Milestones

Milestones data for the months of October and November 2004 are published herein. However, due to inavailability of marriage data for the month of November, only those solomnized in October have been listed. November marriages will be carried in the February 2005 issue.

The age of Zoroastrian brides (as listed in this issue) ranged between 23 and 37 years, the arithmetic mean (the total number of individual ages divided by the total number of brides) being 27 years. The corresponding figures for the grooms were 25 and 46 years, averaging at 32 years.

October-November witnessed the deaths of 127 Zoroastrians. On the other hand only 19 babies were born during the two months. Heart disease claimed 23 lives of whom 11 patients were in their 80s and 90s. The other major killer diseases were pneumonia and lung disease (18), cancer (12) and hypertension and septicemia (11 each). Brain disease and diabetes took a toll of nine victims each whereas old age/general debility claimed eight Zoroastrians. Three victims each fell prey to sepsis and kidney failure.

Eighteen isolated cases were registered in October-November: malaria, haemorrhaegic shock, cellulitis, hepatic encephalopathy, hernia, motor neuron disease, intestinal obstruction, liver dis­ease, respiratory tract infection, Alzheimer’s disease, menin­gio­ma, epilepsy, uninary tract infection, head injury, hemiplegia, fever, asphyxial death due to hanging and haematemesis. A still­born baby boy was lost to the community. In the case of one death, the coroner’s report was kept pending. The youngest and eldest to pass away were both males (34 and 99 years respective­ly). The Zoroastrian life expectancy at birth for the two month period, in Bombay, was 77 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.

BANGALORE

died

Dina Adal Khory (84), mother of Jamshed and Zubin on October 25, 2004

BARODA

born

A girl, Michelle, to Nazneen and Hostedar Patwa;

August 17

A boy, Hector, to Benaifer and John Rodricks; September 12

BOMBAY

born

A girl, Tia, to Shahnaz and Farzad Billimoria; October 1

A boy to Mansi and Nekzad Engineer; October 2

A girl to Gulshan and Farhad Pagdiwala; October 3

A girl, Pearl, to Tanaz and Noshir Wadia; October 13

A boy to Aban and Zubin Dumasia; October 15

A boy to Mahfrin and Khushru Elavia; October 16

A girl, Friya, to Armin and Neville Mistry, sister to Parinaz; October 18

A boy to Farzana and Karl Shroff; October 21

A girl to Sharmin and Adil Bhathena; October 22

A boy to Hufrish and Zubin Homavazir; October 24

A boy to Michelle and Malcolm Desai; November 3

A boy to Nina and Maulik Jhaveri; November 4

A boy to Navaz and Behram Mohta; November 5

A girl to Khushnuma and Rustom Jamasji; November 6

A girl to Sheraz and Nikhil Das; November 7

A boy to Yasmin and Cyrus Pavri, brother to Farah; November 9

A girl, Shehzan, to Benifer and Pervez Workingboxwalla; November 20

A boy to Farzana and Adil Dastoor; November 21

married

Benaaz Behram Irani and Jehan Sheriar Irani of Devlali; October 15

Mehernaz Boman Khosravi of New Bombay and Kaimas Jamshed Rostami; October 18

Navaz Hosi Patel and Kersi Jasmhed Antia; October 19

Shernaz Darabshah Dadachanji and Anosh Darius Kelawala; October 21

Benaifer Gev Palsetia of Dahanu and Faramerz Jehanbux Mehta; October 22

died

Burjor Keckobad Bamji (92), residing at 21, Blue Heaven, 2nd Cross Carter Rd, Khar (W), 400052; October 1

Nergish Bhimji Bhagat (86), Salma Manzil, Oliver St, Colaba Causeway, 400039; October 1

Shirin Jehanbux Coyaji (90), 67/9, Gilder Hse, B. Desai Rd, 400026; October 1

Phiroze Ratanshaw Vakil (81), 11, Tenerife, Little Gibbs Rd, 400006; October 1

Framroze Jamshedji Gagrat (83), 44, Makani Mans, Peddar Rd, 400026; October 2

Perin Ratansha Mistry (69),

P-26, Nowroz Baug, Lalbaug, 400012; October 2

Mehroo Jal Pardiwalla (79), 16, Vishnu Mhl, D Rd, Churchgate, 400020; October 2

Homi Framroze Tata (72), B/9, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400039; October 2

Aloo Hormusji Umrigar (87), 758, Dilkush, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; October 2

Keki Pirojsha Divecha (82), Coover Cottage, Malcolm Baug, Jo­geshwari (W), 400102; October 3

