Stories – World War II as a “Defining Moment” Roy Eric Xavier One story is about a fifteen year old “sapper” who volunteered for the army by claiming he was seventeen. Another is about a boy of ten who experienced the terror of war through the anguished cries of another. Another young girl, age eleven, traveled across Kowloon with her mother and four siblings dodging looters and bandits. Yet another boy of twelve convinced his father that war was coming after seeing an enemy flag above the Peninsula Hotel. And a woman and her three small children escaped from angry mobs before finding sanctuary on the second floor of an abandoned building. Each of these stories form part of a finely woven tapestry, revealing a portrait of the war as it unfolded . The Japanese attack The invasion of Hong Kong by the Japanese Empire on December 8, 1941, and the beginning of World War II in China, is considered a “defining moment” in the history of the Portuguese community. These events had profound and lasting effects, not the least of which was the disruption of familial, religious, and commercial ties that held the community together for a century under British rule. But the war was not an isolated incident. It was the result of larger processes involving rival nations, colonial ambitions, and global finance.

In some respects, the roots of the war in Hong Kong can be traced to the decline of the Qing dynasty from 1662 to 1911. During this period, the China Trade opened, English domestic wealth grew, and then became dependent on Asia. By the early 20 th century this dependency led to a decline in British influence in East Asia, the rise of Japanese industrialization and military power, wars with Russia and China, and eventually to the occupation of Manchuria in 1931.

Placing eyewitness accounts of the Japanese invasion within this context allows us to better understand the personal stories of Portuguese in Hong Kong on that fateful day, and the forces that drove them to emigrate in the years after.

The War Comes to Hong Kong

By 1935 Hong Kong was considered by Britain to be little more than a colonial outpost. As tensions with Japan grew, Winston Churchill characterized the defense of the colony as “… frittering away our resources on untenable positions” in light of the threat at home from Nazi Germany. The options were limited: build up the local forces, further stretching British defenses at home, or mount a holding action without a build-up in the hope that reinforcements would come from Singapore or Manila. The adoption of the latter meant that Hong Kong’s defenses would be outdated and its military garrisons undermanned. Meanwhile, conflicts between the Hong Kong Government and non-Europeans over an evacuation plan further eroded confidence.

Hong Kong remained a symbolic and material obstacle to Japan as it continued its war with China through 1937. To win over hearts and minds, Japanese propaganda highlighted English racial arrogance and victory over colonial imperialism, as it tried to ignore atrocities committed by Japanese troops on the mainland. As time went on, Hong Kong became a major supplier of Chinese munitions, fuel, and spare parts, and a suspected haven for Nationalist sympathizers. Those developments, and the possibility of a strategic blow against an Allied power, made the British colony a likely target in late 1941.

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When the invasion began on December 8 th , people on the ground experienced the war in different ways. Among those in the first line of defense in Kowloon were Portuguese members of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps. They numbered about 240 men scattered in infantry companies, artillery batteries, and support units. These troops were part of a British force of 14,000 soldiers, including 2,000 newly arrived from Canada. According to reports, in the weeks before the attack many were positioned in the New Territories along the “Gin Drinkers Line”, a defensive placement of pillboxes and bunkers that stretched across the Kowloon peninsula. HKVDC Outpost

Most of the Portuguese in the HKVDC served only on weekends, and virtually none had seen combat. The contingent was joined by Scottish, Chinese, and Eurasian troops organized along racial lines. Many had volunteered out of loyalty to the British government, not expecting to face 52,000 battle tested Japanese troops who fought in China over the last decade. One observer characterized the Macanese militia in this way:

Portuguese Boys in Training Many joined more for the camaraderie of their friends, not even dreaming that one day they would be called upon to use their training to fight in an actual war defending our homeland.

Lacking equipment and training, novelist Brian Castro describes how one Portuguese company coped during the first attacks.

No. 6 Company AALA, … had old Lee Enfields, Smith & Wessons revolvers and one Lewis gun, which had to be held on the shoulder of the firer and steadied by (another), whose left hand beneath the drum was burned raw and black at the edges…They fought and withdrew, fought and withdrew and … the Japanese broke through the Gin Drinkers Line, that phony line of pillboxes built to defend the north which the troops all knew was useless without reinforcement but. was a great place to have a tipple,…

Officially the Portuguese defenders varied in age from 17 to 45, taking leaves from jobs as teachers, clerks and bookkeepers. The youngest among them was, in reality, a 15 year old student named Eddie Hyndman.

Hyndman was the only son of Eduardo and Laura Hyndman, whose families were from Macau. He was not among those in Kowloon at the time of the invasion, but enlisted following the first attack after telling recruiters he was seventeen. Alarmed by her son’s plans, his mother asked a relative who was married to Lt. George Palmer to transfer her son to his Engineer’s Unit to keep him safe. An account of Hyndman’s service follows:

On the 20 th (of) December, George, his Chinese driver, in the front seats, and Eddie, safely in the back seat of their staff car, made their way under fire from Japanese planes to the Peak. When they arrived at Magazine Gap Road they received heavy strafing from one of the planes, followed by a bomb which hit the back of the staff car. George and the driver were blown free…and landed on the road, unhurt. .. but poor Eddie … received severe injuries and was rushed to the War Memorial Hospital…

Eduardo Filomeno Hyndman died of his injuries eleven days later. At fifteen, he was the youngest soldier killed in action.

Chaos in Kowloon

Civilians caught on the peninsula during the first days bore the full force of the invasion. On Monday morning December 8 th , ten year old Basil Xavier dressed and prepared to leave for La Salle College with his younger brother Gene and cousins, Daniel and Tony. The school was three miles from Basil and Gene’s home in Homantin. As they were leaving, their father Jose listened to radio reports on KZPI,

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 Hong Kong Stories the voice of the Philippines, that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. He cautioned the boys that if there was trouble to go to an uncle’s home in Kowloon Tong, which was closer to their school. The boys considered the request to be odd given the attack was more than 4,000 miles away, but relied on their father’s assurances that they would be safe.

On the way to school, the boys walked a few paces behind a Russian woman they knew who had fled the Bolshevik revolution. Suddenly, fighter planes appeared in the sky to their right. Basil’s memories of those moments are poignant:

Look! Spitfires! someone said. But they were not British Spitfires. They were Japanese Zeroes. And soon the sound of bombs bursting in the distance greeted our ears. We were not really aware of what was happening. But the White Russian lady in front of us cried out in terror, and the despair and fear in her voice galvanized us into action. The memory of that cry forever haunts me. Instinctively, I knew that it was the anguish of horror remembered. We turned and ran. Ran for all our worth towards home. My rattan school bag was heavy with my books, but we ran as fast as we could, and did not stop …

When Basil and Gene arrived, their father decided it was no longer safe to remain in their home. Stripping beds of their sheets, the family filled them with clothes and other valuables, including a statue of Our Lady, tied the bundles together and gathered them on the floor. Then Basil’s family of six walked a few doors down the street to his uncle Pedro Marques’ home, collected his family of four, and all of them made their way to the Portuguese consulate nearby.

