For my father David John Gonsalves (1944 – 2026)
My Father, you left us for heaven,
I felt your farewell weeks before
when you placed your hand on my head.
Your papal blessing lives with me now
as I wipe tears to thank for your life.
Forgive me, Father, when I distanced,
for your blessing is my redemption.
I grieve you today with a declaration
that your life was worth my creation.
For your blood is my proud inheritance,
as is your name and surname
for ever and ever.
Amen.
**********
Baba yangu, ulituacha kwenda mbinguni,
Nilihisi kutuaga kwako wiki zilizopita
ulipoweka mkono wako juu ya kichwa changu.
Baraka zako za kitakatifu zinaishi nami sasa
huku nikifuta machozi kushukuru kwa maisha yako.
Nisamehe, Baba, nilipojiweka mbali,
kwa maana baraka yako ni ukombozi wangu.
Ninaomboleza leo kwa tamko la wazi
kwamba maisha yako yalistahili kuumbwa kwangu.
Kwa maana damu yako ni urithi wangu wa fahari,
kama lilivyo jina lako na la ukoo
milele na milele.
Amina.
Amen. May his soul rest in eternal peace . He is where home should always be.
Our deepest condolences to you and family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Amina. Mungu ampe pumziko la milele.
Pole dada Gloria..Baba yetu apumzike kwa amani.
May your dad’s soul rest in eternal peace and that the comfort the bereaved family during this difficult time.
Amen
Raha ya milele umpe reh bwana na mwanga wa milele umwangazie.
Apumzike kwa amani.
Amen
What a powerful and touching tribute.
May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time, and may baba rest in eternal peace.
Pole sana my dear. Mungu aonae sirini azidi kukufariji wewe na familia. Roho ya marehemu Baba ipumzike kwa amani. Amina.
Amen. May his soul rest in eternal peace.