3 years today. Forever missed!!!

Heavenly happy birthday sekuru! I vividly remembered the last time I saw you in Mwanaka, 2 days later you were in hospital critical, how fickle this life is. I miss you, your advice and your kind gestures.Rest well my sekuru and friend

Always in our hearts. Miss you loads my friend x ❤️

Happy Birthday Papa! You are forever missed ❤️

Happy birthday, Tonderai!

Thought of you today Always missed my friend
Always there to give good advice Rest in peace Tondi

2 years on Tom you are remembered with hope Rest in peace my dear friend Dzingi

Forever in my thoughts. ❤️

Papa always remembering you..
Heaven looking after you..

Always missed you will have been 55 16th June. Zorora murugare mufo.

Happy Birthday Papa ✨

A year on Tonderai you are missed with love and hope. You were a great friend and mentor. Tinokurangarira. May your family continue to get comfort, peace and strength from God.

it has been a year now since you left us mukoma,you left a scare on our hearts that will never heal though we will always remember you through your smile signature!!!....we will forever miss you

It’s a exactly a year since you departed this earth uncle Tonderai. May your dear soul continue to rest in eternal peace until we meet again.

Heavily thought of you yesterday not realising it is a year today. You are forever in my thoughts Tonderai. Xx

Tonderai, it’s been a year on but your memory is still fresh in our minds. Team Cardamom will forever miss you. Continue to RIPP.

Happy Birthday! I know you’re enjoying where you are! You are truly missed papa, until we meet again ✨

Rest easy my dear brother! You legacy lives ,it was an honour to know you and work with you. Indeed you were an angel sent from above .I will miss u Papa to the Paps !
RIEPP

From family and friends via zoom on the 15/03/2021, in order of appearance:

Thembie and Gogo Mdhluli: MHSRIP. Rest in eternal peace, perfect peace Babamudiki. Till we meet again in glory.

Abraham Nhoro: Goodbye mukoma Dzingai, Rest in Peace

Colman: Farewell to Tonderai. You have been such a wonderful man for me to have had the privilege to know and work with. A true gentleman and a beautiful soul. Rest well brother.

Phil Mabiza: Farewell my friend.

Bina Kanabar: My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed.

e.madeinlo-umude: May Tonderai soul find rest. Condolences to his family
Kudakwashe Adams: RIP.

Veronicah Mahasoh: Go well gentle giant my best friend, my hero. You will always be remembered. Condolences to your family. May God be the father to your boys Tinashe and Daniel.

Tonderai Mzila: It was a privilege to be in your company Sekuru Tonde. May he rest in peace. Condolences to all family members.

Wellington Chikwanha: Farewell Tonderai Dzingai . . . will always remember you

Farai: R. I. P Mdhara

Miss P: Farewell Tonderai you were a dear friend, an encourager, you were there for me in good times and sad times. Rest in perfect peace my friend

Tavonga Mazenenga: Rest in Peace Sekuru. Your Aura & Personality will missed very much.

Gwen Masawi: Rest in peace Mr Dzingai.

Masunda: Tonderai Makwira, Miti Bvudzi, Jena rest in peace my brother.

Cj: Rest in peace Sekuru. Fambai zvakanaka.....hamba kahle. Rest where no shadows fall.

Edson Maporisa: Rest in peace Mzukuru

Fred Kyumba: Rest in Peace Tonderai, although I knew you briefly I knew you were a wonderful person. Most of our conversations were in the car park at your house in Broxbourne. You were always full of wisdom and energy, always cheerful and ready to help, what a loss. Heaven has gained. Rest in peace my brother until we meet again in glory.

Nyasha Mapanzure: RIP

Abraham Nhoro: Thanks Mukoma Dzingai, the number of people who gathered together to say goodbye to you is a clear testimony that you had a good heart. RIP

Doris Mutsando: Go well Babamunini. You had such a warm heart. Your love and smile was infectious. You will be greatly missed.

