Milestones

The age of Zoroastrian brides (as listed in this issue) ranged between 23 and 45 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 22 and 42 years, averaging at 30 years.

Eleven births took place in February versus 68 deaths. Heart disease, the major killer, claimed 21 victims. (Eleven were above 80 years.) The other killers were: cancer (11), old age/general debility (six), diseases of the lungs and brain (five each), septicemia (four), diseases of the kidneys and liver (three each) and leukemia (two). Isolated cases were: hydrocephalus (an excess of cerebrospinal fluid inside the skull), bronchitis, hypertension, hemi­plegia (paralysis of one side of the body), hernia, diabetes and malnutrition. A stillborn baby boy was also lost to the community. Ninety-seven was the highest age at death. The Zoroastrian life expectancy at birth for February, in Bombay, was 78 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, Ariez, to Diana and Hector Kothawalla on September 24, 2004

A girl, Anaisha, to Dilnaz

and Burjis Mohta;

January 18, 2005

A boy to Meherangiz and

Pak­zad Jassawalla;

February 4

A boy to Yasmin and Adil Patel; February 4

A boy to Tushna and Rustom Kapadia; February 6

A girl, Delara, to Huafrid and Hormazd Sidhwa; February 12

A girl to Yozmaity and Adil Doctor, sister to Safna; February 13

A boy to Khushnum and Zubin Bagwadia; February 16

A boy to Yasmin and Arshad Dastur; February 16

A girl to Anahita and Xerxis Daruwalla; February 18

A girl to Delnaz and Berzin Master; February 18

A girl to Jeniffer and Nickdale Daruvala; February 23

A boy, Tushad, to Persis and Shazad Mogrelia; February 23

married

Mahafreen Farokh Timber­walla and Farhad Homi Kudiyanewala of Baroda; January 25

Monaz Rohinton Wadia and Jamshed Minoo Daruwalla; January 29

Aban Soli Davar and Darius Jimmy Sukhia of Poona; January 29

Binaifer Ratan Karanjia and Pettarusp Murzban Wadia of Poona; January 30

Kainaz Manek Mistry and Xer­-xes Percy Master; February 1

Anahita Ratan Dalal and Eric

Hoshang Pagdiwalla; February 1

Homai Viraf Billimoria of Dahanu Rd and Vispi Naval Sukheshvala; February 1

Anaita Gustad Irani and Shahvir Shapoor Irani; February 3

Natasha Percy Patel and Farhan Parvez Dubash; February 5

Khushnaz Yezdi Khambata and Vishtasp Neville Palkhiwalla; February 5

Kainaz Rumi Masalawala and Pourush Homi Behram­Kamdin; February 6

Vinita Farokh Engineer and Xerxis Rustom Tampal; February 6

Sheharnaz Noshir Bhandari and Freddy Marzban Vatcha; February 7

Shiraz Rohinton Sodawater­walla and Farokh Dara Mistry; February 10

Roxan Merwan Irani and Bo-

­man Behram Irani; February 11

Mehernaz Hormuz Afagh and Rozan Shahjehan Irani; February 11

Gospi Cheherzad Readymoney and Gev Neville Bharucha; February 12

Shahzneen Yezdi Langrana

and Murad Bejon Desai; February 12

Thrity Dinsha Bharucha and Fared Dinshaw Mehta; February 12

Khushnam Jamshed Kotwal and Kaizad Bomi Badshaw; February 13

Shiraz Behram Valodwala of Navsari and Kayomarz Jal Patel; February 13

Shiraz Jehangir Dadachanji and Ruzan Parvez Zarthosh­timanesh; February 13

Mahzareen Phiroze Engineer and Sarosh Cyrus Havewala; February 14

Afsana Kaikhusru Meherbani and Joved Sorab Piroozmand; February 14

Yasmin Parvez Mistry of Nasik and Mehernosh Sheraz Male­-gam­wala; February 15

Bakhtawar Shiavux Mistry and Neville Erachshaw Elavia; February 17

Gulnar Hoshang Doctor and Navroze Jehangir Kapadia; February 18

Arnavaz Dara Engineer and Gustasp Homi Vimadalal; February 18

Goolestan Behram Kabraji

and Zoeb Keki Bulsara; February 19

Aashita Jimmy Bomanshaw (Ghaswala) of England and Feroz Rustom Engineer of England; February 19

