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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (AM)
Udupi, Sep 28: The mortal remains of Hazel Mathias was laid to rest at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva, on Friday, September 28. The funeral mass was attended by a large number of people who caught a last glimpse of Hazel.
Hazel was working in Al Miqua General Hospital run by health ministry of Saudi Arabia for the last 6 years before she committed suicide at her residential quarters on July 19. The husband and parents of Hazel received her body on September 27 at Bengaluru airport.
Saudi administration had retained the mortal remains of the deceased nurse for over two months citing investigation, technical reasons, non-availability of officials etc.
Vinay Kumar Sorake, former minister, Lalaji R Mendon, MLA, Kaup, and Ivan D’Souza, MLC paid their last respects.
Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop, diocese of Udupi presided over the funeral Mass, while Fr Denis D’Sa parish priest, and other priests were present.