I hired Sifa in Boston in 2005 to organize our Save Darfur Coalition. She was a shining light on our JCRC staff and beloved by all. I will never forget her love of life and her passion for pursuing justice for all. May her memory be for a blessing always.

Dear Sifa
We love you and we miss you

Dear Sifa - Your light and your beautiful smile still shines brightly. I remember you today, and will do so always, for the inspiration that you gave to me and so many others.

To Sifa's family - I send my deepest sympathy for I know you must miss her every day. Please know that your wife, your mother, was a blessing to so many people in the world, and her brave and generous spirit will always be remembered.

Dear Sifa
You are very much missed!
...But your love has been a guiding light to your children Daniel and Odette who have grown into superb young people.
I am thankful today for your friendship, I am thankful for your zest for life
that reverberated to all of us.

Le souvenir, c’est la présence invisible.

Victor Hugo

Tu reste à jamais dans mon cœur.

Dear Sifa,
4 Years already but it seems like yesterday. You will always be in our thoughts. Your legacy will be forever cherished and remembered.

Your presence will always be felt in my life, and your words of wisdom will never stop guiding me through tough times.
I miss you my dear sister.

Sifa, clever little sister, sweet guardian angel, another year is gone! Four years and it seems like yesterday. I cherish the memories of times we shared, your love and friendship and often reflect on your wisdom and especially your pragmatic approach to life. "Only God Knows". Continue to watch over our children as they grow and flourish. May your soul continue to rest in heavenly bliss until we meet again.

Dear Sifa, today specially again I remember you, your smile, your big heart, our friendship,......Rest in eternal peace and you are missed.

Three years gone by, but still feels like yesterday.
It’s your passing anniversary, but it also feels like the anniversary of the passing of all my anniversaries.
No anniversary of mine feels the same after you passed: birthdays, wedding anniversary, Christmas and New Year; they all miss your magical touch.
Rest in peace my sister.
I miss you.

Dear Sifa, Its been 3 years since you suddenly left us yet in may ways you are here with me. I remember you most days as I drive up and down the street that you loved, as I think of the many conversations we had and as I say "only God knows" - that phrase you used when things were beyond your comprehension. A clever little sister. I also delight in the news of your family and always grateful to God's providence in the lives of Daniel, Odette and Joseph and your extended family.

As laid some flowers in the spot which was appointed to be the door through which you leave us, I was comforted by the memory of your positive attitude to life and sense of purpose. There was always something to do, someone to cheer, someone to think about, a project to start, a book to read, a meal to cook, family to love and oh that bright smile welcoming one in your world. How you lived a full life, every second and every minute? How you loved and cared?

Now sweet angel, our girls are grown, joining university. The world is a crazier place than when you left it. Now more than ever we need sweet guardian angels like you watching over our children. Watch over us and until we meet again, forever you will be in my heart.

I guess you are having lots of Jimmylas moments now!! I can only imagine the worm hugs you gave him and caring words you said to comfort him. But I think now you are both having fun watching us from heaven, and guiding us like you’ve always done. Heaven can use you for now, but you will always be our angels. I miss both of you so much, and it still hurts!

No words till now! Forever in our memory.
Blessings to family

Its two years since you suddenly left us and I miss you dearly. I think of you daily as I drive through our street past the lovely house you lived in and the spot where the tragedy happened. I think of you when I remember our conversations about – oh so many topics - and mostly our girls and their future. I think of you when something is beyond me and the phrase that you used so well “only God knows”. I think of you when I hold my kindle to read – you introduced me to this gadget and gave me as a gift. I think of you in many ways and I miss you.

Because “only God knows”, I have learnt in the past year to turn my missing you into a prayer. I miss you = I pray for Joseph, I miss you = I pray for Odette, I miss you = I pray for Daniel, I miss you = I pray for your mom, your siblings, your extended family and those people who miss you as I do. I thank God for sustaining and healing your family. May He continue to provide for them at the point of their need.

In this past year too, my dad joined you and as I bid him goodbye, I was consoled that he will find you there and it will be a matter of time and I too will come. Until then, I will miss you and pray for those you left behind.

