The architect of Pakshikere Parish and a social reformer of Pakshikere village passed away on 6th Aug 2013. The funeral was held on 7th Aug at Pakshikere church. Thousands of people came to pay their last homage to their beloved pastor. Bishop of Mangalore celebrated the funeral mass with hundreds of priests. The Parish priest of the parish gave the funeral oration and bid fare well to late Fr. Stanley R. Pereira. The remains were laid for rest in the vault which was prepared for him in the old adoration chapel.