They soon learned that the consulate’s estate was overflowing with refugees. Some of the families, including Basil’s and his relatives, were housed in the adjoining home of a Frenchman. The older boys were organized to protect the consulate and the surrounding houses from roving Chinese gangs. Setting up a defensive perimeter, they patrolled the grounds while Japanese regulars fought the remnants of British troops falling back into defensive positions toward the harbor. `

In the midst of the chaos, Jose Xavier, as the “Air Raid Chief Warden” at the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, felt obligated to report for duty on . Japanese troops were still mopping up in Kowloon and bombarding Hong Kong in anticipation of the final assault that would begin on December 18 th . Despite pleadings from Pedro Marques and his own family, Jose left with other bank employees on the last ferry across the harbor as bombs began falling on Hong Kong’s Northeastern shore.

Meanwhile, Basil’s family and relatives endured scant meals of rice and celery, and learned to live under the Japanese occupation. The two families shared a single room. Five children slept cross-wise on a king-size bed. An older girl was given a cot, while the adults slept on mattresses laid on the floor. Sandbags outside the building protected them from stray bombs.

One night, Basil heard “loud guttural noises” in the room. Turning on the light, the adults found that Pedro had suffered a heart attack and died in his sleep. The next morning Basil remembers some men gathering wooden planks to build a makeshift coffin for his uncle, and burying him on a nearby hill.

A few days later, Basil recalled playing outside with his brother and seeing a man walking slowly up the street toward them. In the hazy sunlight he recognized the lone figure. Jose Xavier had somehow returned to Kowloon for his family. Basil’s memories suggest the closeness of familial ties:

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He grabbed me tightly in his arms, and kissed me. I noticed … he had tears in his eyes. Soon my brother followed me, and we joyously led my father to the flat where the rest of the family was staying. We told him about Uncle Marques. He was stunned at the news, and comforted my aunt. Embracing both my mother and my aunt, he said (softly), “Now I have two families.”

Meanwhile, On the Island

Reggie Pires remembers that the first hint of war was a terse announcement by the brother who taught his class at St. Joseph’s College near downtown Hong Kong. The teacher read aloud that the older boys were to report for maneuvers in Kowloon. Reggie thought this was strange, since like him most of the students in the class were twelve years old. Perhaps this was a precaution, or a warning. In any case, it was unnecessary, the boy reasoned. His father Humberto had assured him, based on Churchill’s addresses over the radio, that war was unlikely.

On Monday morning December 8 th , Reggie and his friend, Terrence Pomeroy, attended Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, then proceeded to school late, knowing that they would be excused by the Christian Brothers. Waiting at the tram stop, the boys heard the familiar whistle, then saw the tram come to a halt several blocks away and passengers disembarking. Just then, Tommy Castillo, a seventeen year old neighbor, stuck his head out a window and said: “Go on home. There’s no school today. We’re at war with Japan.” Tommy wore the uniform of the HKVDC and had just returned from a week of duty in the New Territories along the “Gin Drinkers Line”. He was visiting the home of his girl friend, Rosy Murphy, who lived just above the tram stop.

Arriving home, Reggie witnessed the bombing of Kai Tak Airport from his family’s apartment above the Happy Valley Race Course, and saw the first British anti-aircraft shells falling short of their targets. He could see the planes close enough to recognize the rising sun on the wings, and feel the concussion of the bombs as they fell to earth destroying buildings and neighborhoods he knew well. Listening to KZPI, Reggie and his father heard the first reports that the invasion had begun in the New Territories and was moving toward Kowloon.

Realizing that war was imminent, Humberto sent his servants out to buy food and provisions for the family. They returned with dry goods and a case of Argentine corned beef. Still believing the conflict would be short lived, the father shaved and went to work at Cable and Wireless Ltd. Humberto soon learned that the tram service was permanently suspended, and was forced to walk. But he returned a few hours later with his boss and assistant in tow. Both lived in Kowloon Tong and were cut off from their families. The men were given rooms and food by the Pires family and waited for the invasion to come. The View from Happy Valley to Kowloon

From his balcony, Reggie could see troop movements on the Kowloon peninsula and the exchange of artillery between the British and Japanese armies. One day he saw a sobering sight. In the distance, atop the Peninsula Hotel, he noticed a large flag with a red ball. Immediately he knew the significance. Calling his father, Reggie pointed toward the harbor and told him what he saw. In disbelief, Humberto used a pair of binoculars to confirm

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 Hong Kong Stories that the Japanese army was in control of Kowloon. They knew it was now only a matter of days before the final assault on Hong Kong would begin.

The assault came quickly. The Pires’ learned from news reports that the Gin Drinker’s Line was breached on December 10 th , two days after the invasion began. The British army’s evacuation from Kowloon to Hong Kong began the next day under heavy aerial and artillery bombardment. Reggie recalls reading that ferries containing civilians were fired upon by Japanese troops as the ships crossed the one mile distance across the harbor. One of Humberto’s fellow workers at Cable and Wireless, Vicente deSouza, who was on the last ferry to leave, witnessed machine gun fire from Chinese collaborators who had picked up weapons left by retreating British soldiers. A woman Japanese Army entering Hong Kong standing next to him on the ship was shot and died before reaching the island.

The Pires family and others weathered the final push to take Hong Kong. They pooled all the food and provisions they could gather, stored them on the upper floors of their building, and slept in the stairwells for protection during the bombardments. When the power was cut off after the Japanese captured the electrical station at , frozen food thawed so quickly that it had to be eaten in a few large meals.

When the surrender finally came on Christmas Day 1941, everyone living in the apartment building was given 24 hours to leave. The Japanese designated the structure as a command headquarters. Nearby, Happy Valley Race Course was used as a staging ground for trucks and machinery. More troops were bivouacked in other buildings around the island.

Since the Portuguese government had declared neutrality, it was granted time to move refugees to Macau. Like others, the Pires group wrapped clothes, food, and valuables in bed sheets and walked downtown toward the Club Lusitano where the Portuguese consulate had set up a temporary shelter. On the way, an employee of the Belgium Bank offered the group a large office to stay in before the ships arrived. Overcrowding at the Lusitano made this an appealing proposal, since the first ships would not depart for several weeks. Reggie’s family of four and eight other refugees lived in the office until leaving for Macau on February 18, 1942.

The Aftermath: Evacuation and Lessons Learned

Those who were fortunate to survive in Hong Kong lived in limbo before making their way to the relative safety of Macau, following their friends and relatives who had left from Kowloon. Most Portuguese waited for ships (similar to the one on the right) that were secured by the Macau government. Many landed in their ancestral homeland where they were greeted by relatives some had not seen in years. Up to 30,000 Macanese refugees were assigned to centers set up in clubs, hotels, schools, and military depots. Some were housed on ships moored in the harbor. Others lived with grandparents, elderly aunts, and other relatives who generously opened their doors and their hearts to those displaced by the war.

Many refugees realized that the world they knew had changed forever. Some had seen signs before the war that Macanese confidence in the British government was eroding. In this new environment, they learned to adapt as their ancestors had done before in Goa, Macau, Canton, and Shanghai. But the Macanese also learned some important lessons.

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As the war progressed, they understood that old world prejudices and expectations of privilege were gradually being replaced by a new order based on equality and freedom. And like their ancestors, they recognized that with freedom came change and opportunities that did not exist before. This was the hope that an Allied victory represented, and the example that western democracy provided to Macanese refugees as they pondered their future.

Other information about the Portuguese-Macanese community can be found at: www.MacStudies.net . You can also send comments, contribute your stories, or contact me at: [email protected] .

