The Boksburg Advertiser invites local families who have lost a loved one (who also lived in Boksburg) to Covid-19 to submit a photograph of their loved one and a short tribute, telling our readers about them (in no more than 100 words).
Renier Nel (45) lost his battle against Covid-19 on August 3 last year. Renier served the community of Boksburg and Ekurhuleni as a firefighter and paramedic with pride, valour and dignity for over 26 years and was stationed at Leon Ferreira Fire Station in Boksburg. The firefighter will be remembered for his bravery and the love he had for his family. “Renier left a huge void and will always be in our thoughts. It's as if we're waiting for him to come home. He will always be a hero,” said his w
Our mom, Cynthia Lloyd (73), died on January 10 and our dad, Sydney Lloyd (75), died on January 12 of Covid-19. Our mom and dad were the most loving and caring parents anyone could ask for and would do anything for their children and grandchildren. I cannot begin to describe how blessed we were to have such amazing parents in our lives. Seeing true love through them both made our hearts happy and we saw perfection in both of them. On December 18, they celebrated their 55th emerald wedding annive
Brandon Schunke (50), principal of Parkrand Primary School, succumbed to Covid-19 on New Year’s Day. “Rest in peace our angel. Sing and praise forever. Knowing you are near us helps to keep us strong. We hold you in our thoughts. We hold you in our hearts. We know the bond we shared as wife and children. You walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed – always and forever,” read a tribute from his wife, Maryke, and chidren, Keena and Caden. Schunke
Capt Thabiso Khoza, who was stationed at the Boksburg North SAPS, died on September 9 of Covid-19 related complications. Khoza served in the SAPS for 33 years since November 1987. He was a shift commander who led by an example. His work ethic and moral values will be remembered. His daughter, Nontobeko Khoza, said: “My father was a breadwinner at home. We still can’t believe he is really gone. We miss him every day and life is no longer the same without him.”
Shannon Leo Fincham succumbed to Covid-19 on August 14, 2020, at the age of 30. Paying tribute to Fincham, the family had this to say: “Covid-19…a card that was dealt harshly and we never saw it coming or even had a chance to fight. A brilliant son of Gerard and Anita Fincham was taken too soon and so unexpected. A loving single father of Travis Leo, brother to Brandon, boyfriend to Roxanne and a friend to so many people. You made a difference to everyone that touched your life in so many di
Email your submissions to boksburgadvertiser@caxton.co.za to be part of this special Covid-19 Wall of Remembrance. When submitting the photographs, please include the date they died and who the person is survived by.
