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May 22, 1964 - August 16, 2025

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m. Dumbo will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses, c/o the funeral home.

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Dumbo,the ever smiling man.We thank God for giving us the opportunity on this earth to meet and know you. My little girl always would say,I want to go to see muti,uncle Dumbo will pick me up.Now she's grown through your eyes and counsel. You took care of my daughter you and Annie while I was in the hospital and when I needed a babysitter. Our friendship became family,my dear Annie so sweet,calm and loving we connected from working together till now. Your departure has left us in so much pain but we are hopeful and believe in the resurrection. Rest in peace Dumbo,you will be missed. To Annie,Miko and Muti,please accept my condolences and know that we are here for you when you want to talk,cry,laugh and live through this life.We love you fam.May God continue to watch over you.

Posted by Susan Chiwala on August 25, 2025

To my Dearest husband, Dumbo It\'s hard to believe you\'re no longer here. Words cannot express how this makes me feel. You\'re gone to another side, though I wish you could still be here with me. You were a remarkable man, dependable, loving, kind, strength and humility, which touched not just our family but all who knew you. Your contagious smile and goofy sense of humor could brighten any room and make even the worst days seem a lot brighter. You made me laugh and you made me smile. I am beyond grateful that you were my companion through our incredible journey and won\'t forget the love you showed me and all the kids. All though you may be gone from this world, your legacy lives on through the people you touched. I\'ll carry your memory with me, and it brings me comfort to know that so much of you is alive in friends and family

Posted by Annie on August 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dumbo I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dumbo, a cherished friend and classmate whose warmth and spirit touched many lives. Dumbo was a fantastic companion from our early years at Mbidzi L.E.A. Primary School in Lilongwe. The news of his passing has stirred a flood of joyful memories that speak to the kind of person he was—generous, spirited, and unforgettable. On the football field, Dumbo was fearless in goal, a talented player who kept our team in countless games with his determination and skill. Off the field, he shared his love of stories, introducing me to The Adventures of Tintin and inspiring us both to read every Tintin and Asterix book we could find on the national library shelf. Those adventures will forever be linked to his kindness, curiosity, and friendship. Dumbo had one of the kindest hearts, and his light made the world a better place. His absence leaves a quiet ache, but his memory will continue to shine brightly in all who knew him. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Posted by Eddie Gondwe on August 20, 2025