Goa Legislative Assembly

SHRI RAJENDRA ARLEKAR, Speakermade Obituary Reference to the Following:

1. Shri Balchandra (Anna) Pendharkar, stage artist and singer, director,  musician and head of the renowned institution Lalit Kaladarsh who passed away on 10^th August, 2015.

2. Shri Lavuchandra Raghuvir Keni, senior freedom fighter from Mapusa who passed away on 10^th August, 2015.

3. Smt. Pramila Vishwanath Lawande, wife of late Shri Vishwanath Lawande, Senior freedom fighter who also took part in Goa freedom struggle passed away on 31^st July, 2015.

4. Shri Jose D’Souza, photo journalist of “Goa Today” magazine who was largely known as Joel who passed away on 5^th August, 2015.

The House stood in silence for 1 minute.

SHRI RAJENDRA ARLEKAR, Speakermade Obituary Reference to the Following:

 (1) Shri Kanta Ghatwal, Senior freedom fighter from Shirgao and President of Freedom Fighter Society, who passed away on 31/7/2015.

(2) Smt. Vasundhara Komkali, Senior Hindustani Shashtriya singer and wife of Pandit Kumar Gandharva, who passed away on 27/7/2015.

 The House stood in silence for 1 minute.

OBITUARY REFERENCES

               SPEAKER made Obituary References to the following:

 (1). Smt. Bimba Modak, veteran Marathi film actress and theatre artiste, who passed away on the 28^th April, 2015;

(2).  Shri Mahadev Shamba Naik, veteran literature, author and playwright, who passed away on the 9^th May, 2015;

(3). Shri Ninad Bedekar, a renowned historian and author, who passed away on the 10^th May, 2015;

(4). Shri Bindumadhav Joshi, Founder and pioneer of Indian Consumer Movement of India, who passed away on the 10^th May, 2015;                          

(5). Shri Ashok Patole, veteran Marathi actor, director, playwright and theatre artiste, who passed away on the 12^th May, 2015;

 (6). Shri Pandurang Sonar Bhendalkar, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 18^th June, 2015;

(7). Shri Damodar Babol Shet Parkar veteran freedom fighter who passed away on 13^th May, 2015;

(8). Shri Emiliano Da Cruz, a renowned musician and violinist, who passed away on the 15^th May, 2015;

(9). Smt. Sudha Shivpuri, veteran film, television and theatre artiste and actress, who passed away on the 20^th May, 2015;

 (10). Smt. Meenaltai Pai, a noted social worker, whose contribution in the field of social service through the medium of Jeevanvidya Mission has been outstanding, who passed away on the 22^nd May, 2015;

(11). Shri Prakash Korgaonkar, an eminent Bhajani Kalakar, singer and musician, who passed away on the 22^nd May, 2015;

 (12). Shri Govindrao Adik, veteran former Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha and Ex-Minister of Agriculture of Maharashtra, who passed away on the 7^th June, 2015;

 (13). Shri Hemant Kanitkar, a cricket legend, who passed away on the 9^th June, 2015;

 (14). Shri Nek Chand, a Padma Shri Awardee and creator of the iconic Rock Garden at Chandigarh, who passed away on the 12^th June, 2015;

 (15). Smt. Sheila Kaul, former Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Ex-Parliamentarian of the Lok Sabha and former Union Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Employment, who passed away on the 13^th June, 2015;

(16).       Shri Charles Correa, globally acclaimed Architect and an awardee of the prestigious Padmashri, Padma Vibhushan and Gomant Vibhushan, who passed away on the 16^th June, 2015.

 (17). Sadguru Shri Parwadeshwar Maharaj of Bethoda Math at Gayatri Peeth and was designated as the World Ambassador for Peace, who passed away on the 22^nd June, 2015;

 (18). Sister Nirmala, former Superior General and Head of the Missionaries of Charity and an awardee of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, who passed away on the 23^rd June, 2015;

 (19). Smt. Manorama Kotnis, a noted social worker, whose contribution in the field of social service has been significant, who passed away on the 2^nd July, 2015;

 (20). Shri Deepak Walve, an eminent Goan educationist and theatre artiste, who passed away on the 16^th July, 2015;

 (21). Shri Carl D’Silva, renowned Goan wildlife artist, who passed away on the 19^th July, 2015; and

 (22). Shri R S Gawai, Senior Leader of The Republican Party who took part in the Ambedkar Movement and was also a former Rajya Sabha Member, who passed away on 24^th July 2015.

SPEAKER made Obituary References to the following:

1. Shri Antonio Gaonkar, former legislator of Curtorim Constituency of the Second Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa and recipient of the prestigious ‘Man of Achievement Award’, who passed away on the 3^rd January, 2015.

2. Shri C.P. Da Costa, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 13^th November, 2014. 

3.   Shri Narayan Vargaonkar, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 23^rd November, 2014.

4. Shri Nilkant Chodankar, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 15^th December, 2014

5.   Shri Sadanand Naik Gaonkar, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 6^th January, 2015.

 6.   Shri Vishwambar Lolayekar, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 2^nd February, 2015.                                                           

7.  Shri Gurudas Teli, veteran freedom fighter, who passed away on the 2^nd March,  2015. 

8.Shri Narsinh Fadte, noted theatre artiste, Bhajani Kalakar and recipient of several State awards, who passed away on the 19^th November, 2014.

9. Shri Raghuvir Nevrekar, veteran actor, director, producer and playwright in the field of theatre/dramas/films of Goan origin, who passed away on the 23^rd November, 2014.

10. Shri Murli Deora, former Union Minister for Petroleum and Corporate Affairs and veteran Parliamentarian, who passed away on the 24^th November, 2014.

11. Smt.Sitara Devi, Kathak legend and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shree Award, who passed away on the 25^th November, 2014.

