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Mangaluru: Former principal of Milagres College Fr G W Vas passes away

  •   Wed, Oct 26 2022 12:47:35 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DRD)

Mangaluru, Oct 26: Rev Fr Gregory William Vas popularly known as  Fr G W Vas passed away at Fr Muller’s Hospital, Kankanady here on Wednesday, October 26 noon.

Fr Vas was 81 years old. He was formerly the principal of Milagres College and headmaster of Milagres School.

Fr Gregory William Vas hailing from Agrar/Farla was born to Joseph Vas and P Vas on May 25, 1941. He was ordained priest for the Diocese of Mangalore on December 3, 1966.

Fr Vas served as an assistant parish priest at Milagres, Mangaluru. He served as parish priest at Puttur, Kulshekar and Paldance. He also served as a teacher at Milagres, Kallianpur. After spending two years as Socious at Milagres, he moved to St Zuze Vas senior priest home.

He had also been a parish priest of Holy Cross Church Cordel and the founder parish priest of St Teresa of Kolkata Church, Paldane.

His mortal remains will be kept for public viewing on Friday, October  28 at 2:30 PM. A holy mass for the departed Fr Vas will be held at 3:30 pm at St Vincent Ferrar Church in Valencia followed by the burial service.

 

 
  

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  • Lancy/Angeline/Leeann Andrea/Leeviana Dsouza, Mangalore/dubai

    Sat, Oct 29 2022

    Respectful Farewell to Fr. G W Vas . Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him. The departed soul Rest in peace.

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  • Harsha Pinto, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Thu, Oct 27 2022

    Fr. Vas, thank you for Moulding us into better humans that we are today. It wouldn't have been possible without your dedication and perseverance. May your soul rest in peace. Amen ....

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  • Joel D'Souza, Highlands, Mangalore

    Thu, Oct 27 2022

    Fr. Vas was a Titan. Achieved huge milestones in life but shunned all publicity. ಎಲೆಯ ಮರೆಯ ಕಾಯಿ. He was a builder; of faith, trust and character. He was a unifier; of hearts and religions. Humble, noble, gentle, strict; where strictness was required, principled and kind. A great priest and a great man. Truly the salt of the earth. He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, he has kept the faith and he has now gone for his heavenly reward. Revered last respects to you dear Father - Joel, Juliet, Lawrentina and Clementina

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  • Jason, Mangalore/Netherlands

    Thu, Oct 27 2022

    Rev. Fr. Vas, our Principal at Milagres High School, was known for his discipline. I recollect meeting him on my admission to Milagres for my high school education. He was a person of great administrative abilities who was instrumental in guiding lives and bring educational standards to a next level. I recollect my Dad, (Late Mr. John Baptist Rodrigues) who was a teacher at Milagres School, in Kallianpur, mentioning about Fr. Vas and he being colleagues together. It was Rev. Fr. Vas and his bold decisions that provided me great opportunity to learn in Milagres High School. I am thankful for the opportunity. I also had an opportunity to meet Fr. Vas at Paldane. He was a complete different person after retirement and with parish responsibilities, unlike his strict disciplinarian attitude which he sported at Milagres College. All in all, a great educationist and administrator, Rev. Fr. Vas, lot of Milagres passout will be grateful to you. We wish you eternal Rest in Peace. Jason Rodrigues. Batch of 1991 to 1994.

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  • Patrick L. Lewis, Thonse-Kallianpur/Dubai

    Thu, Oct 27 2022

    Dear Jason, I absolutely agree with you regarding Fr. Vas. When I was a student of Fr. Vas your father Mr Rodriegus was also my teacher. (Class teacher).When I am wishing eternal peace to Fr. Vas. I also remmber your father and wish him eternal peace.

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  • Jason Pereira, Mangaluru

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    RIP Fr. Vas. Deeply Saddened to hear you are no more with us.Thank you for guiding us well when we studied under your care in Milagres, mangalore. Our school was definately on the "top" under your leadership. Thousands of students will miss you. May you soul RIP. Condolences- from your 1995 Batch..

