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Cyprian Fernandes: Joe Gonsalves: humility with greatness

Joe Gonsalves Soccer star, athlete, unforgettable June 13 2017: Sydney Australia,   José   (JOE) Gonsalves, born 24 February 1933 (ex-Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenya). He  lost a tremendous battle with Alzheimer’s. He fought so hard, long after he lost the ability to recognise family and friends. Beloved husband of Natty and father to Jocelyn, Sharlyn, Tashlyn/Joshua and grandfather to Jonah. Joe’s parents were the late Josino and Violante Gonsalves (Navelim). Brother of late Phyllis/late Francis, late Sophie/ late Walter and Monica/late Neves and includes several cousins, nephews and nieces. The funeral will take place on Saturday, June 17 at 11 am at Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnet Avenue, Rookwood 2141 NSW. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate if donations could be made to Alzheimer's Australia  https://www.fightdementia.org.au/ Condolences to   gonsalvesj2000@gmail.com   From Joe's children...

Antonio Carvalho, just making music

Antonio Carvalho Musician Stage name: Chilly Boy Genre: jazz, soul, RnB, Blues, Movie Clips. Antonio was born in Nairobi, Kenya, the youngest of five brothers. He learnt to play the guitar at the age of four and made his public debut in a music show, playing the drums, at the age of 6 in a neighbourhood venue named  Malaika Bar. At the age of 10, he played the drums for a Christmas Show which was aired on Voice of Kenya Television. He is a self-taught musician who learnt to play the drums by experimenting on tins and tin lids. At 14 he got regular gig playing guitar with a Goan band called the Hotspots and played in venues like the Goan Institute Nairobi and the Goan Gymkhana. He also played in various Nairobi clubs and pubs. Played in street clubs and pubs. He played the drums in many hotels and other clubs like the Mt Kenya Safari Club, Hilton Hotel, and Cavour Hotel and at weddings and parties. In 1990, he went to the UK to join his mot...