My friend Sifa it is now 2 years and I still can't believe you are gone. I cherish our relation and your friendship in my heart. RIP again. May God always protect Joseph, Odette and Daniel.
Gege

My friend Sifa it is now 2 years and I still can't believe you are gone. I cherish our relation and your friendship in my heart. RIP again. May God always protect Joseph, Odette and Daniel.
Gege

I will never forget. And, I am still speechless a year later. But, God is good. Sifa, an outstanding sister in Christ, now living forever with our Lord. We miss you but... we praise the Lord by faith. Amen.

Une Annee deja,
son esprit vive est toujours ici,... RIP.

A loss for humanity, period. We will remember Sifa as a beautiful wife and a mother of unsurpassed love

Dear Sifa. When this morning, I learned about your departure to the LORD, I asked myself why so soon? Why not giving us few more years? Then our LORD answered me with the following: "I have things to have done here and she is the best fit for it. I sent her to help the world but I need her now".Thank you for everything you have done. Your dream for this world will continue forever.Peace.

Hi Jeff, Odette et Daniel.

I have a so nice memory of your family. What happend is hawfull and I think of you. Sifa is now an angel that will take care of you. Hope that you will find the force to pass trough this. Marion and Quentin think also about you. Take care and you're welcome at home if you pass by

I miss you dear friend. When we met 7 years ago you dazzled me with your focus and passion. You are one of those I will choose to honor more by my action than my grief. Murakoze cyane for all you gave to the world. To Jeff and the children I send you my deepest condolences. May you see Sifa in the brightest moments of your life and know she is with you always. Mama Itafari

The departure of a great lady has left us with a huge void and sorrow. Nevertheless, the Lord is faithful and has given our Sifa more that what she could ever experience down here: Everlasting Life with our Creator. Praise the Lord. We shall meet again by God's grace. We love you so much. May the Lord heal the Nsengimanas and the Munyaburangas.

Dear Sifa i can see that you was a great person when i am seeing all those nice words on you. I am happy and praise the Lord to have given me the opportunity to know and be friend with you. We were dreaming that our life will take us back in the same country where our husband and kids would have known much each and one. But you are gone now. I will always cherish our friendship. RIP

A Jeff et les enfants, Jose, Ngandu, Safi, Alain, que le Bon Dieu reconforte vos coeurs et gloire a Son Nom. Sifa was a great person.

Aunty: you have truly inspired me to Live freely, Love passionately and Share always.
You took time to help me choose colleges and decide a major. You gave me sound advice and inspired me when my goals changed and in some of my darkest times.
You always told me I had beautiful hands.
Thank you.
I hope to one-day leave a legacy that is even a fraction as enduring, meaningful and worthy

I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
I just keep wishing u were still here.
I will hold all the memories deep in my heart.
Through these memories will never part.
I just keep wishing this pain would disappear.
I didn’t get the chance to say my last good-bye.
I just didn’t think u could ever die.
All of your love I will always hold near.
In my heart and my mind I will never be
alone

You listened to your inner voice at a young age, had the courage to act on it and in the process, made the lives of many people more bearable. I hope to one day be able to follow into your footsteps and help make this world a better one. 
Rest in peace Sifa.

SIFA!!! I am shell shocked at your sudden demise, 3 days after your email detailing how busy you'd be week of Nov 26 when I was to be in your backyard. No wonder yo phone was unanswered Nov 29! Memories of you & Joseph sitting opposite me during our rushed Nov 6 JHB lunch as I returned from Judithbakr/Lady Smith to pick books for poor Zambian kids are indelible. To Jo & kids: IT IS WELL

Most people follow the path wherever it leads them. Others hack their own way through the brush and always seem to end up on higher ground. Sifa Nsengimana was of the second sort. Forever Rest Peace.

Parti si tot. J'aurais aime de connaitre et apprendre plus de Sifa,
Si juste et Gentille . Ainsi que ta famille , et nombreux de ceux que tu as inspiree ; Je me souviendrai de toi toujours.
Que la terre te soit Legere ,et sans doute, le ciel est ouvert ... RIP SIFA

Dear Sifa, these lines from Elton John's poem "Candle in the Wind" seem fitting here: "I never knew you at all/...[but] I would have liked to have known you."

