In Loving Memory
Felix Thamsanqa Mazava
To Felix,
You will live on in our hearts. For all the joy you gave our family, may you rest peacefully. You were the best Brother, Father and Grandfather anyone could have asked for. Thank you for everything you ever did, you will forever remain in our thoughts and hearts.
xoxo
Felix Thamsanqa's Life Story
11/04/53 - 13/03/23
To all our friends far and wide around the world. Our family is very saddened at the loss of Felix.
Felix Thami Mazava was born on the 11 April 1953 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He was the first child of Gideon and Lizzie Mazava. He was followed by 5 siblings Columba, Bongani, Pamela, Edward and Xola. After his secondary school education at Msami Mission, in Mrewa he went to work at Supersonic Radio and Television in Bulawayo where his career in TV engineering started. In 1975, 19 year old Felix and his 17 year old Brother Columba travelled to London UK and enrolled At Bromley College. Felix furthering his education in TV and Radio Engineering.
Felix met and married Tabetha Makuzwa in London in 1981 and In 1982 he and his wife went back to Harare, Zimbabwe where he went on to work for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).
Tabetha passed away in August 2004.
Felix left ZBC and went off to set up Video Visions in Avondale, Harare. Felix had three sons with Tabetha - Colin, Andrew and Michael. One son Simba with Rose Mukaro.
Felix returned to the UK in 2000, working in Electronic Engineering for Link Latters and later changed careers to interpreting for the Home Office.
In 2013 Felix had his diagnosis of Myeloma, a cancer that caused up and downs for the following 10 years. In 2021 Felix was diagnosed with leukaemia an aggressive second cancer which eventually ended his life on 13 March 2023.
Felix is survived by his four sons Colin, Andrew, Michael and Simba, two grandchildren Lison and Rio-James, siblings Bongani, Pamela and Xola as well as two favourite nieces Hlonipha and Sharky.
Felix loved life, he fiercely loved his family and was very protective yet also a fiercely stubborn individual. He was not great when crossed but equally lovable in his own way.
He loved Motown and Jazz music , like all boys of his era and he even had a song book in his teenage years.
He loved good food, adored great whiskeys some might even say a connoisseur of all things nice. He loved to read, was a real foodie and was into everything sci-fi and strange unexplained phenomenons. His collection of gadgets and love of gadgetry was him being himself and enjoying life.
Funeral Details
North East Surrey Crematorium
28th March 2023
10:40am – 11:25
Any floral tributes will be gathered an left on site to be moved at a later date.
Following the ceremony, the wake will be held at the 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group HQ - The Scout Centre, Arthur Rd, New Malden KT3 6LX from 11:00 - 15:00.
Wake
Wake Location - 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group HQ - The Scout Centre, Arthur Rd, New Malden KT3 6LX
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Following some light food and refreshments, for those that would like to join us in a toast to our late father, we will be heading to the The Earl Beatty - 365 W Barnes Ln, New Malden KT3 6JF from 15:00 - 18:00.
Thank You,
Mazava Family.
Condolences & Memories
(16)To the family and friends . He has been a true bother to all of us no discrimination, loved all , from your cousin lucky may your soul rest in peace we will always remember you ,
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Uncle Tammy like I used to call you, you were such a good person to be around, your sense of humour was hilarious. I remember when I first met you at Pamela’s house I hadn’t known you very well at that time but you were watching me drinking PIMMS and you didn’t say anything. The second time I met you you said I know you , you are PIMMS and Lemonade and that nickname stayed with me for a long time . To Pamela and Family it must be hard to lose your loved one , but God only takes the good ones. Uncle Tammy finished his work on earth and he has now gone to a better place. If it was our wish we would hold on to our loved ones and never let them go. The lord gives his people the tasks that they are capable of carrying. Everything is going to be alright. May the love of god be with you.
Uncle Thami. You were one of kind. I will forever cherish your kindness and love for your family. Il miss you calling me ‘Masuku’. I loved the fact that you loved my Mom your sister Reg amazingly Please say hie to her on the other side for us and tell her you were still the kindest uncle. Goodnight Thami
Sekuru – words fail us!! We have a lot of fond memories including kuma jarata (2018)!! We will miss the BS, your sense of humour and the famous smile. Our favourite song remains Smokey Robinson’s Tracks of my tears. You will well be received by Tabitha, Gideon, Elizabeth, Kojak, Columba (Hlebo), Tunku, Chelsea ++. Rest well Khule!!