Carlos Augusto Montalto de Jesus A Man before his time By Daniel Gomes

Carlos Augusto Montalto de Jesus was born in Hong Kong in 1863. The Montalto family, who lived in Macao, Shanghai and Hong Kong were forward thinkers in a region where opportunities were very limited. Carlos Augusto was fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French and English and had no trouble finding a job with a leading British company in Hong Kong. His immediate supervisor was a young auburn-haired Scot with pale blue eyes and a ruddy complexion. An altercation of some kind occurred one day between them, and it went further than Montalto could stand. He picked up an inkwell and emptied it over the auburn hair, calmly walked out of the office and was never seen there again.

For Carlos Augusto, it was the end of an ordinary existence. He had rendered himself unemployable by the large commercial establishments in Hong Kong. From then on, he worked as a business translator for various companies and consulates. He traveled from country to country and in 1896 became a member of the Geographical Society of Lisbon, one of the great learned societies of Europe.

At the Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa, he prepared many lecture papers which he delivered before that august body. His first paper, Centenary of India. Early Portuguese Intercourse with China, was published in English in the Boletim in 1897, on the recommendation of Lourenco Maria Pereira Marques, a Macanese doctor and philanthropist from Hong Kong, and son of Comendador Lourenco Caetano Cortela Marques. Comendador Lourenco Marques was an expert on Macao’s history and politics, having been a member of the governing council and former President of the Leal Senado in Macao. Montalto’s acquaintance with the Lourenco Marques family gave him great insight into the history and politics of Macao as he sat down to write “Historic Macau”, which was published in 1902. Montalto de Jesus

Why did Montalto de Jesus write “Historic Macau”? In 1836 when Ljungstedt published his book, “An Historical Sketch of the Portuguese Settlements in China” he argued that the Portuguese had no rights whatsoever in Macao, however no one paid any attention until 1842 when the British obtained sovereign rights over Hong Kong. It was suddenly realized in Macao that the British held Hong Kong by right, whereas the Portuguese were in Macao on sufferance. At that time there were two prevailing versions of the origin and sovereignty of Macao:

(1) Portuguese version : Towards the middle of the sixteenth century, China’s anti-foreign policy so infuriated the Japanese that they collaborated with local pirates and wrecked havoc along the coastal cities from Che-kiang to Kwantung. Chinese Imperial forces were dispatched but were unable to rid the area of these pirates. According to the records of Macao, the Portuguese attacked and destroyed a great number of pirates off the coast of Macao and the Emperor in gratitude sent the Portuguese commander “a chapa de ouro”, a colloquial term used in Macao for an official Chinese document. At the same time the mandarins and merchants of Canton obtained Imperial sanction for the Portuguese to establish themselves at Macao.

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(2) Chinese Version : According to the “Ming Shi”, the Portuguese availed themselves of China’s preoccupation with the pirates to take possession of Macao. In 1534 the Portuguese and various oriental traders secured a footing and set up a state of their own in Macao. The “Ao-men Ki-lioh, or History of Macao”, alleges that the Portuguese first reached Macao in 1550 when trade had been centered there . In order to get special facilities for themselves, the Portuguese bribed the Macao authorities with a rental of 500 taels a year. As the Chinese were fully employed in repelling the Japanese pirates, it was thought better not to drive the Portuguese from Macao and keep them in good terms

Ljungstedt argued that the Chinese version was far more believable and Portuguese merchants who needed temporary shelter to dry sea-damaged goods asked and received permission to land and build huts at Macao. He argued that such an important document ceding Macao to the Portuguese would definitely be chronicled in the official archives in Peking and most certainly recorded by the Jesuits who arrived in Macao in 1562, however no such record was noted. Moreover, in 1593, the Senate of Macao assured King Philip I that they were able to retain the good graces of China by developing good working relations with the mandarins. During this period, Portugal tried to improve diplomatic relations with China in order to obtain from the sovereign of China, special privileges, for the Portuguese in Macao - however no benefit was conferred and the long and costly voyages resulted in merely mutual exchange of presents and gifts.

Montalto argued that the loss of those documents were immaterial as the official version emanating from the Colonial Office in Lisbon was that Portuguese sovereignty over Macao was not based upon any grace or concessions on the part of the Emperor of China but founded on the right of conquest, acquired by the arms of Portugal and at the cost of Portuguese blood.

This led to Portugal’s struggle, lasting more then forty years, to obtain a treaty with China acknowledging Portugal’s sovereignty. This treaty was ratified in 1888, and Montalto’s book appeared 14 years later, showing that the Portuguese had been invited by the Chinese to settle in Macao and that in the early days there was no ground rent. To the people of Macao he had vindicated Portugal’s position in China and Carlos Augusto Montalto de Jesus was considered a hero.

In 1992, Fr. Manuel Teixeira, wrote a “Forward” when Ljungstedt’s “Sketch of the Portuguese Settlements in China” was republished. He wrote, “sixty years ago, when I started my research into the History of Macao, I was prejudiced against Ljungstedt by Montalto de Jesus and Jack Braga. I have finally come to the realization that this book was based on historical documents and that these documents had disappeared long ago. The documents used by Ljungstedt had been collected by Dom Joaquim de Sousa Saraviva who was sent to China as bishop of Beijing.

Bishop Saraiva arrived in Macao in 1804 but could not proceed to Beijing because of the persecution against the Church in China. He remained in Macao all his live as a professor in St. Joseph’s Seminary and collected many documents from the Macao Archives in order to write the history of Macau. He turned all his documents over to Ljungstedt to write the history of Macao.

Whether or not Ljungstedt or Montalto’s version of events were correct, Montalto’s book “Historic Macau” was well received by the people of Macau and the Senate of Macau publicly expressed their appreciation of his work and recommended that he be given a royal honor.

After the publication of his book, Montalto de Jesus travelled throughout the world publishing many articles in Lisbon, on Portugal’s maritime quest, for the Geografia Sociadadi de Lisboa and wrote two books in Shanghai, The Rise of Shanghai (1906) and “ Historic Shanghai ”, published in 1909 by the Shanghai Mercury. He loved Shanghai and spent a great deal of his time there with his family, regaling them with exotic stories of his travels.

In the June 2002 issue of the publication “ Macau ”, Alfredo Dias wrote a very interesting article on “Montalto de Jesus: Macau’s Place in the World”. Dias wrote - to understand Montalto and why he added the three controversial chapters at the end of the Second Edition of his book, one must consider the Historical era in

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 Montalto de Jesus which he lived – the birth of the Republic of Portugal under Salazar, the birth of the Republic of China after the monarchy, and the birth of the League of Nations after World War I.. These were monumental events that shaped Montalto’s thinking when he began working on his Second Edition of “ Historic Macau ”.

A paper he wrote for the Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa, O Oriente Modernizado, published in 1912 gives us a glimpse into his critical thinking. In O Oriente Modernizado, Montalto de Jesus begins by examining the place occupied by Portugal and Europe in the world and the shift in power from the Iberian peninsula to the northern countries in Europe - Holland, France and Britain. He laments the end of the splendors of the Iberian discoveries of the 15 th and 16 th Century and the rise of raw economic domination of Asia by the Northern European countries which he calls “ nortamos” . He stressed the important role opium played in the consolidation of British domination over China and predicted that European colonialism will come to an end, as all peoples have a right to self-determination. He was especially concerned with the plight of Macau and the Macanese (a product of Portugal’s strategy of interracial marriages with local inhabitants as a means of holding on to her colonial territories).

