Sunday, July 23, 2006

Catholic Casualties in Mumbai Blasts 7/11

Names and details of Catholic Casualties in the Mumbai (Bombay) explosions

Last Update: 1943hrs IST, 23 July 2006.

Deaths

Francis Lewis (55)

Francis Lewis (55) from Sasthan/Brahmavar - Victim of the 7/11 Mumbai Blasts

Son of late John Lewis and Stella Lewis of Balkudru near Sastan in Udupi District, Karnataka. He was an employee of the Voltas Company and had settled in Mumbai along with his wife Precilla (nee Barnes from Matpady, Brahmavar) and children Joyal and Shaila. The funeral has been re-sheduled and will be held at 3.00 pm on July 13, 2006 at Our Lady of Nazareth Church, Bhayander, Mumbai. (Courtesy: Daijiworld.com)

Francis Lobo (48)

Francis Lobo (48), Mahim, Mumbai.

Francis who was appears under the injured list of the Mumbai Police is no more. He is survived by his wife Evelyn (Judy) and daughter Jessica. Francis is a native of Morjim in Goa and is the son of Late Joseph Lobo and Mrs. Concessao Lobo. He is the brother of Anna Francisca (married to Michael), Anna Maria (married to Rosario), Casino (married to Carmelil), and Sebastian (married to Emilia). Born on 3 December 1958, Francis joined the Datamatics Group on 15 October 1979. He was Senior General Manager in Datamatics Staffing Services. Throughout his career, he has been an outstanding performer and last year, he walked away with the Group's Outstanding Award. Francis was also the highest revenue earner for Datamatics Staffing. His funeral took place at 10.00 am on Friday, 14 July 2006, at Our Lady of Victories Church, Mahim. All his colleagues at Datamatics extend to the family their deepest condolences and hope that God gives them the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss. (Courtesy: Anita Mascarenhas, Wincilla, Wilma, Mumbai)

Jerry Fernandes (45)

Married with small children. The funeral was held at St Micheal Church, Manikpur on 12th July 2006. (Courtesy: Vasai Diocese)

Joseph Robert Noronha (56)

Joseph Robert Noronha, Kallianpur/Mumabi.

The body of Joseph Noronha ("Joy") was found in Sion hospital at 3-30 pm on Thursday. It was identified by the clothes and on the basis of the scar of a heart operation he had undergone a few years ago. His Visa credit card and diary were picked by a lady from the railway station and were handed over to Noronha's wife after tracking down her address. "Joy" was an officer in Bank of Baroda and a part-time lecturer in Goregaon Night College. Joy is the son of the late Xavier and Matilda Noronha, behind Milagres College, Kallianpur, husband of Nancy, brother of Austine, the late Herold, Celine and Irene, uncle of Don, Ron, Clifford, Rendal, Darel, Carl, Veena, Corinne and Jeniffer, brother-in-law of Valerian, Joe, Cinthia and Jacintha. Funeral cortege leaves residence at Malad, at 5 pm for Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem, Malad, on Friday July 14, 2006. Contact numbers of family members: Nancy Noronha (9819688494/28078101), Corinne Noronha (9820689265), Ron Crasto (9820071656). (Courtesy: Daijiworld.com, Basil Serrao, Kenya.)

Manvel K. D'Souza (36)

From Vagholi. Married with small children. His body was recovered from K.E.M Hospital. The funeral was held at Our Lady of Velankani Church, Merdes on 12th July 2006. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police, Vasai Diocese)

Micheal Dabre (51)

Married with small children. The funeral was held at Holy Cross Church, Nirmal on 12th July 2006. (Courtesy: Vasai Diocese)

Richard DMonte (37)

Married with small children. The funeral was held at St Gonsalo Garcia Church, Gass on 12th July 2006. (Courtesy: Vasai Diocese)

Sandford DeSales (40)