Kerzin Arnez Sarbhanwala and Firdaus Darabshah Mogal; February 19

Dinaz Nariman Virji and Rustom Framroze Chinwalla; February 20

Keshmira Sam Patel and

Astad Maneck Khadiwalla; February 20

Farzana Vispi Lavangia

and Arish Jimmy Patel; February 20

Dinaz Dinshaw Talaty and Neville Minocher Batliwalla; February 21

Dellnaz Gustad Wadia of Surat and Bergees Rusi Italia; February 21

Pervin Eruch Elavia and Khushroo Rustom Todiwalla; February 22

Armin Homi Tavadia and Cyrus Jal Adajania;

February 25

Parveez Murazban Echaporia and Merzi Noshir Daruwalla; February 26

Jasmin Frinasp Bamji and Berjes Eric Shroff; February 26

Perviz Minoo Billimoria and Dhunjishah Firoz Dhamo­diwala; February 28

Zenia Dara Daruwalla and Tushad Kersi Mehta;

February 28

died

Bhikaji Edulji Mohta (90), residing at 6/A, Bahristan Bldg, Vikhroli (W), 400083; February 1

Merwan Dinyar Aga (91), 302, Gilder Villa, 17, Perry Cross Rd, Bandra (W), 400050; February 2

Farah Farhang Ataie (57), 24, Somerseth Hse, 61G, Off B. Desai Rd, 400026; February 2

Dhun Minoo Billimoria (78), 7, Zaveri Bldg, R. M. Roy Rd, Girgaum, 400004; February 2

Jeroo Firoze Khambatta (79), Cosy-more, 153/A, Cumballa Hill, 400026; February 2

Baby boy of Maharokh Tehmton Sidhwa (stillborn), 104/9B, Behram Baug Parsi Clny, Jogeshwari, 400102; February 2

Aloo Minocher Kavarana (90), 15, Chateau Windsor, 86, Veer Nariman Rd, Churchgate, 400020; February 3

Soona Bahadur Shroff (86),

15/B, Aruna Nivas, Sleater Rd, 400007; February 3

Kaikhushru Hirjibhoy Gorimar (90), K-4, Palm Springs, Cuffe Parade, 400005; February 4

Sorabji Kaikhushroo Mistry (68), P/21, Nowroz Baug,

Dr S. S. Rao Rd, Lalbaug, 400012; February 4

Freny Sorab Randeria (64), Hira Manzil, 21, Gilder Lane, 400008; February 4

Merwanji Hormasji Sachinwalla (92), 4-48/50A, Saidunissa Hse, Sleater Rd, 400007; February 4

Dinshaw Ratansha Sanjana (76), 14, Ratan-Abad, Tukaram Javji Rd, Grant Rd, 400007; February 4

Jal Sheriarji Bharthania (82), 2/1, Tata Bldg, C. J. Clny, Tardeo, 400034; February 5

Homai Meherwan Irani (59), K-3/33, Merwanji Cama Park, Cama Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; February 6

Tehmi Navroji Gotla (85), Albless Widows’ Chawl, Gilder Lane, 400007;

February 7

Pervez Kaikashroo Mistry (69), 12/18, Rustom Baug, Victoria Rd, Byculla, 400027; February 7

Sam Dady Billimoria (58),

2/20, A. H. Wadia Baug, Parel Tank Rd, 400033; February 8

Behramji Hoshangji Vimadalal (92), E/1, Captain Clny, Ginwala Bldg, Tardeo, 400034; February 8

Minoo Jehangirji Bhoot (69), B/11, Jerbai Baug, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Byculla, 400027; February 9

Rusi Ratansha Dastur (85), 517, Shreeji Krupa, H. R. Mahajani Marg, Matunga, 400019; February 9

Gool Gustasp Dordi (69), 47, Enterprise Apts, Forjett Hill, 400036; February 9

Nariman Maneksha (92), 5, Lily Court, 113, Churchgate Recl, 400020; February 9

Gool Nariman Dubash (85), 640/A, Philomena, Khareghat Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; February 10

