Rosa York
The York, Birchall, Smith and Leanders families mourn the passing of a grand old lady, Rosa York, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother . While we respect the need for her to shed her weary body, her wise counsel, wily wit and sparkle that kept us laughing all her days, will be sorely missed.
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The funeral service for Rosa Elizabeth York will be held at the Church of
Ascension in Leander Avenue, Hillside at 2.30 on Thursday 14 April 2011.
Friends kindly accept this intimation.
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Granny Rosa has died.
On Friday morning, in Bulawayo a legend passed away.
Rosa Elizabeth York (nee Rosenfels) was born on Lydeard Farm, Marula on 10th October 1923, the first born of nine children to pioneer Sigmund Julius Rosenfels (born in the Bulawayo lager in 1896) and 1909 settler Evelyn Lois Rosenfels (nee Shone).
Rosa married well known Matabeleland cattle rancher Eric Rupert York - twice winner of the coveted "Thousand Guinea Gold Trophy". They were married for 38 years and brought 5 children into the wonderful farming world at Marula and Figtree in Southern Matabeleland.
Rosa was an extremely talented needlewoman with a special talent in
embroidery, she described herself as ' painting with a needle'.
Rosa was chairlady, committee member, and member of the Home Industries
Section of the Bulawayo Agricultural Society for many years.
The Rosenfels / York / Mann / Birchall / Smythe / Viljoen / Smith / Shone / Greeff families formed an entire community on the edge of the fertile
Matopos Hills where the community once stretched into many dozens of
parents, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Farewell to Rosa - sadly the end of an era but surely the beginning of a new one.
"When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the
founders of human civilization." --Daniel Webster
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DEATH NOTICE
SMITH JIMMY CRESWICK
Died on the 7th of April 2011 at the age of 80.
Will be remembered by his brother Oliver,
Sister Desia, Joy, Paul and Shirley
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JAMES CRESWICK SMITH
Dad I am so grateful for the short time of great friendship that
I shared with you. Rest in peace with mum. You will be remembered
Angus
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John Thomson, Husband to the Late Yvonne Thomson and
Father to Bruce and Caryn, passed away in Durban SA on Sunday 04/04/2011.
Caryn Shannon
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Charles Lazarus. I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Charles.
My deepest sympathy to the family, especially my dear friend Sheila.
Love, Mary Chennells
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Condolences
Povey Geoff
Our deepest sympathies to Yvonne and family on the sad and tragic loss of Geoff. Thinking of you Yvonne sorry we couldn't be there to say cheers to a good man.
Tony and Jenny Inggs
George and Rebecca Inggs
Brisbane Australia
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For those of you who have not heard, Mike Campbell passed away yesterday. Mike and his family were featured in the film 'Mugabe and the White African'. He never fully recovered from the injuries he sustained from the beating he received from Mugabe's thugs upon his return from the SADC Tribunal. Our thoughts go out to the family.
Sean
MIKE CAMPBELL
Mike Campbell died peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 April after
nearly 3 years fighting for his health. He died surrounded by his family
and at peace with God and with man.
He will be remembered for his courageous fight for justice for all in
Zimbabwe.
His funeral will be held on De Rus farm in Chegutu at 11 am on Saturday 9
April. Can friends please bring a plate of snacks.
Contact: freeth@bsatt.com
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MIKE CAMPBELL - Mt Carmel Farm, Chegutu
The JAG Team with deep regret bids farewell to an outstanding and principled
member of our beleaguered farming community. Mike was at the very forefront
of the battle for Justice in Zimbabwe and was a courageous example of fine
leadership and achievement to us all.
He has left behind a lasting legacy for all Zimbabweans in the form of his
benchmark judgment achieved out of the SADC Tribunal, which will in time
benefit all Zimbabweans, not just farmers.
The JAG Team wishes to express its sincere condolences to the Campbell and
Freeth families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic
time.
Mike we know has gone to meet his Maker with all his principles intact and
his head held high. Rest in Eternal Peace, Mike.
"No greater sacrifice can a man make than to lay down his life for his
friends."