Sandford DeSales (40), Victim of the Mumbai Blasts

Sandford DeSales, a Goan Catholic born and brought up in Bandra and an employee with the Bank of India was among the victims of the Tuesday's explosions. It was only a week ago that the second class traveller switched to first class. Quite unusually on this occassion he sat next to the window instead of at the footboard where he generally stood, said Claudius, a national hockey referee suggesting that Sandford had no way of jumping out like some of the survivors. His body, robbed of his gold chain, wallet and mobile, was found at the KEM Hospital morgue. He is remembered as a very fine hockey player and football goalkeeper. Stanford is survived by his wife Janet and daughter Alicia (11). He is the son of Anthony and Marie DeSales; brother of Francisco, Claudius/Sharon, Romulos and Father Savio (St. Andrew's, Bandra); uncle of Amanda and Shaniya. The funeral was held at 5:30 p.m on 17th July 2006 at Mt. Carmel Church, Bandra. (Courtesy: Christabel Mendes, Mumbai)



Injured

Alwyn Daniel?

Admitted at Bhagvati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Alwyn Dena

Hospital not named. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Alwyn D'Cunha (32)

Admitted at Lilavati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Amrit Coutinho (45)

Admitted at K.E.M Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

B.M. Vaz (52)

Admitted at Hindjua Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. Some sources say Sion hospital. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Dominic Demonte? (40)

Admitted at Hindjua Hospital. Some sources say Sion hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Edward Wagh

Admitted at Hindjua Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

George D'Mello

Admitted at Karuna Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

George D'Mello

Admitted at Bhagvati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Jacob Mathew

Admitted at Nanavati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Jackson Gomes (29)

Admitted at Bhagvati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

P. C. Varghese (49)

Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Some sources say Sion hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Praveen Rodricks/Rodrigues (30)

Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Some sources say Sion hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Preston Fernandes (18)

Preston is the son of Peter Fernandes' the Eucharistic Minister in Salmiya Chapel, Kuwait. He is currently admitted in Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, and his family is with him. A foreign particle has penetrated his head and the family has made an earnest appeal for prayers for this young boy. (Courtesy: Sophia Rodrigues, Kuwait)

R. Miranda (44)

Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

R. N. Fernandes (30)

Also given as "M. R. Fernandes" by some sources. Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Some sources say Sion hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Rajstat/Rochester D'Mello (28)

Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Some sources say Sion hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Robinson (Robin Sen?) (40)

Admitted at Hindjua Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. Some sources say Sion hospital. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Rohan Crasto (34)

Rohan Crasta, S/o Late Elias Crasto and Olga Crasto, Kannada Kudru (Kundapur/Udupi, Karnataka) and an employee of Indian Airlines working at the Santa Cruz Airport was travelling in the compartment of the blast at Bhayander. He sustained injuries in one of his ears causing a hole in the ear drum and damaging the nerves. He is still under treatment but has been resuming duties after a couple of days treatment leave. Rohan is the brother of Kiran (and Anne) and Lovely Crasto. (Courtesy: Kiran Crasto, Kannada Kudru)

Ronald D'Souza

Admitted at Bhagvati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Royston D'Mello (28)

Admitted at Lilavati Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Source: Mumbai Police)

Septin Darryl

Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Vinod Mendonca

Admitted at Hinduja Hospital. Name may not be accurately given. (Courtesy: Mumbai Police)

Wilfred Crasta (51)

Wilfy is the son of of late Rosario Crasta and late Cecilia Crasta, Kannada Kudru, Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka. Currently settled in Bhayander along with wife Teresa (from Uppoor in Udupi District) and children Clarita and Clemy. He was travelling in the compartment of the blast and was injured with the entry of a foreign particle in his left arm. He is receiving treatment at Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri and was succesfully operated on 12th July for the removal of the foreign body. He however suffers ear damage/hearing loss and is in a state of shock. Wilfy is the brother of Frederick (Feddy), John (Johnie), Lucy, Fr. Patrick (Capuchin), Alexander (Halsu), Edward (Eddu), Fr. Rudolf (SVD) and Godfrey. (Courtesy: John Crasta, Kannada Kudru)




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