Sam Nadirsha Nargolwala (60), A, Manikbai G. G. Bldg, Parsi Clny, Vasai, Dist Thane, 401201; February 10

Tehmurasp Kharshedji Patel (90), 5, Todywalla Bldg,

Dr Ambedkar Rd, Parel, 400012; February 10

Dosamai Dinshaji Siganporia (85), Gokul Apts, Sanjan, Tal Umar­gaon, Dist Valsad; February 10

Zarin Erach Vevai (57), 17-A/9, Rustom Baug, Victoria Rd, Byculla, 400027; February 10

Meher Tehmul Patel (52), 689, Sethna Bldg, Dr Dinshaw Master Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; February 12

Percy Russi Wadia (61), E/16, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400039; February 12

Veera Nozer Bhathena (51),

B/10, Malini Apts, Mahakali Caves Rd, Andheri (E), 400093; February 13

Neville Jehangir Patel (88),

2/5, Navajbai Contractor Baug, Mori Rd, Mahim, 400016; February 13

Farokh Homi Vaid (60), Parsi Wada, Tarapore Village, Tarapore, 401502; February 13

Khorshed Darabshaw Chaina (84), Wilson Bldg, 194, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Dadar, 400014; February 14

Perin Cawasji Batliwala (91), 27/II, Rupal Apts, Dadasaheb Phalke Rd, Dadar (E), 400014; February 15

Putla Furdoon Contractor (98), Rabro Hse, 57, S. B. Singh Rd, 400001;

February 15

Behram Rustomjee Mistry (87), Taher Bldg, Jalbhai St, Charni Rd Jn, 400004; February 15

Khorshed Jal Dalal (92), 5/3, Kapadia Bldg, A. H. Wadia Baug, Parel Tank Rd, 400033; February 16

Firoze Minocher Mullan (69), M/53, Cama Park, Cama Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; February 16

Rustom Jehangir Patel (85),

M/25, Cusrow Baug, S. B. Rd, 400039; February 16

Perin Hoshang Bhesania (64), Golwala Bldg, Khetwadi 8th lane, 400004; February 17

Freny Nariman Mehta (82), 3, Munshif Bldg, Captain Clny, Tardeo Rd, 400034;

February 17

Molly Sorabji Mistry (87), Banoo Mans, Kemps’ Corner, A. K. Marg, 400036;

February 18

Gool Nadirsha Parakh (88),

4/48, A. H. Wadia Baug, Parel Tank Rd, 400033; February 17

Khurshed Manekji Mistry (80), E/2, Captain Clny, Tardeo Rd, 400034; February 18

Perin Homi Ragina (66), 27, Jame Jamshed Bldg, Jame Jamshed Rd, Dadar, 400014; February 18

Nergish Burjorji Katrak (80), 668, Desai Bldg, Katrak Rd, Wadala, 400031; February 19

Ferdun Merwanji Pochkhanawalla (86), 95/K, Khatau Mans, Oomer Park, B. Desai Rd, 400036; February 19

Mini Naushir Driver (77), 12, Station Ter, Sleater Rd, 400007; February 20

Noshir Nawroji Lam (81), 5, Fair Lawn, 128, M. Karve Rd, 400020; February 20

Fakir Dhanjishaw Randelia (78), 101/5, Firozgar Bldg, Behram Baug Parsi Clny, Jogeshwari (W), 400102; February 20

Khorshed Dinshaw Choksey (74), Nicholson Bldg, Wadia St, Tardeo, 400034;

February 21

Jal Nusserwanji Kootar (75), 13/2, Rustom Baug, Victoria Rd, Byculla, 400027;

February 21

Dina Jal Mistri (97), 54, Hassa Mhl, Dalamal Park, Cuffe Parade, 400005; February 21

Jer Faramji Bamboatwalla (87), 4, Narielwalla Bldg, Stn Rd, Mahim, 400016;

February 22

Dossabhoy Hormusji Daruwalla (88), 663, Shroff Pandey Bldg, Palamkote Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; February 22

