DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with our deepest sorrow that we, Tanzanians living in Columbus, Ohio inform you of the death of our beloved brother Leo Mapunda Mwakitalu, who died today, December 03, 2016 of complications from chemo treatment at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Beginning of November 2016, our beloved  Brother Leo checked-in himself at the hospital for the back pain where he was admitted and diagnosed with cancer. He started chemo treatment last Tuesday, November 29, 2016, and was moved to ICU on Thursday, December 1, 2016 where he has been closely monitored until he succumbed to death.

We are working with the family, friends, and Tanzania community at large on fundraising and plans to transport his body for funeral in Tanzania. We are counting on your moral and material support. More details to come.

Please, free to reach out to the following people for any additional information;

(518) 961-2098 William Mwandambo 
(614) 378-8655 Deo Mwalujua 
(301) 806-3989 Lusajo Kibonde 
(614) 806-9436 Abraham Aziz 
(614) 843-6658 Andrew Mapunda
(614) 806-7636 Immanuel Lyatuu
(614) 364-6778 Kenan Haonga 
(623) 225-9614 Liston Kayila
(214) 830-9906 Prosper Kiswaga 
(301) 433-1048 Tumaini Katule
(413) 219-7055 Christian Mwakapusya 
+255754281726 Isakwisa Kalinga

Please, keep Leo's family in your thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

Amen.