At the turn of the 20 th Century, most of the China trade had moved to Hong Kong and Macau was mired in economic malaise. There was very little industry left in Macau, so between 1922 and 1926 the Government of Macau undertook a Public Works project to dredge the Outer Harbor (Porto Exterior) in an attempt to provide Macau with a deep harbor port, and reclaim a large tract of land for commercial development. World events in Portugal and China, at that time, conspired to doom the Public Works project in Macau to failure.

In the Second Edition of Historic Macau, he criticized the bureaucratic bumbling of the Public Works Project and the government’s failure to jump start the economy, and proposed the administration of Macao be turned over to an international governing body, such as the League of Nations, to ensure that Macao will be developed for the benefit of its residents and not the bureaucrats in Lisbon. This created an uproar in Macao and the Government banned the Second edition and confiscated all copies of the book in Macau.

Montalto’s intentions were honorable. Since the Portuguese had recently overthrown the monarchy, he surmised that the new Republic under Salazar, would be more sensitive to the aspirations of people in its overseas possessions, for greater freedom and control over their own destiny. He also had great hopes for the new world order which arose from the ashes of World War I. Unfortunately, the government of Macao, did not see things his way and resorted to censorship when faced with ideas which threatened their authority.

The Patria (Portuguese newspaper in Macau) wrote that neither on moral nor civic ground could the work be rightly held as indictable and that it told but the plain truth in criticizing bureaucratic bungling, just as others had done. “Because of the critical and ominous situation in Macao, the author inferred that sooner or later the drifting colony might come to grief, and there he suggested it being placed under international auspices as the best safeguard – a mere suggestion after all”. (Patria 18 th January 1926).

Efforts were made, in vain, to suppress the work in Hong Kong too, despite public indignation against Macao’s outrageous proceedings. In an editorial on freedom of speech, the South China Morning Post (18 th June 1926) pointed out that by a similar hounding, Rizal’s work had finally broken Spanish power in the Far East and such a lesson should not be lost on the government of Macao.

To the Lisbon government the author sent a protest with a copy of the work, insisting on redress but all in vain. A year later, in destitute and failing health, he urged his own trial, as a last resort to clear his name and recover his confiscated property. After an exhaustive inquiry, the case was brought before the police court in Macao in April 1928 for abuse of the press law. Judgment was rendered against him and a fine of 180 escudos or 40 days’ imprisonment was levied. The current exchange rate at time of judgment amounted to 20,000 pataca but the judgment required the fine to be imposed using the old official exchange rate which amounted to 400,000 pataca. He immediately appealed the decision.

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Pending the court of appeal’s decision, an amnesty was promulgated in Lisbon for all outstanding press-law cases. This amnesty was applied to Macao eight months later and Montalto de Jesus was granted amnesty, however, he was denied restitution for the confiscation of his property. Since the government would not return his confiscated property, he recommended that the confiscated copies of his book be burnt instead of being left to rot away, so 500 copies of the Second Edition of “ Historic Macau” were tossed into a pile and set on fire in Macau.

Editor’s Note:

“Historic Macau” chronicled the lives and times of our forefathers in Macau. It has now been digitized by Google and you can download a copy to your computer for your personal use. Jim Silva has donated a copy of “Historic Macau” to UMA, Inc and the Editor of the UMA Bulletin has donated a copy of “Sketch of the Portuguese Settlements in China” . These books are now available to the Macanese Community for research in the Macau Cultural Center in Fremont, California. Anyone interested in reading either of these books can contact the Editor of this Bulletin and arrangements will be made.

Gregory David Vas Carini

Gregory David Vas Carini, son of the late Vickiann Vas Carini, and grandson of Barbara and Bernie Vas, graduated “Magna Cum Laude” in June 2010, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California in Los Angeles.

Greg is a proud product of the Catholic school system, having graduated as the class valedictorian from St. Charles Borromeo Grammar School in San Carlos and from Bellarmine College Preparatory High School, a Jesuit institution in San Jose, where he earned several awards including a scholarship to attend Santa Clara University. He is currently in the Masters Program at UCLA’s School of Mechanical Engineering where he was awarded a Fellowship to perform research in his field.

Acknowledgements

The family of Teresa da Luz (Twitch ) wishes to thank those who came to the house to visit her, for the prayer cards and get well wishes. We also wish to express our thanks to those who attended the Memorial Mass at “St. Anne’s Church, Walnut Creek, and for the many cards we have received. She well be greatly missed, but will remain ever present in our hearts and minds.

Sally Carchidi and family would like to thank everyone who attended the Memorial Mass for Joe. We also thank all of our relatives and friends in UMA for your love, caring support, prayers, Mass cards, visits, phone calls, flowers and condolences. We are sincerely grateful to everyone for your kindness.

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CARCHIDI, Joseph Marion passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Oct. 7, 2011. Joe will be dearly missed by his wife Sally (da Silva), daughter Kathy (sons Evan, Eric and Alec), daughter Laurie (husband Dave and children Joseph and Stefanie), and daughter Debbie (husband Chris). A Memorial Mass in celebration of Joe's Life was held on Oct. 24, 2011 at St. Philip Benzie Church, Fullerton. It was a beautiful service, with each grandchild participating in the Prayer of the Faithful. The music director sang a very touching song "A Tribute to Peep" with lyrics written by granddaughter Stefanie (age 11). The large attendance in Church was a tribute that Joe was loved by so many people. Joe was a Korean War Veteran and he was laid to rest, with military honors, on Nov. 1 in Fullerton. It was a beautiful service, touching all of our hearts. We will forever miss him and are grateful for having had Joe in our lives. May he rest in peace.

CASTRO, Mildred Mary (Millie) nee OZORIO . Fondly referred to as "Mouse" by family and close friends, Millie passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26 in Toronto, of cancer. She was 82. Born in Hong Kong, Millie moved with her family to Toronto in 1969 and took up being Canadian with enthusiasm, curiosity and a spirit of adventure. She eagerly participated in winter activities such as cross country skiing, camping and hiking and made many friends from the numerous Committees she was involved in. She was a devoted hockey mom and involved grandmother and is survived by 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Her proudest achievement was realizing her life long dream of higher education and at age 68 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. Up until her illness she was active in Hart House and took various continuing adult education courses. She had a love of learning and was always enrolled in courses. She took them all up with equal enthusiasm whether it be a music appreciation course, an Ikebana flower arranging course or line dancing. Millie was fond of cooking and traveling and made regular trips around the globe. She walked the Great Wall, was a pilgrim on Compostable de Santiago, visited Paris, Portugal, Spain, China, Japan, Burma, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and flew regularly around North America visiting family and friends. She remained active and interested in her activities and the people she was close to.

Millie touched many who crossed her path and heartfelt gratitude goes out to all those who extended the hand of friendship and kinship to her during the course of her life. Particular thanks go out to her medical team, friends and family too numerous to list here as well as the wonderful support workers who helped make life easier.

