Lisbello de Jesus XAVIER [c.1864-1909]

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Names
Given
Lisbello de Jesus
Family
Xavier
Sex
Male
Status
Deceased
Born
Date
(Year is approximate.)
Birthplace (town, state)
São Lourenço
Birthplace (country)
Macau
Died
Date
Died in (town, state)
6 Barrow Terrace, Kowloon
Died in (country)
B.C.C.Hong Kong

"DEATH.

XAVIER. - On May 20th, at his residence No. 6 Barrow Terrace, Kowloon, Mr LISBELLO J. XAVIER, aged 45. Shanghai and Bangkok papers please copy."

Source: The China Mail, page 4, 20th May 1909

 

"THE death took place at his residence this morning, after a protracted illness, of Mr. Lisbello Jesus Xavier, proprietor of the Hongkong Printing Press. The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery this afternoon, and was very largely attended by friends of the deceased."

Source: The Hong Kong Telegraph, page 4, 20th May 1909

 

Comments

“DEATH OF A HONGKONG RESIDENT.

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Early this morning the proprietor and manager of the Hongkong Printing Press, Mr Lisbello Xavier, passed away peacefully, at his residence No. 6 Barrow Terrace, Kowloon, after a prolonged illness. The deceased gentleman was well known in the Colony and much esteemed by the Portuguese and Foreign Community for his genial character and philanthropy. The Portuguese community especially have lost one of their best friends and the poor a beloved benefactor.

The funeral takes place this evening at about 6 o’clock.”

Source; The China Mail, page 4, 20th May 1909