Obituary - Walter John D'Souza – Nagoa-Bardez RIP Walter was an active parishioner of Holy Trinity Church, Nagoa, Bardez. He was my schoolmate at St Josephs’ Hi gh School, Arpora during Rev Fr Phillip Mendonca's time. After finishing his school, he joined the St Xavier College, Mapuca. He was a good sportsman and represented our school as well as St Xavier College many times. After graduating in Science he joined the Mining Division of Salgaokars. Most of his working life was with Salgaokars.
Walter was a social activist at an early age. Soon after Goa’s Liberation, he strongly campaigned during Goa’s “Opinion Poll”. Also, we St Josephs' school boys were the first to go on strike demanding half-day school instead of full day. He was one of the contributors in our Holy Trinity Church programmes. I used to meet him regularly after the Sunday English-Mass. Walter took active part in the development of our village, Arpora-Nagoa and was a regular participant during Panchayat’s Gram-Shaba. Walter’s life was principle-based. He was a deep thinker and had his own philosophy of life. He always stood by his principles and at times, appeared that he was tougher than tough. We regularly used to meet at the Calangute beach during weekends. Walter lived a content life with basic human needs right from his school days, - humble, down to earth. Walter neither had any greed nor any pride. He had a good sense of humour but had to provoke it to manifest. I personally feel that. Walter’s philosophy of life was similar to Dalai Lama but with completely different style. On 6th September 2013 Walter passed away but his principles but his philosophy of life and his legacy will remain. I have never seen any glimpse of greed or pride with Walter’s words or actions or intentions. I am not sure whether anyone has documented his principles and philosophy of life. If not, then it’s our duty to preserve his legacy – it may be of some benefit to the future generations to fight for social justice towards mankind by living a humble and modest life. May his soul Rest In Peace. Cip << 6 Sep: Arrais Vaddo, Nagoa, Goa. WALTER JOHN D'SOUZA. Ex - Dar-es-Salaam.Loving husband of Sandra D'Souza (D.M.'s College Assagao), Brother/Brother-in-law of Winnie/late Sukhdev Singh, Wanda/late Baylon Vaz. Brother-in-law of Rena/Adv. Noel Afonso, late Ophelia/late Hubert Figueiredo and Audrey Rosario. Passed away peacefully. Funeral cortege will leave his residence Arrais Vaddo, Nagoa, on Saturday, 14th September, 2013, at 3.30 p.m., to Holy Trinity Church, Nagoa, Bardez, for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial. >>
