Mangaluru: Condoling the death of former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member Oscar Fernandes, Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangaluru said on September 13 that he played a pivotal role in Mangaluru and
he helped the coastal people during his political tenure irrespective of caste, creed, and colour.
“We miss Oscar Fernandes, a good soul of our community who served for the country representing the Mangalorean community’, said Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha.
The Catholic community in Mangaluru along with priests, nuns and lay faithful are saddened by his demise. Condolences to his wife Mrs Blossom Oscar Fernandes, family members, and near and dear ones, the bishop added.
Similarly, Pejarvar Matha of Udupi also expressing condolence said, ” Oscar as a Loksabha member of Udupi and as a Union Minster had served the community.”
“Oscar had a close relationship with all the Matha situated in Udupi, including Pejavar Matha. He used to participate in all the activities as well. May his soul rest in peace,” they added.
The 80-year-old Fernandes breathed his last on Monday September 13 here in Mangaluru after a prolonged illness.
