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Mzimkhulu W. Nyeka

Mzimkhulu W. Nyeka passed away the morning of February 21st 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his wife, son, and family friends.  Born June 5th 1950 in Zweletemba South Africa, Mzimkhulu went into exile to a country called Lesotho.  Mzimkhulu graduated from Cheney State University with a degree in sociology and earned a Master’s in social work from Hunter College in New York City.  He came to resettle in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he worked at Armstrong World Industry for over ten years, and then later went to work as a therapist at Morgantown Detention Center for a few years.  His last employment was with Lancaster Children and Youth.  Mzimkhulu fought for his life after a heart attack in 2006.  He made many friends in the United States and abroad, he was a man who liked to enlighten people about political situations in South Africa and around the world.
 
He contributed a lot of his writings in the Lancaster New Eras editor section of the newspaper.  He was a member of The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  He leaves his beloved wife Maria Fanjula Nyeka of 33 years and his son and best friend George Zwelethu Nyeka and many relatives in South Africa.

The Celebration and Memorial Service of Mzimkhulu’s life will be at 1:00pm on the 3rd March 2012 at The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on 31st South Duke St, Lancaster Pennsylvania 17602.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661

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My sincere condolences to the family. Will miss the special insight of Mr. Nyeka’s letters to the editor.
Sincerely,
Jim Burchik, Editorial Page Editor, Lancaster New Era.

Bra Mzi’s passing came as a complete shock to me. I followed his writings on FB and ultimately became friends with him. I was always in awe of how he seemed to have an answer or solution to every question or problem either asked or presented to him by everybody. I personally learned a lot from. Above all else, I appreciated his HUMBLE NATURE, his LOVE for his people and above all else his LOVE and DEDICATION to his Family.

To me, he became a Friend, Teacher, Mentor, Coach and Counsellor. Although we had never met physically, he made an IMMENSE contribution to my confidence. He always made me feel like I could ACHIEVE anything I wanted in life. To him, even the sky was not the limit. What an HONOUR to have known and been accepted as a friend by him. He is a TRUE SON OF THE SOIL. I say "he is" because his SPIRIT continues to LIVE among us.

To him, EVERYBODY was important, irrespective of whether you were "educated" or not.

Sis Fanjula and Jnunior, "Akwehlanga Lingehliyo". THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH US.

May the LOVE of GOD surround you and may he fill you with the HOLY SPIRIT, to Sooth your PAIN. ABE YIDLOZI ELIHLE KUNI!

Mapule Molefe

My sincere condolence to you my dear sister and son George. You will be in our prayers daily. May the loving God be with you through everything.
With love.
Phuti Moloko

It is with the deepest sympathy that I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of my friend Bra Mzi. I have lost an adviser and a true fountain of knowledge. He is truly irreplaceable  and will be greatly missed. I’m out of words to describe how I feel @ this moment in time. Lala ngoxqolo Bra Mzi…..
From : Mashaile Citford Modipa….UK

A robale ka kgotsho.we’re with u in this time of sorrow.  God has been good to us let His name be praised. Our days r numbered and we should be greatful for the life we have n also praise Him in times of sorrow. 
Sibongile

I just found out about his death this morning. He opened my eyes to the inequality in the world. He picked up the torch to illuminate to the world what was happening. I was hoping to be able to visit his this spring when the weather cleared. He will be missed by people around the world.

William Lahman aka Badger Bagbane
Cleveland, Ohio.

I am still shocked, I know we had a fight and were nolonger on speaking terms. I hope the family and his many friends will be comforted. Hamba ngoxolo Mzi!

We remember your friendly family with beautiful smiles and an adorable little boy.  We remember admiring your bravery to emigrate from South Africa.  We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Betty Ann Godshalk, friends from Trinity Lutheran Church

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