Goolcher Behram Irani (84), 5, Hirabai Petit Bldg, Grant Rd (E), 400007; October 3

Firoze Dorabji Kalwachwala (79), 12, Neel Bldg, Neel Sheel Soc, Old Police Stn Rd, Vile Parle (W), 400056; October 3

Kumi Darab Karkaria (66), 742, Zoroastrian Bldg, Rd no 5, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; October 3

Minoo Burjorji Desai (68), 17, Krishna Co-op Soc, Juhu Gali, Andheri (W), 400058;

October 4

Amy Dara Elachidana (83), 798, Tehmi Ter, Parsi Clny, Jame Jamshed Rd, Dadar, 400014; October 4

Fredoon Behram Keyanipour (34), D, Empire Ter, N. Petit St, Off Balaram St, 400007; October 4

Ardisher Dhunjishaw Ader-behman (95), 2, Jer Mans, Behind Copper Chimney, Prof Vardee Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; October 5

Jamshed Sorabji Damania (75), Fakhri Manzil, Shankar Seth Rd, Grant Rd, 400007; October 5

Noshir Framroz Mistry (78), B, Sanjana Bldg, Forjett St, 400036; October 5

Dosamai Jehangirji Aauva (96), R/18, S. B. Bharucha Baug, S. V. Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; October 6

Erach Maneckji Kapadia (89), 26, Nariman Cottage, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; October 6

Keki (Kaikushru) Ardeshir Nicholson (91), 5/D, Nicholson Bldg, Wadia St, Tardeo, 400034; October 8

Dolly Hoshang Sarkari (79), 5, Tata Clny, Dadabhoy Rd, Vile Parle (W), 400056; October 8

Alamai Eruchsha Vanskuiwala (86), Motiwala Bldg, Patan-wala Rd, Byculla, 400027; October 8

Palanji Faramji Bhathena (89), T-12, Dalal Est, D. B. Marg, Bombay Central, 400008; October 9

Polly Dossabhoy Randelia (73), 12-A, Panthaky Baug, Andheri Kurla Rd, Andheri (E), 400069; October 10

Rohinton Jamshedji Meherji (59), 4/11, Shroff Bldg, Gamadia Clny, Tardeo, 400007; October 11

Savak Maneckshaw Mistry (81), 10/6/04, Bhawani Ngr, Marol, And­heri (E), 400059; October 11

Dinoo Pervez Pavri (63),

305/2, Mahavir Apts, J. P. Rd, Versova, Andheri (W), 400053; October 11

Sam Sorabji Engineer (89),

A/10, Sunita Apts, B. Petit Rd, 400036; October 12

Darayus Farhad Irani (61), Apsara Bldg, Irani Rd,

Dahanu Rd, Dist Thana, 401602; October 12

Perin Rustom Hathiram (78), 2, M. N. Banaji Bldg, Forjett

St Cross Lane, 400036;

October 14

Vera Rustom Katrak (69), Vatcha Gandhy Bldg, 264/66, Thakurdwar, 400002;

October 14

Nergish Sorabji Masani (83), 19/15, Old Khareghat Clny, Hughes Rd, 400007;

October 14

Dhun Pesi Cama (82), 3/22/5, Tata Mills Co-op Hsg Soc,

J. B. Marg, Parel, 400012; October 15

Dolly Eruch Katpitia (89),

42/A, Empire Est, 147, A. K. Marg, 400036; October 15

Goolamai Hormusji Naterwalla (83), 692, Chenoy Bldg, Dinshaw Master Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; October 16

Pirojshaw Ardeshir Saher (80), 4-A/406, Salsette Parsi Clny, Pump Hse, Jijamata Rd, Andheri (E), 400093;

October 16

Baby boy of Dilshad Viraf Chichgar (stillborn), Victoria Bldg, Victoria Garden Rd, Byculla, 400027; October 17

Minoo Ratan Coyajee (45), Engineer Bldg, 265, Princess St, 400008; October 17

Homi Dinshaw Kharas (84), 70/C, Phirojshaw Bldg, Gowalia Tank, 400036; October 17

Dali Framroz Pavri (80), Bandra Sanatorium, Bandra Bandstand, 400050;

October 18

Firoz Kaikhushroo Bhiwandi-walla (74), G, Bhiwandiwalla Ter, Dhobitalao, 400002;

October 19

Dinshaw Jehangirji Katgara (74), 347/22, United Chmbs, Grant Rd, 400007; October 19

Banoo Jamshed Master (78), 6, Sheila Mhl, 1st Pasta Lane, Colaba, 400005; October 20

Frenny Peshotan Dotivala (80), 3/2, Tata Mills Co-op Hsg Soc, Elphinstone Rd, Parel, 400012; October 21

