Celebrating the life of

Theresa Ignatia D'souzaCelebrating 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....

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

Their 40th Wedding Anniversary

• 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 chidlren

Jeanette, 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

Therese as a great grandmother...

The wife....The joy of family....f

Therese enjoyed the gift of a loving family.

A daughter's engagement.....

A son's wedding...

A son's ordination as a priest...

Her Golden wedding anniversary......

A grandchild's baptism...

A grandchild's wedding...

Her 85th birthday...

The wife....Her other pleasures....

At christmas time...

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 Christmas cards...personal tou

....Writing out X'mas cards...to those near & far.

Holiday-ing with family...

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.

The wife....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.

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)