Popular Konkani Writer P D'Souza Passes Away


from Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (RD)

Mumbai, Nov 18: Well-known Konkani writer and columnist for over 6 decades Pietas D Souza, popularly known as P D'Souza passed away in the early hours of Sunday November 16, at Nanavati Hospital, Ville Parle (West), after a brief period of illness.  A crusader of Konkani movement, both in his native Mangalore and in Mumbai, P D'Souza has carved a niche for himself in Konkani world.

P D Souza was born to Pascal and Monica D'Souza couple at Boloor ward of Our Lady of Pompeii parish, Urwa, Mangalore on July 25, 1920.  He was the fifth among the eight children of his parents. He did his initial schooling at parish school, Urwa.  He then began working as a composer with Kohinoor, the only printing press of that time, in Mangalore in 1942.  Since then, he continued working with various publications both in Konkani and English in Mangalore and in Mumbai.

He married Agnes in 1950 in Mangalore and they had 6 daughters and one son.  He experienced early shock of his life in 1979 when his wife passed away.  He moved to Mumbai to live with his son later.  He continued his Konkani columns in Sevak, Jhelo, Kaannik, Divo including the first Konkani weekly of metro Poinnari. Konkani enthusiasts will miss his famous column 'Haal-Chaal' that was published in Divo since its inception. He was also the regular contributor for Poinnari since 1971 and later also served as its Editor for a decade.  

His works are being published in various Konkani publications. While Sevak publication published his 'Sunecho Aprad', Punov Prakashan published 'Nirapradi', 'Vichitr Farikponn' and Haal Chaal.  He was honoured by Kala Sagar, Punov Prakashan and Konkani Basha Mandal – Mumbai, in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the cause of Konkani, its culture and traditions. 

The mortal remains of P D'Souza was laid to rest at Sacred Heart Church cemetery, Koparkairne, Vashi, on Tuesday November 18 evening. A large number of well-wishers, contemporary Konkani activists along with P D'Souza's family members gathered and paid their last tribute to this great son of Konkani.

  

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  • Denzil D'souza, BALKUNJE/BANDRA/BORIVLI/QATAR

    Thu, Feb 26 2009

    Mr.P.D'souza was a close friend of my father the late Shri.Mark D'souza who was also an Ex-Editor of Poinari.May their souls rest in Eternal peace.

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  • Freeda Aloor, Navi Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 09 2008

    Dad's funeral was held on Tuesday, 18th November 2008. This was published in Times of India on 17th November, 2008, one day before the funeral, and we the family members had telephonically informed everybody, whose tel. nos. were available with us and lots of Dad's friends informed the others whom we did not inform. We are sorry you were not informed about this. Dad's month's' mind mass is on 16th Dec. 2008 at 7.00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Vashi. We would be glad to meet you if you can come.

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  • paul d`souza, balakunje

    Fri, Nov 21 2008

    we lost a living legend...for ever...!!!but he alives forever in every ones heart. lots people they die(even when they alive) but few they dont.

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  • Fr.Roshan, Capuchin, Agrar/St.Anne'sFriary,Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 21 2008

    Mr.P.D'Souza as an Editor of 'Poinnari' and as writer reflected his mature christian personality. He never compromised values for the sake of sensational and popular literature. He made use of his talents for 'apostolic service!' May he share the reward in heaven for 'gaining five more talents for himself' and helping many to do the same with selflsess service! I am one among those who experinced his generosity. May the generous Master reward him with eternity.

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  • edward menezes, bantwal /vashi

    Thu, Nov 20 2008

    p dsouza was a man of principles,a great writer and a great father in law . may god give him joy and peace for his soul. loving son in law edward menezes.

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  • Marcel M. D'Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 20 2008

    On behalf of the Konkani Writers' Forum,Mangalore (Karnataka), I convey my sincere condolences to the family members of Konkani Writer, P. D'Souza. May his soul rest in peace. Machcha, Milaar, President, KWF Mangalore

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  • J D S NAVUNDA, padukone

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    ONR MORE KONKANI PILLAR IS LOST. MAY GOD GRANT HIM PEACE .

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  • Dolphy Cascia, Cascia/Vamanjoor

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    I have lost my `Guru'. Mr P. DSouza encouraged me in writing and as well as to become a Journalist. Sincere condolences to his family members.

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  • CGS, Qatar

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    P.D'Souza,former Ediror of Poinnari Weekly is no more.A vetran journalist,populary known as PDS, Pietas,Shri Sophia is no more. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • H M Pernal, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    I am saddened by the demise of P.D'Souza , doyen of Konkani Journalism. May his soul rest in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to his family members.