Gool Jal Kanga (83), 170-A, Maharukh Mans, Alibhai Premji Marg, 400007;

October 21

Kersi Faramroz Mistry (69),

3, Panday Sanatorium, Wodehouse Rd, Colaba, 400005; October 21

Homai Rusi Lakdawalla (83), A-17, Rosary Hse, Gunpowder Rd, Mazgaon, 400010;

October 22

Kumi Adi Langrana (86), Lok Yamuna, A2/303, Military Rd, Marol, Andheri (E), 400059; October 22

Mani Nozer Screwvala (91), 22, Vatcha Gandhi Rd, New Gamdevi, 400007; October 22

Minoo Behram Khambatta (71), 22/1, A. H. Wadia Baug, Parel Tank Rd, 400033; October 23

Thrity Khushroo Andaz (65),

5/21, 22, Windsor Chmbs, Cawasji Patel St, Fort, 400001; October 24

Jehangir Darabshah Kotwal (77), Malegamwalla Bldg,

M. M. C. Rd, Mahim, 400016; October 24

Burjor Dhunjishaw Mistry (95), 3/7, King of Suburbs,

99/7th Rd, Khar (W), 400052; October 24

Kersi Ratanshah Bhathena (77), Q/28, Godrej Baug, Off Napean Sea Rd, 400026; October 25

Sheroo Pesi Karkaria (77), 40, Gopal Mans, Turner Rd, Bandra (W), 400050;

October 25

Adi Hormusji Doctor (78), Tata Blocks, S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; October 26

Maherbanoo Fardunji Driver (94), Room no 4, Todiwalla Bldg, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Parel, 400012; October 26

Nergish Kaikobad Talaty (79), Q/2, Godrej Baug, Off Nepean Sea Rd, 400026; October 26

Dhunjishah Minocher Desai (80), F. S. Parukh Dharam-shalla, 34, Hughes Rd, 400007; October 27

Soona Kaikhushru Hormazd-yar (91), 62, Farina, Opp Fariyas Hotel, Colaba, 400005; October 27

Meher Namdar Kotwal (51), 49, Sagar Darshan, 81/83, B. Desai Rd, 400036; October 27

Sherbanoo Jal Canteenwalla (99), 14/3, Panthaky Clny, Sir M. V. Rd, Andheri (E), 400069; October 28

Loveji Pestonji Jamadar (60), Wadia Bldg no 1, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; October 28

Mehroo Marazban Khan (75), A/G/16, Anand Ngr Soc, Forjett St, 400036; October 28

Minocheher Ardeshir Wadia (79), Halima Manzil, 52, Forjett St, 400036; October 28

Hilla Noshir Rivetna (81), 669, Katrak Rd, Wadala, 400031; Octo­ber 29

Jamshed Pestonji Shaw (76),

1, Ness Baug Annexe 3, Nana Chowk, 400007; October 29

Silloo Minoo Tarapore (68),

2/5, Sir Ratan Tata Bldg, S. V. Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; October 29

Behramji Ardeshir Zaiwalla (83), Sidhwa Bldg, Balaram St, 400007; October 29

Khorshed Manchersha Zarolia (95), 18, Surti Chmbs, 2nd Dhobita­lao, 400002;

October 29

Daulat Jamshed Billimoria (76), F/5, Nutan Jivan Co-op Hsg Soc, Krepa Ngr, S. V. Rd, Vile Parle (W), 400056; October 31

Homi (Hormasji) Dorabji Gamadia (97), 503, Fabian-1, 42, St Martin Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; October 31

Soli Edulji Cooper (79), 648, Kaka Bldg, Firdoshi Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; November 2

Maneck Kaikhushroo Commissariat (83), Rajesh Mans, M. Karve Rd, 400020; November 3

Mani Jehangir Dadyseth (85), 3, Lily Court, J. T. Sipahi Malany Rd, Churchgate, 400020; November 3

Goola Furrokh Kalyaniwalla (95), Sea-Shells, Darabsha Lane, Off Nepean Sea Rd, 400036; November 4

Nergish Temuras Sukheswalla (79), 3, Batliwalla Bldg, Khan Est, Stn Rd, Mahim, 400016; November 4

Dolly Ardeshir Daruwalla (62), 6/6, Tata Clny, Tardeo, 400034; November 5

Roshan Gustad Lakdawalla (90), Indra Bhavan, 24,

V. Gandhi Rd, New Gamdevi, 400007; November 5

Bakhtavar Dinshaw Jamshedji (41), Pundole Bldg, Daji Lane, Slea­ter Rd, 400007;

