Mr. K. M Varughese (Baby), 82 years of age entered glory on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Our Dear Papa was born into Kunnel family, Mallappally, Kerala, India. He was the second child of (Late) Mr. K.P Mathew and Mrs. Mariamma Mathew. He grew up in Devankara, Mallappally with his three siblings- Mr. K.M Philip (Joy), Mrs. Annamma Thomas, and Mr. K.M Mathew (kunjumon). He completed his primary education in St. Mary’s School, Anicadu and has completed gurukul studies in Manganam, Kottayam.
In 1961, he joined service with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. After 38 years of service, he retired from Arunachal Pradesh Secretariat in Itanagar. In 1977, he was chosen as a representative of Arunachal Pradesh Government for a Handloom exhibition in New Delhi. During this visit, he had the privilege of meeting with- The President of India. In 1996, he retired from Govt. service and went back to Kerala permanently with his wife Saramma Varughese. In 2005, Papa and Amma immigrated to Denver, Colorado where he lived for 14 years and over 1 year in Prosper, Texas. They enjoyed their time with their children and grandchildren.
An ardent believer in Jesus Christ, he was an active member of the Baptist Church in Arunachal Pradesh, CSI church of Devankara, Parker Bible Church and Horeb Marthoma church in Colorado . He was also, a member of CSI Congregation of Dallas.
In 1990 he formed a Malayalam congregation at Itanagar Baptist church in Arunachal Pradesh. His mission in life was to give free First Aid and shots (injection) at home of patients, who could not go to hospitals or afford medical services in Clinics.
He exuded unconditional love, care, and generosity to all within his world. We will cherish our memories of him forever. Our blessed hope promised by The Lord Jesus Christ gives us peace and consolation at this time.
He is survived by his wife Saramma Varghese (Ammini), his siblings, nephews and nieces, and his children Mrs. Grace Johnson and her husband Mr. Lee Johnson, Mr. Mathew Kunnel and his wife Mrs. Merlin Mathew Kunnel, Mr. Kurian Varghese and his wife Mrs. Ancy Varghese, and his grandchildren: Laya, Kripa, Abhishek, Sanjana (Jena), Joshua and Angelin.
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