Fond memories shared, preparations continue for John Ushe’s send-off

By Ilyana Sithole

In appreciation of the moving eulogy that was given to honor the life of John Takaendesa Ushe, family members, friends, and colleagues in the workplace in the United Kingdom are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at the Zimbabwe Embassy in London on Saturday, 17th May 2025. The event will give those in the UK a chance to pay their respects and fondly remember a man who worked selflessly for 45 years for the benefit of Zimbabwe.

Even prior to this tragedy, numerous individuals have already sent condolence and fond remembrances of Mr. Ushe, praising him for his gentleness, his kind heart, and his extensive body of knowledge regarding the embassy and the people that it serves. The hope of the Celebration of Life turns out to be witness to the great influence Mr. Ushe exerted in numerous lives within the UK.

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John Takaendesa Ushe, at UCH, London, on 6 May 2025.

The funeral and burial will take place in Zimbabwe. Further details will be shared in due course.

For those in the United Kingdom, we warmly invite you to join us for a Celebration of John’s Life:

📍 Venue: Zimbabwe Embassy, London

📅 Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025

🕑 Time: 2:00 PM

🔹 *Please confirm your attendance privately by messaging:* 📞 +44 7939 079090

🔹 Bereavement contributions can kindly be sent to:

Name: Lloyd Ushe

Bank: Monzo Bank Account Number: 78046807 Sort Code: 04-00-03

We deeply appreciate your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. Kindly note this WhatsApp group is for announcements only—please direct all responses privately to the provided contact number.

Warmest regards,

The Ushe Family

At the same time, Zimbabwean preparations are being made to bid final farewell and bury John Takaendesa Ushe. Both in the UK and in Zimbabwe, the family has indicated that they appreciate the messages of sympathy and condolence from all corners. The funeral and burial procedures will be announced soon so that friends and family members from his home country can bid him a final farewell.

The Ushe family still values the prayers, kindness, and affection at this time of bereavement. They have asked that any additional queries and condolence messages be sent to the above-provided phone number directly. The name of John Takaendesa Ushe will surely remain in the hearts of many as a pillar of the people of Zimbabwe in the UK and a committed servant of his country.