November 6

Viraf Tehmurasp Panthaky (42), 8/7, Tata Clny, Tardeo, 400034; November 6

Tehmi Dinyar Broacha (85), 44/46, Karani Bldg, New Charni Rd, 400004;

November 7

Jamshed Pirojshah Hodiwalla (81), D/28, Vacha Hse, Gunpowder Rd, Mazgaon, 400010; November 7

Jal Cawasji Turner (81), 51, Prince Court, Mereweather Rd, Cola­ba, 400039; November 7

Khodaram Khodadad Najmi (73), Ebrahim Mans, J. Petit

St, Balaram St, 400007;

November 8

Goolnar Minocher Shroff (90), 1505, Live Oak St, Chula Vista, San Diego, California, USA; November 9

Perin Piroz Bharucha (69),

40/6, Godrej Qrts, Creek-side, Vikhro­li (E), 400079; November 10

Aspi Manchershaw Sachin-walla (58), 1/1, Ambawadi, B. G. Kher Marg, Malabar Hill, 400006; November 10

Shiavax Ardeshir Ghista (72), 764/D, Wadia Bldg, Tilak Rd, Dadar T. T., 400014;

November 11

Nariman Noshirwan Panthaky (75), Cama Bldg, Zoroastrian Blocks, Grant Rd, 400007; November 11

Roshan Homi Vaid (83), C/o

J. J. Master, D/17, Rustom Baug, Victoria Rd, Byculla, 400027; November 11

Kashmira Rustom Vajifdar (49), 10, Greenland Soc, Opp IIT main gate, Powai, 400076; November 11

Minoo Faramroze Billimoria (78), Room no 7, Zaveri Bldg, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Marg, Girgaum, 400004;

November 12

Aderbad Shapoorji Debu (91), B/6, Shapoor Baug, V. P. Rd, 400004; November 12

Pesi Rustomji Dastoor (85),

15/4, Contractor Bldg, Gama-dia Clny, Tardeo, 400007; November 13

Hiraji Khurshedji Lalinwala (75), 784/A, M. Joshi Rd,

Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014;

November 13

Nargis Jehangir Chhayela (65), 7/19, Pirojbai Bldg, Mahalax-miwal­la Block, Sleater Rd, 400007; November 14

Jamshed Cawasji Daroowala (85), 722/B, Meher Bldg,

Dr Dinshaw Master Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014;

November 15

Freny Jehangir Antia (88),

20/8, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; November 16

Jerbanu Pesotan Garivala (94), 43-44, Ferena Apts, Opp Fariyas Hotel, Colaba, 400005; November 16

Banoo Dinshaw Amrolia (74), P/28, Nowroz Baug, Dr S. S. Rao Rd, Lalbaug, 400012; November 17

Freny Bakhtyar Panday (88), 801, Coover Villa, Jame Jamshed Rd, Parsi Clny,

Dadar, 400014; November 17

Villoo Godrej Patrawalla (61), C/25, Gilder Baug, J. B. Ngr, Andheri (E), 400059;

November 17

Rashid Mervan Irani (82),

D-3/41, S. Bharucha Baug,

S. V. Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; November 20

Mani Jal Karkaria (86), Sea-Shells, Darabshaw Rd, Off Nepean Sea Rd, 400036; November 20

Shiavux Rustom Khambata (77), 302, Dosti Venus,

M. T. V. Rd, Wadala (E), 400037; November 20

Shirin Kaikhushroo Amroliwalla (98), 1/6, Ness Baug Annexe, Nana Chowk, 400007; November 21

Gool Homi Bana (83), A-1 Bldg, 5, Proctor Rd, Grant Rd, 400007; November 21

Kaikhusru Dinshah Kapadia (93), New India Center, Cooperage Rd, Colaba, 400039; November 21

Roshan Faredoon Kheswala (77), B/14, Captain Clny, Tardeo Rd, 400034;

November 21

Homi Sorabjee Poonewalla (77), D/63, New Chandra, Veera Desai Rd, Andheri (W), 400053; November 21

Jer Nariman Randelia (67), Mancher Manzil, 35/C, Jairajbhai Lane, 4, R. S. Nimkar Marg, 400008; November 21

Keki Phirozshah Bana (99), 609, Papeti Block, Jame Jamshed Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; November 22

Noshir Pestonji Kodia (58), 6, Chhatriwalla Bldg, Wacha St, Tardeo, 400034; November 23

Hosi Faramroze Lala (55),

B/10, Ellava Bldg, Mori Rd, Mahim, 400016; November 23

Rusi Behramji Billimoria (78), 7, Daji Bldg, M. M. C. Rd, Mahim, 400016; November 25