Colisani: May you RIP my Dearest friend and Colleague. Life will never be the same without you. A friend, confidant, a good listener, helpful and kind and always made me see the brighter side of life. Taken too soon. You will be missed. My sincere condolences to Rebecca and children, Dzingai family, friends and colleagues. May you find strength and be comforted during this sad and difficult time. Famba zvakanaka Shamwari. May your beautiful soul RIP.

Mahen: Rest in peace my brother, my papa, my manager. May your soul rest in peace.

Zi: To Tonderai, Zorora murugare zvamwari From Mbuya Dorcas Goto and Norma Nyabango and Ziva Gombedza.

Dudziro NHENGU: Rest in peace babamunini from Mai Lilian Dzingai, Zimbabwe.

Unknown: Rest In Peace Bamnn MaQuiet. Rest in eternal peace.

Barnabas: Rest in peace

FM: Rest in Peace Tonderai.

Nancy Okosi: Rest in perfect peace, PAPA.

Sarah Massie: So moved by this ceremony today a larger than life man, your legacy will live on at TeamBEH. Everything you did and all the people you have supported. Thank you for the life, light and laughter. Goodbye and Rest in peace Tonderai.

Winnie: When I heard you call out “hesi mwana” I knew I was in safe hands. You showed love with so much ease and always made us feel special. RIP babamnini ♥

Amina Abudul: RIP he will be missed by so many people. He touched people's hearts

Grace.asiedu: Adieu my dear friend and colleague. We cannot stop talking about how you brought smiles to people faces. The world is no longer the same without you. Rest in peace, till we meet and part no more. Theo Bello.
Theo Bello: “A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one’s birth; Better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. Death took the body, God took the soul, our minds hold the memories, our hearts keep the love and our faiths let us know that one day we will meet again. Rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ, until we meet and part no more. I want us to ponder for a second on this “what will people say about me after I have gone?” Though he was firm and fair, he showed us all the practical meaning of love, dedication, selfless, and servant leadership at its best. Adieu. We miss you. Theo Bello

Chinyama: Heartfelt condolences to the family. May the Lord hold you close to his heart and give you peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding. May our dear uncle rest in eternal peace, until the resurrection morning. Good night to uncle Tonderai. Lynnette and family.

Pauline: The heavens gained a special Angel. Tears may dry but you will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully, until we meet again.

Julian Kapfumvuti: It's hard to believe that you are gone Sekuru. We will never see you walk on this earth but we thank God for the time he gave you to us. You will always be in our hearts. May God comfort Mbuya, the boys and the entire family.

Yvonne Nyabango: RIP Babamunini ma Quiet.

Jabu: I will always treasure the way you pronounced my name which would take me back home as you would do it perfectly. It has been an honour working and growing up with you, all the advice you gave and the family we created on Hollin Ward. They say friends are the family you choose, I am glad I chose you. Till we meet again, zororai murugare Papa.

Rhona Thomas: My condolences to the Dzingai family. I know death is a road we all have to travel yet; we can't go without leaving aching hearts. But take courage, knowing that Jesus announced Himself as a father, friend, counsellor etc.. Because he alone knows the future... Be strong' Tonderai has left you in good hand/God's Hand... RIP Papa...

Mahen: Tonderai 20 years ago we met and we have always become good friends and worked together. When you took over the Cardamom Ward as a manager, you made sure patients and staffs are well looked after, as this was your main priorities. During the Covid period you did your best for all the staffs and patients to wear their PPE. During the hard times I was having, you have always been there for me and supported me. Today it was a pleasure for me to carry the Zimbabwean flag to honour you. You have always been kind, supportive and helpful to anyone in needs of your help. The ward is empty without you now and we will continue to follow the good examples and advice you gave us. I present my sincere condolences to the Dzingai family as well as on behalf of the Great Cardamom Team. May God bless you all and be strong. May your soul rest in peace now papa as today it was the last of the last to see you. I will always remember you my boss.

HS: It was a blessing to have known you as a friend and a brother. It is painful to think that just like that you are gone. You were a selfless person so full of love and wisdom and with a massive (bigger than life) heart. It is just a reminder of the fragility of life, however what is important is the legacy left behind. You left a hole that no one can fill. I pray that God comforts your family and bring peace and acceptance. Rest in eternal peace my friend, till we meet again kana tsuri yorira.