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  • Hemacharya, Dubai

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    P. D'Souza had been a doyen of Konkani journalism and was a father figure for many aspiring young writers whom he trained and nurtured over a period of five decades. We join in expressing our great pain and condolences to his family members. Hemacharya, on behalf of Daiji Dubai Konkani Writers

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  • Ligoury Fernandes,

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    A great Konkani writer indeed. I was one of the regualr readers of his weekly column in Poinnari which was liked by everybody. Such writers today are very rare. While expressing our sincere condolences to his family,I pray to the Almighty God to give this great soul eternal rest. Bro Loy`s family, Jeppu

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    Sorry to hear the sad demise of veteran Konkani writer and journalist P. D'Souza. Mumbai Mangaloreans lost a great writer and Konkani activist. May his soul rest in peace and may God grant enough strength to his loved ones to bear this loss.

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  • Ancy Paladka, Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    P DSouza Mumbai has contributed a lot to the Konkani Journalism and literature. We lost one of the great literary heros of Konkani. But it is sad that the concerned people did not inform right media persons before his funeral. He was passed away in the early hours of Sunday. His funeral was on Friday afternoon. His funeral news got published in DaijiWorld.com only in the evening. There was a gap of three days. But the people who took charge of his funeral did not inform even various Konkani leaders who are in literary field. Many lost the opportunity (including myself) because of this communication delay. Ancy Paladka Konkani Poet, Mumbai

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  • Gerry D'Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Wed, Nov 19 2008

    Sorry to hear the news of sad demise of veteran Konkani Writer P. D'Souza. His immense contribution for Konkani literature that lasted for over six decades is truly praise worthy. We pray Almighty God to grant a great strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. May the departed soul of Amar P D'Souza rest in peace!

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  • valerianprabhu , marol mumbai

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    konkani world lost a great intellegent person as well as a ex editor of Poinnari weekely for more than a decade. I will never forget the coloumn which he used to write on behalf his beloved wife until 1979.Which it used to taught a lesson each readers.

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  • Priya Das, Karkala / Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    We are really going to miss the great konkani writings of our dear Mr. P. D'Souza as he left for his eternal rest. It is indeed a great loss to the Konkani literary world. He had been an eminent Konkani writer, columnist, and a great lover of konkani language. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Lancy Moras, Bajjodi, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    A great Wall of Konkani literature is no more. I was a regular reader of his great stories in Sevak and Jhelo. 'Vichitr Farikponn' published by Punav Publication was a GEM among Konkani stories. I must say our tears are nothing on honorable P. D'Souza's death. By way of mourning I am ready to shread my last of tear on a great pillar departed P. D'Souza. Though I am not his son, I stand up a say proudly that I want to be his son. SASNASO VISHEV DI TAKA YE SOMIYA ANI NIRANTHAR PRAKAS THACHER FANKOY ANI SAMADHANEN TASO AATHMO VISHEV GEVNDI MUNON MUJA GERCHA SENGIN MELON MAGHTHAN.

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  • Stany Lobo, Bajal Mangalore/Bahrain

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    Konknethlem ek porzollik nekethr zodon ghelen.P.DSOUZA SODHANS AMCHE MOTHINTH ANI KALLZANTH ASTHOLO.THACHA MORNA THIEN AMI DHUK PAUTHAUN.SASNASO VISHEV THACHA ATHMYAAK MAGTHANA THACHA DHUKESTH KUTMACHANK BHUJAVON PATEITHA. KONKANI KUTAM BAHRAIN.

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  • VR Miyar,

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    Another Son of Konkani Matha has gone to eternal rest. Ever since the birth of DIVO I have read his  writings. Even in his old age, he gave a fresh approach to Divo readers. It  was my luck to meet him in Amiyar's house in Mulund in October 97  . A  nice person indeed . He will remain in our hearts. May the Risen Lord grant him Eternal Glory . VR Desouza - 'Soponn' Miyar

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  • Eugene D'Souza, Moodubelle/Dombivli

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    The sad demise of P. D'Souza is indeed a great loss to the Konkani literary world. He had been an eminent Konkani writer, columnist and ex-editor of the popular Konkani weekly 'Poinnari'. As a contributor of articles and stories to 'Poinnari' I had the good fortune of interacting with him in the 1960s and 1970s. He was meticulous and a perfectionist in his approach to Konkani writing. He encouraged me in my endeavour. May Almighty God grant him eternal rest and peace.

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  • James Lobo, Mangalore/Vashi

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    A great loss to Konkani community. As a popular writer/columinist,i still remember few articles in Poinnari/Sevak in my college days. Its a sad day in my life because just realised from the news that he was living in my parish (Vashi)all these years. Depest sympathies to entire family. May his soul rest in peace. James Lobo/Vashi/Dubai

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  • Regam Taccode, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    I am saddened by the demise of P.D'Souza. I had met him just a couple of times for a brief while. But those couple of times were very impressive because he radiated his quiet love for Konkani and all those who loved Konkani. I was touched by his sober writings. May God grant him peace and eternal joy. May his near and dear ones experience solace and comfort.

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  • vimith peter mathias, pilar shirva

    Tue, Nov 18 2008

    A great pillar of konkani is no more. May his soul rest in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to his family members. Vimith Sharjha.

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