Well written obituary, Dr. Vijay Raghavan. I have admired Veronica for her charm and confidence, ever since I joined for my PhD in the Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR. She strongly supported me in my independent research endeavors, and at the same time was also honest, harsh and critical in all her professional advice to me. TIFR, Mumbai could not be the same without her after she left for Bangalore. She brought honesty, passion and activity to the Department, in a way only a few can. Veronica, you will be dearly missed. May your soul rest in peace.