In Celebration of
Queenie Mascarenhas
March 16, 1930 -
February 6, 2020
Queenie would have celebrated her 90th birthday this month.
We celebrate her life's journey today in photos, videos (under 'Media') and links under 'My Story' on this site. We'd like to thank those that contributed some.
This is the poem by Henry Scott Holland that Queenie selected years ago for her memento
Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room,
Whatever we were to each other that we are still,
Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the way which you always used.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant,
It is the same as it ever was, there is absolutely unbroken continuity
Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight?
Remember me for all those good times.
Our family would like to thank you all for your support and condolences.
Special thanks to all her caregivers from Cawthra Gardens who made her last 5 years there a home away from home.
Obituary
Peacefully, in her 90th year, on February 6, 2020. Predeceased by her loving husband, Armin. Queenie is survived by her three daughters, Crystal (Manu), Sunshine (Kaiyoz), and Pearl (Pascal). Devoted “Darling” to her seven grandchildren, Tanya, Petrina, Ryan, Paloma, Paige, Kyle, and Tamara. Cherished sister of the late Dolly, and Auntie to Kleyn, Monty and loving godson Glenn. Beloved daughter of the late Dominic and Nellie Cardozo.
