Mangaluru: Mark Rodrigues passed away on Friday, 6th November 2020 at the age of 98. He was born in Coondapur on 25/4/1922, and was brought up in Mangalore. He studied at St. Aloysius High School. He then joined the British Indian Army in 1940 at the age of 18 and soon after, he was dispatched to the Middle East War Zone to fight for the Allies, as the Second World War was in progress during that time (1939-1945).
In 1942, Mark was captured by the German forces and was held a Prisoner Of War in various camps in Europe. After 7 years of active military service, Mark returned to India.
Thereafter, Mark completed his mechanical engineering and joined the Defence establishment. After serving 30 years in the Defence at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, he retired as DRDO Scientist in 1981. He then settled down in Mangalore at ‘Sheilanita’, Alvares Road, Kadri.
Mark was married to Emiliana who passed away in 2012. He was blessed with six daughters among whom his youngest daughter died in 1985.
Mark loved playing Chess and Bridge and had won several trophies.
May his Soul rest in peace.
Funeral cortege leaves residence ‘Sheilanita’ Alvares Road, Kadri to St Sebastian Church, Bendore on Sunday, November 8, at 3.00pm, Mass at 3.30pm.
Bereaved Family: +91 9945874096, 7259382995
