Today is one of the saddest days of my life ... it is as if someone has cut off a part of me and my soul. One of my best friends, one of the most loved and respected people in the world, everybody's friend, always with the most loving smile you could find on any face on earth ... a great brother, father and husband ... Willie Lobo, has passed away in Nairobi. A few days ago he had his first session on Dialisis. He told me the next day that it was quite a simple process and he had come through it all well. He usually sent me an sms every morning, yesterday he sent me a holy picture. His broken-hearted sister Diana told me the shattering news. Too soon, but with his Maker, Pole, Rest in Peace. All our condolences to his devoted wife Dulu, children and the extended family and friends. I will never forget him.
He helped anyone and everyone and went out of his way to do it. He loved meeting up with old friends from overseas who were visiting Kenya. Everyone knew him and loved. He was one of our own best examples of a Christian man. His family was absolutely precious to him and showered them every ounce of love he had in him. By his side there was always Dulu, a childhood sweetheart, eternally the other half of his self. God give her strength. Willie will live in her heart and in the hearts of those who loved him while he was with us and made us laugh, made up happy, and helped us get well by simply cheering us up. Then, of course, he loved a drink with friends, especially at his beloved Goan Institute Nairobi. There was a special place in his heart for all the friends he grew up with in his beloved Kisumu, many shades, many colours, from different lands but all with one thing in common, they loved the guy and they were happy to do battle with him in the sports he loved so much.
Willie's last message to me on October 21: The older you get the more you realise how precious life is. You have no desire for drama, conflict or stress. You just want good friends, a cozy home, food on the table and people who make you happy. (He was truly blessed).
Sad news about Willie, one of the finest people you could meet. He would go out of his way to make you at home when you visited Kenya. A great sportsman who played in goal for Kisumu Hotstars and captained GI's cricket team. Willie was one of the three top Goan goalkeepers in the Kenya National Football League, the others being Albert Castanha and Oscar de Mello. Our deepest condolences go out to Dulu, the children and grandkids. Gone too soon but may his soul rest in peace. Norman and Delphine da Costa.
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