CRUZ, Beatriz (Betty) Maria Vieira Ribeiro , born in Hongkong; passed away peacefully on 3 rd November 2011 at John Paul Village, Heathcoat NSW Australia. Daughter of Jose Augusto da Costa Senna Fernandez Vieira Ribeiro & Sarah da Luz Vieira Ribeiro, loving sister to Carolina, Arthur, Gustavo, Hector, Marcus, Ricardo, Luis, Armando and Evelyn (departed) and only surviving sibling, Reynaldo from Vancouver, Canada.

Betty joins her husband Luis (Ito who passed away in 1994). She leaves behind her two daughters and their spouses; Patricia & Antonio dos Santos; Yvonne & Manuel Herero; grandchildren; Antoinette & Michael; Antonio Jar & Caroline; Mark & Nicole; Simone & Cesar; great grandsons, Liam, Damon, Declan, Zachary & Harlan. A matriarch of the Cruz family for four generations, her presence will continue on in spirit. Dearly missed also by her in-laws including many nieces and nephews. May her gentle soul rest in peace in God’s care.

D’AQUINO, Socorro (nee Sequeira) , passed away peacefully in New York City on Saturday, October 22, 2011 surrounded by her family. Socorro (Sockeye) was the widow of Francisco (Chico) d’Aquino, mother of Bernice Tiscione (late husband, Peter Tiscione) & Leticia Morris (husband, Jules Morris), grandmother of Amanda Tiscione and sister of Vincent Sequeira, Alice Noronha, Lydia Remedios and Elvy Marques.

DA LUZ, Louis Anthony, 1964-2011, who passed away on May 16, 2011. He is survived by his wife Serene and two children Jaida and Ricky. We would like to thank everyone for all their prayers and to continue to keep us in your thoughts. “Don’t think of him as gone away – his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets – this earth is one. Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched…for nothing loved is ever lost – and he was loved so much.” - quote from E. Brenneman

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UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 DA LUZ, Teresa M. Yvanovich (Titch) passed away after a brief illness on October 20 th .Her husband Flavia da Luz pre-deceased her 14 years ago. Titch is survived by her son, Carlos and his wife, Karen, their sons, Colin and Cody and her sister, Laura Alves (Lo).

DA SILVA, Edna Campos , longtime widow of Roque da Silva (died May 1988) passed away at age 94 on 6 October 2011 unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Belmont, California. The previous day she had her regular Wednesday restaurant luncheon with her two sons. That same evening she retired early to bed without any difficulty. She died in her sleep. Her two sons are Danny and Ronnie (wife Paula, daughter Elaine, son Jeffrey). She is the daughter of Henrique and Edalina Campos. Her brothers and sisters are Stella (Arthur Ribeiro, daughter Sheila), Melvina (Billy Soares), Avito (Teresa Baptista), Leo (Socorro Alves), Rene (Lita Ozorio), Teresa, and Harry who served with the Hong Kong Volunteers and who died during The War. Edna was a devoted contributing parishioner at St. Mark Church in Belmont. She was also active with socials at Belmont Senior Center. Earlier, post-WWII she met Roque when he played hockey for Club de Recreio and she was an active badminton player at adjacent Little Flower Club in Kowloon. They were married at Rosary Church in November 1949. The family emigrated to San Francisco in early 1953. As Roque and Edna recounted both they and the late John B. Pomeroy (senior) would be on Pier 3 near San Francisco Ferry Building Tower to welcome Hong Kong Portuguese. By mid-1955 Hong Kong and Shanghai Portuguese were arriving regularly aboard the two American President Lines ships President Wilson and President Cleveland. The two vessels docked alternately every 3 weeks at noon on a Friday with a 24-hours layover stay arranged by management and labor. Roque would take the afternoon off and with Edna and John Pomeroy be at hand when the ships moored. These occasions went on for some while long before the founding of UMA in 1959. When her two sons became grown-ups Edna found employment as a secretary until her retirement from California Dental Service at lower Mission street in San Francisco. The ashes of Edna are reposited alongside those of Roque in urns at their crypt in Holy Name Cemetery at Colma, California.

DA SILVA, Leonel (Sonny) eldest son of Lindamira (Mira) and Reginaldo (Nado) da Silva, passed away suddenly on October 31st, 2011 in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Teresita Botelho.

Leonel resided and worked in Hong Kong, England, Los Angeles and Denver as a Chartered Accountant and CPA. In 1979 Amoco Corporation acquired Cypress Mines Corporation and transferred their operations to Denver where Leonel continued to work until his retirement and subsequent years. During his stay in Denver, he became involved in various community activities and formed endearing friendships especially among the parishioners of his new church - St. Thomas More. He became an active member of the choir which he thoroughly enjoyed. He attended daily mass, joined the Knights of Columbus, became their Treasurer and rendered generous stewardship to his parish especially in the financial field of their various projects.

The funeral Mass depicted his character and was overwhelmingly attended. The Knights of Columbus in their full regalia, stood resplendent in honor guard; the entire choir was present with Leonel's son, Paul, as their accompanist on the piano. A golden chalice was given to the family in his honor to present to a seminarian who would use it when he became a priest. The priest gave a profound homily on Leonel's dedication to serving his great love for our Creator. The readings were read by his sons David and Gerald and Anthony carried his ashes to the altar.

Leonel leaves to cherish his memory and legacy his four loving sons, Anthony, David, Gerald, and Paul. He was a beloved father-in-law to Nancy, and adored grandfather to Kyle, Katherine and Theresa (Tessa). He will be sorely missed by his sisters, Hilda (Joey), Marie, Sister Geraldine, Freda, Beatriz (Ben), Sylvia (Manuel) and brother Eddie (Ann), as well as his nieces and nephews.

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NORONHA, Henrique Francisco (better known to his friends and relatives as Mickey Noronha) was born in Hong Kong on 21-02-1936 and died in Sydney, Australia on 22-11-2011.

Mickey commenced his education at La Salle College of Kowloon before his father, Dickie Noronha, decided to send him to Manchester where he excelled and became the first student at Xavierian College to top the entire country in English in the A Level Examination. The College decided to honour him by ringing the bells in the tower to announce to everyone an achievement of such high distinction (never previously achieved by any student of this College). He completed his degree at the London School of Journalism in 1961 and embarked on a remarkable career, firstly in Hong Kong with the American Embassy (as a China watchman), later with SCMP and other publications. He migrated to Australia in 1971 and soon went to work for the Hon. Doug Anthony (the then leader of the National Party and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia) for some years before deciding to freelance with Johnson & Johnson of New York and many other media agencies. Some of his most remarkable articles were discussed at length by the BBC by his peers.

His parents, Dickie and Marichai, and his sister, Rosie Noronha Guterres, pre-deceased him. He will be sorely missed by his brother-in-law Al Guterres, his nephew, Richard and fiancée, Josiecar; his niece, Denise, her husband Alain and their children Sebastian, Chresten and Cerise Maryrose; his nephew, Gerald, his wife Claudine and their children, Arturo and Giselle.

PEDRUCO, Virgilio N. “Vic”, beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, was born March 18, 1933 in Macau to Julia and Luiz Maher Da Silva-Pedruco. He was the youngest of 23 children and the last surviving Pedruco of his generation. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman; playing softball, rugby, field hockey and tennis. He lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 4, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Branda Pedruco, daughter Deborah Pedruco-Labanowski, son Sean Pedruco, granddaughter Michelle Tusher, and a myriad of nieces and nephews across the world.

