Konkan Kogul Wilfy Rebimbus passes away- Funeral March 11
Team Mangalorean, Mangalore
Mangalore, March 9, 2010: Mangalore's very own, Wilfy Gerald Rebimbus
passed away to his heavenly abode at 11:15 am at the Fr. Muller's
Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore. His demise leaves an irreplaceable void
in the Mangalorean community and the Konkani Cultural Community at
large. Known as the Konkan Kogul of Mangalore, Wilfy Rebimbus’s
contribution to Konkani music was immeasurable.
Born on April 2nd 1942 in Mangalore, to late Landeline Rebimbus and late
Magdeline Mendonca, Wilfy dedicated all his life to music. A highly
talented composer and singer, in a career spanning about 4 decades,
Wilfy has written thousands of songs and staged more than 245 'Wilfy
Nights'and released 40 albums, 6 Devotional Albums and 1 Instrumental album.
Family File Photo
Wilfy Rebimbus also has the distinction of having performed live shows
all over India, the Gulf countries and Canada. All his shows have been
tremendously successful and have served to bring all Konkani speaking
people together through the mellifluous language of music.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Meena Rebimbus, Son/Daughter in law,
Vishwas and Charlene Rebimbus, Daugher/Son-in-law Veena and Arthur Pais,
And grandchildren Arvin and Anna.
The editorial team of www.mangalorean.com joins its readers in conveying
their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of our beloved Wilfy
Rebimbus.
Wilfy’s mortal remains will be kept for viewing at St. Joseph’s Seminary
Jeppu between 2pm and 4 pm on Thursday 11 March 2010 and Requiem mass
at 4 pm followed by burial at Jeppu Cemetery.
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