Dr Olivio Mascarenhas in service of humanity He was born to late Mr. Jose Maria & Mrs. Analia on 22 March 1933 and breathed his last peacefully after prolonged illness on 19-7-2016 at 2 p,m,, fully conscious to the end . His brothers Mr. Renato and Fr Ramiro unfortunately predeceased him. As a doctor encountering death- life situations almost on daily basis, he understood the futility, effectiveness of the best of available medical interventions to prolong his life, but surrendered meekly to the efforts of loving family giving them the pleasure and satisfaction.
His early education was at Lyceum and then completed graduation Escola Medica e Cirurgica de Goa (Med.CIR. Physician- surgeon) and Regd,.DHS286, GMC-464 for authorized medical practice. Dr Olivio practiced clinical medicine in Village of Chinchinim for 56 years. He belonged to a generation of doctors called autodidatas (self taught) .He was a constant seeker of knowledge by attending refresher courses, seminars and reading of medical literature .He had extremely polished medical skills, a high professional standard of ethics and professionalism, a selfless doctor for posterity to emulate Dr Olivio served as the faith anchor to many patients from Chinchinim and beyond its geographical borders .He filled a much needed void and with his youthful dynamism, pushed himself to the limits of service with a mission and turned his earthly sojourn into saga of service. His life was sown in toil , inspired faith and trust and thus earned the admiration, love , respect, of his grateful patients. He has most confidently and successfully assisted in hundreds of safe deliveries at residences without any mishaps by the grace of God .Hospital facilities were rare and less affordable then. He was particularly sought after for jaundice treatment being his specialty. He avoided short gun therapy, loading patients with harmful antibiotics, multiple drug combinations, His treatment was gradual and diagnoses dependable and accurate. He never for once recommended patients to any particular specialist, for second opinion, accepting his limitations, He was an emphatic listener to have privileged ringside view of human drama, sufferings etc and patients could bear their hearts out in confidence and be relieved .He indeed had a flourishing, successful medical practice, plunged to depths of human soul, as the true professional star and healer of humanity in rural settings Dr Olivio was a fountain of compassion, considerate to impoverished, marginalized and economically handicapped.”He was a real gem of a person and asset of manifestation of love the helpless”. He sincerely identified with his patients without discriminations and treated them with dignity. His real greatness stands in the conduct and behavior of his life, good morality, sound catholic and ethical principles, simplicity, humility, service being his hall mark. Dr Olivio was never inclined to business aspect or professional services of running profitable clinic with his benevolence towards countless patients. His loving memories will be entombed in the hearts and minds of his grateful patients and friends, since he will be very much missed as well as remembered. His social commitment, dedication , humanitarian contributions and concerns need a worthy mention,. He examined free annually30 students recommended by P.C.Trust. He granted reduction in professional fees towards senior citizens holding seniority cards of Social welfare Dept Govt, Goa at the request of President , CCC .He was emergency Doctor for students of St Mary of the Angels Convent school and waived off annual medical examination fees. When his personal health demanded rest and withdrawal he continued off and on to treat his patients. Dr Olivio never sought self pity or personal attention, but directed inquiries towards welfare of others . An accident severely restricted his outreach to his patients .He finally hanged his stethoscope reluctantly and with a heavy heart, knowing of life and profession well lived and fully satisfied . Dr Francisco Colaco in his emotional , touching, glowing funeral tributes and oratory quoted “ O culto dos mortos e o culto dos vivos” porque os mortos tem uma existencia continua e possuem a capacidade de influenciar a sorte dos vivos.Continuing further he added “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”—Benjamin Franklin among others more beautiful but too long to detail ,Dr. Colaco in recalling his unassuming qualities, praised his professional conduct and selfless service to humanity without profit motive and labeled him as unique one in a million .,Dr was nostalgic about his personal relationship ,words of advice and encouragement comparing it with gold standard Dr Olivio is survived by his dear ,and loving wife Ivette , who was his life sheet anchor., He was contended and happy that his son Erlick, daughters Jocelyn and Natasha are academically qualified professionally well placed. Dr Olivio in particular was proud and ecstatic about his grand -daughter Ludiella. I will cherish his sincere appreciation and spontaneous acknowledgement of expression of my public views and patient friendly close relationship. Dr Olivio bore malice towards none and was abreast of current developments feeling dejected about new brand of patriotisms, levels of corruption but still nurtured a positive optimism of change Nelson Lopes Chairman P.C.Trust 23-7- 2016
