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The MSUYA family is inviting you to a MEMORIAL and celebration of his life.

MARCH 10, 2012      
Visitation: 1 pm   Service: 1:45 pm

St. Matthews Lutheran Church Auditorium

356 9th Street Hanover, Ontario


El Passes away at KCMC hospital in Moshi Tanzania, East Africa on January 8, 2012 after a short illness. The funeral and burial were held January 11th in Moshi.

El is survived by his wife, Martha, his sister Mrs Mary Harris Morgan of Dar es Salaam, his 3 children, Rebekah 7 Joe Collison of Wingham, Sebastian & Doreen Msuya of Kitchener and Moses & Lisa Msuya of Kitchener. he will be missed by 7 grandchildren - Kasey Kosikar, Charlotte and Jacob Collison, Justine and Emmett msuya and Elizabeth and Marcus Msuya.

Predeceased by his mother and father and his brother, Isaac of Tanzania.

Sadly missed by the Lions of A-9 District, his many friends in the Walkerton area, his many relatives from California, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Manitoba and Ontario plus many friends and relatives in Tanzania. 

Donations will be accepted for the Msandaka Deaf Centre located in Moshi, Tanzania.
 

January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
El was always a pleasure to be around.  I wish i had spent more time with him
January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
El said to me, "I don't think it's wise for me to be in there with the family just yet " I had felt likewise &was thankful for his lead . He & I had a thoughtful, comforting time together. He will be greatly missed!
(From Marjorie)
January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
Martha, Sebastian,Rebekah, Moses &all your precious family members ;Our heart & prayers go out to you ! I remember El with so much love & respect. He was always a joy to be with. His insight was appreciated. I remember at Selema's passing ; children & spouses were at the home choosing keepsakes. I didn't know what to do with myself, El said to me, (continued)
January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
Oh sister Martha!! Moses & Seb & Becka. God bless you all. I cried for you all while I was in church this morning as I had just heard from Maria. I was awake for 2 hours last night and was restless from 3-5 am (BC time) Just couldn't figure out what was going on. Something was. I love you all, Sister Mary
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January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023
Wow!! Hard to believe it is now 11 years since El passed away. Reading the stories certainly brought back many memories of El and the wonderful genuine person, mentor and gentleman he was. RIP El. 
September 26, 2021
September 26, 2021
Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, El.   Miss the "good ole days"
January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
Thinking about you today Dad and think about you often. Love you and miss you. Mo
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Time moves on..

January 8, 2018

Time moves on but we are always still thinking about you Dad.  I keep respecting you and appreciating you more everyday.

Love you,

Mo

Always remembered...

January 9, 2014

It's already 2 years since you've left us!   We often talk about you and remembered the good times we've shared for so many years. The kids birthdays when we would visit Walkerton and slaughter the mbozi (goat) in preparation for the birthday party, our annual visits to the campsite where we would camp out and share OUR many stories etc. etc..So many memories you've left behind..............how can we ever forget you?  Your fond and lasting memories will always be remembered by my family.
We will continue to talk fondly about you and reflect on those everlasting memories you've left with us.


Velda and family  . 

Ice Creature

February 26, 2012

This is a story my dad told me.

Martha and El visited Fred and Mary on Lake of the Woods in winter. El was taken out onto the lake for winter First Nations's hunting and trapping. As they came to the beaver or muskrat(?) hole in the ice, and a wet icy furry creature was lifted dripping from the hole, El was purported to have exclaimed,

"What's a monkey doing under the ice!?!"

It was one of my favourite stories as a youngster, but knowing El's sense of humour as an adult, it took on new meaning.

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