Mangaluru: Jesuit priest Fr Denis Rasquinha SJ passed away at 8.30 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Fatima Retreat House in Mangaluru. He was 96 years old.
The news of his passing was conveyed to the Jesuit community, with condolences extended to his bereaved family, friends and those who knew him.
Funeral Mass on October 16
The funeral Mass of Fr Denis Rasquinha will be held at Divine Mercy Church, Fatima Retreat House, Mangaluru, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 3 pm. The service will be followed by his burial at the Jesuit Cemetery in Mangaluru.
The funeral programme will begin at 2 pm with prayers at Santrupti, Fatima Retreat House. This will be followed by the paying of homage to the departed priest at Divine Mercy Church at 2.15 pm.
The funeral Mass will commence at 3 pm at the same church.
Condolences to family and friends
The Jesuit community has expressed sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Fr Denis Rasquinha.
May his soul rest in peace.
