The age of Zoroastrian brides (as listed in this issue) ranged between 38 and 39 years, the arithmetic mean (the total number of individual ages divided by the total number of brides) being 38 years. The corresponding figures for the grooms were 35 and 38 years, averaging at 36 years.
The community witnessed only four births as versus 65 deaths in the month of August 2004. Twelve of the 19 Zoroastrians who died due to heart related diseases were 80+. The other killers were pneumonia/lung disease (eight), cancer and hypertenstion (seven each), brain disease (four), urinary tract infection and kidney failure (three each) and liver disease, asthma, septicemia and diabetes (two each). Alzheimer’s disease, pancreatitis, old age/general debility and ulcer were the four isolated cases registered. Two stillborn baby boys and a 36-year-old male were also lost to the community. Ninety-two was the highest age at death. The Zoroastrian life expectancy at birth for August, in Bombay, was 75 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. In the breakup 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 requirement and cooperate with us.
BANGALORE
born
A girl, Diva, to Sharmin and Jamshed Surti, sister to Rohan on August 28, 2004
BOMBAY
born
A girl to Aparna and Peshotan Dastoor; August 3
A girl to Sarfaraz and Neville Mehta; August 17
A boy, Karl, to Rachita and Homyar Mistry, brother to Karen; August 19
A girl to Geeti and Kuresh Zorabi; August 19
married
Tanaz Darayash Mehta and Adil Phiroze Mirza; August 8
Naznin Sheriar Jehani and Afshin Ardeshir Pashootanizadeh of Canada; August 8
died
Nergiz Jamshed Kelawala (85), residing at 5/18, Panthaky Baug, Andheri (E), 400069; August 1
Sorabji Jamshedji Madon (81), 14/9, Panthaky Baug, Andheri (E), 400069; August 1
Sheroo Jamshed Mistry (72), Sai Complex, Kander Pada, Dahisar, 400068; August 1
Jehangir Bomanshaw Vatcha (91), Sakarbai Petit Bldg no 2, Gilder Lane, Murzban Clny, Tardeo, 400008; August 1
Bomi Eruch Chesson (71),
A, York Hse, Colaba, 400005; August 2
Zal Kaikhushru Contractor (76), Pilloo Minor, 15th Walton Rd, Colaba Causeway, 400005; August 2
Bejan Nowroji Kapadia (85), Patropolis, 157, S. B. Rd, Colaba, 400005; August 2
Minoo Behramshaw Pardiwalla (79), J-34, Cama Park, Cama Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; August 2
Minoo Jalejar Antia (68),
C/201, Mistry Bldg,
Dr Shirodkar Rd, Parel, 400012; August 3
Minoo Darabshaw Katpitia (77), 61, Dharamjyot, A. B. Nair Rd, Juhu, 400049;
August 3
Roshan Erich Pithawala (74), 22/C, Nawab Tank Rd, Sakarwadi, Mazgaon, 400010; August 3
Minocher Nusserwanji Bhathena (83), Gladhurst (Wavelash), 3, Perry Cross Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; August 4
Perin Ardeshir Ghista (82), 764-D, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; August 4
Meherbai Hirjibhoy Bhathena (98), 12/44, HIG Clny, Bandra Recl, 400050; August 5
Firangiz Mehernosh Engineer (57), A-53, Avinash, Seven Bglws, Andheri (W), 400053; August 5
Villoo Soli Patel (82), 3, Tamarisk, 273/B, Carter Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; August 5
