Sr. Jaise Madukkangel DBS
Sr. Jaise Madukkangel was born on 16-09-1963 as the third child among seven to the devout parents Mr. M.C. Joseph & Eleyamma at Kannivayal in Kasarkod district , Kerala. She passed her matriculation from St. Thomas High School Thomapuram in 1981and PDC from Pradibha College Chittarikal in 1983. After the completion of Higher Secondary School, she joined Deen Bandhu Samaj as an Aspirant on 3rd July 1985. She made her first profession on 12-05-1988 during the Holy Eucharist officiated by Bp. Paulinus Jeerath CMI and the Final Profession on 22-06-93 during the Holy Eucharist officiated by Bp. Mar Simon Stock Palathra CMI.
Wherever placed, she was proved her multi talented efficiency with her total dependence on God, commitment and hard work to whatever task assigned to her. Actually that were her highest ‘Degrees’ too. Whatever be the services she was engaged in, she did it wholeheartedly and led a very saintly life. Her total submission to God’s will – though at times very demanding and painful- was ‘her Highest & the Greatest Certificate’ she acquired to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to her. She was always jovial with a sweet innocent smile always playing on her face; was so friendly with everyone – people once met her would never forget her; was very humble & a down to earth person. She was ever approachable; very hardworking, never complaining and a true religious to the core. Her life style was so simple. She was an open book to us - was very transparent and straightforward in all her dealings. Even if a heap of problems mounted on her, she would keep her poise calm. She was always helpful even ignoring her own comforts. Whenever any duty was distributed, she would opt for the toughest task. She adjusted herself with any situation and people of any kind - young and old, rich & poor alike.
On the fateful day of 27th June 2019, she was on the way to Jagdalpur to join the Generalate community as she got transfer there. Their vehicle met with an accident – skidded off and collided to a tree and she died on the spot. She was buried on 30th June 2019 at DBK cemetery. The funeral ceremony was officiated by Bp. Emeritus Most Rev. Simon Stock Palathra.
Dear Loving Sisters, Date: 08-07-2019
.Sr. Jaise Madukangel DBS (56) was transferred to Deen Bandhu Kuteer Koppaguda from Tera Prem Gangalore community. At Koppaguda she was assigned to take up the Girl’s Hostel warden’s post. Hence on 15th June 2019 she came from Gangalore to take the charge from Sr. Anjali who was the previous hostel warden. She went back to Gangalore with a plan to return by 22nd June.
She stayed back at Gangalore till 27th June and planned to come DBK with our Bishop who would be coming there for the blessing of the newly constructed Girls’ Hostel, Parish day – Confirmation and First Holy Communion of children. She had prepared the children for Holy Communion.
After the function, Srs. Jaise & Sumira who was also transferred to DBK from Gangalore set off to Jagdalpur along with Most Rev. Bp. Joseph Kollamparampil, Rev. Fr. Thomas Vadakumkara CMI & Sr. Alphonse CMC, the newly appointed sister at Bishop’s House who came for the function. On their way to Jagdalpur, they visited our mission stations at Bijapur, Dugoli & Nelsnar.
As they reached Aarapur- 15km away from Jagdalpur, their vehicle skidded off the road due to over speed and collided to a tree. All except Sr. Sumira got injured in the accident. On seeing the plight, the passers by vehicles stopped and called for ambulance. Bishop Joseph whose head got deep wound and profusely bleeding and was unconscious, Sr. Alphonse CMC, Sr. Sumira and Sr. Jaise who was placed in Sr. Sumira’s lap, were rushed to the hospital in an ambulance called by the passerby man. Fr. Thomas & the driver stayed back with the vehicle and called for ambulance from MPM and informed the priests about the accident. On their way to hospital Sr. Sumira tried to give water to Sr. Jaise but she didn’t respond. Sr. Jaise who they presumed unconscious, succumbed to her injury on her way to the Dimrapal hospital. As per the details given by the eye witness, Sr. Alphonse: ‘I saw her body shaking allover once and then it was motionless’.
Sr. Jaise was declared ‘brought dead’ in the Dimrapal hospital. Meanwhile, our sisters- Merly & Valsala, so many Fathers - CMIs & diocesan & SABS sisters reached the hospital. The body was kept in the causality till the arrival of Mother Jancy who had gone to Chindagarh and was returning to Jagdalpur. At around 9.00pm Sr. Jaise’s mortal remain was kept in the mortuary. Srs. Merly, Valsala & Liza M, along with Fr. Biju Kalezhath & few fathers went to the accident spot and the police station to complete the legal procedures. Bishop Joseph & Fr. Thomas were taken to MPM hospital and after preliminary treatment, Srs. Sumira & Alphonse were also shifted to MPM from Dimrapal.
The next day- 28th June- post mortem was done at 9.00am. Mother Jancy, Srs. Merly, Valsala & Litty had been at the post mortem site. A few Fathers – Frs. Biju Kalezhath, Regi Cheruvil & Francis Chakkunkal - were also there to assist them. Her body was embalmed and was brought to DBK Koppaguda at 11.30am and was placed in the mobile mortuary in the old parlour. There was continuous prayer –day & night- near her mortal remains. Many Fathers, Sisters and faithful from Adawal & Jagdalpur visited to pay homage to her and pray for her. The funeral was scheduled to be on 1st July at 9.30am.
On 30th June, our sisters went in two vehicles to Vishakapatnam to pick the relatives- 14 of them her father, sister (nun) and two sisters from her congregation from vishakapatnam, brother & sister-in-law, nieces, & two brothers of Sr. Regi - who would reach there by train from Kerala and her younger sister (nun) from America. They reached by 1.30am on 1st July at DBK Koppaguda.
By 6.30 am, her body was prepared for funeral. Photo session started at 8.00am. The funeral ceremony started at 9.30am. Departure Prayers in the room (convent) was conducted by Rev. Fr. Thomas Mupathinchira - Vicar General of Jagdalpur. There all the DBS sisters bid farewell to Sr. Jaise. The Holy mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Josey Thamrassery CMI - Provincial Nirmal province Jagdalpur. Main celebrants were : Most Rev. Bp. Simon Stock, Rev. Frs. Josey Thamrassery, Thomas Mupathinchira, Regi Cheruvil & Tom Arackal. Around 50 Priests concelebrated the Mass. Funeral Homily was given by Rev. Fr. Josey Thamrassery CMI.
The coffin was carried by our sisters from the room to the chapel. Rev. Sr. Rossitta gave a brief life history of Sr. Jaise. The introductions of the ceremony were given by Rev. Fr. Biju Payyapalli CMI, Novice Master Bhanpuri. Holy Mass Song was sung by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Maunkal CMI & our Sisters. After the Holy Mass, thanksgiving was given by Mother Jancy. Before taking the body to the cemetery, everyone present bid her farewell in the chapel by putting flowerers in the coffin/by kissing. Around 700 people- Fathers, sisters from different congregations, brothers, faithful from Adawal, Jagdalpur, Bacheli & Gangalore, Ex boarding students & their family from Gangalore and villagers were present. The relatives & Rev. Fathers carried the coffin from the chapel to the cemetery. Prayers at the cemetery was led by Most Rev. Bp. Simon Stock. At the cemetery the relatives and the General Council team bid her last farewell by kissing her.
The post mortem report was: Cardiac Injury
Sr. Jaise: Your life was and- we believe will be- a blessing for us DBS and your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. We ask your intercession before the Lord for your DBS Sisters. Let your saintly life inspire us and you live long in our memory.