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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Godfrey Kimera, 50, born on February 22, 1962 and passed away on December 18, 2012. We will remember him forever.

Godfrey, the last of seven siblings born in Masaka, in Uganda, to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Kimera, showed a zeal for life from a very early age. Although it is unlikely that many of his relatives in the village thought about striking out in far away lands, like America, Godfrey seemed to single handedly determined to pursue his dreams in far away lands.

After school, ever restless and determined to make a difference in his life and that of his family, Godfrey became an enterpreneur, pursued a business in Uganda and ultimately in the U.S., where he moved in the early 1990s settling in the warm and welcoming environment of Washington D.C. Here, he thrived.

He shared his life to the full with his wife, Barbara Hannah Kimera, a highschool sweetheart whose heart and hand he ultimately won and wedded in a fabulous ceremony in 2000.

At the time of his passing, Godfrey has achieved many of his dreams.  Spurred by warmth and love in his new home, he was able to strengthen his bussiness in Uganda, transfering a little bit of American Hospitality to his home town Entebbe in Uganda.

We will remember Godfrey for his unfailing love to his wonderful wife, Barbara, his family, and his courage and strength when facing adversity in life.

Surely, no time is long enough for anyone, especially, in our experience, for Godfrey. However, we cherish every second he spent with us and pray that God will grant him rest and peace.             


    
  

February 22
February 22
Happy heavenly birthday  God's super Angel. Thinking about you on this day and will always miss you. Much love
December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023
Yes, you're right aunt B and Zaituni. As many say, "Tme flies" all I know, sweet memories do not, they linger around as Zaituni mentioned. You'll always have a place in my heart. Remain in good hands with the Lord.
December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023
Years have passed but the mark you left on this world will never fade. Today marks 11 years since you transitioned to the creator's empire. I continue to celebrate the love and memories you gave all of us.
“When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
This is what Zaituni was referring to. You're loved now, then and forever.
December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023
Uncle, you may be gone but you spirit still lingers. Your presence is felt in the words of encouragement, words of wisdom and advise that you effortlessly gave us all. We still think about you and pray for you. May your soul continue to rest in eternal peace.
December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023
We thank you, heavenly father, for the life of our beloved uncle, and we
pray that you grant him
eternal rest and comfort,
your sincere
DMaseruka
July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023
Godfrey, here is a note to say your memory lives on. Here is a virtual flower to your celebrate your memory. RIP.
February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023
You are never far from my thoughts. I hope your birthday in heaven was phenomenal. You will always loved and missed
January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023
It´s hard to believe you´ve been gone 10 years, but I still hold you in my heart.  
I think of You often & all the memories we shared. I still thought about you on December 18th amidst the busyness of that day. I pictured you sitting next to my mother watching us closing the last traditional chapter of her life. It's a true statement that, what we truly enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose.
I continue to be grateful for the time we were given together. It was a short stay but you left an ever lasting big footprint on my heart. You are missed and loved.
May God grant you Eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon you