Abdallah.ramankhan: I always believe that work is the extended family and I am so pleased to have such a brother like you. You will not be forgotten.
Austin.nyamande: Rest in peace PAPA. We will always remember your smile & what you taught us. The world is not the same without you.

Herine.odero: It was a great pleasure and honour to know you and work with you. A great leader who was very inspiring and a wonderful role model for all. Always smiling and cheerful no matter the circumstances. Your memories will live on forever in our hearts. RIP

Ennie Nyamangunda: Rest in perfect peace Tonderai.

Ciarra: I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have worked along side you. I will always cherish our conversations - especially your wise words. Rest in eternal peace Tonderai!

Veronicah Mahasoh: Tonderai zorora murugare till we meet again at the Resurrection . Goodbye my friend, you will always be remembered.

Mrs K MAKUMBE: My condolences to the Dzingai family. We waiting for the great morning.

Craig Makumbe: Condolences to the Dzingai Family at large. Our comfort and hope is in the second coming of Jesus Christ and the resurrection.

Colisani's: Good bye Dzingi. Rest In Peace, you have finished your race.

Phil Mabiza: MYSRIP Tonderayi.

Simply Marsha: Rest In Peace

Ezinwanyi Allison: Rest in peace

Nasiatu: Your Service to mankind reflects the wonderful turn out today. May your journey be blessed as you blessed us all. RIP.

Ben: Rest in peace my friend, you will always be in my heart.

Didi: Rest in peace u will always be missed

Ebelechukwu Oluigbo: Tonderai if tears can bring one back, it would have done the magic. We can only take solace on the legacy you left behind. Yes you lived a very short life but the lives you impacted is what greatly matters. It’s very painful that you didn't have time to enjoy all your struggles but it's well our souls sing. Rest in peace my Papalolo. I promise you that that potential you see in me will one day honour you.

Seyi: May your soul rest in Peace...you will always be remembered. RIP....Farewell Wezhira..

Petronella Manyika: Farewell Baba

Arlene: Heartfelt condolences to all the family at such a time as this..my Prayer is that God will comfort all and give you strength.

Adebomi Odude: You contributed your own quota to humanity. You had done your best and left the rest. Rest On Peacefully. Tonderai- The BEST MANAGER I HAD IN 10 YEARS OF MY CAREER- I cannot forget your kindness and listening ear to all problems. Sleep Well until we meet to part more.

My My deepest condolence and sympathy to the Dzingai family.

He was a friend , brother , mentor, work colleague.
we will forever miss you

from all staff at CAREP
Amina , Agnes , Dalia , Mabity etc 

Gone too soon....farewell my friend. The shock, the sadness... I wish this was a dream... I was not ready to say goodbye but God plan is always the best. You were such a kind and caring person. Rest in eternal peace Tonderayi.
My condolences to the Dzingai family and friends.

It was great knowing you for 20 years Tonderai(Tom)Thanks for all your support.encouragement and for standing by me in good and bad times.For encouraging me to reach for the sky and work hard.You were more than a friend to me you were a part of my family and my journey .You will be missed Kule.
God broke our hearts only to prove to us he takes the best.You may be gone from our sight but you are never gone from our hearts until we meet again.
I will always remember memories and conversations.I appreciate your friendship and will never forget you.
Rest in peace Gentle Giant

Words fall short. Dzingai had a larger than life heart, and soul. He was a tower of kindness, ready to share, guide with his knowledge. I knew him from Airforce days in Chegutu. Emigrated to UK in the 90’s kept in touch. I grew professionally and in life, as I never would have without his mentoring and generosity of his soul. RIP GOD’S BEST.

I am really shocked to hear this sad news. I worked with Tonderai at the BEH-Chase farm for over 15 years. Tonderai was an exceptional work colleague. It was so pleasant to work with him. Always in a good mood, positive and very professional. He really had a way with people. Everyone loved him. He was laughing all the time. Thinking of Tonderai, we immediately see his beautiful smile. He was both a valued colleague and a truly kind person. There are some people that make work worth it on the dreariest of days—that was Tonderai. Rest in peace Papa!!!

