Gayathri said Kayamboo, who was a lecturer at the Alor Star Air Force College, had often shown his concern and care for his parents and siblings staying in Penang.
Gayathri said said since Kayamboo was based in Alor Star, he had often come back to Penang during the weekends.
“As soon as he stepped into the house, he would do some spring cleaning. We last saw him over the weekend where he made some payasam (dessert) for us.
“He was also very generous, and had just banked in some pocket money for me yesterday, without me even asking.
“Can I ask for a better brother than this? He is the best brother in the world,” she said before bursting into tears outside the Seberang Jaya Hospital mortuary here yesterday.
Later, Kayamboo’s father, M Chellam, 72, said the family wanted to give him a surprise birthday party, which coincidentally fell yesterday.
“He was supposed to come home but he filled in for another pilot. He was a filial son. We felt something was amiss….” Chellam said.
Kayamboo’s mother M Indera Devi, 65, was too distraught to talk, while his wife S Usha was also too shocked to talk.
Kayamboo was the eldest among four children. He leaves behind a wife aged 42 and four children aged two to 13.
The funeral will be held today at his home at 28, Persiaran Bukit Kecil 6, Taman Sri Nibong.