Our association with Caleb anna goes long way back to the days of their stay beside LEF CHURCH in Khairatabad. We cherish fond memories of our association with Caleb anna and Joshua. Being the eldest of the two, he was calm, noble and yet enterprising with a smile on his face. A good number of summer seasons we enjoyed with them in our childhood.
Over the time, whenever I got a chance to attend LEF Church services in Khairatabad, I always believed I would get to meet Caleb anna after church and there he was with a welcoming smile and those conversations were very nice. For me, this shows a great deal of his love towards our Lord Jesus Christ and His church along with absolute faith in our one true living God.
It is tough to say goodbye to this Kind, smart and loving person but we hope and believe that we get to see Caleb anna again in heaven rejoicing in his full strength and vigour with smiling countenance alongside the holy saints that have gone before us. I pray for strength to the family and friends..
We will miss you anna..
Dr Amoolya Teja N

From teaching me my first song, "Give Me Oil in My Lamp, Keep Me Burning," when I was a little child, to sending me a voice note with a quivering tone saying "I miss you ra Nani" just days before he transitioned to the other shore —Caleb Anna made a lasting impact on my life, and his captivating smile will forever be in my heart.

Around 35 years ago, as a young child, I had the opportunity to meet Caleb Anna at the LEF in Khairatabad. He was three years older than me, and our shared interests in music and cricket brought us together. Initially, our interactions were limited to greetings at church, but our bond began to deepen when I started going to his home (now Sarvi restaurant) for daily tuitions in class 6.

Anna was a great lover of birds back then and used to raise two pigeons at his home. One named Lily, the other I am afraid I forgot the name. I was timid and would run away when Lily flew into the house, but Anna gently brought me closer to the bird over time. As I grew older, our bond strengthened, and I often stayed at Anna's home for days. He wanted to learn guitar, while I was passionate about the keyboard. We enjoyed playing duets, especially our favorite, "Abba, Father."

The long walks with him and Sophie (his pet dog) on the roads of early Bandlaguda, the cricket matches, the hugs, sleepovers, and cooking together are vivid memories. I wish I had more time to savor his love.

The last ten years (2014-2024) tested Anna's resilience. Despite enduring immense pain, he always managed to smile. Although he is no longer physically with me, he left a treasure trove of memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

During the past month, I visited Anna several times. Despite losing much of his memory, vision, and speech, he would acknowledge my presence with his beautiful smile and, if supported, speak a word or two. As I write this tribute, I reflect on three core lessons from Caleb Anna's life:

1. Love Unconditionally: He exemplified this with every fiber of his being.

2. Live in Christ's likeness: His faith and kindness were a beacon of inspiration.

3. Be Kind to One Another: This message resonated throughout his life.

I will be missing Anna physically for the reminder of my life but I am sure he would be watching me from above and would be seeking God's favour for me as his cherished brother and I look forward to meeting him again on the other side of the shore and "Oh, what a beautiful day that would be" !!

Until then, my love for you, endures Anna.

The news came on Friday, and from that moment, a numbness enveloped me, a lump forming in my throat. Just the idea of a family losing a brother, a son, a husband, and a father at such a young age feels profoundly sad and unfair. Why this had to happen is beyond my understanding. I can only imagine how the family must be hoping to wake up and be told it was all just a terrible nightmare.

Caleb’s family and mine were incredibly close. I had the privilege of watching him grow, seeing his transformation from a boy into a man. We shared so many summers traveling to church retreats, exploring new sights together, and creating countless cherished memories. Not just our family albums but our hearts are filled with those precious moments of days gone by.

Among the four kids, Caleb stood out as the best behaved. He rarely complained, and his voice was seldom heard—perhaps because the other kids were always louder. When I heard Caleb was to marry Dorcas, I couldn’t have been happier. Having two of the women I worked with at the church bookshop become true family was such a joyous prospect. My heart aches for Dorcas, who now faces the immense challenge of raising little Janey on her own.

Dorcas, please know that you are not alone. You will have the incredible support not only of your family but also of all of us who care deeply for you. We are here for you, whatever you need, and we will stand by you through this difficult time.
Vara pushpa Bernadsha

Gone too soon! Caleb anna always came across as a humble, kind hearted and soft spoken person. This is a great loss for the family but I pray for Dorcas akka and Janie so that God comforts and strengthens them. Prayers for all of us who are devastated with this loss.

In loving memory of dear brother Caleb!
I still remember his smiles, kindness, and loving respect towards our almighty God. We cherished many loving memories in Khairatabad Chruch.

I pray to God that your spirit remains a source of strength and inspiration to your family.

Though you may have departed from this world, your essence lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved you.

Until we meet again, may your soul rest in peace!

-Solomon Kiran
Chennai

Caleb a person with always a smile on his face even in his sufferings, let give to God, just smile and move ahead. A very rare person whome I have seen, who always takes things in a positive way, with always a smile on his face. Never heard complaining or murmuring. He is very kind & joviel person whome we are going to miss. Smartly dressed he was on time to church he used to stand near church gate smiling. We miss our beloved brother Caleb. Happy to see you in better place, with no more pain and sufferings. Hope to see you one day.

I am Paul Mohanti, husband of Deborah Dondapati who is the first cousin to Caleb. More than the earthly relationship, I know him more as a disciple and brother in Christ. Caleb's love for his family was always his strong point, and he had an invaluable gift for befriending people effortlessly, ensuring they felt secure and comfortable around him. But even more than this, his love for Christ far surpassed any other relationship he ever had.

Speaking of Caleb, he is a beautiful soul ingrained in Christ from the moment I knew him, he truly embodied love, grace, and joy. His presence will be deeply missed, yet his life, though brief, stands as a vibrant celebration of Christ's values. His simple smile, unwavering professionalism, and boundless love touched many hearts, persuading others that such qualities and values are indeed rare treasures.

He was truly a gem, evident in the way God loved and preserved him for around ten years since his diagnosis. Now, Jesus, with all His love, has embraced Caleb. It must be a joyous celebration in heaven as he walks through the pearly gates, basking in the splendor of heaven, seated in Jesus' lap.

Caleb anna for me would be one of the kindest persons I've ever met in my life. His love towards me could be seen in his gentle words of encouragement and how lovingly he would call me 'Buddy', and the words 'I'm praying for you' still rings in my ears.

I would immensely miss his gentle smile that he would give, even in the midst of pain. Will be cherishing all the moments I've had with him. He's the meekest man and someone I would always look to. His faith in God could be seen in his words like 'Though doctors gave up on me, only because of God's grace I'm sustaining'. His happy demeanor and positive attitude towards life helped me face my challenges too. The long chats that we would have on days when I took him to the chemo sessions were precious. Our priceless time together during the chai time that we had, his love for small Puri for breakfast and his love for new cars and his fascination to know all the specs, are all irreplaceable.

Praising God for his life.

My deepest condolences to Dorcas akka, Janey and all the family members. Praying for God's strength to all who loved him, in this time of bereavement.