REMEDIOS, Francisco passed away peacefully in San Mateo on November 20, 2011. Francisco is survived by his brothers, Jorge (Raquel), Vincent, and Arthur, and sisters, Deanna (Eugene) and Christine (Dennis), and many nephews and nieces.

SOUSA, Elvira M, (Nov, 18, 1926 – Nov 23, 2011). Beloved wife of Anthony G (Tony) Sousa for 61 years, passed away at home five days after celebrating her 85 th birthday. Born in Macao and raised in Hong Kong, she emigrated with her husband and children to San Francisco in 1958. She first worked as a school teacher at St. Mary’s School; where she was known as “Mrs. de Sousa”. Because of her fluency in English, and Portuguese, she then worked for many years for the State of California, Human Resources Department. Besides her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Maria and Angela. She now joins her son, Anthony J. “Tony” Sousa, Jr, her mother , Serafina; and her sister, Marie Marcal, who pre-deceased her.

TAVARES, Marcos Anto nio May 7, 1918 - Oct. 19, 2011 Resident of Alameda Marcos passed away peacefully on October 19, 2011 at the age of 93. He was the devoted husband of the late Alda Tavares; beloved father of Marcos Jr. (deceased), Cathie (John) Crowell, Joan (Larry) Gerigk and Valerie (Richard) Mendoza; loving grandfather to Caroline and Andrew Crowell, Michelle, Joseph, Anthony and Christopher Gerigk, Matthew and Daniel Mendoza. Marcos was born in Hong Kong and moved to San Francisco in 1964 and then to Alameda in 1985. He will be in our hearts forever.

FR. XAVIER, Lionel was born in Hong Kong on July 3,1930 and passed away on Oct 19, 2011. After his secondary education in La Salle, Father Xavier worked at Lowe, Bingham & Matthews before joining the Franciscan in 1956 and was ordained on April 27, 1963 at Rosary Church in Kowloon. Subsequently Fr Xavier was assigned to teach moral theology in Maryknoll College in Manila for a year before he was asked to go back to Hong Kong to further study for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English language at the University of Hong Kong and became the Principal of Rosaryhill School in Hong Kong. He was then sent to Macau to serve as the Head of the Department of Religion at St. Paul College between 2004 and 2007. In 2007, he returned to Rosaryhill School as the Master of Students in St Dominic’s Priory.

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 Tribute to Theresa Maria Yvanovich da Luz By António “Tony” M. Jorge da Silva

Theresa Maria Lopes Yvanovich da Luz , known to many of her friends as “Titch” is now with the Angels. “God hears you best in the mornings” Theresa whispered to me as she prepared to be with her loved ones waiting in the light beyond.

Her children, Carlos and Karen, honored me with the privilege of writing a few words about her. Also on behalf of her grandchildren, Colin and Cody, I offer these words:

Theresa was much loved by her friends and family both here in the San Francisco Bay Area as in other countries where our community emigrated. A bright star we all had the great pleasure to know and share our time with, she in turn loved us just as much. A very gentle and intelligent lady, her presence had a charm and elegance that stood out among us.

How can one condense into a few words what flows into the mind about our lovely Theresa? She was special! Her very Yvanovich smile warmed every greeting just as she forgave mischievous deeds as her eyes winked with a twinkle. Her patience was beyond belief, her kindness more so.

Born in Hong Kong on 5 November 1926 Theresa was the 7 th child of Philippe António “Pito” Lima Yvanovich and Palmyra Augusta Lopes Yvanovich. Her very dear younger brother “Calau” was the last born. Theresa was married to Flávio Norberto Vaz da Luz who was born in Macau. Theresa loved her family and was very proud to be an Yvanovich. Her last words to me was how much she loved her son Carlos, her brothers and sisters, and her gratitude to her father and grandfather, Guilherme António, for all they have done for her. She spoke of the War years with tears in her eyes as she remembered what her father went through. It seemed all her brothers and sisters were waiting for her as she spoke their names with her unforgettable smile.

More than anyone Theresa had a fantastic memory for names of those in the community. Without her collaboration and persistent dedication to name the many faces in photographs now published, the identity of many individuals of our community would have faded away.

Her memory lives in our minds as her presence will always be with us. Querida Theresa, nós o veremos outra vez …… quando Deus deseja. (Dear Theresa, we will see you again ……. when God wishes)

Eulogy for Joseph Carchidi written by his wife Sally (Delivered at Memorial Mass by grandson Evan Van Auken)

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 It's unusual for a wife to write her husband's eulogy. I thought for a long time about this and I realized that I know Joe better than anyone else, and many of you here today know very little about his childhood and what shaped his character. This eulogy is written with all my love to honor the memory and celebrate the life of someone so special to all of us. Joseph Marion Carchidi was born in New London, Conn. on March 18, l932 to Amelia Marie Germain and Joseph Carchidi. Joe was very proud to be a Connecticut Yankee! Joe's father was born in Italy. His mother was born in Taftville, Conn., a small town with many French-speaking residents of French Canadian ancestry. Joe lived in New London as a child, with his Italian relatives, until his father passed away when Joe was only 21 months old. Joe and his mother then moved to Taftville, where they lived with his mother's relatives. Joe loved his French grandfather "Pepe" (a French nickname for grandfather). That's why he wanted to be called "Pepe" by his grandchildren. A few years later, Joe had a stepfather whose parents were born in Poland, and Joe's family moved to a Polish neighborhood in Norwich, Conn. From an early age, Joe was quite international. Perhaps that's why he developed such a love for all different nationalities, their family traditions, their culture and their food. Joe, his mother and his brother John moved to Long Beach, Ca. when Joe was 16. Joe had a part-time job delivering telegrams for Western Union to help supplement their income. Joe rode his bike and could find any street in Long Beach - without the help of GPS. At the age of 18, Joe enlisted in the Army during the Korean War. He did his basic training in Fort Ord, Calif. and then was shipped to Korea. He was assigned to Headquarters Co. 3rd Medical Battalion (the Battalion featured in the TV show "MASH"). We often watched this show as a family. After three years of service, Joe returned to Long Beach in May 1953. He never forgot his Army serial no. but could never remember his social security number. Under the G.I. Bill, Joe attended college classes. He then pursued a career in the aerospace industry with Douglas Aircraft, North American Aviation, Hughes Aircraft, and retired from Rockwell International in Downey. He enjoyed over 18 years in retirement. Joe made many friends during his aerospace career. Two of them have been his best "buddies" for about 50 years. Joe was proud to have worked on the "Apollo" and Space Shuttle Programs. When the first astronauts returned from space, North American Rockwell had a big celebration for them in Downey. Our family was at the celebration and it was an exciting and proud day for all of us. Besides his engineering work, Joe enjoyed the camaraderie among the "guys". They would play cards at lunch or help each other with ideas on "fix-it" projects. Joe was a true Mr. Fix-it . There wasn't a broken toy or household gadget that he couldn't repair for his family or friends. Of course, Joe would organize the occasional "Pot Luck" lunch at work and remind the guys to bring something "homemade". Joe often said he made the best decision of his life when he became a member of the "Dolphins" in Downey in 1955. This was a Catholic Youth Organization Club for adults between the ages of 18 and 35. We had many fun activities and trips, and many good friendships were formed. In fact, I met Joe in l956 after I joined the Dolphins. Many of these "Dolphins" have been our good friends for over 50 years. Joe and I loved to travel. It was fun and exciting to "see the world". We attended the Ascot Races in England and, in true British tradition, Joe wore a top hat and a morning coat. We even rode a camel near the Pyramids in Egypt. Some of our trips were enjoyed with family, relatives and friends. We were truly blessed to have so many wonderful travel memories. We were always glad to come home and were thankful we live in the best country in the world.. Joe loved good food and his favorite was Italian. He really had a refined palate, with multi-cultural tastes. He enjoyed food only if it was tasty and if it was well plated. My family has the tradition of baking Portuguese pies (Impada) at Christmas. Joe would wear his chef's coat and enjoyed every aspect of the baking process, especially eating the warm pies. At home, Joe was a master at dicing and chopping. He was my sous-chef for every big occasion and whenever I needed his help for everyday meals. Cooking breakfast was his favorite meal.

