MIDWEEK REPORTER
MASVINGO-The late Sekuru Andrew Vushe who died in car accident near Norton will be laid to rest in Masvingo Rural on Friday.
He was 78.
Sekuru Vushe’s son Clive confirmed to The Midweek Watch that his father will be buried at his homestead in Munongo Village, Bondolfi under Chief Charumbira.
“Our father who departed in the most unfortunate way that we never expected will be laid to rest at his homestead. We are saddened by his death as a family, he was the corner stone of the family and the community, unfortunately he has left us and the void he left will be with us for a long time,” said Clive.
Sekuru Vushe is survived by his wife, five children and 14 grandchildren.
He was born in Masvingo City and went to Bondolfi for his education before joining the city council in the health department.
Later on, he joined Victoria Bakery where he rose through the ranks to become a manager.
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Sekuru Vushe was also known for his kind hearted as he made sure that his relatives and those around him got employment through his connections in town and at the famous Aroma Bakery.
“He also worked as a bus driver at Tsungai where he would frequently give free rides to his friends and relatives,” said Clive.
He also operated some shops at Chivi Growth Point and in Masvingo City he also had a small bakery, butchery, photography and later went to America and came back before going to Canada.
The devoted Roman Catholic member was a taxi driver in Canada when he died he was on holiday and vising relatives and friends before the planned trip back on Tuesday.
“My father was very principled man who preached love everywhere, he encouraged those around him to complete their tasks and was not comfortable seeing women in trousers as he considered it taboo,” added Clive.
Hundreds of people are expected to converge at his homestead to pay their last respects as he was well known all over Masvingo and beyond the borders.