Such a genuine and compassionate nurse, leader and man. Your smile was infectious and your impact on BEH will last a lifetime, thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom.

Tonderai will be deeply missed by all whom who had the privilege and pleasure of meeting and working along side him. He was such a calm and compassionate man. My sincerest condolences to the Dzingai family.
May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

I worked with Tonderai on Sage ward up until my retirement. It is rare to meet such a compassionate, caring and thoughtful colleague. At the time we had a great team - we used to call it the 'dream team' - and Tonderai was a core member, a pleasure to work with. He will be greatly missed by both staff and patients. I wish his family strength and happy memories.

Such sad news. Tonderai was a great ward manager and had a lovely relationship with staff and patients. It was an absolute pleasure working with him. Sending all my love to his family and friends.

Dear Tonderai, you are one of the kindest people i've had the pleasure to meet, you always made time to speak even when you were busy. You always had time to make funny jokes and lift everyones mood with your smile. You are such a inspiration to us all.
May your gentle soul rest in peace.

Dear Tonderai, It was heartbreaking to hear that you are no longer with us. It will not be the same going to Cardamom ward without your presence. Always smiling, kind, caring and supportive...you will be sorely missed and your memories forever cherished. May your soul rest in peace.

Paps
My journey with you started the day I Interviewed you for your first appointment at the North London Forensic Service. I got to know you as a colleague, a friend and a brother. You remained humble and down to earth as you progressed in your career. What struck me most was your kindness and generosity. Always willing to help others and never asking for anything in return. You were indeed our PAPA. I have no words to describe how gut wrenching a loss this is to me personally. May your soul rest in eternal peace

Tonderai I still can’t quite take in that such a beautiful soul as yours has left us so soon. It’s still sinking in. You had such an impact on so many and your smile will never be forgotten. Your love and compassion for all is such an example to strive for. I will always remember how kind you were to me, how you encouraged me and went out of your way to always check in on how I was. My heart is with your family and friends, we may have lost you too soon but I know heaven has received one more angel. Till we meet again x

To read the message that you had passed was such a shock and heart wrenching.  What a man!! , a noble upright, and gentleman. A man with such a gentle compassionat soul. Death has robbed us. Death's sting is so deep but one thing for we have this blessed hope that grave will not be victorious in holding forever for God himself will busrt your grave open and we will see you again very soon. Meanwhile rest well gentle giant. To mbuya and the boys and the entire Dzingai family and friends my deepest sincerest heartfelt condolences to you. 

Tonderai , although I have never worked on the same ward as you , I have known you for many years when we both worked together in what was a small part of the Trust called forensics . I always wondered why you were called Papa ? The massages that family, friends have written before me highlights in bold lights why you were called Papa , words like boss , gentleman, kind , gracious , the loss felt , People described your smile , laughter, confidant, leader , humble . These are things that people describe a loved member of family, a wise person who people seek for advice from . You were that man . I cannot add anymore to the description other than this , your kindness to others, and the ability to carry on when times have been tough with the same coolness and smile is an example to us all.
God and the angles will have accepted you , I ask them to bless your family and friends.
RIP PAPA
From Paul Duff and family

My heartfelt condolences to the family of our dear friend and colleague - Papa Tonderai who on 5th February 2021 sadly departed this sinful world and was called home. Death took the body, God took the soul, our minds hold the memories, our hearts keep the love and our faiths let us know that one day we will meet again. Rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ until we meet and part no more. As we cannot turn the hands of the clock back, let us celebrate the brief time he spent with us. Many people has attested to how humble, dedicated, selfless, ....... (the list goes on)he was. I want us to ponder for a second on this “what will people say about me after I have gone?” Though he was firm and fair, he showed us all the practical meaning of love, dedication, selfless, and servant leadership at its best. Adieu my dear friend. Rest in perfect peace.