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  • Ivan Fernandes, Mangaluru

    Sat, Oct 29 2022

    May Fr. Vas's noble soul rest in eternal peace. Batch of 1975, 8th standard

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  • Elvisha & Ronald Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr. Vas was a great compassionate priest. we are so grateful to him as he was so accommodating to all the students who returned from Kuwait during the Gulf War when he was the Principal of the Milagres School. We were denied seats in all the boys schools in Mangalore, but Fr. Vas welcomed all the Gulf Returnee Students in1990 without any fuss and reservations. If not for him many boys would have lost one year of education. May God Grant him eternal rest. Rest in Peace Fr. Vas. May you be rewarded in heaven for all the help you gave us during our difficult time. Sincere condolences to his dear family members and the congregation.

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  • Anil Pinto, Kulshekar / Dubai

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    A simple person and helping nature to all... A great soul departed today... May his soul Rest in Peace

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  • Vincent Monteiro, Paldane / Duabi

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    We sadly lost a noble priest, great personality & compassionate human being. You will be ever remembered for your kindness & affection. Thank you, Father, for all the good works & guidance. Eternal rest grant unto him O lord. May his noble soul rest in peace.

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  • Aylwin, Bolar,

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Rest in peace Rev. Fr. Vaz. My heart felt sympathies to all near n dear ones.

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  • M.P. Rodrigues, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    I am so much touched by comments of gratitude towards Fr. Gregory William Vas from his erstwhile students . That shows how much he endeared himself to his students and what noble values he inculcated in them. My association with Fr. Gregory William Vas dates back to the year 1964 . He was erudite yet humble, strict yet compassionate. He walked in the steps of his Master, preached and lived a simple life without any ostentation. His golden jubilee as a priest was a very simple affair after a weekly Mass at Milagres. He did not want a big celebration. I was fortunate to come and live in Milagres parish where he spent two years as socius after retirement and that gave me an opportunity to share ideas and memories with him. May the Divine Teacher grant you the well deserved eternal reward , Fr Gregory William and intercede for us from heaven. Until we meet at Jesus' feet, farewell. - Marian Paul Rodrigues

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  • Sudeep, Bangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace, the best principal Milagres had.. he was so disciplined and made sure all students were well behaved.. I was in primary school and it was my turn to tell the thought of the day.I had hurt my left toe badly the previous day, I was eager to tell "thought of the day" so came to school after forcing my parents to send me to school as if i miss it i won't get the opportunity for many many weeks, i stood near father anxiously waiting for my turn .. Meanwhile my toe was bleeding and i was so anxious that i did not notice.. father saw and immediately told the students to carry me to the medicine room and treat me.. I still remember how nicely he talked to me and told me to go home... I got the opportunity to tell the "though of the day" in the coming week !!

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  • Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Very Surely yes, A Very Great Loving Good Nature Soul was required by our dear Lord for his Wonderful Living Place to be with Him for ever ! He desired to have him ! Let us therefore THANK our dear Lord for it !!!

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  • Reizen Pereira, Mangalore/Toronto

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Rest in Peace Fr G W Vas. you will be always remembered as one of the best principals of all times which Milagres school/college had to offer!!! You will be missed :-(

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  • Agnello, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr. Vaz was one man institution who will be forever revered by his students. He build our character and made us better human beings and good citizens. He was strict , he was kind, he was gentle and he was very fair. He treated everyone equally without fear or favour. He wanted every single one of us to excel . He will be forever be part of our lives and in every good that we do. Rest in peace dear Fr. Vaz.

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  • Edward Lobo, Agrar/Bangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Rest in peace Fr.G.W.Vas.We the parishioners of Agrar parish remember you from your seminary days .We were in primary school then and were altar servers.When I visited you last year at Zuze home,you recognised me even though you were ailing.Your selfless service will be remembered by your students of Milagres school and college as well as the parishes you served.Our heartfelt condolences to his dear and near ones.

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  • Eric Alban Rodrigues, Canada

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Ever smiling face I know him from my high school days in St. Aloysius visiting Milagres church. RIP Fr Vas.

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  • Rudy D Souza & Family, Omzoor / Kuwait

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    I am short of words to describe Fr. Vaz's impact on thousands of his students who had studied at Milagres. A noble soul and a great personality are no more. He lived as per his vocation. A true follower of Jesus. May your Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Patrick L. Lewis, Thonse-Kallianpur/Dubai

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    A great teacher and preast is united with God in heaven. He was our English teacher in Milagres high School Kallianpur. He was also teaching modern catechism in high school. He was very friendly teacher. Condolences to his family members and loved once. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Austin Rodrigues, Niddel, kulshekar

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace!

