Bahá’í World/Volume 18/Louis Pierre Henri Dhacoo
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Louis Pierre Henri Dhacoo
LOUIS PIERRE HENRI DHACOO 1930—1980
Pierre Dhacoo was born on 16 February 1930 in Mauritius and was a member of a devout Christian family whose beliefs he adopted. On 1 March 1961 he accepted the Bahá’í Faith, expressly desiring to declare his acceptance on that day so that he could begin his Bahá’í life by observing the Fast. Despite the opposition and disapproval of friends and relatives he served the Faith selflessly and unceasingly from the moment he embraced it. At first his employer expressed concern at his involvement with the Bahá’í community but Pierre’s loyalty, integrity and devotion to duty soon caused his employer to change his attitude to one of appreciation and respect.
The nature of Pierre’s employment required
him to travel extensively during the day but he
was never too tired at day’s end to undertake
teaching trips for the Faith. He discharged any
task entrusted to him with a high sense of
dedication, performing it to the best of his
ability. Many were guests in his home, and
many in need or in distress would knock at his
door knowing that he would extend any
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assistance within his power. He was admired
for his devotion to his family and for his
constant willingness to extend help to those
within and without the Bahá’í community. He
was even—tempered, humble and courteous,
and nothing would dampen his spirit. He had
the gift of seeing the humorous aspects of
ordinary situations, and the anecdotes he
would relate at Unity Feasts and social gatherings lightened all hearts.
He was an enthusiastic teacher, capable of presenting the Glad Tidings in simple and moving language. He served on the Local Spiritual Assembly of Port Louis and on the National Teaching Committee. He was elected to the National Spiritual Assembly in 1968 and was a member of that body until his death. His service on these institutions was rendered in an unassuming and quiet yet dynamic way.
His passing on 5 October 1980 deprived the Mauritian Bahá’í community of one of its most valued servants. He was a dearly loved friend, a faithful co-worker and a true Bahá’í brother. He leaves a wife and five children who have all espoused the Faith. In a letter written on its behalf on 3 November 1980 the Universal House of Justice expressed sorrow at the passing of ‘an outstanding believer and devoted servant of the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh’.
S. APPA and S. MOOTEN