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- The deceased Matilda Tumubweine Kasyaba, aged 83, breathed her last on Friday morning, succumbing to lung cancer at Kisubi Hospital in Kampala. A former teacher at Horny High School for visually impaired students, she was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Hakakondogoro cell, Hamurwa Town Council, Rubanda District.
RUBANDA: The Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi Ariganyira has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Augustine Kasyaba for the death of his beloved wife, Matilda Tumubweine Kasyaba in Rubanda town council.
Representing Minister Musasizi, the Chief Mourner, Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Catheline Atwakiire Ndamira, conveyed his message during a solemn gathering at Kakore Rugabwa Catholic Parish on Sunday 14th April 2024, where thousands of Mourners had gathered to bid farewell to the departed amidst somber mood. The funeral Mass was led by the Vicar General of Kabale Diocese, Msgr John Vianney Sunday.
Minister Musasizi, currently leading a government delegation from Uganda in meetings with the World Bank and IMF in Washington, US, expressed his deepest sympathy and extended sincere apologies to the grieving family, particularly to the children, including Rubanda District LC5 Chairman, Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba, for the loss of their mother.
He commended the family for their unwavering care and support for the deceased during her illness, both at home and in the hospital. Minister Musasizi praised the late Matilda for her dedication to her family, her role in educating her children, and her steadfast loyalty to the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
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Dr. Augustine Kasyaba, the grieving husband, reminisced about his 50-year marriage with Matilda, describing her as a dedicated teacher, a courageous woman, and a hardworking pillar of their family. He shared that Matilda passed away as they were preparing to celebrate their golden anniversary.
In his homily, Msgr John Vianney Sunday urged mourners to deepen their commitment to God, forsake sin, and dedicate their lives to following the teachings of Jesus Christ as outlined in the Holy Bible. He praised Matilda for her faith and devotion to God, evident in her reception of the Eucharist.
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The deceased Matilda Tumubweine Kasyaba, aged 83, breathed her last on Friday morning, succumbing to lung cancer at Kisubi Hospital in Kampala. A former teacher at Horny High School for visually impaired students, she was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Hakakondogoro cell, Hamurwa Town Council, Rubanda District.
