your dear Dad. At this hour of grief you will also strive to strengthen the bond of togetherness and be a support to your Mom Suman mai and sisters who will look upto you as the pillar of the Family.
    the Venkatrama Temple artwork is a tribute to his collections of aestethic design and depiction of our maha granth-a legacy to live on and on as his soul finds its journey and destination into merging with the Lord. Regards and warm wishes

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  • Archie & Merlyn Brito, Orlando

    Tue, Apr 12 2016

    Dear Suman & family,
    Archie & I offer you our sincere condolences on the passing away of your dear husband and father. We have fond memories of both of you. Archie remembers him especially as a classmate throughout school and college. He was a good friend and a thorough gentleman always. Mangalore has lost one of its stalwarts but we pray that his spirit lives on forever.
    May his soul rest in peace.
    Sincerely,
    Archie & Merlyn Brito

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  • Percy Dias, Mangalore / Lobo Prabhu Apts

    Tue, Apr 12 2016

    Dear. Venki. Divya. Sathya & all family members.
    Sorry to hear bout the passing away of your Dad. Our sincere condolences to you all & May the lord give tou strength at this difficult time.

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  • Evans n maria alex, Falnir mangalore

    Tue, Apr 12 2016

    It's sad to know that rangap pai mam is no more. May god grant eternal rest to his soul, and solace to his family.he is the architect of many buildings through his company pailand builders,including our apts ushakiran apts.falnir.we wil miss his help.

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