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Celebrating the life of Theresa Ignatia D'souza. Celebrating the life of Theresa Ignatia D'souza. Our Tribute. Therese, as she was fondly known, was a Guiding Light in each of our lives. This is our tribute to her. The wife.
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Celebrating the life of Theresa Ignatia D'souza Celebrating the life of Theresa Ignatia D'souza
OurTribute • Therese, as she was fondly known, was a Guiding Light in each of our lives. This is our tribute to her.
The wife.... Born in Mumbai, Therese grew to be a beautiful young woman who soon caught the eye of John Paul, who became her wonderful companion for 50 beautiful years.........
1940 1980
Therese & John Paul relaxing in their home in Belgaum..... • A home which has nurtured their 12 children, and their ever growing family & friends.
Therese & John Paul, with the first 3 chidlrenJeanette, Berna & Dolphy..............
.......... Therese with her next 6 children Yvonne, Vida, Maureen, Terence, Steven, Shirley...........
.....and finally, Therese's beautiful twelve children.....complete with Fr. Trevor, Kevin & Jackie.
Therese's beautiful daughters.... Picture taken in 1990 .....And her dashing sons. Picture taken in 1990
Therese & John Paul with grandchildren at the birthday function of John Paul’s 75th Birthday
The joy of family....f Therese enjoyed the gift of a loving family. The wife....
Her other pleasures.... The wife....
Sing-song...... We will always hear Theresa's beautiful voice singing 'Aabolee” & “Be with us Mary along the way”...
Scanning the days events....... ....Writing out X'mas cards...to those near & far. Writing out Christmas cards...personal tou
Conversing with friends... ...Celebrating friendship.
Helping the underprivileged... In 1999, Therese founded “We Care”, a non profit organization, whose aim is to help the socially underprivileged. Many of those socially marginalized have & continue to benefit from this Endeavour.
Providence Nilaya.... It was here that Therese spent the last 2 years of her life.... We are grateful to the Sisters, the residents & Therese's help mates Kamla, Jemima & Gouri for their love & service shown towards Mum/Nana till she breathed her last. The wife....
With Kamla, her caretaker and friend. Many an evening was spent chit chatting and playing “jodi”. With her fellow residents celebrating her 86th birthday.
Therese... ...A wonderful wife ...An amazing mother to 12 ...A fun loving grandmother to 27 ...A doting great grandmother to 20 ...A social, hospitable & compassionate woman and ...A woman of faith
Theresa Ignatia D'souza (30th January 1924 ~ 1st August 2011)