December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
I can't believe that on December 18th, I will make 10yrs without u, my friend, my uncle, my everything, today am entering a new yr without u still, when I look into the sky, I see those stars and just believe you among them lighting on whatsoever I do, I love u uncle, pliz rest in eternal peace .
December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022
It is really 10years since you left to be with the Lord. So many memories still running in my head as you were there with me in my tough and good times. I will always remember you and I very well know you are in good hands. 
February 23, 2022
February 23, 2022
Uncle, you are dearly missed and thought about.
Visited the hotel recently and there you were...(on the wall) seated and watching us moving around. It brought back some good memories. RIP uncle.
February 23, 2022
February 23, 2022
Your 60th Birthday is such a rare special day **22/02/2022** as it's written in Ug... and did fall on a Tuesday. It is both a palindrome and an Ambigram.
This has only happened once before more than a thousand years ago on 11.01.1011. Always special
February 22, 2022
February 22, 2022
Many years ago God decided to send an angel to earth. This Angel was meant to touch as many lives as possible, and that happened in so many ways.
Happy birthday sweetie in heaven.
You are loved and missed
December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021
Its so sad that u left us uncle u were a very generous person loving and caring we shall always miss you and forever love you Rest in Peace uncle Godi
December 19, 2021
December 19, 2021
Uncle, as aunt Barbara has mentioned, that ," A great soul never dies", you will always be remembered because that is who you're. I definitely know that you are in good hands. Life is still life, with its challenges, right now battling this deadly disease of Covid-19, its really tough as every single home has really tested its nastiness in one way or the other. Hope you do not get tired of us bringing you up in our conversations. This past Friday we were talking about how you always advised us on getting health insurance, and we thought it wasn't necessary, but now it looks like it might not be an option, otherwise paying out pocket will not be fun. Whatever you always brought to our attention, comes back to bite us. That's who you're, you always put it out there for anyone to benefit, and I wonder what advice you would have had for this so called Covid-19. With that , just know we think about you all the time, and we will always remember you.
Love always,
Rachel Jones.
December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021
Thinking about you on this day wishing you were here. Miss you so much Uncle Godfrey.
December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021
It's so hard to believe that today marks 9 years since God opened heaven doors for you to enter. We talk about you often as you saw last weekend. You are loved and missed.
"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” — Maya Angelou
February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
Time flys by so fast!!! Just remembered that fiftieth birthday - seems like yesterday. Little did we know that it would be your last birthday with us.
Glad I was there and glad that we celebrated it. Atleast that memory still lingers. The cheers and laughters on that day I still remember clearly. You are remembered dearly. May your soul continue to rest in peace.
February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
I know that today you are resting peacefully and happily in the bosom of our Maker. May the winds of heaven blow a birthday message softly in your ears. You continue to live on in our hearts. Happy birthday angel GK. Loved then, now and always
December 23, 2020
December 23, 2020
It is has been 8 years since you left us to be with Lord but it's doesn't look like 8 years, I always think about you every day that passes by. I remember your serious discussion we had, the plans and time we had, and sometimes question myself if I missed an opportunity when I was with you. But all in all, I know you give me the best challenges, knowledge, mental status to survive this environment, and miss you dearly, I wish you were here salute you but I kept a few of the plans we discussed family, respect, honest and be humble to all people rich or poor. I remember that you said a fool at 40 is a fool forever.
Missing you a lot today and always. May the Almighty continue to rest you in peace.
December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020
It is truly 8 years since you went to be with the Lord!!! Today at office, my boss and I, had a serious discussion with the engineer for our Entebbe Area office. We challenged him to make Entebbe one of the model towns among the National water offices. I fondly remembered our discussion when you asked me about the plans we had for Entebbe with regards to water and sewerage services and i didnt give you a satisfactory answer. You challenged me, as a technical person, to always think big, ahead and well in the future because, as you put it, services needed to always evolve with the environment. That's who you were, always thinking ahead. Am sure, in this very difficult year of covid 19 and serious economic hardships, we would have benefited a lot from your wisdom and futuristic thinking. How I wish I could just whatsapp you and bounce off these many ideas i have. Missing you a lot today and always. May the Almighty continue to rest you in peace.
December 19, 2020
December 19, 2020
Yes, it is definitely 8years. I miss all the words of wisdom, jokes and everything. You would have made a big difference here with all the craziness going on in this world including Covid-19. You were just physically and spiritually wise, and all the advice you gave me still rings in my ears. You left so soon though and I wish I had done more for you, because you were there for me when I needed you. I always pray to God to help me be a blessing to the ones you left behind. I know you are in good hands with the Lord. 
December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020
Today makes 8 years since God chose you to join him.
As you know, I'm always on the go but whenever I'm in the pause mode, I still think of you.
May your soul continue to RIP. Miss you and Will always love you
February 22, 2020
February 22, 2020
Owomukwano Gaga, thinking about you on this day. The day God decided to give your parents the most beautiful gift.
Each time I see the most brightest Star up there, it reminds me that you continue to watch over the people you love.
