It was a Huge loss. He was such An amazing man , doctor, father, friend. Will be missed . Will be dearly remembered as the great family guy He was for all of us .  Always ready tô help and support whoever needed. May He rest now with our Lord allmighty 

My dear friends, people who always were kind and giving to me. I will never forget the nights Pedro and I sat at your counter, made drinks, ate great food and laughed. I am devastated at the loss of a great man and so, knowing the love in your family, the devastation of Wanderly's loss must be unbearable.  I am sending my love to you and praying to God that He gives you peace that passes all understanding at this time.

Dear Calaca Family,  We send support and memories of the great times we had together with our young children  and your Dad and husband..  We love you Saloma .  We are very blessed to have you in our journey living in Okemos, MI .  My love to Ana, William and Prechino . Mrs. Sylvia Sharma 

Dear Saloma: I am deeply saddened to learn that Wanderley has passed. I have lost a dear friend. He was a very kind and decent human being. We have fond memories of the time we spent with you and Wanderley as your neighbors in Okemos. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please come and visit us in Arizona whenever you can. Sylvia joins me in sending love and best wishes. Jagdev

Please accept my sincere condolence.
Dr. Wanderley de Mondonca-Calaca was a scholar and a gentleman.  I first met him in 2006 when I began to work as a neuropathologist at the Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.  He loved his work as a hematopathologist and general surgical pathologist.  He was almost always the first to arrive at the office, sitting in front of his microscope working on various cases diligently.  Whenever I encounter cases of lymphoma involving the brain, the spinal cord, or the vertebra. I would always show my cases to Dr. D (as we call him affectionally) to get his valuable inputs on how to work up such cases, and how to write up proper diagnoses to best serve the patients.  We all missed him very much when he retired recently. 
May him rest in peace!

Howard T. Chang, MD, PhD
Neuropathologist
Sparrow Health System
1215 E. Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI  48912

Professor
Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI  48824



Saloma and family I am so very sorry to hear of Dr. de passing.  It was nearly 40 years ago that I first worked with him at St. Lawrence.  I clearly remember him at his desk, completely absorbed with looking in his microscope at a case while he smoked his pipe – yes, smoked his pipe at his desk – it was 40 years ago.  The last time I went to see him in his office before he retired, he was at his desk, completely absorbed with looking in his microscope at a case.  Dr. de possessed a wealth of knowledge that he happily gifted to anyone willing to learn.  He truly loved what he did, second only to how much he loved his family.  I pray that you find comfort in the many fond memories you hold as his wife, children and grandchildren.  Descanse em paz Dr. de.     

To the family and friends, I’m sorry for your loss.  I enjoyed working with Dr. De (DeMendonça-Calaça) for many years. He was a great colleague and great friend. Will miss him terribly. 

Enjoyed working with Dr D. at Sparrow Laboratories in Lansing,MI. He was a very kind person .  

So sorry for your lost. I had been working with Dr. D for near 20 years. He was a wonderful pathologist, dedicated to his work and always helped me out with his excellent knowledge, especially expertise in hematopathology when I came to him. He also impressed us with strong sense of humor, and brought laughter to us...
May he rest in peace and God comfort you in such big lost.  

Dear Dr. D’s family:  I am very sorry for your loss.  Dr. D was a very good pathologist.  I was fortunate to work with him for many years and learned from him.

In my professional career there have been only a couple of true mentors who excelled in their ability to make every encounter a learning experience.   Someone so  passionate about what they do they couldn’t wait to share it with you.  Dr. D was one of those individuals.  He possessed an immense amount of knowledge and offered it willingly.  He taught me so much for which I will always be grateful.  May he rest in eternal peace. 

Wanderley (Dr. D) was larger than life. I think of him often, and remember how charismatic he was, how charming, whip-smart, talented, brutally honest, and what a witty sense of humor he had. He always welcomed me and helped me when I asked. His exterior hid a deep kindness. He worked hard and did a lot of good for the world. I will miss him dearly.

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Dr. Wanderley De Mendonca Calaca

July 1, 1940 – January 28, 2021

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