In memoriam - Daniel Humbert

On September 26, Daniel Humbert-Droz passed away in his house in Sharnga at the age of 74 in the presence of his partner Komala and friends.

Daniel, a Swiss national, started coming to Auroville in 2003 and joined three years later. Being an accomplished carpenter and handyman, many will remember and miss him for his reliable and considerable participation at events at the Matrimandir amphitheater, at various schools, Santé services and wherever else he could help out. Friends describe him as a quiet, humble man, dedicated to Auroville’s wellbeing and loyal to his commitments.

In the last year Daniel’s health started failing and he was hospitalized several times. Having recently spent two weeks in intensive care at East Coast Hospital, he became tired of it all and asked to be taken home to Sharnga, where he gently passed away two hours after arrival.

Daniel’s remains were cremated at the Auroville Burial and Cremation Grounds at Adventure on September 28th.