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In Memory of
Father Christie Arulthasan Joachimpillai
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Leo Joseph uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Yesterday you were finally laid to rest. Thank you for everything, we love you Swami Uncle.
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Monday, September 8, 2025
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We were so blessed to have Priest Uncle in our lives—a truly kind, loving, and gentle soul whose wisdom and warmth touched everyone who knew him.
Uncle never missed a birthday, he always remembered ours. Some of our fondest memories are of times spent in his home, reading in his cozy library, walking on his trusty treadmill, and sharing slices of pecan pie around his table. His camera was never far, always ready to capture a silly moment or a smile. It was always worth doing something silly just to see him chuckle.
He also treated us to birthday dinners at a Greek restaurant near his home, where he shared stories, laughter, and love over dinner. These traditions were simple, but they meant the world to us.
Priest Uncle lived a life full of purpose, generosity, and grace. His legacy will live on in the memories we hold dear, in the kindness he showed, and in the stories we’ll continue to tell.
He will be deeply missed, but always remembered, with love.
— Lorraine and Family
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Joe Celsus posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, September 8, 2025
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Dear Fr. Uncle,
Thank you being part of our lives. We miss you dearly. May your memory continue to guide us as you always did - with wisdom, warmth and unwavering love.
The Celsus family
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Monday, September 8, 2025
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“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39
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Padmarani Rasiah Cantú posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our most respected and beloved Father Joachimpillai. He was a great patron of the arts and a scholar who supported the Fine Arts Society of Satchidananda Ashram in Kandy, Sri Lanka and later at Yogaville, Virginia, USA. Father was a close family friend from the mid-1960's and our entire family have such high regard and love for him. Father's wisdom, kindness and warmth touched all who knew him and his memories will live on forever fresh.
May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of the Lord.
We pray that the Lord gives strength and comfort to the family during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Rasiah, Wallooppillai, Selvaratnam and Cantú families
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Dushani posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Dearest Fr.Uncle…you were my first favourite priest! The time you spent with our family was such a blessing. You brought the sweetest most thoughtful gifts that delighted my little girl’s heart. As I got older you nurtured my love of reading with the classics…and you nurtured in me the call to read at mass because you were confident in me before I ever felt confident in myself. You brought visiting priests and nuns to our home and the conversations they had kindled in me a great love for the intellectual works of the Church but also the pastoral mission of every Catholic. You lived out that mission in your radical availability to families who needed you -in the great joys and sorrows of life - no matter how busy you were in your life as a professor at St Augustine’s Seminary. I’m heartbroken not to be there in person to honour your epic life and fruitful priesthood, but you’ve always had my prayers and gratitude - and on the day of your funeral I’ll be praying for you at mass on pilgrimage - honouring the Faith to which you dedicated your life and helped pass on to me and so many others! Well done good and faithful servant - Love & Gratitude Always - Dusha
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Aloy Shan lit a candle
Sunday, September 7, 2025
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Dear Swami uncle,
In the darkest moments of my life, it was you who reached out your hand and helped me find the way forward.
You didn’t just show me the path—you walked part of it with me.
Because of you, I am where I am today. And for that, I am forever grateful.
You were one of a kind. No one can take your place.
Your kindness, your strength, your quiet presence will always live on in my heart.
This is our final goodbye… but you will never truly be gone.
You will live on in my memories, always with a special place in my heart.
Rest in peace, dear Swami uncle.
With love,
Aloy from Denmark
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Rajini Kanagasabai posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Dear Swami Anna,
As I write to say goodbye to you, I am flooded with the many memories of your presence in my younger days. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to visit you in Canada. Those moments are precious n I cherish it, I know you are safe in the arms of Jesus. Much love Rajini ❤️ From Srilanka
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Aloy posted a condolence
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Dear Swami uncle,
In the darkest moments of my life, it was you who reached out your hand and helped me find the way forward.
You didn’t just show me the path—you walked part of it with me.
Because of you, I am where I am today. And for that, I am forever grateful.
You were one of a kind. No one can take your place.
Your kindness, your strength, your quiet presence will always live on in my heart.
This is our final goodbye… but you will never truly be gone.
You will live on in my memories, always with a special place in my heart.
Rest in peace, dear Swami uncle.
With love,
Aloy from Denmark
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Emma Stanislaus posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our Swami. You will always be remembered for your kindness, faith, and spirit.
May his soul Rest in peace!
Rose and Family
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Joachim Sankaran uploaded photo(s)
Friday, September 5, 2025
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Dearest Swamy Uncle, I'll always remember your smile and how you made every Christmas holiday feel so special. You had a way of making everyone feel loved and seen. Your spirit lives on in the memories we hold dear. Rest in peace.
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Charles Subramaniam posted a condolence
Friday, September 5, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Swami Uncle.
His kindness, wisdom, and warm presence touched the lives of all who knew him.
He will always be remembered with love and respect.
May his soul rest in eternal peace,
and may God give strength and comfort to the family during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Charles Subramaniam and Family!
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Friday, September 5, 2025
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May Rest in Peace Fr. Uncle, your love, wisdom and spiritual teaching will never be forgotten - they will always be with us in spirit
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CELERINA lit a candle
Friday, September 5, 2025
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Rest peacefully, Uncle — your kindness and wisdom will stay with us forever.
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Selva Lawrence posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
May eternal rest grant unto the Soul of Fr. Joachimpillai. He was an inspiration to the Tamil Catholic Youth in the mid 80’s. His memories will live on. Condolences to the Family.
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John Santiago posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Our deepest sympathies and condolences. Rest in peace Father
John Rani Keith Fabian Jessica Harrison and Serenity Santiago
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John Santiago posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences. Fr. Joachimpilai was a great but a very kind person, who was always willing to help anyone in need. Rest in peace Father, we miss you.
John,Rani,Keith Fabian Jessica Harrison and Serenity Santiago
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Rohini Jegasothy posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
My deepest sympathies to Grace aunty , Keetham uncle and all the family. May Father’s soul Rest In Peace.
Rohini Jegasothy and son Eric
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