Sr M Davidica BS (84) nee Benedicta Vas of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore, passed away on Saturday 23rd March 2019 at Concetta Hospital, Kinnigoli. She is the member of Lourdes Convent, Kanajar. She hails from Angelore, Mangalore, D.K. District and is the daughter of late Mr Joseph Vas and late MrsPiad Pinto.Her funeral rites will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar on 24thMarch 2019at 3.30 pm.
Sr M Davidica BS served as a teacher in many of our schools in Mangalore Province in the Diocese of Mangalore. After her retirement from teaching service she involved herself in the pastoral activities, like, teaching catechism, visiting the families, attending BCC meetings, visiting the sick and household Works. She used to spend hertime in personal prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. She was a loving sister, known for her simplicity and living a contented life. She was good at gardening, singing, cooking and stitching.
For many years she enjoyed good health. Recently for the past few months she was unable to take care of herself as she suffered from diabetes, heart problem and general weakness. She was admitted to Concetta Hospital for treatment in the month of November 2018. Her health deteriorated drastically for the past 10 days. She breathed her last on 23rdMarch 2019 at 2.20 am in the presence of Sr Lilly Gonsalves, the Superior of Lourdes Convent, Kanajar, Sr Jyothsna the Hospital administrator, Dr Sr Jeevitha, Maryvale Community members and the staff of Concetta Hospital, Kinnigoli.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord,
Let perpetual light shine on her.
May her soul rest in peace
(Sr M Lillis BS)
Asst. Superior General