Much love beautiful angel.
Will Always Love You.
January 29, 2020
January 29, 2020
Miss you my friend in this political season. If you see Kobe, give him a high five. Rest well my friend.
December 18, 2019
December 18, 2019
I have learnt to really cherish time my dear because It goes by so fast. It's hard to believe that Today marks 7 year since God called you home. 7 yrs seem like a long time but one can't put a time limit on grief. The up and down wave of grief still hits me occasionally. Some days I still get wet eyes for no reason. We talked about you yesterday at Carol's graduation. She thought about U during the ceremony and how proud U would have been for ya " Nazze". We felt your presence. All 5 are doing extremely well. The foundation we laid for them was super solid.
Missing you never goes away. The pain and loneliness just gets easier to carry.
I love you bulilunaku, jo, leero, ne nkya.
February 22, 2019
February 22, 2019
Hello, Uncle it really hates you are not here also when have no one to tell your hardship but only to Swallow your own words to yourself. As my role model I miss you dearly, anyway things have changed so dramatically include people. Recently I graduated in Baltimore city Police Officer I hope you are proud, I cried since you were not there, but I still honored and saluted you.Happy birthday to you love you.
February 22, 2019
February 22, 2019
It’s never easy, even though you’ve been gone for a long time. Your Birthday is very special to me and I ’ll always treasure it even if you’re no longer here.
It reminds me of a unique great gentlman and the old good days. I treasure my remembrances of you and always will. Your spirit touched my heart during your life and your legacy continues to light the way for me.
Happy birthday in heaven my love.
Loved you then, love you now and will always love you.
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
Today marks 6 years since you departed from us. Every year that passes seems like a little more of you has slipped away but the truth is -no matter how much time passes, you will never slip away from me entirely. I still hold you close to my heart
You will always be with me like a hand print on my heart. Still loved and missed. Loved you then, now and always.
August 19, 2018
August 19, 2018
Just thinking about you.
When the I see all the injustices, my mind goes directly to you. Then I wonder why do good people have to die and the mendacious, deceptive, lunatics continue to linger around. Munange abantu abamu batabufu ebyadala. They are on this earth to destroy naye God always wins satan. I guess God wanted a clean soul like yas. Thanks for keeping your promise. You're the brightest STAR up there.
February 22, 2018
February 22, 2018
This day will never be forgotten because it's the day God choose to brighten the earth by sending a beautiful angel to touch many lives.
We will forever be grateful.
God, I know you grow the most beauful Roses up there, please DO me a favor ....pick up a bunch for me and hand them to my sweet love. Tell him that l love and miss him esp on this day when we would have been celebrating his 56th birthday.
Loved you then, now and forever.
December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017
5years have passed, but all the memories are still real and fresh.
Whenever I think of people I have ever known that are real, not fake or hypocrites, you just pop up in my mind! That's the type of person I knew and I learned a lot from you . You will always be an inspiration in my life .
December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017
Another year has gone by since you joined our creator in heaven. You are dearly missed. I pray that your soul rests in eternal peace.
December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
Years are creeping away in a way I don't understand. Today makes it 5th year since I last laid eyes on you. The truth in my mind remains that, It seems like a few days ago since we were discussing our future plans. I think that's the reason why there isn't a day that goes by without thinking about you.
I just have to keeping reminding myself that my life will ALWAYS have that missing part of the puzzle. Unfortunately the missing part was so unique that it will never be duplicated.
I will always praise God for having showed me what a great husband should be like. When God was making husbands as far as I can see, he made a special soulmate especially for me. He made a perfect compassionate, caring, intelligent man, with more love and affection than you could ever wish to find.
I will forever thank God for the time he gave us together. I wouldn't trade those moments for anything.
I know you're always by my side. Continue to shine my brightest star in the sky.
Loved you then, love you now and will always love you my dear.
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
I miss your love and jokes! but well assured that you are in a safe place. I do remember your last surprise birthday we celebrated, that was fun with much laughter! You always enlightened the environment and we badly miss that. David is now running, as a young man raised here will always miss your peace of advise, but I will always tell him about you.
Will always love you uncle.
February 22, 2017
February 22, 2017
My love, today is full of memories that we shared on your birthdays. I know that on this day you would have said " guess what love, I'm now ancient" i dont have to worry about how you spent your birthday because I'm certain heaven has the best gifts. Please Lord put your right arm around Godfrey and tell him that I will always love him. Although I will always miss you, I find Joy in remembering the good times which feels my heart daily. I feel that you're with me in everything I do. Thank you for being the best angel and keeping an eye on me. Its been crazy as you see but Your love is my guide. Will always be loved.
December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Rest in peace uncle. Can't believe it's already 4 years!!
December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Godfrey, you were always the uninvited guest at our house, we greatly miss the endless doorbells. The love you gave to our family is inimitable. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Greatly missed.
December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Hey uncle it's like yesterday since you left us ,i would never imagine living without you . But since you left us , you left me with no legs , no friend,no bestfriend and am lonely shepherd with no drication, i wish i can roll back the clock, the time i was with you, to tell you much you melt to him and much i really loved. I always regret for that, and misused that time, which i cannot get back , i will always love dearly with all my heart and i miss you uncle.
