EDSEL NORBERT PAIS, beloved husband of Joyce and darling dad of Danielle, Samantha & Alden D'Couto, passed away peacefully and returned to the Lord, on 4 July 2010, at 7 p.m. in Dubai, with his wife and children by his bedside.

Edsel has been a parishioner of St. Mary's for four decades and his life was truly a celebration of loving service to Jesus and his parish community. A leading member of the Volunteers' Sodality, a part of the Family Ministry, with his wife a team couple of Marriage Encounter and as a member of the Lectors' Ministry Edsel touched the lives of so many with his caring heart and winsome smile. Edsel was gifted with a rich voice making him shine as a talented actor, a teacher, a media person and a much sought after Master of Ceremonies.

Edsel will be laid to rest at the Jebel Ali cemetry after a Eucharistic Celebration at St. Mary's at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 7th July. We pray for the repose of his soul, assured that he rests in peace and joy in heaven. We offer our heartfelt sympathies to his grieving family and pray that the life he lived may continue to be a beautiful and inspiring memory.

Farewell dear Edsel, St. Mary's will miss you!