In Memoriam

Mrs. Chinnama Theyoos
(89 years)

Mrs. Chinnama Theyoos, 89 yrs, wife of the late Mr. Theyoos,  passed away today. Funeral this evening at 4, at St John’s Cemetery,  Kalpally. Kindly remember in your prayers her family — son Nelson, his wife Sumathi and grandchildren Nikhil and Sylvia..

Mrs. M Daisy Gunavathi
(79 years)

Mrs. M Daisy Gunavathi (79 years), slept in the Lord on January 16, 2021. Please pray for her family — husband Cecil Williams and children Danny, Clement and Hema.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021, at St. John’s Church Cemetery, Kalpally.

Mrs. Margaret Rose Ratnasamy Davis
(83 years)

Mrs. Margaret Rose Ratnasamy Davis (83 years), wife of Mr. DSW Davis, passed away this morning, December 2, 2020. Please uphold in your prayers her husband and daughter Sarojini Davidar and son Jason Rabindra. Funeral details awaited.

Mrs. Ramani K. Singh
(91 years)

Regret to inform you that Mrs. Ramani K. Singh (91 years), wife of the late Mr. Kesar Singh, slept in the Lord this morning of November 26, 2020. Please remember in your prayers her children – Merlyn, Pearlyn, Preetha, Vanitha and Reginald and their families. Funeral at 3 pm November 26, at St. John’s Church Cemetery, Kalpally.

Mrs. Adeline Wesley
(88 years)

Mrs. Adeline Wesley (88 years), a long-standing member of St. John’s Church congregation, entered her heavenly abode on November 7, 2020, Saturday. She retired as Deputy Labour Commissioner (Govt. of Karnataka).

Burial at 11 am Hosur Cemetery, Gate No 1. Kindly uphold in your prayers, her family — husband T.B Wesley and daughters Roopa John and Jayawanti Kingsley and their families

Mrs. Glory Retnaraj
(93 years)

We are sad to inform you that Mrs. Glory Retnaraj (93 years), wife of the late Mr. J. Retnaraj, slept in the Lord today, November 1, 2020. Funeral tomorrow, November 2, 2020, 10 am at St. John’s Cemetery, Kalpally. Please uphold in your prayers her daughters — Chandra Abraham, Shanta Sigamany, and Vasantha Thomas and their families.

MR. RAJEN JOSHUA
(75 years)

Mr. Rajen Joshua slept in the Lord on October 26, 2020. Please uphold in your prayers his wife Manil Jayasena, and children Rashna and Rohith. Funeral service on October 28 at 9 am #50 Marshal Villa Road, Kothanur, Bangalore, followed by cremation at noon at Kallahalli (Kalpally) Electric Crematorium, Jeevanahalli, Cox Town.
Mr. Joshua was an environmentalist, motor sport rallyist, biker, and singer.

MR. THOMAS VERGHESE
(81 years)

MR. THOMAS VERGHESE, 81 years (resident of Asha Nivas), passed away on October 17, 2020.  Kindly uphold his wife Mrs. Molly Verghese, children and family in your prayers.

COLONEL T.N. RAINA
(79 years)

Colonel T.N. Raina passed on on October 5, 2020, in Bangalore. He is survived by his wife Nunte and sons Reuben and Michael. Born on March 3, 1941, Colonel Raina served the Indian Army for 33 in the Arm Dental Corps

MR. GEORGE PHILIP
(70 years)

Mr. George Philip, 70 years, passed away of a massive heart attack on September 11, 2020.. Funeral details awaited. Please uphold in your prayers the family — his wife Elizabeth and son Philip

MR. ANDREW SHEKARAN
(84 years)

Mr. Andrew Shekaran (84 years), husband of the late Grace Shekaran, passed on to eternity this evening August 27, 2020. Funeral 11 a.m. at Kalpally Cemetery. Please remember in your prayers his sons Daniel and Christopher and their families. Telephone: 9900133577

MR. NEIL SEBASTIAN
(73 years)

We are sad to inform you that Neil Sebastian (73 years slept in the Lord, on August 18, after a prolonged illness. Please uphold his family in your prayers — his wife Florence, daughter Lovlynn Mary and son Allen Sandeep. Funeral at Hosur Cemetery, Gate number 3, on August 19, 2020 at 12.30 p.m.