December 18, 2016
December 18, 2016
It's hard to believe that it's been 4 years since the Lord called you home.
It's still hard to accept that It's "forever no more". I'm still working on that part. Sometimes days are sad when I'm awakened by sorrow but the good part is that remembering you inspires me to face heartache of tomorrow. I can't stop thinking and wishing you were here so that I can run to my refuge. I continue to hold you close within heart and will always love you dearly. Keep shining my dear.
December 3, 2016
December 3, 2016
Yeeeee mukama, can't believe it it will be 4 years in a couple of weeks since I last laid eyes on you. The weird part is that, it seems like yestarday. I continue to miss you God's angel but what comforts me the most is that you're with God. The world here is going nuts but having been trained by a trooper like you, I continue the journey with you by my side. Continue to be my shining star. Love darling and missing you.
November 7, 2016
November 7, 2016
As i watch this last day of campaign, I miss your insight on these 2 candidates. You were such a great mind reader when it came to peoples's characteristics and fakeness. I remember whispering in your ears longing to hear your opinion during the debates 4 years ago while you were in the hospital. Im missing you my dear. Loved you then, love you now, and will always love you. Please continue as promised.
September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
Hello my love, God's best angel. Just thinking about you neere, no wonder I felt the blush, Keep shining and protecting .
Much love always.
March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016
Hello love, just as usual thinking about you a lot. Sometimes I have mixed feelings about this site coz It hurts. But I know you are watching over me as you promised. Thank you for the clues and continuing to lead my way and showing me what needs to be done. You cont.to be my rock. Much love and miss you dearly. RIP dear
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016
Uncles have a special role. Not being our father, they can be a friend, best friend and a supporter in a different way than no one else in my our life. They are both a relative and a companion; one of the few people able to be both. Whether they are crazy and weird and only seen at holidays or our fishing buddy but to me i saw him everyday which make it special  and mentor, the loss of an uncle is a particularly hard one. Their loss, however, is filled with the years of happy memories we had, and that special connection that belongs only to uncle ,I miss you uncle, you left me with no legs.
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016
You are remembered on this day. We will look for you up in the stars where you twinkle and provide direction to us and infinitely many more in this world. We are happy to have had your bright line shine among us. Let your light shine in eternity as a blessing to all we do.
December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015
God is wise in all his doings. We thank him for the gift of your life. Your actions continue to deliver inspiration and encouragement to those you touched. Through them and your life, we learn to appreciate God's plan in all our lives.
December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015
It's seems unreal that 3 years have crepted away just like that without you in my life. I continue to miss you tremendously especially these past couple of months. I have been going to every fight alone without a backup. Your absence makes the whole world seem depopulated and unstable. But you know what? Thank you for always acknowledging my strengths. It has come handy. Your depature has humbled me and has set the bar for my introspection. I know you continue to keep a tag on us. You are longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you're always there. I hear your voice frequently guiding and helping me. I bet you are so proud of everyone since there is so much joy in all their lives.        I miss you so much, still loved, still very dear to me now and always. RIP God's Precious angel.
December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015
As this day was coming close, I started thinking about aunt Barbara how she is managing, but we thank God that has given her the strength and courage to go through each and every single day. She is even more stronger than most of us because we have always leaned on her in our struggles. I wish you were here to share with me the happiness of my bundle of joy that arrived on October 8th 2015! David Ezra Jones arrived that day.I was so blessed to have aunt Barbara in labor and delivery with me who gave me all the love and encouragement I needed. She has never abandoned any of us, still stuck with us and we always pray that one day we can become a blessing for her. All the memories of you will never get out of our lives, they will always be there. I remember when I had just got married you said, Rachel, it is now time to start having kids, do not worry about baby sitting I will baby sit. That was so thoughtful of you, though my hopes weren't that high, at least I understood that you always cared and wished me the best, thank you. You will always be in my heart. And even if you are not around to share the bundle of joy with me, aunt Barbara is here with me in full swing showering my baby with all the love, hope she won't spoil him. Love you and miss you dearly.
Rachel Jones.
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February 22
February 22
Happy heavenly birthday  God's super Angel. Thinking about you on this day and will always miss you. Much love
December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023
Yes, you're right aunt B and Zaituni. As many say, "Tme flies" all I know, sweet memories do not, they linger around as Zaituni mentioned. You'll always have a place in my heart. Remain in good hands with the Lord.
December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023
Years have passed but the mark you left on this world will never fade. Today marks 11 years since you transitioned to the creator's empire. I continue to celebrate the love and memories you gave all of us.
“When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
This is what Zaituni was referring to. You're loved now, then and forever.
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October 2, 2017

