Milestones

The age of Zoroastrian brides (as listed in this issue) ranged between 25 and 42 years, the arithmetic mean (the total number of individual ages divided by the total number of brides) being 31 years. The corresponding figures for the grooms were 22 and 43 years, averaging at 31 years.

Community births numbered only 11 as versus 63 deaths. Diseases of the heart felled 20 Zoroastrians of whom 15 were in the 80+ age category. Pneumonia/lung disease took a toll of 12 lives, whereas seven patients succumbed to cancer and six to septicemia. Kidney failure and old age/general debility took the lives of three victims each and two each fell prey to paralysis and diseases of the liver and brain. The causes of deaths of isolated cases were hypertension, gastro-entritis, diabetes, cerebral malaria, myasthenia gravis (muscle disorder) and uremia. The community lost a stillborn baby boy. The youngest to breathe her last was a 51-year-old, the eldest — a centenarian at 102. The Zoroastrian life expectancy at birth for September, in Bombay, was 80 years.

The data on births, marriages and deaths has been compiled from information supplied by various newsletters and anjumans in India and abroad, courts and hospitals. This information is not always complete or consistent: we are unable to carry data from areas where the anjumans do not furnish the particulars; the birth figures for Bombay are supplied by two hospitals — births in suburban hospitals and private nursing homes are not included unless individuals send us information together with a copy of the birth certificate. There may be an inadvertent repetition of names in the marriage list when a civil marriage precedes a religious ceremony. In the breakup of deaths according to illnesses, especially of the elderly, death is often due to a combination of several diseases.

If readers have any births/marriages/deaths they would like published, some proof to ensure the veracity of the report would be required. We are sure our readers would appreciate this requirement and cooperate with us.

BOMBAY

born

A boy, Darrien, to Jahaneen and Shaun Johnsen on September 11, 2003

A girl to Poorvi and Marazban Kotwal; September 13

A girl to Aloo and Darius Chichgur; September 15

A girl to Bachi and Tempton Hathiramani; September 17

A boy to Mahrukh and Khushroo Kanga;

September 18

A boy to Shernaz and Sarosh Anklesaria; September 19

A boy to Faranak and Raiomand Irani; September 19

A girl to Kamal and Zarir Jabbar; September 20

A boy to Villoo and Sharokh Nikorawalla; September 21

A boy to Rashna and Pervez Mehta; September 22

A girl, Zoey, to Smriti and Zubin Irani, sister to Zor;

September 23

married

Vabeez Zarir Master and Jamsheer Byram Avari of Karachi, Pakistan; July 10

Shehnaz Keki Elavia and Gudi Pestanjee Patel; July 27

Bhikhoo Kawas Katpitia

and Pashin Kersi Katpitia; August 29

died

Shapoor Nariman Daji (72), residing at D/11, Shapoor Baug, V. P. Rd, 400004; August 31

Khorshed Dhunjishaw Marolia (90), 24, Aderbad, N. S. Patkar Marg, 400007; September 1

Bachan Pesi Shroff (79), 808, Khushnum, Dr B. Ambedkar Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 1

Homi Sorabji Udwadia (78), 12/9, Bhedwar Bldg, Khan Est, M. M. C. Rd, Mahim, 400016; September 1

Jerbanoo Cawasji Bhathena (90), 7, Mistry Bldg, Jame Jamshed Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 2

Noshir Jehangir Dastur (79), II/13, Seth Jamshedji Tata Bldg, Tata Blocks, S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050;

September 2

Behram Jalejar Bhesania (57), 13, Station Ter, Sleater Rd, Grant Rd, 400007;

September 3

Keki Framji Doctor (90),

804/A, Ghamat Lodge, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 3

Freny Jamshedji Marolia (74), 93, August Krant Marg, 400036; September 3

Burjorji Hormusji Sarkari (89), 6/4, Sir Ratan Tata Clny, Tardeo, 400034; September 3

Nergish Jehangir Italia (84),

3/3, Meherhomes Co-op Hsg Soc Ltd, Station Rd, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; September 4

Pervin Minoo Khambatta (51), Victoria Bldg, Balaram St, Grant Rd, 400007;

September 4

Sam Savakshaw Sethna (56), 1002, D. N. S. Towers, Court Naka, Thana (W), 400601; September 4