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MRS. JOYCE DAVID
(82 years)

Sad to inform you that Ms. Joyce David (82 years), wife of the late Bob David, slept in the Lord on August 13, 2020. Funeral on August 14, 2020, Hosur Road Cemetery, Gate number 1, at 12:00 noon
Please remember in your prayers her daughters — Sandra, Jenny, Karen (all in Australia) and Andrea (in Bangalore) — and their families.

MRS. IRIS S.WILSON
(66 years)

We regret to inform that Mrs. Iris S. Wilson (66 years), wife of Austin, slept in the Lord this afternoon after a brave battle with cancer. Please remember in your prayers her husband, sons Arun, Ashwin and Amrith, and their families. Funeral August 12, 10 am, St. John’s Church Cemetery, Kalpally. Telephone: 9900473789

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MRS. PHYLLIS RAJAN
(80 years)

We regret to inform you that Mrs. Phyllis Rajan (aged 80 years), slept in the Lord on August 10, 2020. Kindly pray for the children: daughters Anita, Sunita and son Vijayarajan

MS. CYNTHIA GNANAKAN
(67 years)

Ms. Cynthia Gnanakan (67 years) slept in the Lord on August 8, 2020, after a brave fight with cancer. Please remember in your prayers her sisters Amber and Jennifer and their families. The funeral was held on August 9, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Church Cemetery, Kalpally.

Rev. ALBERT SAMPATHKUMAR DAVID
(80 years)

Rev. Albert Sampathkumar David (80 years) went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2020. Please remember his family in your prayers — his wife Millicent David, children and grandchildren. Burial at Hegde Nagar Christian Cemetery on August 11.

Mr. David was an active member of St John’s Church. In the 70s and 80s, he was a cross bearer, and a chorister for very many years in St John’s Church choir; and also sang in the YMCA Choral Society. He used his talent in repair and maintenance of the church tower clock and the pipe organ.


Mrs. Shanthi Moses ( 75 years)

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1
Mrs. Shanthi Moses (75 years), wife of the late G.D. Moses, passed on this morning (July 26). Funeral at 5 pm, July 26, St. John’s Cemetery, Kalpally.
Please keep her daughter Ramona and son Jaichand and family in your prayers.


MRS. P. USHA PRASAD ( 44 years)

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the demise of MRS. P. USHA PRASAD, wife of the Mr. Joshua Charles, and mother of a six-month-old baby.
Mrs. Usha Prasad passed on to her heavenly abode this morning (June 30). The funeral is being held today at 2.30 pm at the St. John’s Church Cemetery, Kalpally,

Due to the current situation, the family understands that, except for the family members, it will not be possible for others to attend the funeral.

Kindly uphold her family in your prayers. You may reach out with messages on the WhatsApp number 9980478828.

illness. Please keep his family in your prayers.


MRS. ANNA VARUGHESE (90 years)

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want — Psalm 23

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the demise of MRS. ANNA VARUGHESE, wife of the late Mr. Thomas M. Varughese, and mother of Gita, Anita, and Renuka.

Mrs. Varughese was in hospital because of a fall and a fracture of the femur in her right leg. Early morning, June 15, she suffered a cardiac arrest. She will be cremated on June 16 at Kalpally Crematorium. Due to the current situation, we understand that it will not be possible to attend the cremation except for the family members and a few others.

Mrs. Varughese was a longstanding member of St. John’s Church, an active member of the Women’s Fellowship and the Communication & Technology Sub-committee.

Kindly uphold her family in your prayers. You may reach out with messages on the WhatsApp number+91 96062 00361.


Mr. Benjamin Mason

Mr. Benjamin Mason (90 years), who retired from Central Government Service in 1987

and was a regular member of our Church for over 30 years since then, passed away

on April 14, 2020. He was ailing for 10 days and was hospitalised during this period.

Kindly uphold his family, his son, Manohar, daughter-in-law Pranitha and

granddaughter Monisha in your prayers..


Mr. Luther Jayasheelan

Mr. Luther Jayasheelan (53 years), slept in the Lord this morning, after a prolonged

illness. Please keep his family in your prayers.

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Andrews Wilson

Andrews Wilson (55 years) passed away on March 25. 2020. Please pray for his wife Uma, daughter Renilda & family.

MR. SAMUEL KANAGARAJAN
(78 years)

We regret to inform that MR. SAMUEL KANAGARAJAN (78 years), slept in the Lord on August 10. He was Senior Advocate. Please remember in your prayers his wife Prema Rajan, daughters Anita Gladys and Jessintha and son Kingston and their families. Funeral service at home on August 11, and burial at Hosur Cemetery Telephone: 9845283736