Reading Goan Voice UK, I was sad to know about the death of Francis Xavier D'Souza. I met him many a time, including once in Montreal. I know he played a big role, particularly in framing the constitution of the National Association of Canadians with Origins in India (NACOI). He provided me with lot of information on the organisation. As with many Indian associations, NACOI was divided and there were clashes between two groups, with one headed by Sikhs and the other by Indians of other communities. NACOI ultimately passed into hands of the Sikhs. However, the original NACOI also functioned as it did not recognize the victory of the new committee of Sikhs. Don't know if both NACOI are still surviving. RIP, FX.
Eugene Correia