Keki Jamshedji Sarkari (76), 504, Mahavir Apts no 1, J. P. Rd, Seven Bglws, Andheri (W), 400053; August 5
Behram Framroze Tata (80),
B-9, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400039; August 5
Rati Kaikhushroo Daver (77), 628, Turel Ter, A. B. Homavazir Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; August 6
Soonoo Phiroze Patel (79),
B, Botawalla Bldg, 239, Tardeo Rd, 400007; August 7
Homi Jamshed Rogers (48), 1B/38, Tata Mills Co-op Hsg Soc, Elphinstone Rd, Parel, 400012; August 7
Adil Phiroze Majoo (49), Tirupati Apts, Amar Block,
B. Desai Rd, 400026; August 8
Sorabji Rustomji Tawadia (92), B/302, Sky Lark, Juhu Versova Link Rd, 400053; August 8
Baby boy of Niloofer Nauzer Bharucha (stillborn), 14, Silver Palace, Opp Pali Market, Pali
Hill, Bandra, 400050; August 9
Dolat Sorabji Devitre (79), 2, Divecha Bldg, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; August 9
Tehmi Pheroze Bhathena (76), 6, Malbari Bldg, New Khareghat Clny, Babulnath Rd, 400007; August 10
Minocher Khushroo Kaikobad (58), A/602, Vikas Finlay Towers, Parel Tank Rd, 400033; August 10
Khurshed Faramji Billimoria (80), 5A/1, Salsette Parsi Association, Andheri (E), 400093; August 12
Sam Jal Patel (70), 13, Umargaon Bldg, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Parel, 400012; August 12
Ardeshir (Adi) Pirojshah Hazari (83), 19, Patel Hse, Nawab Tank Rd, Mazgaon, 400010; August 13
Mani Sorab Sukhiya (87),
F-4, Modi Bldg, Captain Clny, Haji Ali, Tardeo Rd, 400034; August 13
Dina Jehangirji Bulsara (82), A/6, Mehta Bldg, Captain Clny, Tardeo, 400034;
August 14
Rusi Nadarshah Daruwala (81), 4/9, Shroff Bldg, Gamadia Clny, Tardeo, 400007; August 14
Dolly Boman Sarbhanwalla (79), B/2, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012; August 14
Darabshaw Ardeshir Shroff (91), 12, Hormuz Bldg,
Dadoji Kondeo Marg,
Victoria Garden, Byculla, 400027; August 14
Behramji Navroji Katrak
(90), 729, Society Bldg,
J. Vimadalal Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; August 15
Baby boy of Piroja Vispi Pardiwalla (stillborn), 403/A, Gulmohar Apts, Amboli, Andheri (W), 400058;
August 15
Jeroo Kaikhushroo Vakil (82), C-4, Ness Baug, Nana Chowk, 400007; August 15
Nargish Minoo Asoondaria (75), Mishra Bhavan, Wadia St, Tardeo, 400034; August 16
Cavas Kooverji Dangore (92), 4/2, Lady Dorab Tata Bldg,
S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; August 16
Cumi Phiroze Pandole
(91), 4/6, Rustom Baug, Victoria Rd, Byculla, 400027;
August 16
Adil Ellis Bharucha (36), Gharonda, Walkeshwar Rd, 400006; August 17
Rustomji Behramji Daruwalla (86), 315, Palhvi Bldg, Grant Rd, 400007; August 17
Farokh Jamshed Rivetna (95), 668, Desai Bldg, Opp Wadala Church, Katrak Rd, 400036; August 17
Villoo Byramji Bhagwagar (71), 3A/8, Sir Ratan Tata Clny, Tardeo, 400034;
August 18
Lovji Rustomji Porbunderwalla
(80), N/34, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012; August 20
Homai Dadiba Master (76), 233, Bazar Gate St, Fort, 400001; August 21
Fali Jehangirji Palia (81), 82, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; August 21
Jina Hormasji Engineer (59), Mehta Ter, 3, Dady Santoke Lane, Dhobitalao, 400002; August 22
Silloo Navroji Kanga (79),
