Births, marriages and deaths taken place primarily in the former half of April 2012 are carried in this issue.
Due to the courts being closed for the summer holidays, Parsiana could not access the names of the couples who tied the knot during this period. The same will be published in a forthcoming issue.
No Zoroastrian babies were born between April 1-15 (as per the data sent to Parsiana from two south Bombay hospitals)! The major killer — heart disease — claimed the lives of 12 patients; seven of whom were in the 80 and above age category. Three Zoroastrians each fell prey to brain disease and pneumonia/lung disease, whereas kidney failure and septicemia claimed the lives of two victims each. Hypertension, liver disease, diabetes, hemiparesis (a slight paralysis or weakness of one side of the face or body), urinary tract infection, old age/general debility, multi organ failure, fever and gangrene were listed as isolated causes of deaths. The eldest and youngest to breathe their last were both females at 93 and 56 years respectively. The mean age at death of Zoroastrians for the first half of April in Bombay, was 78 years.
The data on births, marriages and deaths has been compiled from information supplied by various newsletters and anjumans in India and abroad, courts and hospitals. This information is not always complete or consistent: we are unable to carry data from areas where the anjumans do not furnish the particulars; the birth figures for Bombay are supplied by two hospitals — births in suburban hospitals and private nursing homes are not included unless individuals send us information together with a copy of the birth certificate. There may be an inadvertent repetition of names in the marriage list when a civil marriage precedes a religious ceremony. The names of the deceased are supplied by the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. In the break-up of deaths according to illnesses, especially of the elderly, death is often due to a combination of several diseases.
If readers have any births/marriages/deaths they would like published, some proof to ensure the veracity of the report would be required. We are sure our readers would appreciate this require-ment and cooperate with us.
BOMBAY
born
A girl to Jasnaz and Hanoze Boga on March 30, 2012
died
Thrity Noshir Balsara (56), residing at C/22, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012; April 1
Shirin Faredoon Mondegari (84), 5, Godrej Bldg, Contractor Baug, Mori Rd, Mahim, 400016; April 1
Khorshed Keki Bhathena (85), B/18, Jer Baug, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Byculla, 400027; April 2
Shapur Ardeshir Irani (57),
E/30, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400029; April 2
Freny Soli Kodia (64), 403, Veena-Beena, A. D. Marg, opp bus depot, Sewri (W), 400015; April 2
Bachan Bejon Panthaky (90), 4, Juhu Sea Queen Co-op Hsg Soc, Plot no 16, Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu, 400049; April 2
Homai Rustomji Anklesaria (67), 6B-503, Damodar Park, off L. B. S. Rd, Ghatkopar (W), 400086; April 3
Eruch Ratansha Cama (87), Dotivala Est, Sant Savta Path 2, Byculla, 400027; April 3
Dolly Minoo Pagdiwala (86), K Bldg, 24, W. H. Marg, Fort, 400001; April 3
Dhanjisha Hormasji Cooper (84), 201, Jeejeebhoy Bldg, Parsi Clny, St Peter College, Diwanman, Vasai (W), 401202; April 4
Banoo Kaikhushrow Oshtori Loochan (88), 603/A, Vikas Towers, opp Amboli phatak, Andheri (E), 400069; April 4
Khorshed Sorabji Bharucha (89), 1/2, Lady Dorab Tata Bldg, Tata Blocks, S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; April 6
Rumi Keki Dalal (69), 72/A, Grand Paradi Apts, A. K. Marg, 400036; April 6
Dhan Jehangir Mistri (83), Meherwan Mans (Burhani Mhl), 59, Nepean Sea Rd, 400006; April 6
Zarir Pesi Madan (64), 610, Pateti Blocks, J. J. Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; April 7
Rati Behram Pestonjamasp (77), Dhun Lodge, 271, Tardeo Rd, 400007; April 7
Aloo Hoshang Tata (93), 658, Khorshed Abad, Katrak Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; April 7
Rustom Kaikhushroo Bhomisha (87), Dhunbad, Sleater Rd, 400007; April 8
Sam Sorabji Italia (69), 2/3, Gamadia Clny, Tardeo Rd, 400007; April 8
Pervez Jal Manekshaw (86), 604-A, Nagardas Nivas, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Dadar (E), 400014; April 8
Jehangir Rustum Choqri (Irani) (60), 79, Ben Coover Mans, 8th Wadia St, Tardeo, 400034; April 9
Sorabji Burjor Cooper (83), Masina Old People’s Home,
Dr Ambedkar Rd, Byculla (E), 400027; April 9
Villoo Sorab Billimoria (85), 501, Neel Sagar, 28th Rd, Bandra, 400050; April 10
Siloo Aspi Daver (63), 11/C, Malbari Bldg, New
Khareghat Clny, Hughes
Rd, 400007; April 10
Darayes Noshirwan Pestonji (79), G/5, Mahavir Complex, Sai Ngr, Vasai (W), 401202; April 10
Kety Nariman Patel (78), M/30, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012; April 12
Pallonji Bapuji Rabadi (86),
10, Lady Meherbai Tata
Bldg, S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; April 12
Nergish Sarosh Taraporewala (92), C/o Dr Phiroza Modi, 174, Mehr-dad, Cuffe Parade, 400005; April 13
Sharookh Kaikhushru Irani (64), 98, Marine View, 1st Marine St, Dhobitalao, 400002; April 14
Behram Ratanji Bhesadia (89), 402, Hilla Towers, Dr S. S.
Rao Rd, Lalbaug, 400012;
April 15
Shera Behram Irani (86), Manek Mans, Dahanu Rd, 401602; April 15
JHANSI
died
Parvez Shavakshaw Bhagalia (78), husband of ShahBanoo and father of Tenaz, Zubin, Firdooz and Freddie; April 10
POONA
died
Franey Motabhoy Daru-khanavala (92), C-7,
Commonwealth Apts,
2/362, Bund Garden Rd, 411001; December 22, 2011 (cremated)
SECUNDERABAD
died
Kaikhashroo Minocher
Vatcha (80) of
Hyderabad, father
of Mazdayar;
April 1, 2012
SURAT
died
Roshan Jehangir
Darbari (71), Yazad
Bglw no 5, Jivanvikas
Soc, Adarsh Ngr,
Athwalines, 395001;
April 10
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PAKISTAN
Karachi
born
A girl, Sharmin, to Rashna
and Hoshang Sukhia;
March 25
died
Homi Bhappu, father of
Ken and Rukshana Charna; April 3
USA
California
born
A boy, Yash, to Monaz and Vishal Grover, brother to Shaan in San Francisco;
January 23
Connecticut
born
A boy, Maxwell Wesley, to Tara and Eric Griffin,
brother to Sophia
Zarine in Gillford;
April 11
Texas
born
A boy, Darius, to Lyla and Danny Aga in Houston;
March 16
died
Thrity Kharas, wife of
Feroze and mother of
Nazneen Kershaw
Khambatta, Noshir
and Yezdi in Houston;
April 8
Compiled by Roxan A. Driver