God's super angel

Hope you are resting in peace.

You're always on my mind. Loved you then, now and forever.

 

October 26, 2013

Uncle u will always be missed, i will always treasure the time i spent with u in ma life, ur advise, ur luv, ur care en all u did in ma life am greatfull en u made me who i am today en wat i am ryt now. I learnt alot from u uncle, u were a blessing in my life I thank God for that opportunity. May ur soul rest in peace we meet in heaven.

 

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December 28, 2012

Uncle Godfrey my dear u left us so soon, your death was a complete blow to not only me but every one, we were not expecting it,it seems like a dream, i keep remembering all those sartudays i spent with you in the hospital. All my life i had never been at ease with any uncle,the way i was with you, uncle Godfrey you brought out the best in me, you inspired me in many ways. I rememeber you took me to my first job interview and my second, and always waited for me until i was done, you invested alot of time in me uncle, and i promise all that time wont go to  waste, i belive i am and will always be a better person becouse of you. All the great memories will be cherished, like the cooking lessons, "yes my uncle was a great cook", the trip to the grocery stores, the farmers market, and the small talks we always had when we were watching jeoprady and wheel of fortune. I will miss coming from school and not finding you home, the house is empty without you. You made me a politician, and i remember that smile on your face when i tried to talk to you about politics. Uncle you made my life in America so easy,i have always got every thing in big packages because of you. All most every one had a taste your big heart plus your good sense of humor. You were an incredibly talented person in every thing you you did, i never saw you fail in any thing. Uncle, i know you in a better place, busy watching over us, although you have left a big spcae in all out lives and hearts, a part of you will always remain with me and every one. Auntie Barbara will never be alone dear, we will always have her back and take care of her the way you did to us, we shall never fail her, just like you never failed us.
      RIP Uncle Godfrey with love...Jaliah

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