Job well done good
and faithful servants.
May you rest in peace now, may you rest in peace…
Paul Andrade
Louiza Andrade
12-2-1920 to 24-5-2000 20-12-1924 to 30-12-2004.
Married 15-5-1943.
We are born only once into this beautiful universe that God has
designed in such a wonderful way. Therefore, we must enjoy the
gift of life God has given us and serve Him whole heartedly. It
is up to us on how we live our lives and spend the valuable time
God has given us. We do not know the time nor the hour when we
will return to God for our heavenly reward to be in His presence
for all eternity.
Our beloved Paul and Louiza Andrade lived that gift of life,
loving each other and serving God and His people to the best of
their ability. Now, may they rest in that heavenly peace that we
profess daily in our faith.
Paul and Louiza were better known as Paulubappu and Louizmausi
by many of us who know them so well. I remember when I was
growing up in a small village in Nagarmutta, located near the
town of Barkur, how helpful they were in our local community. If
anyone was sick and needed immediate medical attention
Paulubappu would willing walk miles to help the family by
bringing the doctor to their house. He would even do this in the
middle of the night.
During the late sixties and early seventies there were no good
medical facilities for the people of Barkur. We had only one
medical clinic in Barkur run by Dr. Sheshageri Rao.
If there was a death or a funeral in the village Paulubappu and
Louizmausi were the first ones to visit the grieving family.
They would offer their whole hearted support, thereby bringing
comfort and consolation to the family.
In those days many celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries,
birthdays, etc. were held in the homes. As we all know
celebrations like that require much work for the host family in
order to make it a success. This wonderful couple were always
interested and willing to help plan the celebration, even way
ahead of time. They would also gather volunteers to assist with
the celebration, thereby helping the host family provide a
memorable and successful event for all.
Paul and Louiza Andrade were blessed with 9 children. One of
their beloved daughters, Shanti, passed away in the late
seventies at a very young age following a long term illness. I
was present for her funeral. May she rest in the peace of God’s
heavenly kingdom. They were also blessed with many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Theirs was a very devout and God
fearing family. They instilled in their children true faith in
God and a love for the church. Love for their family and love
for their neighbors was the hallmark of their daily life.
I happened to be home on vacation when our beloved Paulubappu
passed away in May of 2000. I presided over his funeral mass at
St. Peter’s Church in Barkur and the final committal rite in the
church cemetery close by.
In the same way I was home on vacation when his wife, our
beloved Louizmausi died in December of 2004. I administered the
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and Dying to her in her home.
A few minutes after that she passed away. Once gain I was the
presider for her funeral mass and performed the burial rite for
her.
It was an honor for me to be part of their final journey along
with their grieving family. Now, many years have passed since
these two wonderful people, who served the community to the best
of their ability, returned to the Lord for their eternal reward.
We will remember them always because of their selfless service
and love for their fellow neighbors.
I am certain our Lord and God, Jesus Christ, said to them as he
welcomed them to their eternal heavenly home; “Job well done
good and faithful servants. May you rest in peace now, may you
rest in peace.”
It is my hope and belief that they are once again together in
heaven in the loving arms of our loving and compassionate God.
Fr. Tony Andrade.