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  • Dr R G D Souza, Principal, YIT, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    A noble soul, A guide and mentor to many .May his soul rest in peace

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  • Bharath, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr. G.W. Vas, no more is one of the saddest thing and pain i have today. He was a gentle human, a good teacher who nurtured each student of Milagres with utmost care. Only by his presence standing on the ground, the whole ground would get empty in less than 2 minutes and there was silence in every class. A great teacher who shall be missed every now and then. Having studied under his guidance from KG to 10th, it has been a pleasant learning institute during his time. His humor, strictness, kind heart is something which cannot be found in todays schools. I feel myself blessed for being in good position today and all this is only because of Fr. Vas, without which we would not have gone out to conquer the world. May his soul rest in peace and he shall be missed by all the students of Milagres, who studied under his leadership

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  • Clara wth Dophy Cascia, Vamanjoor, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • shabi, Dubai/ Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.🙏

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  • Ranganatha Krishna Achar, Udupi / Ambalapady

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    I came across the sad news that Our Former Principal of Milagres, Mangalore Fr Vaz is no more. He was a strict disciplinarian and one Glance was enough for us to run for cover. One of my Favourite gurus. 🙏🙏🙏 Prayers for his Atma to attain permanent peace.

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  • Chetan, Capuchin, Assisi Press, Bejai

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Thousands of families today bow in gratitude to Fr GW Vas, for at a time when Catholic boys coming from villages were not able find a school in Mangalore city to further their studies, he had accommodated all of them. He was nothing less than a true father. Boys from Assisi House, Bejai who studied under him at Milagres, hundreds of them today are priests and even bishops. The legacy of Fr GW Vas: Christian education isn't training first class students to get distinction, instead it is helping the failing students to get through... I always remember with gratitude his concern and love for Assisi Press and its progress. We miss you dear Father. May you be rewarded suitably by the Lord, dear Fr GW Vas.

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  • Jeethan Menezes, Mangalore/ Bangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr Vaz worked hard to transform Milagres school. He brought in discipline among student to make it one of the best schools in Mangalore during his tenure. He was highly dedicated in his vocation. He taught me for couple of years and was my Principal for a decade. He always wanted me to work hard and excel in my carrier. It is difficult to get such a priest again in my life. REST IN PEACE Father

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  • Roy Fernandes, Valencia / Bordeaux

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Rest in peace Father. You were one of a kind, an inspiration and a source of motivation. Salute!

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  • Anil Francis Dsouza, Mangalore/Bendore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Very sad . I will miss you Fr Vas. You were one of the best principal I had. Rest in peace dear Fr Vas.

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  • Kenneth Jathanna, Mlr

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Rest in peace Fr. Vas. You will always be remembered.

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  • Paul DSouza, Bondel

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Ivan Fernandes, Ashoknagar / Dubai

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Very sad to hear that Fr. G W Vas is no more. He was one of the few simple and steadfast priests who was 100% committed to his vocation. He never deviated from it under any circumstances or pressures. Before he took over Milagres High School, the reputation of this schoold was circumspect. He completely turned it around though his discipline and principled approach. May the Lord almighty welcome him in his Kingdom and provide him his appropriate reward. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • denzil attavar, attavar mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Fr Franklin D'Souza, Paladka/ Hiriyur Chitradurga

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    I remember my days as I joined Milagres in 1989 and 1990 for PUC.....He was High School HM. Well respected by all the students. After becoming priest he was one my favourite Priest. He is use always appreciate my mission and his encouraging words were really great. He committed himself fully to the call and mission given to him. Rest in peace dear fr. Today is your tern tomorrow is ours. Fr Franklin D'Souza Diocese of shimoga +919013905078

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  • Nayan Asher, JEPPU MANGALORE

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Very Nice Principal of Milagres Junior College Fr Vaz was the Sir to show me the Right way. My Deepest Condolences. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE 🙏

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  • Laveena Mathias, Farla/Bantwal

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace Fr. G W Vas 💐💐

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  • Vishwas, fajeer

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Rest in peace

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  • ahmed, Mangalore/KSA

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    My heartfelt condolence. Growing up i can remember his strictness which has indeed shaped us and made us realize the importance of discipline. His teachings where valuable and he indeed practiced what he preached. He will be missed by all of us. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Brayan, Singapore /Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr. Vaz was our Principal throughout our schooling in Milagres in 80's and early 90's. He was instrumental to building our chracter (for a entire generation of Milagres boys) . We owe a lot to this noble soul. May Fr. Vaz Soul Rest in Peace.You will be fondly remembered always.

