Condolence Notices

CONDOLENCES


My brother...John Douglas Cookson - known as Jackie Cookson has just passed away.

My dearly loved brother, Jackie. You will be sadly missed but greatly
remembered for your influence, your caring for me, the rides on
your motor bike as a kid, your taking Dad's place in my life. My hero in
your sports, a real true brother to me. I sure will miss you and you
will always be remembered. Your little sister, Nanette"
Nanette Althof ninialthof@googlemail.com

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Ding Tiatco

In loving memory from his kids and wife, Lily Abenojar, Eduardo Tiatco,Nelson Tiatco, Carolina Garcia, Prudencio Tiatco Jr. and his loving wife Emerita Tiatco. we love him so much and miss him.

Carolina Garcia ctiatco59@yahoo.com

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Death Notice - Grace Agnes LaKay
Died peacefully on Sunday 17th April 2011
She was 92 years old
Funeral is Thursday 21st April at 10.00am
at Methodist Church
St Mark's Rd (opposite Reynolds Inn)
Barham Green at 10.00am
Condolences to all family and friends

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TAYLOR JAMES - Passed away on Tuesday 19th April. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 28th April 2011 at Nesbitt Castle Chapel at 2.00 pm. Tea will be served after the service. For more details please contact Mathew Taylor 0712 947 748/0777 754 087.

REPS

At The Repertory Players’ Annual General Meeting on Sunday April 11, new members and office bearers were elected onto the Executive Committee. Each has his or her portfolio and will be looking at ways and means of enhancing the already successful status, standing and operations of Reps. Please give them all your support and encouragement, as well as your ideas and suggestions.


Stan Higgins – Chairman and Chairman, Marketing and Publicity

Sue Bolt – Vice Chairman and Chairman, Production

Tim Garrard – Chairman, Bar Management

Marc Thomas – Stage Director (in which capacity he chairs the Backstage Committee)

Ryan Lawrence – Chairman, Office and Property Management

Sue McMillan – Chairman, Finance

Mike Blackburn – Chairman, Technical Management

Kevin Hanssen – Chairman, Training and Development

Mike Southall – Chairman, Membership


In addition, Christine Sandford agreed to be co-opted onto Exco and to take on chairmanship of Social Events.

A strategic planning seminar is to be held soon, from which will flow a plan of action for the coming year. Key to deliberations will be planning on: (a) increasing patronage of the two theatres, (b) increasing revenue in the bars and from social events, and(c) identifying and tapping into additional areas of income generation. In doing this, there must be an accent on enjoyment and the continued pursuit of the theatrical excellence for which Reps has become known.

You may also wish to know that a new committee for Repteens was recently elected, made up of:

Kuzivakwashe Muvezwa – Chairman

Meredith Render – Vice Chairman

Peter Blackburn, Tristan Charnley and Fraser Flight – committee members

Kyla Render remains the co-ordinator of Repteens.

Reps, with its many different facets and features, is a great society made up of many talented and hardworking people, with an amazing tradition dating back 80 years and it is the new committee’s objective to make it even greater and to ensure financial strength.

Thank you
STAN HIGGINS

KEEGAN LANGLEY

FAREWELL KEEGAN LANGLEY Keeg's is Flying Well after a journey after two years and an endless fight all day long, Keegs finally left us at 4:10 this afternoon. The last hour was the toughest, but it was a privilege and a special feeling for us all to be there for his last breath. So the legend has been laid to rest, and he is now flying in a massive stoop, cutting the air with his primaries and vocalising with the exhilaration. How great it will be to walk, talk and be pain free. My thanks for everyone, the journey is full circle. Keegs was on loan to us for 2 years and 5 days. What a journey - no breaks, no easy ride..... He has been cast from the glove, and now flies free, no longer at hack. Total peace and release. Fly free Keegie boy, Sal, Ade, Drew and Bryn

From Birdlife Zimbabwe

Those of you who were birding a long time ago in the 80’s and 90’s will remember Monica with great fondness. She was a great birder and supporter of BLZ. A delightful and lovely lady, who took us beginner birders under her wing, as Dave Dalziel reminds us, and lured some of us onto the Committee!

The Celebration of Life of Monica Fiorini will be held at Dandaro Community Centre at 10am on Wednesday the 20th April, 2011. She will be buried at Glen Forest Cemetery at 2pm the same day for those who wish to attend.

From: Naomi Chudy [mailto:nchudy@zol.co.zw] MONICA MAUD FIORINI - died peacefully at home on Tuesday 12th April, 2011. She will be missed by her sons Peter and Michael and all who knew her. Funeral arrangements will be publicised once they have been finalised.