Condolences to the Mazava family on the sad passing of Tami. I always found him to be laid back individual, whom I can describe as “etshayela phansi” with jokes. I know his passing has left a great big hole in the family, as he was your “father figure” to you all. He was in good spirits when I last saw him at Ches’ funeral, but obviously unwell. We pray the Lord receives his soul and grant him eternal rest in the company of his ancestors, our Mother Mary, our Lord, all the angels and saints. Courage and strength Andrew, Colin, Michael and Simba and all family. We are with you in spirit. Praying that all goes well at funeral and beyond. Lala ngokuthula Tami, iNkosi ibelawe naphakade.
Although you are no longer physically with us, you will forever remain in our hearts and your spirit will always be felt.Thank you for coming into our lives you were an amazing person that showed us how to live life to the fullest and give back to others. We already miss all the parties you used to throw us every time you visited Zimbabwe in the garage at 20Gardenia. You fought a good fight uncle Tami rest in peace.
Sekuru Tami you will be sadly missed. No more Amarulas, whiskey,and Castle whilst we enjoyed lunch at Masasa most of all the jokes and laughter we had. Rest well sekuru, you fought a great fight. Mydsrip.
Mr Felix Tamusanqa Mazava was a friend and a brother.Together we were members of the Jairos Jiri Association and Sebakwe Lions Club. Each time Felix made a contribution in our meetings we would enjoy his baritone voice so musical it was.The icing on the cake was the eloquency and he was always on point. He had charm was witty and an all weather dresser.In the towns of Kwekwe and Redcliff he left a mark when he introduced satelite television to the two towns. However when the Heavens pluck their ripe flower the garden suffers the loss and the Heavens gain.We have lost a soul mate,friend,father, grandfather and advisor. To the Mazava family my family joins you in the mourning of a dear friend and brother. May His Dear Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. From Eric Musesengwe and family
To the Mazava family sincere condolences on the passing of Felix Tham. I knew Bongi and Pamela first before meeting Felix. It also occured Felix was married to Tabetha my best friend’s little sister aka cousin which really strengthened the relationship with the Mazave family. Felix had a wicked sense of humour and loved life. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace bhuti Felix. May the Lord comfort all his family and friends.
My sincere condolences to Bongi Busi and to all the Mazava family. Thami was a big brother to me and his siblings. I remember while Bongi and me were at secondary school he used to bring goodies from mama and Tata Mazava. In those days ezimnadi were big, sweets, lobels biscuits and mazoe crush. Just to mention a few goodies. It was with sadness to learn about his passing on. We will miss him such a lovely guy ❤️. MHDSRIP.
Mr Felix Tamusanqa Mazava was a man l knew from the early eighties when he returned to Zimbabwe from the UK. By coincidence his late wife Thabeth was a relative of my wife Joana . Felix became a friend and a brother at the same time We were members of the Jairos Jiri Association and Sebakwe Lions Club respectively. He followed in the legacy of his late father who was a member to both organisations . Mr Gideon Mazava made History by becoming the first black Deputy Director of Housing and Community Services for the Municipality of Kwekwe in the late seventies. Felix was a fair minded person. During business meetings we enjoyed listening to his baritone voice and his fluency in English and to the point contributions. He uplifted the Kwekwe community and nearby Redcliff town plus the surrounding areas by introducing satelite television. He was a loving father to his sons in as much as he was a loving son to his mother, brothers and sisters. He was generous and was always ready to assist whenever problems arose. However, whenever the Heavens upon seeing a right flower in the Garden ,it will pluck it to its gain and the Garden will suffer the loss. Personalities such as Maven Eka, Felix Tami Mazava are difficult to replace. My family thanks the Lord for the time we interacted with Felix , Thabeth and his children. To the Mazava family, we share the loss of this great man together. MHDSRIEP. Signed Eric Musesengwe on 27/03/2023 from Kwekwe Zimbabwe.
May his soul rest in eternal peace and compassion grace us as we are grieving
Although you are nolonger here with us we will always love and remember you… grateful for the memories l have of you, the conversations we shared , grateful that l learnt alot from you. Thank you for being the best uncle (dad) as well as friend, for always knowing exactly what to say when am down and upset… l am grateful l shared a relationship with you whilst you were here.. l prayed for you daily and l am at peace knowing that you are resting and that you are with God, and our Ancestors .. I love you Sleep well uncle Tami until we meet again….❤️