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 Joe Carchidi

For 52 years he cooked my breakfast almost every morning. His grandchildren love his French pancakes. Only he can make them so special. If there were several people at breakfast, he would be willing to cook each person whatever he or she wanted instead of cooking the same breakfast for everyone. Gardening was one of Joe's hobbies. Friends would often give him cuttings and he would patiently plant them and watch them grow into big plants. The plumeria flower was one of his favorites. He had quite a collection of staghorn fern which he mounted on boards for our patio. Joe tried to encourage other guys to join the Garden Cub. He would tell them: "I'm usually the only man among 50 women!! Why don't you come with me?" At an Installation Brunch for the Fullerton Garden Club, Joe made a zucchini quiche which everyone enjoyed and wanted the recipe. When I served as President of the So. Calif. Chapter of UMA, Joe was my right hand and supported me 100% at every event. At a cooking demonstration featuring Portuguese food from Macau, Joe made a Portuguese Kale Soup ( Caldo Verde ) that was the hit of the day. Kudos to this Italian!! Joe always encouraged the younger generation to learn more about their cultural heritage and their traditions. He believed that UMA members have a special and unique bond of friendship. From Monday to Friday, we would do stretching and Tai Chi type exercises at Coyote Hills Park with 60-70 people. This group was started by Korean Colonel Park. We exercise in a beautiful setting - a lake, trees and many birds. Joe loved exercising outdoors and we made many good friends - really an international group. Friends and food seem to weave a common thread throughout our marriage. Joe had a very close bond with his mother and his brother John. Although John lived in Florida, they talked daily on the computer when they were both retired. We often visited Joe's relatives in Conn. in Sep/Oct. and, of course, we would visit all the places of his childhood and eat great Italian food! Joe came from a small family and he really enjoyed being a part of my large family. He loved all his in-laws, their children and grandchildren, and they returned his love. He made each person feel special and would go out of his way to do things for them. He always encouraged them to keep in touch with each other and to continue family traditions. Parents are proud of their children. Joe and I are blessed with three loving and caring daughters who have supported us 100% during his illness. Our five grandchildren have been joys in our lives. Each one had a special relationship with Joe and they supported us 100% during Joe's illness. He enjoyed teaching them about life and he had the chance to see them grow into fine young people. On Father's Day this year, one grandson wrote on Joe's card: "I have never seen a man who is so loved and respected by so many people. I am proud to call you My Pepe ". Another grandson wrote: "Because of you I will know how to be the best grandfather for my grandkids. I love you so much." What better testaments can a man ask for? I thank God for our marriage of 52 years. I had the best husband - loving, kind and unselfish who always put his family before his own needs. We have walked side by side as each other's best friend. He has been a true partner and a companion who has supported me 100% through good times and bad times. We did most things together - exercise, Garden Club, computer classes and cooking classes too. We just enjoyed each other's company. Throughout his illness for the past 19 months, Joe was an example of courage who handled his adversity with grace and without complaining. He told me his only regret was that he would have to leave his family. He had that warm smile for every visitor who came to see him. Thank you all for your visits, prayers, cards, phone calls and flowers. Each expression of love lifted Joe's spirits. It was my honor and privilege to take care of him the best I could. He would have done the same for me. For the past 5 months, Joe was under Hospice Care at our home because the cancer had spread to his lungs. He was comfortable and at peace. He enjoyed the beauty of his garden with the plumerias in bloom. On good days he wanted to cook breakfast for us, and several times we went out to dinner. On Joe's last day, he was surrounded by his entire family and our Hospice Chaplain. On October 7, Joe peacefully went to God 's Heavenly Kingdom to join his parents and brother in eternal rest. Now we have our own angel in Heaven. Joe left his family a legacy of his love, his kindness, and his courage. Life will go on but a piece of my heart will always be missing. I love you Joseph Marion Carchidi.

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 Marie Teresa Baptista Pereira By Denise Pereira Webster

“If you let me love you It’s for sure I’m gonna love you All the way” Marie Teresa Baptista Pereira passed away on November 21 st , 2011. She was our mother and grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. On behalf of the Pereira and Baptista families, sincerest thanks and appreciation for the kind, caring condolences we have received. She was a vibrant, beautiful and complex woman whose energy and intelligence impacted all whom she met. In her honor, as her daughter, I would like to share some of my remembrances… My heart is full of respect for a woman who grew up facing the challenges of war and loss, yet forged friendships and hopeful goals as she strove to survive in a tumultuous world. She felt great dignity in being Portuguese. She loved Hong Kong and cherished a deep connection with those from her childhood community. It was a life of parties at Club Recreiro, studies with the Maryknoll nuns and softball or soccer games. Simply riding the Kowloon ferry was always filled with excitement and gazing out from the beautiful Peak evoked indescribable pleasure. In her final months, even with the ravages of dementia challenging her entire being, she would still speak joyfully of her Hong Kong days and friends. And she took special pride in being one of the beautiful Eca Da Silva/ Baptista sisters –each so fascinating. Every Christmas I gave Mom a crossword puzzle book because she loved the language of words –in English, Portuguese and Chinese. She strongly encouraged her children to read, discuss and learn. Recently, I found her childhood Portuguese grammar manuals and she proudly explained how important it was to conjugate correctly. During my last visits with Mom she often spoke to me in Portuguese. Amazingly, I understood --though I could only reply in English. But I knew it was part of our connection. It was her language yet also our understanding, our special communication. My mother relished the romance of films. I have sweet memories of girlish discussions on the good looks of William Holden, Van Johnson and Tyrone Power. She loved music. I was the only 8 year old who could identify the Big Bands because the rhythms of Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey were the constant background of our lives. And then, of course, there was Frank Sinatra. She was the quintessential, devoted fan and she made sure I listened to and learned all of his songs. I laugh now (and, yes , admittedly cringe abit) at how crazy I must have looked as, at age 10, I dutifully donned a “Frankie” hat and danced a jazz routine to “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”. But we had fun! Friends have shared how she gave them a Joan Baez or a Beau Brummell record because she knew they were fans. Since music brought joy to her life, she in turn found it natural to share with those around her-even her daughter’s friends. I cannot tell you how many of my contemporaries/cousins have shared that my Mom taught them to gamble and play cards-her way. Perhaps it was not a normal adult/child exchange but that was Mom. She was NOT “normal”. And, of course, everyone spoke of her beauty. She had radiance, a dazzling smile, and a presence that awed. Whether it was her “Keely Smith” short hair look, her flowing gowns, or her later in life propensity for jogging suits, she always stood out. Mom’s life was not always easy, but I will choose to warmly remember the laughter. Though she could not overcome many of her obstacles, she always possessed an almost childlike spirit and a great sense of humor. That was the true Marie that she could never abandon. Even in those last months when she struggled, she still came up with one liners or observations that made me smile: “Denise, it’s September and you are still carrying a white purse” or to the emergency room doctor, who was seriously trying to diagnose: “Is this a trick question?” I hope your specific memories of Mom will also hold true Marie-ism’s. And that, the next time you hear a romantic song, dance to a compelling rhythm, or hear the Portuguese language perfectly spoken, you find it in your heart to recall my Mom who, in the soulful words of Mr. Sinatra, loved life: “ALL THE WAY”.