Abaad Bahadur Engineer (51), 2, Marine Chmbs, Marine Lines, 400020; September 5

Perin Jamshedji Shroff (87), Cozy Bldg, Gowalia Tank Rd, 400036; September 5

Homai Jahanbux Bhathena (61), B/41, Bina Apts, Sir M. V. Rd, Andheri (E), 400069; September 6

Khorshed Rustom Pardiwala (91), Jerro Villa, Opp Good Sheperd Church, Four Bglws, Andheri (W), 400053; September 6

Vafader Boman Irani (83),

11/29, Dadachandji Bldg, Bombay Central, 400011; September 7

Kersas Meherwanji Jaorewalla (80), Girdhar Niwas, S. B. Rd, Colaba, 400005; September 7

Pesi Dhunjishaw Billimoria (83), Sanjana Bldg, Forjett

Hill Rd, Tardeo, 400036; September 8

Phiroze Sorabji Khambatta (80), 690, N. E. Dinshaw Bldg, Dinshaw Master Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 8

Jamshed Framroz Petigara (90), K-4/64, Merwanji Cama Park, Cama Rd, Andheri (W), 400050; September 8

Noshir Rashid Irani (65),

11E/A, Harbour Height, Colaba, 400005; September 9

Coomi Dadi Kapadia (80), 6, Ashish, 18th Rd, Khar (W), 400052; September 9

Najamai Savaksha Saiwalla (86), 7, Padamjee Bldg, Khan Est, Chotani Rd, Mahim, 400012; September 9

Sohrab Kaikhushroo Commissariat (78), 5, Rajesh Mans, D. V. Rd, Churchgate, 400020; September 10

Hormasji Savaksha Dalal (96), F-33, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400039; September 10

Jer Pesi Gandhi (72), 17-A, Anand Ngr, Forjett St, 400036; September 10

Dinshaw Behramji Master (76), M/7, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012;

September 10

Rustom Ardeshir Pirozmand (85), Mohd Ali Roge Apts, Thakurdwar, 400020; September 10

Coomi Jehangir Deboo (78), B-2, Petit Block, Balaram St, Grant Rd, 400007;

September 11

Rustomji Nusserwanji Mistry (87), B/9, Ginwalla Bldg, Captain Clny, Tardeo, 400034; September 11

Jamshed Ardeshar Panthaky (66), 101/1, Salsette Parsi Co-op Hsg Soc, Andheri (E), 400093; September 11

Sam Framroze Dadrawala (93), 103, Silver Isle, Mahatarpada, Amboli,

Andheri (W), 400058; September 12

Coomi Dhunjisha Daruwalla (83), A-29, Navyug Mans, N. Bharucha Marg, 400007; September 12

Tehmi Rustom Irani (67),

19/15, Panthaki Baug, Andheri (E), 400069; September 12

Mani Rustomji Madon (102), 44/C, Batliwalla Villa,

Sleater Rd, 400007;

September 12

Jaloo Jehangir Shroff (78), Nicholson Bldg, Wadia St, Tardeo, 400034; September 12

Baji Dhanjishah Siganporia (71), Sangam Theatre,

Andheri (E), 400069;

September 12

Banoo Minocher Irani (69), F. E. Dinshaw Bldg, Dr C. H. St, 400002; September 13

Jal Ardeshir Dhunjishah Moos (80), F/23, Arsiwalla Bldg, 57, Wodehouse Rd, Colaba, 400005; September 13

Perin Bahadur Wadia (68), 26, Sea Bird, 114, B. J. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; September 13

Mani Homi Mehta (84),

275/M, Damania Bldg, Chikalwadi, Tardeo Rd, 400007; September 14

Dina Fakirji Gandhi (79),

E-20, Jerbai Baug, Dr B. A. Rd, Byculla, 400027;

September 15

Naju Homi Mehta (92), 815, Engineer Bldg, Jame Jamshed Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 15

Aloo Pesi Cama (85), Adenwalla Baug, Tardeo Rd, 400007; September 16

Keki Kavasha Kotwal (82), 7, Cuffe Parade, 400005; September 16

Jimmy Darabsha Engineer (64), 623, Marker Mans, Lady Jehangir Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 17

