21/08/2026
August 2026
AN APPEAL TO HELP A FELLOW GOAN
Dear Friends
KEVIN PEREIRA, r.i.p.
I am appealing to your generosity again, as we are trying to raise funds to cover the cost of the funeral arrangements for Kevin Pereira, who was only 45, and passed away in Reading, after battling severe health issues. Sadly, he has not been able to work for the past few years and was living in hostels in Reading.
Kevin was born in Sanguem but grew up and studied in Sanvordem, Curchorem. On arriving in the UK, he lived in Cranford initially but moved to Reading later. I am calling on members of the community, in particular villagers from Sanguem, to help us raise £5,200 for his funeral in the Catholic Church in Greenford and his burial in Chalfont St Peter Cemetery.
As with our previous appeals, we are hoping for a generous response from the large Goan community and many friends living in Reading and elsewhere to help a fellow Goan receive a Catholic funeral. Donations may be made by interbank transfer directly to GWS (see bank details below) or through the “GoFundMe” link:
https://gofund.me/1956982e8
Cheque donations may be posted to our registered address below or handed to any Trustee of the GWS (Flavio Gracias, Paul De Mendonca, Norma Menezes-Rahim, Rosy De Souza & Rosy D'Silva). Cheques should be made payable to: The Goan Welfare Society UK, with your address on the reverse & reference: “Kevin Pereira”.
May I convey my sincere thanks for your help and our prayers for a blessed autumn!
God bless & keep safe!
Flavio
Registered address: THE GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY UK, “The Firs”, 17 Firs Drive, Cranford, TW5 9TA
The Goan Welfare Society UK bank account held at:
HSBC Bank
Sort Code: 40-22-30
Account No. 01435981
reference: Kevin Pereira
Please inform us for an acknowledgement.
Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Goan Welfare Society UK, and any… Mary Gracias needs your support for KEVIN PEREIRA RIP