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  • Raymond Dsouza, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Lancy Monteiro, Paldane/Kulshekar

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Ronald Coelho, Vamanjoor/Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. May your soul rest in eternal peace 🙏.

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  • sabeel ahmed, sharjah

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    One of the best priest who worked without any discrimination of caste or creed , a very straight forward priest who has helped many people who could not afford to pay the fees , hes been a great teacher and most importantly practised whatever he preached , now looking back towards his strictness that was necessary to have us disciplined which has shaped us today to be successful, May our Dear Fr Rest in peace , till we meet again

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  • Attavar, Mangalore/Bahrain.

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Om Shanthi - May his Soul rest in peace, he was our principal when my High school/PUC days in Milagres PU Collage M'lore. A great Tutor

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  • Sunil Das, Mangalore/NewZealand

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Very sad day for all of us. Great Principal of my school/college . Still remember his nagara betta. He taught us the discipline for life. All the memories are still alive. May Almighty bless you for eternal peace. Om Shanthi🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💐

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  • Roshan Francis Martis, Kadri, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr Vas was an institution in himself. He was a legend. Men of his calibre never die. Long live Fr Vas!

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.He was our principal during the late 90s .Good in heart but always strict. Condolence to all the family members.Really felt sad hearing the news.

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  • Roshan Francis Martis, Kadri, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr Vas was an institution in himself. He was a legend. Men of his calibre never die. Long live Fr Vas!

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  • Nithan Rodrigues, Mangalore/ Bangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Respected Fr Principal who shaped so many of our lives is no more. He will be dearly missed by his students. Eternal rest grand unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine on him. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Jerome, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his noble soul be rewarded the very well deserved eternal bliss... RIP...

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  • Basil Vincent Dsa, Valencia /Neermarga. Mangalore.

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May His Soul Rest In Peace.

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  • Alwyn Sequeira, Kulshekar

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr.vas. Was a great teacher...in his words and deeds, he taught all of us how to lead a simple and humble life. .he was my most respected and favourite teacher...he proved that he was always for the needy..and educating people of every class was his great goal and achievement.. thank you fr.. for your blessings in our life... God almighty welcome you into his kingdom ...rest in peace dear fr. and send ur blessings to us.. Amen

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  • Ignatius Praveen Dsouza, Mangalore/ Bangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    A great personality and my principal at Milagres school. A good disciplinarian for students of our time. Well Respected priest of Milagres and finally at Paldane. We will miss you and may your soul rest in everlasting peace Amen 🙏

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  • William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May Almighty grant his soul eternal rest.

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  • Vinson Vaz, Kadri, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Fr. Vas first interviewed me in 1976 for the 1st grade in Milagres and then our journey together went on for many years thereafter. He left a lasting impression on all his students which was cherished by all. He will be fondly missed by all his students. May his soul rest in peace. He has concluded his journey!

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    During my college degree cous in govt. college during late 60's, Fr. Vas used be the President of Catholic Students Association. conducting fortnightly meeting and offering religious guidance to catholic students. Very Jovial, filled with humor and a smile on his face always. R.I.P. - Fr. Vas.

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  • Michael Noronha, Mysore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    A successor to the Late Fr Charles Aranha as Principal of Milagres High School in 1975-76, and an efficient and excellent administrator. He was popularly called "Wagh" (A tiger) while enforcing discipline but had a very compassionate and kind heart towards the needy students. His sermons were inspirational. He led the institution to great heights. May he rest in peace.

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  • Francis Lewis, Kundapur

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May His soul rest in peace

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  • William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • MARLON JAMES REGO, MUMBAI

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    DEAR FLY MEMBERS, A KIND HEARTED PRIEST I HAVE KNOWN SINCE MY YOUNG DAYS HAS DEPARTED TO HEAVEN. A PRIEST WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANT YOUTHS TO EXCELL IN LIFE.. MAY THE GOOD LORD WELCOME YOU FATHER WITH OPEN HANDS. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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  • Laetitia Hazel Tauro, Padil , Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    Saddened to hear his loss. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Roshan Sequeira, Mangalore Dubai

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May your Soul Rest in Peace. I am short of words to describe Fr Vaz impact on thousands his students who had studied at Milagres.

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  • Sujeeth Shetty, Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2022

    May his soul rest in eternal peace

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