What a lovely man with such great compassion. I enjoyed working with you at Chase Farm and am so sorry that this cruel illness has taken you far too soon.

May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Tonderai
Our NLFS falling Hero
We wish we could see you one more time walking through the door as we struggle with the heartache that we lost you day’s will pass and turn into years but we will forever remember you with silent tears bye bye bye ooo
RIP

To the Dzingayi families we are with you in prayers.

Aunty Rebecca , Tinashe , Daniel , the rest of the family and friends I pray for God to comfort you all during this difficult time .Am still in shock , am heart is broken ,cant believe you are gone . I will miss you soo much dad . I will always remember everything that you taught me , your constructive advise . You were so full of love and your heart was big enough to accommodate all. Your warm bright smile. You motivated me in every way possible through your words, hard work , consistency and selflessness. You were a great leader and a loving father. I will miss you soo much . May your Loving Soul Rest In Peace . Forever in my heart till we meet again .

Tonderai I still cannot believe you have departed to go and be with your maker. You were a true and sincere friend. You always made the time to check on your friends now and then, encourage and give sound advice. We shared both joys and misfortunes. You will be sorely missed. Rest in perfect peace my friend. To the Dzingai family please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. Rebecca, Tinashe & Daniel I pray that God Himself will heal your pain.

What can I say Tonderai, dance with angels till we meet again. So sad, may your family find peace and strength. Rest in peace Tonderai .

Tonderai you touched the hearts of everyone with your smile. Your approach to everything was with a natural calmness.In those long years we worked together you gave to me much more than I could ever give to you, yet side by side we always stood together with unity and trust. RIP Papa, it was an honour to know you.

Words fail me.
I'm numb and in shock. Tonderai, I celebrate you. From my early days at NLFS to the day I left Cardamom ward, you remained a loyal friend. I haven't seen you in a very long time but your infectious smile is one thing I will never forget. Thank you for making a lasting impact in my life and career. You left us too soon but your legacy lives on. Rest in eternal peace my dear friend and mentor.

I pray that your beloved family finds peace and strength to carry on.

It is so sad that you left so soon l couldn't believe.My heart beat and feels painful.
Tanderia you have gone with your loving good heart and smiling face
You were such a person l would ever remember when i first came in cardamom ward for first time for my practical placemènt the way you received me and treated me throughout my time spend there, i would never forget
You were such a good ward manager in Forestice ward that NHS have missed.
May your soul rest in the boson of thy Lord till we meet again were there is no death no more.
My prayer goes to your family you left behind.
Rest in peace
Rest in peace in perfect peace.

To Tonderai's wife, family and friends. We pray for your peace and comfort at this difficult time and offer our condolences to you all. We had the privilege to know Dzingai from Zim and particularly during his time of service in the Airforce of Zimbabwe and kept in touch even after we moved to the UK.
His friendly persona and gentle soul will always be in our hearts. RIP comrade. Khoza Family.

What a loss! Gone way too soon Tonderai. I will miss your warm and infectious smile. Sitting in your office chatting and you giving me advice. The impact you have made is vast, we thank you for your great service, your hard work and kindness to all. You will be sorely missed!! Rest in perfect Peace, Tonderai.

Dear Tonderai, I can not believe that I will never see you in your office, always busy talking to staff and patients. You have always had time for everyone. Cardamom will never be the same without you. I will miss you dearly and will always remember your smile. My deepest condolences to the family.

So sorry you are gone too soon. You will be miss dearly by many. Heaven has gain an Angel, sleep on and be at peace.

Dearest Tonderi.... I am deeply saddened at the news of your untimely death. You were a kind, humble, gentle man. I had the honour of being one of your work colleagues and you were always an absolute pleasure to work with. Thankyou for looking after my precious daughter Robyn. Who briefly worked on Cardamom Ward with you. She too is devastated by your passing. RIP...May you rest in perfect peace. X

Babamunini Tonde, I'm short of words! You will be missed for your kindness, gentleness and the love you showed everyone you came across. Thank you for always being encouraging and supportive. May you Rest in Peace!

Mai Stella (aka Gules)