Penny Crnkovic

Penny Crnkovic (nee Mellor) 1960 - 2011. Penny, beloved mother of Joseph and Stephanie, passed away on Saturday 16th April. All are invited to attend a service in honour and celebration of her life on Wednesday 27th April at 11am. The service will take place at 9 Corser Close, off Selous Road, Chisipite.

ADRIAN WARNE

Basil Robinson [mailto:basil@ger.co.zw] ADRIAN WARNE (STUG)  Peacefully passed away in London on 12th April. He will be sadly missed by the family. Rest in peace brother, Malcolm.

Condolences

Rosa York


The York, Birchall, Smith and Leanders families mourn the passing of a grand old lady, Rosa York, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother . While we respect the need for her to shed her weary body, her wise counsel, wily wit and sparkle that kept us laughing all her days, will be sorely missed.

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The funeral service for Rosa Elizabeth York will be held at the Church of

Ascension in Leander Avenue, Hillside at 2.30 on Thursday 14 April 2011.

Friends kindly accept this intimation.

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Granny Rosa has died.

On Friday morning, in Bulawayo a legend passed away.

Rosa Elizabeth York (nee Rosenfels) was born on Lydeard Farm, Marula on 10th October 1923, the first born of nine children to pioneer Sigmund Julius Rosenfels (born in the Bulawayo lager in 1896) and 1909 settler Evelyn Lois Rosenfels (nee Shone).

Rosa married well known Matabeleland cattle rancher Eric Rupert York - twice winner of the coveted "Thousand Guinea Gold Trophy". They were married for 38 years and brought 5 children into the wonderful farming world at Marula and Figtree in Southern Matabeleland.

Rosa was an extremely talented needlewoman with a special talent in

embroidery, she described herself as ' painting with a needle'.

Rosa was chairlady, committee member, and member of the Home Industries

Section of the Bulawayo Agricultural Society for many years.

The Rosenfels / York / Mann / Birchall / Smythe / Viljoen / Smith / Shone / Greeff families formed an entire community on the edge of the fertile

Matopos Hills where the community once stretched into many dozens of

parents, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Farewell to Rosa - sadly the end of an era but surely the beginning of a new one.

"When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the

founders of human civilization." --Daniel Webster

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DEATH NOTICE

SMITH JIMMY CRESWICK

Died on the 7th of April 2011 at the age of 80.

Will be remembered by his brother Oliver,

Sister Desia, Joy, Paul and Shirley

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JAMES CRESWICK SMITH

Dad I am so grateful for the short time of great friendship that

I shared with you. Rest in peace with mum. You will be remembered

Angus

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John Thomson, Husband to the Late Yvonne Thomson and

Father to Bruce and Caryn, passed away in Durban SA on Sunday 04/04/2011.

Caryn Shannon

+31 2087846 (h)

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Charles Lazarus. I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Charles.

My deepest sympathy to the family, especially my dear friend Sheila.

Love, Mary Chennells

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Condolences

Povey Geoff

Our deepest sympathies to Yvonne and family on the sad and tragic loss of Geoff. Thinking of you Yvonne sorry we couldn't be there to say cheers to a good man.

Tony and Jenny Inggs

George and Rebecca Inggs

Brisbane Australia

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For those of you who have not heard, Mike Campbell passed away yesterday. Mike and his family were featured in the film 'Mugabe and the White African'. He never fully recovered from the injuries he sustained from the beating he received from Mugabe's thugs upon his return from the SADC Tribunal. Our thoughts go out to the family.

Sean



MIKE CAMPBELL

Mike Campbell died peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 April after

nearly 3 years fighting for his health. He died surrounded by his family

and at peace with God and with man.

He will be remembered for his courageous fight for justice for all in

Zimbabwe.

His funeral will be held on De Rus farm in Chegutu at 11 am on Saturday 9

April. Can friends please bring a plate of snacks.

Contact: freeth@bsatt.com

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MIKE CAMPBELL - Mt Carmel Farm, Chegutu

The JAG Team with deep regret bids farewell to an outstanding and principled

member of our beleaguered farming community. Mike was at the very forefront

of the battle for Justice in Zimbabwe and was a courageous example of fine

leadership and achievement to us all.

He has left behind a lasting legacy for all Zimbabweans in the form of his

benchmark judgment achieved out of the SADC Tribunal, which will in time

benefit all Zimbabweans, not just farmers.

The JAG Team wishes to express its sincere condolences to the Campbell and

Freeth families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic

time.

Mike we know has gone to meet his Maker with all his principles intact and

his head held high. Rest in Eternal Peace, Mike.

"No greater sacrifice can a man make than to lay down his life for his

friends."

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