12. Shri Balwant Shirgaonkar, noted theatre artiste, Bhajani Kalakar and recipient of several State awards, who passed away on the 28^th November, 2014.

13. Barrister Shri Abdul Rehman Antulay, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, former Union Minister for Heath and Family Welfare and Minority Affairs, and Ex-Parliamentarian, who passed away on the 2^nd December, 2014.

14. Shri Deven Varma, veteran and versatile actor of the Indian cinema, who passed  away on the 2^nd December, 2014.

15. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, legendary jurist and former Supreme Court Judge and an awardee of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award, who passed away on the 4^th December, 2014.

16. Dr. Madhavi Sardesai, renowned Konkani litterateur, dedicated academician, linguist, research scholar and recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, who passed away on the 22^nd December, 2014.

17. Shri J.B. Moraes, eminent Konkani litterateur, poet and the recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award and Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar, who passed away on the 30^th December, 2014.

18. Dr. Ramamurthy Raut Desai, a distinguished doctor and pioneer of Cardiothoracic surgery in Goa, who passed away on the 1^st January, 2015.

19. Dr. Vasant Gowarikar, a renowned space research scientist and an awardee of the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awards, who passed away on the 2^nd January, 2015.

20. Shri Ladu Krishna Naik Gaunekar, noted theatre artiste, Bhajani Kalakar and musician, who passed away on the 10^th January, 2015.

21. Smt. Mandatai Bandekar, a noted social worker and Industrialist, whose contribution in the field of social service has been significant, who passed away on the 13^th January, 2015.

22. Prof. Madhukar. D. Hathkangalekar, eminent Marathi Litterateur, who passed away on the 25^th January, 2015.

23. Shri R.K. Laxman, legendary cartoonist and an awardee of the prestigious Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Ramon Magsaysay awards, who passed away on the 26^th January, 2015.

24. Dr. Jose Pereira, an eminent Indologist, historian, litterateur, linguist, research scholar, artist, academician, musician and recipient of the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award, who passed away on the 27^th January, 2015.

25. Justice Gurudas Datta Kamat, legendary jurist and former Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, who passed away on the 27^th January, 2015.

26. Shri Sadashiv Amrapurkar, veteran and versatile actor of the Indian cinema and recipient of several awards, who passed away on the 3^rd November, 2014

27. Shri Anil Chandrakant Devulkar alias Anil Kumar, a noted tiatrist and State awardee of the Life Time Achievement award, who passed away on the 6^th February, 2015.

28. Shri R.R. Patil, former Minister for Home of Maharashtra and Ex- Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who passed away on the 16^th February, 2015.   

29.Shri Caetano Fernandes, a Goan football legend, who passed away on the 19^th February, 2015.

30. Dr. Meera Kosambi, noted Sociologist and litterateur, who passed away on the 26^th February, 2015. 

31. Shri Vinod Mehta, eminent journalist, editorand author, who passed away on the 8^th March, 2015.

32. Smt. Krishna Kalley, prominent singer, who sang Hindi, Marathi and Konkani songs and recipient of various prestigious Awards, who passed away on the 15^th March, 2015.

33.Shri Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sabale also known as Sahir Sable ,who was famous Marathi Language  Folk(Powada ) Singer , who passed away on the 20^th March, 2015

SHRI RAJENDRA ARLEKAR, Speaker also paid tributes to late Bhagatsingh, Sukhdev & Rajguru being Martyrs day.

The House stood in silence for 1 minute.

HON'BLE SPEAKER made Obituary References to the following:

1.  Shri Sudhir Moghe, an eminent Marathi poet-lyricist, who penned some of the most memorable lyrics and an awardee of many prestigious State Awards conferred on him by the State of Maharashtra, who passed away on the 15^th March, 2014;

 2.   Shri Khushwant Singh, a legendary and an iconic author, who made an indelible mark in the literary world, a distinguished former Parliamentarian of the Rajya Sabha and an awardee of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, who passed away on the 20^th March, 2014;

 3.  Shri V.K. Murthy, a renowned cinematographer of the Indian cinema, an Awardee of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Life Time Achievement Award which was conferred on him at Amsterdam by the International Film Academy who passed away on the 7^th April, 2014; 

 4.    Shri  Baban Narayan Bhat, a veteran Freedom Fighter who fought for the Liberation of Goa who passed away on  24^th  April, 2014;  

 5.       Shri Vishwanath Sawaikar, a veteran Freedom Fighter who fought tirelessly for the liberation of Goa who passed away on  22^nd May, 2014;  

 6.    Shri Anand Modak, an acclaimed Marathi music composer and recipient of the prestigious Maharashtra State Film Award for best music, who passed away on the 23^rd May, 2014; 

 7.    Shri Madhav Mantri, a cricket legend, who passed away on the 23^rd May, 2014;

 8.     Shri Gopinath Munde, a distinguished Parliamentarian and former Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, a visionary leader and an architect of social justice, who was always committed to the welfare of the common people who passed away on the 3^rd June, 2014;        

9.    Shri Vithal Prabhugaonkar, a distinguished Freedom Fighter who fought tirelessly for the liberation of Goa who passed away on the 16^th June, 2014;

 10.  Shri Vidhyadhar  Shilkar, a distinguished Freedom Fighter who fought for the Liberation of Goa who passed away on the 24^th   June, 2014;

 11.  Shri Visitacao Lobo, Goan Footaballer legend the State’s first International Football player who passed away on the 28^th June, 2014; and

 12. Smt. Zohra Sehgal, an iconic and a legendary actor par excellence of the Indian cinema and an Awardee of the prestigious Padmashri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan who passed away on the 10^th July, 2014.

 The House stood in silence for 1 minute.