Nadarsha Faramroz Mistry (90), Damania Bldg, Zoroastrian Blocks, Chikalwadi, Tardeo, 400007; September 18

Neville Minocher Gandhi (60), 788, Avabai Mans, Jame Jamshed Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 19

Jal Rashid Irani (84), 4, A1 Bldg, Proctor St, Grant Rd, 400007; September 20

Nergish Rusi Jall (67), 502-B, Patel Co-op Hsg Soc, Paliram Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; September 20

Shera Bahadurji Mistry (83), Fakhri Manzil, Bhaji Gali, Grant Rd, 400007;

September 20

Dali Hormusji Wadia (82),

12/5, Panthaki Baug, Andheri (E), 400069; September 20

Hilla Jimmy Contractor (86), N/2, Eden Hall, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Worli, 400018; September 21

Feroze Kaikhushroo Daver (86), 2/2, Nadirsha Edulji Dinshaw Bldg, Babulnath Rd, 400007; September 23

Najoo Nowroji Dubash (89), 19, Sagar Kunj, 78, Nepean Sea Rd, 400006; September 23

Rustomji Jamshedji Chargeman (92), 4/25, Tata Mills Co-op Hsg Soc, Elphinstone Rd, Parel, 400012; September 24

Dhun Pestonji Billardmaker (73), Old Wacha Hse, 22, Mariya Hill, Gunpowder Rd, Mazgaon, 400010;

September 25

Jeroo Nadirsha Kapadia (74), A/33, Bharat Ngr, Grant Rd, 400007; September 25

Jal Burjorji Battiwalla (95), M-2, Eden Hall, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Worli, 400018; September 27

Baby boy of Farida Feroze Kotwal (stillborn), 505/1, Mahavir Apts, Versova, Andheri (W), 400053; September 27

Shirin Faramroze Irani (91), 724, Dinshaw Master Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; September 29

Perviz Faramroze Pastakia (76), 27-D/2, The Chitrapur Co-op Hsg Soc, TPS III, Bandra (W), 400050;

September 29

CALCUTTA

died

Shera Ardesher, sister of Jimmy; September 7

Mehru Dadabhoy Buchia, mother of Dinyar and sister

of Dinoo Pestonji;

September 29

POONA

married

Ferieda Rattan Postwala and Firdaus Farrokh Havewala of Bombay; August 23

died

Rustom Aspandiar Irani (Mubarakeh) (99), husband of Shireen and father of Armaity and Gordafrid Tahamtan Aresh; March 27

SURAT

died

Rati Hoshang Dastoor (77), Elahi Baug, Rustompura, 395002; September 1

Gev Jamsheji Paghadiwala (73), Nariman Home and Infirmary, Shahpore, 395003; September 7

Nargishbanu Ratansha Medhora (82), Devji Pura, Juna Gam, Fort Songadh; September 8

Tehmina Jalejar Bhagvagar (78), 11/2505, Near Gira Medical, Maachlipith, 395003; September 10

Sehroo Pirojhaw Dumasia (63), 1/983, Palia St, Nanpura, 395001; September 14

Twins (boy and girl) of Darayas Bomi Daruwala (5 mths miscarriage), 3, Nilkanthvarin Apts, Corner of Godha Mohalla, Nanpura, 395001; September 16

Yasmin Noshir Patel (46), Kuka Chawl, Rani Talav, Bibiniwadi, Sayedpura, 395003; September 23

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CANADA

British Columbia

born

A boy, Shahaab, to Parvin

and Babak Oshidary;

October 26, 2002

married

Niloufar Ezzati and Borzu Jangi in North Vancouver; April 17, 2003

Shideh Khorasheh and Mehrdad Ashooian in Burnaby; April 19

Ontario

born

A boy, Zaul, to Morvarid and Ramesh Fereidooni; August 2

married

Janine Tamboli, daughter of Zareen and Rusi, and Kevin Mancherjee, son of Jeroo and Hosie in Richmond Hill; August 3

Quebec

married

Delna Ghadiali, daughter of Roshan and Jimmy, and Zahir Sorabji, son of Parvien and Parvez; August 9

