Mangaluru, Mar 9: Former MLC and one of the most respectable personalities in Mangaluru, Octavia Albuquerque, passed away at a private hospital here on Wednesday. She had celebrated her 92nd birthday on February 20, 2016.
A daughter of a Deputy Collector and the daughter-in-law of late Felix Pai Albuquerque, the famous tile business magnate of the coastal city, she was known for her philanthropic activities.
She was also a Rajyotsava award winner. Her husband late Cyril Albuquerque, who was a guiding force in all her activities, had passed away nearly half a century ago, when she was just 54.
She was instrumental in starting the Ladies Social Service League with a group of about 30 – 40 Mangalurean women who used to visit the sick and the dying in hospitals and homes. She was also a founder Member of Cheshire Home, Mangaluru.
Family sources said that her funeral mass will be held at Rosario Cathedral on Thursday at 4 pm. More details are awaitd.
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Deeply Condolence to her family. May her soul rest in Peace.
Rest in peace.
A good leader, a good samartian, RIP
RIP, well known politician,
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