Dara Kaikhushru Buhariwala (66), 146/B, Patel Bldg,

N. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, 400013; February 23

Jeroo Nariman Khursedji (91), 724, Dinshaw Master Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014;

February 23

Piloo Cawasji Gazder (89), 41, Shubh Niwas, Karelwadi, Thakurdwar, 400002;

February 24

Shireen Jimmy Khambatta (87), The Cliff, Raghavji Rd, 400036; February 24

Amy Ratanshaw Udwadia (74), Burjor Bldg, Wadia St, Tardeo, 400034; February 24

Mithoo Ratanji Ichhaporia (83), 668, Desai Bldg, Katrak Rd, Wadala, 400031;

February 25

Jer Cursetjee Antia (84), 77, Jehangir Mans, Hughes Rd, 400007; February 27

Villoo Rusi Patel (80), 647/B, Gai Bldg, Khareghat Rd, Parsi Clny, Dadar, 400014; February 27

Zarin Ardhesir Irani (64), 3, Park Dharshan, Lallubhai Park Rd, Andheri (W), 400058; February 28

Fali Ardeshir Kharas (77), Pushpa Nivas, Uranwalla St, Allibhai Premji Marg, Grant Rd, 400007; February 28

Parin Darasha Mistry (81),

C/o A, Karai Est, Opp Bhatia Hosp, Tardeo, 400007; February 28

Pilloo Edulji Mistry (81), 34, Station Ter, Sleater Rd, 400007; February 28

NAGPUR

died

Araity Dordi (58), wife of Sarosh; February 24

SECUNDERABAD

born

A girl, Dilnaz, to Tanaz

and Sarosh Vesuna;

December 19, 2004

married

Binaz Behram Patell

and Rai­shad Aspi Jilla;

January 17, 2005

died

Manekshaw Pestonji Patel (83), brother of late Jini, late Hormuzd, late Nadir, late Bakhtiar, Noshir, Silloo Piloo Desai and Dilshad Dali Paowalla; February 5

Homi B. Patell (96), father of Farokh, Perviz, Bomi and Pouroosh; February 10

Shirin Meherwanji Cooper (83), mother of Kersi, Baktawar Abdul Chagpar and Nawaz Khushroo Toorkey; February 25

SURAT

died

Tehmina Minoo Dumashia (55), 1/1160, Dangor Moholo, Nanpura, 395001; February 3

Pirojshaw Dhanjishaw Bhatporia (65), 37/38, Kawasji Ngr, Adajan; February 9

Homibhai Nanabhai Patel (74),

Parsiwad, Singanpor; February 9

Bakhtaver (Beroz) Jamshid Karbhari (54), Nariman Home and Infirmary, Shahpore, 395003; February 18

Darasha Nanabhai Mir (80), 24/203, Bejouwala Complex, Rander Rd, Tadwadi, 395005; February 27

Doli Mahervanji Wadia

(78), Nariman Home and Infirmary, Shahpore, 395003;

February 28

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CANADA

British Columbia

born

A girl, Hunter McKayla Crystal, to Anita and Michael Traquair, sister to Maverick in Maple Ridge; February 13

Ontario

born

A girl, Neferty, to Roshnee and Kamran Amooyan in Toronto; January 28

A girl, Farha, to Lily and Kaiomarz Suntoke, sister to Vahishta in Mississauga; February 5

A girl, Kayishmand, to Khushamin and Hormuzd Chothia, sister to Taronish in Scarborough; February 19

died

Parin (Paridokht) Irani, wife of Jeevan and mother of Arsheesh, Anita Burjore Sethna and Afshad in Richmond Hill; January 28

Ernavaz Boatwalla, mother of Percy, Farhad and Swapna Noshir Photographer in Mississauga; February 1

PAKISTAN

died

Siloo Pajnigara, wife of Minoo and mother of Delna and Burzin in Karachi; February 5

Sohrabji Rustomji Makujina (102), father of Jerbanoo Nadirshaw, Feroze and Rustom in Quetta; February 22

USA

Illinois

died

Gulcher Rustom Ogra (74), mother of Rohinton, Yasmin Kanti Kothari, Marazban and Feroze in Chicago; February 4

Compiled by Roxana A. Driver