Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 19:
Prominent citizen of Ukhrul and former President of the Tangkhul Catholic Council and Functional Manager of DIC, Ukhrul, Government of Manipur, Mr Lucas Pirei Shimrah passed away at Bangalore early today morning (May 19, 2008) after a prolonged illness.
The funeral service of late Mr Pirei will be held at his residence at Ukhrul, Phungreitang on May 21 from 10 am.
The Tangkhul Catholic Council has urged all to attend the funeral service and pay their last respect to the departed soul.
The mortal remains of Mr Pirei will be brought to Imphal by an Indian Airlines flight from Kolkatta tomorrow at 12.05 pm.
He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter and a grandson.
Mr Pirei was a hugely respected man in Ukhrul, who was well known for his philanthropic activities.
He and his wife, Avanao, had raised, looked after and educated a number of orphans with some now working as staff nurses in places like Shillong.