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The York, Birchall, Smith and Leanders families mourn the passing of a grand old lady, Rosa York, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother . While we respect the need for her to shed her weary body, her wise counsel, wily wit and sparkle that kept us laughing all her days, will be sorely missed.
+++++++
The funeral service for Rosa Elizabeth York will be held at the Church of
Ascension in Leander Avenue, Hillside at 2.30 on Thursday 14 April 2011.
Friends kindly accept this intimation.
+++++
Granny Rosa has died.
On Friday morning, in Bulawayo a legend passed away.
Rosa Elizabeth York (nee Rosenfels) was born on Lydeard Farm, Marula on 10th October 1923, the first born of nine children to pioneer Sigmund Julius Rosenfels (born in the Bulawayo lager in 1896) and 1909 settler Evelyn Lois Rosenfels (nee Shone).
Rosa married well known Matabeleland cattle rancher Eric Rupert York - twice winner of the coveted "Thousand Guinea Gold Trophy". They were married for 38 years and brought 5 children into the wonderful farming world at Marula and Figtree in Southern Matabeleland.
Rosa was an extremely talented needlewoman with a special talent in
embroidery, she described herself as ' painting with a needle'.
Rosa was chairlady, committee member, and member of the Home Industries
Section of the Bulawayo Agricultural Society for many years.
The Rosenfels / York / Mann / Birchall / Smythe / Viljoen / Smith / Shone / Greeff families formed an entire community on the edge of the fertile
Matopos Hills where the community once stretched into many dozens of
parents, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Farewell to Rosa - sadly the end of an era but surely the beginning of a new one.
"When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the
founders of human civilization." --Daniel Webster
++++++++
DEATH NOTICE
SMITH JIMMY CRESWICK
Died on the 7th of April 2011 at the age of 80.
Will be remembered by his brother Oliver,
Sister Desia, Joy, Paul and Shirley
++++++++
JAMES CRESWICK SMITH
Dad I am so grateful for the short time of great friendship that
I shared with you. Rest in peace with mum. You will be remembered
Angus
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John Thomson, Husband to the Late Yvonne Thomson and
Father to Bruce and Caryn, passed away in Durban SA on Sunday 04/04/2011.
Caryn Shannon
+31 2087846 (h)
+31 2503009 (w)
++++++++++
Charles Lazarus. I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Charles.
My deepest sympathy to the family, especially my dear friend Sheila.
Love, Mary Chennells
++++++++
Condolences
Povey Geoff
Our deepest sympathies to Yvonne and family on the sad and tragic loss of Geoff. Thinking of you Yvonne sorry we couldn't be there to say cheers to a good man.
Tony and Jenny Inggs
George and Rebecca Inggs
Brisbane Australia
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For those of you who have not heard, Mike Campbell passed away yesterday. Mike and his family were featured in the film 'Mugabe and the White African'. He never fully recovered from the injuries he sustained from the beating he received from Mugabe's thugs upon his return from the SADC Tribunal. Our thoughts go out to the family.
Sean
MIKE CAMPBELL
Mike Campbell died peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 April after
nearly 3 years fighting for his health. He died surrounded by his family
and at peace with God and with man.
He will be remembered for his courageous fight for justice for all in
Zimbabwe.
His funeral will be held on De Rus farm in Chegutu at 11 am on Saturday 9
April. Can friends please bring a plate of snacks.
Contact: freeth@bsatt.com
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MIKE CAMPBELL - Mt Carmel Farm, Chegutu
The JAG Team with deep regret bids farewell to an outstanding and principled
member of our beleaguered farming community. Mike was at the very forefront
of the battle for Justice in Zimbabwe and was a courageous example of fine
leadership and achievement to us all.
He has left behind a lasting legacy for all Zimbabweans in the form of his
benchmark judgment achieved out of the SADC Tribunal, which will in time
benefit all Zimbabweans, not just farmers.
The JAG Team wishes to express its sincere condolences to the Campbell and
Freeth families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic
time.
Mike we know has gone to meet his Maker with all his principles intact and
his head held high. Rest in Eternal Peace, Mike.
"No greater sacrifice can a man make than to lay down his life for his
friends."
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