Brijith, 90, mother of former minister and Rajya Sabha member Alphonse Kannanthanam, wife of late Joseph Kannanthanam of Kottayam, has passed away. The funeral took place at Manimala. Annikkad is a family member of Illikkal.
Children: Jolly (Bengaluru), Mercy (Germany), Alphonse (Delhi), CC (Kanjirapally), Sophie (America), Raju (Manimala), Roy (Trivandrum), Fr. George (Calrissian Church Member, Bangalore) and Preetha (Chalakkudy). Paul (Manimala) and Mini (Kozhikode) are his adopted children.
Until recently, Brigitte was active in philanthropy. Many of the students had to pay for their studies and many were given housing.