[Gulf Goans] KGTS Condolence Meeting Held

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 00:29:40 -0800

KGTS Condolence Meeting Held

 

A condolence meeting was held by the  Kuwait Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha (KGTS) on 20-02-05 at the Royal Terrasse, Salmiya-Kuwait to offer prayers on the untimely demise of Mr. Francis Peter Thomas D'Souza - popularly known in Konkani theatre circle as "Bab Peter" - who passed away on 19-02-05 in Bahrain.

 

KGTS founder member, Cajetan de Sanvordem, commenced the condolence meeting with a short prayer.

 

KGTS President Francis de Verna in his introductory speech highlighted the great loss to all Konkani Lovers. The President remembered Bab Peter as a young lad when he rendered his first song in the Tiatr "DOTH" directed by Bab Romald Fernandes (of Vasco). Thereafter it was the late Alfred Rose who gave a boost to Bab Peter by giving him a chance in his own tiatrs.  "Bab Peter's demise will surely leave a void in the Konkani Tiatr circle". 

 

Cajetan de Sanvordem remarked that Bab Peter's death was a terrible blow to him.  Bab Peter was a happy-go-lucky person who always kept smiling. Bab Peter spent his life happily without hurting others and he would go out of his way to help his fellow Tiatrist.

 

Another KGTS founder member Jose Rod fighting to control his emotions, bid a tearful farewell to Bab Peter whom he considered a dear friend.  For Jose Rod, he was among the best of buddies. He remembered Bab Peter to be a person very much young at heart and always made others feel comfortable and at ease while conversing with them.  Tears flowing down his cheeks Jose Rod recollected various aspects of their lives as friends.  On a final note Jose Rod remarked "it is very difficult to come across such a dear friend and a Tiatrist".    

 

Junnifer Rod (KGTS founder member) remembers Bab Peter very well since 1964. They both took part in a singing competition (Natalamchi Bhett programme) organized by late Alfred Rose in Bangwaddi (Mumbai). Bab Peter was adjudged as the first prize winner while Junnifer Rod stood second. When the news broke out about him, there was very little that could be done but pray. Bab Peter's death had come as a shock. 

 

KGTS Vice President Sylvester Vaz expressed deep sorrow when he heard that Bab Peter is no more.  Sylvester recalled that he had the opportunity to be a part of Jose Rod's drama "Tujem Nanv Vhodd Zanv" in Goa, and that�s when he first met Bab Peter.  Bab Peter greeted him with a warm smile and eventually had won his heart.   

 

Marcus Vaz, the initiator of KGTS, found himself short of words to show how deeply he was hurt at the death of Bab Peter. Choking with emotions, Marcus' parents in Goa too were very much in sorrow, when the news was conveyed to them. Bab Peter was remembered for his association with Marcus Vaz since at a young age they both acted in Tiatrs. 

 

Comedian Philip remembered Bab Peter as a good friend who used to make others feel at ease.  He was always helpful and treated other artistes with great respect and dignity.    

 

Manuel de Santa Cruz recalled that he saw Bab Peter perform on stage years ago. He recollected that he thought to himself that one day this child artiste would come up in life on the Konkani Stage. The popularity of Bab Peter bore testimony to these thoughts. Manuel met Bab Peter in Goa on 16/12/2003 when he was introduced by Peter-Roshan. During their conversation Bab Peter expressed happiness that Kuwait based Goan Tiatrists had formed the "Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonvstha" to work for the benefit of the retired senior most Konkani stage artistes and to promote young talents.

 

Caji de Benaulim remarked that two years back while on a short work assignment he was transferred to Bahrain, and was having difficulty adjusting himself in a remote area. It was during this lean period that Caji started looking out for a friendly face and made enquiries about Bab Peter. Before Caji could track Bab Peter, the latter had come personally to visit Caji and inquired about his well being. It was a great gesture, Caji fondly remembers.

 

Dominic Araujo considered Bab Peter to be his favourite singer and had appropriately nick-named him the 'Muffler Man' befitting his style of wearing a muffler around his neck for every appearance.  His death is very difficult to imagine. All we can do is to pray for his soul.

 

Martin Martins stated that he knew Bab Peter for a long time.  They used to hang around in their village, together with Bonaventure de Peitro, he fondly recollected.  His death is a great loss.

 

Mario de Majorda recalled his association with Bab Peter was during Jose Rod's 'Tujem Nanv Vhodd Zanv' drama staged in Kuwait and in the Gulf States. It was during this Gulf tour that Bab Peter left a lasting impression with his kind gesture of a concerned human being and timely assistance where needed. Bab Peter was truly a marvelous person.

 

Alas God has his own plans � May the soul of Bab Peter rest in peace.

  

 

KGTS Managing Committee & Members

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