IRAN

died

Irandokht Farhangi (Sassani) in Tehran; June 17

UK

Essex

died

Perin Godrej Merwanji (79), 32A, Mansfield Rd, Ilford, IG1 3BD; March 17

Rustom Navroji Cooper (84), 13, Lombard Court, Poplar St, Romford; April 10

Godrej E. Merwanji (79), 32A, Mansfield Rd, Ilford, IG1 3BD; April 16

Fali Jal Dubash (70), 14, Mendoza Close, Hornchurch, RM11 2RP; July 2

Hampshire

died

Mahrukh Stephen Austen (47), Wichkam Vineyard, Botley

Rd, Hants; June 8

Hertfordshire

born

A girl, Vahishta, to Marz-

been and Paurushasp Jila;

June 13

Kent

died

Shirinbanoo Sohrabji Kutar (92), 117, King Harold’s Way, Bexleyheath, DA7 5RD;

April 30

London

married

Sanober Vatcha of Middlesex, daughter of Nawaz and Ratan, and Malcolm Kodia of Middlesex, son of Silloo

and Soli in Hounslow;

July 19

died

Phiroz Merwanji Dudha (77), 13, Deanery Close, East Finchley, N2 8NS; June 16

Middlesex

married

Farmeen Sorab, daughter of Jesmin and Faroukh, and Cyrus Kapadia of Surrey,

son of Daulat and Minoo; August 2

died

Prochee Jal Tarachand (78), mother of Daisy and Nosh; December 11, 2002

Sheroo Jehangir Irani (67), 12, Hillary Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 2NQ; April 30, 2003

Keki Jehangirji Bapuji (73), 30, Oakley Close, TW7 4HZ; May 14

Merwanji Jahangirji Bajina (96), 72, Clayton Avenue, Wembley, HA0 4JT;

August 10

Surrey

born

A girl, Feroza, to Mahafrid and Farhad Jamooji, sister to Zal; April 5

died

Cavas Darasha Dhanbhoora (76), Persepolis, Town Hill, Lingfield, RH7 6AG; July 3

USA

born

A boy, Mason, to Courtenay and Zubin Shroff; August 3

married

Persis Khambatta of Washington DC and Kapil Sharma of New Jersey; July 5

died

Cawas Todiwala (65),

father of Pearl Bulsara;

June 24

California

born

A girl, Jaden Avanti, to Anahita and Zubin Fitter in Los Angeles; January 16

A boy, Zain, to Armaity and Viraf Patel in San Francisco; April 28

A girl, Ziana, to Monaaz and Zarir Sarkari, sister to Zenaz in San Jose; May 23

married

Nazanin Ezzati and Kooroosh Kaikhosrow Shahrokh in Los Angeles; April 26

Margaret Lin of South Carolina and Zubin Damania, son of Shireen and Rustom

in San Jose; May 11

Connecticut

born

A boy, Rohan, to Tanaz and Mehernosh Mistry, brother

to Kayanosh in Milford; September 1

Illinois

born

A girl, Khshaeta, to Farzeen and Xerxes Cama in Chicago; August 10

married

Roxana Mehta, daughter of Nergesh and Kayomarsh, and Nevin Dubash, son of Jeroo and Nozer of Dubai in Chicago; August 1

died

Sheroo Daruwalla in Chicago; September 9

Indianna

died

Shahzad Dorabshaw (34), husband of Pouroochisti, father of Daryus and Rohan, son of Firoze and late Freny and brother of Ferzad in New Albany; June 13

Maryland

died

Meherwan Cavasji Irani (86), father of Frederick, Shireen and Phillip in Pittsburgh;

May 2

Michigan

born

A boy, Sarosh, to Shireen and Firoz Gandhi in Novi;

June 8

Nevada

married

Pareen Dholoo of Gaithersburg, Maryland, daughter of Shahdokht

and Jimmy, and Jeffrey Mechlinski of Baltimore, Maryland, son of Sue

and Mark; July 6

New York

married

Kyriaki Carrie Panagakis

and Edulji Bharucha, son

of Gool and Rustom;

May 11

Texas

married

Cainaz Vakharia, daughter

of Arnavaz and Adi, and Michael Heaton of Oak Harbor, Washington in

Dallas; July 12

Wisconsin

born

A girl, Myah, to Mehernaz

and Zahir Balaporia, sister

to Zarvaan in Green Bay;

April 3

Compiled by Roxana A. Driver