B/8, New Khareghat Clny, Babulnath Rd, 400007;
August 22
Parvez Minoo Shroff (67), Shroff Mans, N. Petit St,
Grant Rd, 400007;
August 22
Meherbai Adi Kathawalla (82), A-37, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012; August 23
Piloo Jal Kotwal (86), 1/3, Pushpa Vihar, S. B. Rd, Colaba, 400005; August 23
Dolly Fredoon Kapadia (82), 28, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; August 24
Tehmurasp Cawasji Mistry (83), 40-A, Hoshang Baug, Vakola Masjid, Santacruz (E), 400055; August 24
Rati Dosu Umrigar (70), Room no 58, 189, Lady Hirabai Petit Bldg, Opp Grant Rd Stn, Grant Rd (E), 400007; August 26
Khorshed Darabsha Adenwala (83), A-30, Jer Baug,
Dr Ambedkar Rd, Byculla, 400027; August 27
Hormusji Burjorji Dubash (79), Navroze Mans, Opp Bhatia Hosp, Tardeo Rd, 400007; August 27
Rustom Dinshaw Machchina (87), 2A/21, Tata Mills Co-op Hsg Soc, Elphinstone Rd, Parel, 400012; August 27
Banu Dossabhai Todywalla (83), B-9, Mehta Bldg, Naigam Cross Rd, Dadar, 400014; August 27
Yasmin Aspi Jamula (50),
Sir Dorab Tata Bldg no 3,
S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; August 28
Baimai Dinshaw Davierwalla (90), 11, Mehta Bldg, Panthaky Clny, Andheri (E), 400069; August 29
Adi Kaikhushru Sahiar (84), 62, Neel Kamal, Peddar Rd, 400026; August 30
Dinoo Keki Sethna (80), 665, Lady Jehangir Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; August 30
Sam Framroze Shroff (82), Jyoti Studio, Nana Chowk, 400007; August 31
CALCUTTA
died
Soli Kaikobad Buchia, husband of Dolly and father
of Purveen Vesuvala and Nari; June 14
Dinshaw Dhunjishaw Avari (88), husband of Freni and father of Marzban, Katy, Roda, Threety and Khorshed;
August 4
Tehmoo Cursetjee Katrak; August 21
HYDERABAD
died
Daran F. Bhathela, husband of Banoo and father of Nevil and Nawaz Parvez Daruwala; August 16
Ardeshir Dinshawji Jilla (78), husband of Katy and father of Minoo, Farokh, Rashid, Nergish Viraf Marolia and Mehroo Aspi Patel; August 23
SECUNDEARABAD
died
Perin Dinshaw Aria (76), mother of Kerfegar, Mahrukh Hoshang Dordi and Kashmira Bakhtiar Khan; August 4
Nargis Jamshedji Italia (82), mother of Bomi and Kersi; August 6
SURAT
died
Mehranmai Faramroz Tavadia (90), Sayedpuri, Bhagol, 395003; August 3
Sheriyar Mervan Irani (77), Nariman Home and Infirmary, Shahpore, 395003; August 10
Dhan Minu Turel (66), Popat Mohallo, Nanpura, 395001; August 11
Nozar Rustamji Palia (69),
12/1741, Palia Hse, Vanki Bordi, 395003; August 12
Ruttonsha Jamshedji Kharas (70), Village Nogama, Tal Mandvi, Dist Surat, 394160; August 18
Ardeshar Mervanji Nalawala (88), 1/397, Bhaya St, Nanpura, 395001; August 29
•••
AUSTRALIA
New South Wales
born
A girl, Ayesha, to Kashmira and Bobby Langrana in Sydney; February 18
CANADA
Ontario
married
Jasmine Dotiwalla, daughter
of Dinaz and Phiroze, and Cambeez Mulla, son of Katy and Noshir in Toronto;
August 1
Karin Lienerth, daughter of Eva and Michael, and Neville Panthaki, son of Rati and Gustad, in Toronto; August 27
died
Thrity Sidhwa, mother of Khurshed in Mississauga; August 22
FRANCE
died
Jehangir Shapurji Bhownagary (83), husband of Freny
in Paris; April 11
Compiled by Roxana A. Driver