Sadly our beloved Freddy passed away on February 5, 1989, in Australia.

Cyprian Fernandes (Aus) had written a tribute to Freddy which was featured, via a link, on Freddy's Tribute page on our original website. Unfortunately in the transition to our 2nd website, we discovered the link went was inactive. If anyone has a copy of the tribute kindly forward to:

dr.ribeiro.goan.school@gmail.com

Extract from Skip's My Sydney Diary Part 2 GOA NSW 1980-1989:

"...Freddy Mascarenhas who had achieved pioneer status with the early Kenyan Goans in the UK following the exodus, had been an inspiration to all he came into contact with, especially in sports, particularly hockey. He was bound to great things for the Goans in NSW. He came on the committee a few months after migrating to Australia. We lost him in a tragic boating accident not too far from Wiseman’s Ferry. My last memory him … on a hot day at park near Silverwater by the river … we taking a break after setting up for the picnic … he guitar in hand, one of his daughters cradled in his arms, still playing the guitar and singing with her. It was a picture of bliss only he could have painted as part of real life. Never forget you, buddy...."