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 HYNDMAN, Robert a longtime resident of Laguna Beach who cherished his family and friends and maintained a lifelong passion for the written word, died on November 5, 2011, following a cycling accident in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, California. He was 51. He was a valuable member of the UMA Website Committee.

Robert is survived by his mother, five brothers, sister, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and countless friends. Robert Eugene Hyndman was born in San Francisco on December 7, 1959, to parents Fred Edward Hyndman and Maria Teresa da Roza Hyndman, who had immigrated from Hong Kong to California in 1958. Fred passed away on September 10, 2011 in Santa Cruz.

As a teenager in Orange County, Robert developed an early interest in journalism, writing for the Cypress High School newspaper CC Rider and announcing the daily news on the school’s radio show. In 1981 he earned a BA in Mass Communications from Cal-State Fullerton, and began his career as a reporter and feature writer for local newspapers.

After working several years as a prize-winning journalist, Robert’s career path ultimately led to his role as an independent marketing consultant and copywriter. He frequently collaborated with a network of graphic designers, video producers, and advertising agencies to create brochures, websites, videos, and live events for clients in financial services, technology, healthcare, real estate development, food and wine, and non-profits.

When asked about what profession other than his he would like to attempt, Robert once wrote, “Wine- tasting bike-riding ukulele-strumming tennis-playing globe-trotting Buddhist monk.” He cultivated a critical palate for wines and amassed an impressive collection of big reds, which he generously shared with family and friends at frequent dinner parties. In recent years, Robert joined his brothers Carl and Philip to embrace cycling with genuine passion, uncompromising on the quality of his equipment and apparel, and exhilarated by his increasingly robust health and the companionship of his friends that introduced him to the sport. He recently completed a 100-mile “Marin Century” ride in Northern California.

Robert taught himself to play guitar and often joined his brother Steve, nephew Diego, and brother-in- law Yuji in late-night jams. Yuji also inspired him to take up the ukulele, ironically adhering to his rule of “No Hawaiian Songs.”

Robert was an avid tennis player and frequent competitor at the local club. He also loved to travel and explore foreign cultures and foods, recently commenting that his favorite vacation was Beijing and Shanghai, with Paris not far behind.

Although Robert did not have children of his own, his numerous nieces and nephews were always a source of pride and joy. Known by them as “Uncle Joe,” he was a beloved godfather and mentor to many. Robert is the fourth of seven children. His eldest brother Michael and his wife Natasha have two children – Alexandra, 19, and Nicholas, 16 – and live in Morgan Hill. Dennis and his wife Shelly live with their two children – Christopher, 16, and Sarah, 14 – in Encinitas. Stephen and his wife Elise have two children – Emma, 16, and Diego, 15 – and live in San Francisco. His younger brother Philip lives with Chrissy Piotrowski in Sausalito. His only sister Barbara married Yuji Yasue, who passed away in 2009. Barbara and their son Tetsu, 10, live in Berkeley. His youngest brother Carl lives with Michelle Arena in Laguna Niguel and has two children – Benjamin, 10, and Elizabeth, 9.

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 UMA, Inc Officers & Directors Title Name Home Address Phone (Fax) Email President Maria Gomes 4394 N. Sweetbriar Ct, 925-798-2005 [email protected] Concord, Ca 94521 Vice- Flavia Grubel 1232 Skycrest Drive, #2 925-930-8672 [email protected] President Walnut Creek, Ca 94594 Treasurer Francis Carion 1112 Rockledge Ln, #7 925-979-0679 [email protected] Walnut Creek, Ca 94595 Secretary Luiz Ozorio 710 Kino Court, Unit #3 650-245-3374 [email protected] Hayward, Ca 94544 Director Ed de Assis 1124 Singing Wood Ct,#8, 925-943-2003 [email protected] Walnut Creek, Ca 94595 Director Ed Guterres 1200 Canyonwood Court #8 925-945-8024 [email protected] Walnut Creek, Ca 94595 Director Ed Machado 2420 Tara Lane, 650-872-1750 [email protected] So. San Francisco, Ca 94080 om Director Mercia Poirer 22617 Napa Street, 818-702-9260 [email protected] West Hills, Ca 91304 Director Raquel 845 Tournament Dr, 650-349-2707 [email protected] Remedios Hillsborough, Ca 94010 2011-2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVENTS 2011-2012 CHAIRPEOPLE FEBRUARY Rock ‘N Roll 2/11, Sat. Recruitment Committee Dinner Dance MARCH All-Day Social 3/24, Sat. Virginia Xavier Flavia Greubel APRIL Golf Social 4/28, Sat. Victor Oliveira, Joanne Ribeiro, & Flavia Greubel MAY Lawn Bowling TBA Sandra Souza Tournament Flavia Greubel JUNE Directors’ TBA Maria Gomes Meeting Flavia Greubel JULY Thanksgiving 7/14, Sat. Marie Guterres Mass Flavia Greubel JULY Golf 7/21, Sat. Victor Oliveira, Joanne Tournament Ribeiro, & Flavia Greubel AUGUST Family Picnic 8/4, Sat. Recruitment Committee

AUGUST Noite 8/18 or 25 Virginia Xavier, Maddie Dinner Dance Pereira, & Flavia Greubel OCTOBER Bowling Social Oct. 2012 Larry Collaco, Sandy Souza, & Flavia Greubel NOVEMBER Annual General 11/10, Sat. Maria Gomes Meeting Flavia Greubel TBA Dinner Dance TBA Flavia Greubel

UMA News Bulletin – Winter Issue Part 2 From Page 18 to 36 R E M I N D E R

Membership Dues for Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2012

Young Adults (Ages 18-25) $10.00 Regular $20.00 Senior (65 & Over) $15.00 Non US Resident $25.00

A CURRENT MEMBER OF UMA WILL HAVE A $5 REDUCTION OF 2012 MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR BRINGING IN EACH NEW UMA MEMBER UNDER AGE 60, UP TO A TOTAL REDUCTION OF $15.

Dues are payable January 1, 2012 and delinquent April 1, 2012. You will be dropped from the mailing list if dues are not paid by Apri1 30, 2012.

Please make check payable to: UMA, Inc. and send to: Francis Carion, 1112 Rockledge Lane, No.7, Walnut Creek, Ca 94595

For ease of communication, please include your email address & telephone no . w/your check. .

A Quarterly Publication of the Macanese Diaspora sponsored by Fundação Oriente Associate Editor for Distribution: Francis Carion, 1112 Rockledge Lane, No.7, Walnut Creek, Ca 94595

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