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Wilfred Chiwenga laid to rest
07 May 2012 at 00:41hrs | Views
Hundreds of mourners including several high ranking government officials and diplomats thronged the Chiwenga rural home in Wedza for the burial of the late Wilfred Chiwenga, brother to the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Constantine Chiwenga (pictured).
Wilfred's only surviving son, Takudzwanashe Wilfred Junior said his father's untimely departure was unbearable, adding that he is grateful for the support he got from friends and relatives in his time of bereavement.
General Chiwenga acknowledged the support from all who had assisted the Chiwenga family in enduring their sad loss.
Defence Minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa consoled the family for their loss and emphasised the need to remain focused and maintain unity.
Mourners at the funeral, who included traditional chiefs, the Attorney General Johannes Tomana, service shiefs, several cabinet ministers, provincial governors and members of parliament then bade farewell to Wilfred at a body viewing ceremony before he was finally laid to rest.
Wilfred died late last month in South Africa after battling diabetes and a kidney problem.
Wilfred's only surviving son, Takudzwanashe Wilfred Junior said his father's untimely departure was unbearable, adding that he is grateful for the support he got from friends and relatives in his time of bereavement.
General Chiwenga acknowledged the support from all who had assisted the Chiwenga family in enduring their sad loss.
Mourners at the funeral, who included traditional chiefs, the Attorney General Johannes Tomana, service shiefs, several cabinet ministers, provincial governors and members of parliament then bade farewell to Wilfred at a body viewing ceremony before he was finally laid to rest.
Wilfred died late last month in South Africa after battling diabetes and a kidney problem.
Source - ZBC