It is very hard to comprehend and to make sense of your passing Sifa but you lit a fire that will keep warming the lives and hearts of those who had the privilege to cross your path. You were like a meteor for you left too soon. But like a shining star your light will live on forever. Jeff, you always called each other Angel. She is now your Angel in the real sense and she will watch over you an

It is tragic for the world to lose Sifa, whose vision, grace, and energy so blessed all whom she met. Her work to stop the genocide in Darfur was just one piece of a beautiful mosaic of activism and love. May all of Sifa’s family and close friends find peace in carrying forward the values she worked so hard to promote in the world: peace, love, dignity, and respect. RIP, beautiful soul.

We were shocked to learn of Sifa’s passing. Sifa was the kind of person that always had a smile, a lot of energy, and a genuine warmth that just drew you close. Even when you first met her it was like you’ve been part of her family for a long time. We will miss her greatly. Our thoughts, prayers, tears, and smiles because of good memories are with Joseph, Odette, and Daniel. --Ken & Sandi

Your legacy will live through us!!
Rest in peace Sifa!!!

Dear Sifa,
I will miss you dearly because of your kindness and your gentle spirit. I always enjoyed the Xmas holidays we spent together in Loma Linda, California with the whole clan. To my brother Jeff and my lil Odette & our prince Daniel, may God comfort you with his unconditional love during these trying times. Much love, Freddy Rutinduka.

A place in heaven is where you sit,
looking at that star you lit.
In our thoughts forever you will be,
never knowing why someone set you free.
Sifa, I met you only once, and that was enough to know the kind of Angel you are and love you.

I thank God to have crossed your path and known you Sifa... I cherish every second I've spent with you and painfully miss your beautiful and contagious smile, your warmth, kindness, generosity: YOU. My deepest condolences to your kids, Jeff, Alain and your entire family. Rest In Peace Sifa and Glory be to God!

Her youthfullness and her purpose driven life will be missed by many of those young people in Rwamagana who looked at her as a role-model ! Her actions will definately be an inspiration for future generations in Rwanda ! Imana imwakire mu bayo !

Such a beautiful, intelligent and inspirational woman taken from us far too soon. I only met you briefly but you left an indelible memory. Joseph my prayers are with you and the children for your tragic loss. May her memory and the many people whose lives she touched bring you some comfort.

Sifa, i will miss you dearly..but mostly the children you gave help give hope for the future at Agahozo Shalom village.You are gone too soon.May the God lord help us carry on your legacy.

Dear Sifa , It was very sad for me to hear about this accident that claimed your life. I remember when we met for the first time at Colorado university in April 2007 on a conference . You showed me how far you love Rwanda and all Africans especially when you were advocating for South Sundanese dying of hanger . Rest in Peace

À toute la famille de Sissi Sifa, je vous présente toutes mes condoléances. Je me sens privilegie de t'avoir connu. Je terminerai avec ce petit mot en swahili: ase nini : semesha tantine épaulette. Repose en paix

Sifa, you will always be remembered as a kind and caring person by those lives you touched. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace.

Thamar and family.

To our beautiful,brilliant and loving Aunt Sifa,
We have no words to express how we feel at this time about your passing. We miss you so much already but remain grateful for having had you in our lives. We will be forever inspired by you. Thank you for living the life that you led and for teaching us so much. We love you, miss you dearly, and will never forget you. Jacqueline & JB

Dearest Sifa,
You were taken from us so soon and you will be missed so much. You have touched so many lives and made so many feel loved, cared for.
Your memories will be cherished. May your soul rest in Peace.

At this time we mourn but also celebrate Aunt Sifa's amazing life and try to continue her legacy of love, compassion, and working to make the world a better place.

We know that God will keep give us the strength we need at this difficult time.

While the world is,a more compassionate place because of your life's work, we are nonetheless at a loss; who could possibly take your place?.

Repose en paix, chère Sifa.Tu nous quittes si jeune mais tu avais déja beaucoup fait avec générosité.A ton époux, tes enfants, René, Roger, José et le reste de la famille, nous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances.Puisse le Tout Puissant vous réconforter en ces moments si pénibles et douloureux.