Dem Wa FB Heartbroken as She Lays Grandmother to Rest
- All roads led to Butere, Kakamega county, to give Dem Wa Facebook's grandmother a befitting send-off
- The content creator had announced the passing of her beloved grandmother, Respher Aywa Ashumwa, on August 4
- Kenyans on social media comforted Dem Wa FB with touching messages, while others asked her to cherish the memories they shared
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Kenyan content creator Dem Wa Facebook, whose real name is Millicent Aywa, is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, who died and was buried on Friday, August 15 in Butere, Kakamega county.
Source: Facebook
The comedienne shared a touching photo while at her grandmother Respher Aywa Ashumwa's funeral, holding her cross.
On the cross, her grandmother's name and her birth and death dates were also written.
Next to her was a woman holding a photo of her grandmother.
She shared the news of her grandmother's passing with a heartfelt tribute and expressed her sadness over her demise.
"Today, we lay our beloved grandmother to rest in her peaceful rural home in Butere. Saying goodbye is never easy, but we are grateful for the love, wisdom, and strength she gave us. Rest well, shosh. You will always be in our hearts," she wrote.
The content creator had announced her grandmother's death on August 4. She wrote:
"Our grandmother has gone to be with the Lord. Today, we celebrate a queen who graced us with 96 beautiful years of wisdom, laughter, love, and unshakable faith. She has left behind a legacy of strength and grace that lives on in every story, every smile, and every moment we shared. What a blessing it was to walk this life with her. Rest well grandma."
Source: Facebook
Dem Wa FB's post got hundreds of condolence responses from her followers. Many of them sent prayers and words of consolation to her family during this hard time.
Family, close friends, and others from the community came together to honour the matriarch's life at the burial service.
Fans lauded Dem Wa FB for sharing one of her most trying moments, with some sending her messages of condolences.
Some noted that the influencer was named after her granny, and it was no wonder her father loved and cherished her.
Netizens comfort Dem Wa FB and her family
Here is what they had to say:
Eunice Idagiza:
"You were named after her, no wonder your dad loves you so cos he always sees his mother in you. May her Soul rest in eternal peace."
Mema Festus
"Thought the name Respher applies to Gen-Z's only. Anyway let her RIP."
Mary Moraa:
"Take heart my dear friend. Am sure she was so much proud of you. A good life well lived. We celebrate her."
Clyde Na Clyve:
"Waaaaaaaaa, Resper is your grandma? she was a member of CPK CHURCH Sikhendu. she later moved to Butere."
Dun Can"
"Grandparents are the pillars that hold family together, losing them feels like you've lost an entire family take heart may her soul rest in peace."
Harriet Cheryl Maloba:
"May the Lord continue to uphold you and your family my dear, may kukhu rest well."
Jeff Bezos' mum passes away
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, is in mourning.
The billionaire had announced the passing of his beloved mum.
He promised to cherish their memories.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