Bhikamai Framroze Divecha (85), E/38, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400039; November 25

Farookh Savaksha Contractor (57), Room no 24, 15, Contractor Bldg, Vaju Kotak Marg, Fort, 400001;

November 27

Cavas Jal Mistry (70), 3-A/1, New Khareghat Clny, Babulnath Rd, 400007; November 27

Piroja Darabhsha Bharucha (93), C/o Gool S. Bhabha, Meher Mans, Low Level Tardeo Bridge, Off Laming-

ton Rd, Tardeo, 400007;

Novem­ber 28

Daulat Rustomji Cooper (61), 2, Petit Chawl, Jamshed Petit St, Grant Rd, 400007; November 28

Ghaver Faredoon Dadachanji (74), Unity Hse, 6, Bara Masjid Lane, Fort, 400001; November 28

Tehmurasp Rustomji Dastur (93), 607/B, Sohrab Hse, Khareghat Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; November 28

Perin Erach Udwadia (95),

11/C, Il Palazzo, Ridge Rd, Malabar Hill, 400006; November 28

Daryush Boman Bastani (68), Heera Panna, 152/B, Haji Ali, 400026; November 29

INDORE

died

Gool Feroze Jagus (75); November 18

NAGPUR

died

Parveez Framroze Dastur (74), mother of Yasmin and Armin and sister of Zarin Cassad and Aspi Battiwala; September 3

Khorshed Patel (81), wife of Jemi and mother of Mahbanoo Khushroo Wadia, Bakhtavar Rohinton Wadia and Navaz Viraf Wadia; November 11

NAVSARI

died

Putlamai Nowrozji Vandriwala (77); November 25

POONA

died

Roda Bhathena, wife of Minoo and mother of Shernaz Garcia, Noshir and Homi; November 8

SECUNDERABAD

born

A boy, Meherzad, to Hutoxi and Zubin Bharucha;

September 14

died

Villamai Navalshaw Billimoria (88), mother of late Pervez, Dins­haw, Nadir and Keki; October 13

Jimmy Daji (66), husband

of June and father of Firoza

and Kairaz; November 11

(cremated)

Nargish Parvez Irani (74), mother of Godrej, Dinyar, Peshu, Feroze, Keki and Noshir; November 26

SURAT

died

Manijeh Pervez Coachman (62), Room no 4, Joshi Block, Aganovad, 395003; October 5

Neushi Adarji Tarapore (65),

1/5190, Pinakin Apt, Athawagate, Nanpura, 395001; November 1

Homi Shahpurji Master (80),

7, Savasadi Sadan, Bhavnagari Moholo, 395003; November 9

Ratanshaw Manekji Bhathena (77), Nariman Home and Infirmary, Shahpore, 395003; November 27

•••

CANADA

Ontario

born

A boy, Sam, to Mandana and Mehraban Mondarai, brother to Yasmin in Toronto;

October 4

A girl, Maeve, to Maureen

and Mehernosh Pestonji in Toronto; October 31

A boy, Brandon, to Michelle and Ron Engineer, brother

to Shanaya in Toronto;

November 16

married

Shannon Smith, daughter of Elizabeth and David, and

Zubin Bamji, son of Thrity

and Xerxes in Milton;

September 24

Sandra Faria, daughter of Maria and Osvaldo, and Rayo-mond Sattha, son of Mehroo and Maneck; October 9

Nazneen Bamboat, daughter of Yasmin and Cherag, and Mah-yar Hanso­tia, son of Shiraz and Kersi in Toronto; October 10

NEW ZEALAND

born

A boy, Kaarl, to Meher and Percy Tarapore in Auckland; June 18

UK

Essex

born

A girl, Ava, to Jenaz and Javid Canteenwala, sister to Zal; June 10

Hampshire

died

Minoo Dinshaw Byramjee

(92), father of Aspi, Katie and Gahver in Basingstoke; October 23

USA

Massachusetts

born

A girl, Alanna, to Lylah and Michael Saunders in Westford, sister to Savannah, Athena and Gavin; October 20

Pennsylvania

born

A boy, Nathan, to Beth and Feroze Dhunjishaw in Newton; October 15

Texas

born

A girl, Jesil, to Sneha and Jamshed Bharucha in

Houston; October 20

A boy, Milan, to Shernaz

and Cyrus Boga in Houston; November 11

married

Anahita Deboo, daughter of Gulestan and Farrokh, and Cavas Pavri, son of Yasmin and Shapur, in Houston; October 16

Compiled by Roxana A. Driver