Camillo Jose Pereira

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jan 8, 1914

Camillo Jose Pereira

Obituaries

Camillo Jose Pereira

It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our highly esteemed and efficient native fellow workers, Brother Camillo Jose Pereira. During more than twenty years of missionary effort in Brazil, this is only the second time that we have had to send word that a worker has fallen in death at his post of duty. This certainly indicates that missionary work in Brazil is not so dangerous to life as many have supposed, and as it is in some other countries. The first case was that of Brother Blumhofer, a canvasser in Rio de Janeiro, who died in 1905; and now death takes from us Brother Camillo, who died in Bahia a short time ago. Brother Camillo identified himself with this people under the labors of the writer in 1905. Being encouraged to take part in the work, he at first did what he could in his spare hours, but finally abandoned his trade as a mason, and devoted his whole time and energy to the proclamation of the third angel's message. Since his conversion he has been a diligent and devoted Bible, student. In his desire to be able fully to inform himself, he soon gained a fair knowledge of the English language, that he might have access to our English literature. Thus he became well informed in regard to the truth. For some time past Brother Camillo had been failing in health, but no one thought that his end was so near. As he had grown rapidly worse in the last few weeks, he was finally persuaded to have a medical examination. This revealed the fact that the dread disease tuberculosis had marked him for its victim, and he died very soon after. The deceased was a faithful, efficient, untiring worker, and in his death the East Brazil Mission has lost one of its best workers. But whereas he sleeps, his works do follow him. Brother Camillo's wife having died some years ago, he leaves of his own family only a little son to mourn his departure. He was about forty years of age. Happy will be the day when death shall be no more, and when the Lord's sleeping children shall all come again from the land of the enemy. F. W. SPIES.

KRUSE.—Alma Josephine Kruse was born Feb. 20, 1904, and died at the home of her parents in Dunbar, Nebr., Dec. 19, 1913, aged 9 years, 9 months, and 29 days. Alma was a dutiful child, of a bright, sunny disposition, and beloved by all who knew her. She bore her sickness with patience, and was not afraid to die, believing that God had accepted her as one of his little children. She loved the Sabbath school. Her parents, one brother, and two sisters are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Presbyterian pastor. J. S. HART.

ROBBINS.—Zelma Arletta Newlan was born near Lovington, Ill., Dec. 19, 1886, and fell asleep at the home of her parents Oct. 8, 1913. She was baptized at the age of thirteen years, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Lovington. On Oct. 13, 1907, the deceased was married to E. J. Robbins. She was patient and cheerful throughout her long illness. Her husband, one son, parents, one sister, and one brother mourn their loss. We know that our loved one sleeps in Jesus. Elder A. J. Clark preached the funeral sermon. ARLETTA E. NEWLAN.

HUBBELL.—Jennie L. Hubbell was born at Amherst, N. Y., Sept. 30, 1852, and died at Lansing, Mich., Nov. 20, 1913, aged 61 years, 1 month, and 20 days. Thirty years ago the deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Ovid, Mich., remaining a faithful member until her death. About seventeen years ago her health began to fail, and for the last ten years of her life she was a constant sufferer. Through it all she was patient and hopeful, and fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. Her death is mourned by a husband, one sister, and many friends. E. I. BEEBE.

BAILEY.—Harriet L. Beers was born in Sullivan County, New York, July 24, 1833, and died at Bunker Hill, Mich., Nov. 28, 1913. The family moved to Michigan when she was but a child, and settled on a part of the farm where her death occurred. The deceased was married to George P. Bailey in 1854. To this union nine children were born, five of whom survive. Sister Bailey accepted present truth in 1863, and was one of the charter members of the church then organized near their home. Later Brother and Sister Bailey donated land and erected a church building. Their home was always open to our laborers and visiting brethren, and our sister was truly a mother in Israel. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. C. N. SANDERS.

PAUL.—Hamilton Paul was born in Allegheny, Pa., Feb. 4, 1848. He was the son of James and Nancy Hamilton Paul, who, with their family, came to Washington County, Iowa, in 1859, and settled in Oregon Township, where both parents died. The deceased was married in September, 1869, to Jennie Steen. Two children were born to them, both of whom died in infancy. The wife and mother, with one adopted child, survives. Brother Paul accepted present truth about the year 1873. From that time until his death he was a faithful member of the church, and fell asleep with the assurance that he to whom his life had been given would call him forth in the resurrection morning. Our brother was a man of upright character and strong religious beliefs, having the respect and confidence of all who knew him. W. C. HANKINS.

HOYT.—L. B. Hoyt was born Oct. 1, 1841, in Magog, Canada, and died in Fresno, Cal., Oct. 23, 1913. At the age of seventeen he, with the rest of his father's family, left Canada to seek his fortune in the new country that was being thrown open to the public in the States. They settled in northeastern Iowa. A few years later, he, with his parents, began to keep the Sabbath, and fully embraced the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists. Brother Hoyt was an ardent believer, and took pleasure in trying to do everything a Christian should to please his Lord. He had a great desire to work for the salvation of others. For years he labored hard selling our message-filled books, but failing health and strength compelled him to retire to a quiet life. It seemed that his cup of sorrow was full. Death took his wife and children from him, leaving only a granddaughter, with whom he made his home during his last years. But through all the years of sorrow he held fast to the Lord, and died in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. His only remaining close relatives are a brother, Dr. O. N. Hoyt, a sister, Mrs. A. G. Daniells, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Ona Quigley. The funeral services were conducted by Elder J. H. Behrens, who, with other kind Christian friends, laid him away in the Fresno cemetery to rest until the Life-giver calls him to a new and happier life. A. G. DANIELLS.