Bheki Margaret Mahlaba
- 24 March 1935 - 9 April 2022
memories
funeral SERVICE
funeral details
Time: 08h00 to 10h00
Address: Ipelegeng Community Centre (St. Paul’s)
Cnr. Khumalo & Phera Street, Jabavu (White City) – click to navigate
Time: 10h30 to 11h30
Address: Newclare Cemetery (Croesus) – click to navigate
Time: 12h00 to 14h30
FUNERAL Program
Part 1 - Church
OPENING PRAYER
WELCOME ADDRESS
MC MR BONGINKOSI MATHEBULA
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE DAPHNE NTULI
HYMN/SONG
FAMILY REPRESENTATIVE
MR MADODA MAHLABA AND PHELELAPHI NKABINDE
FRIEND : SIS DOLLY
MESSAGE FROM NEIGHBOURS :
DOLLY MAZIBUKO & GOG’ MAMKHONZA
FAMILY FRIEND : BHUT’ ARCHIE RADEBE
SISTERS-IN-LAW
MRS SWAZI MAHLABA AND MRS NEO MAHLABA
TRIBUTE FROM GRANDCHILDREN
TRIBUTE FROM DAUGHTER : FALANDILE MAPONYA
HYMN/SONG
CHURCH SERVICE (9H10 – 09H55)
ZOLA LUTHERAN CHURCH
PRAYER WOMENS LEAGUE
CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE
CIRCUIT REPRESENTATIVE
OBITUARY
SERMON
HOLY COMMUNION
PROCESSION (CORTEGE LEAVES FOR CROESUS CEMETERY)
PART 2 – AT CROESUS CEMETERY
BURIAL RITES
VOTE OF THANKS BY FAMILY REPRESENTATIVE
BENEDICTION
obituary
Bheki Margaret Mahlaba was born on the 24th of March in 1935 in Western Native Township (Sophiatown).
She was the second born from her parents Ettani Ida Mahlaba and Nyawu Ephraim Mahlaba. In total, she was one of 16 children from her father.
She attended her schooling at St Cyprian School in Sophiatown. Shortly after that, she left Johannesburg for KwaZulu Natal, her family’s origins eNgoje (Lousberg). While in KZN, she worked as a farm worker for several years before returning to Johannesburg.
Upon her return to Johannesburg, she worked in Wendywood, Gallo Manor and Rosebank. It was in 1978 when Gogo Bheki entered into what was called Margie’s Years, a glorious period that spanned for 21 years as a general worker at Rosebank Primary School. She was a mentor and inspiration to thousands of pupils at the school during this time until she retired in 1998.
In between her work at Rosebank Primary, she had a small business as décor specialist for parties and weddings in Soweto and surrounding areas.
She is survived by her daughter Falandile, four brothers, one sister, 9 grandchildren and 9 great grand-children.
Thulwa’zitha. Mpepeza. Msane. Mahlaba.
We pray that the seed of friendship and love nurtured by uMam’Mahlaba shall blossom forever
3 Comments
Renee Bennett
Posted at 05:55h, 13 AprilFor Margie Mahlaba
Margie was my second mother.
She loved me unconditionally and I loved her too!
I remember the way she use to bath me and wash and comb my long hair. Always so gentle. Always present in my life. From good times to bad times, Margie was always there. When my beloved parents passed away, Margie was there. As soon as I saw her, it was in her arms I sought comfort! I always felt safe with Margie. I remember as a little girl my parents would argue, and it was beautiful Margie I ran too. She would kiss me and love me like her own!
I remember playing with her beautiful children- Caroline, Bethuel and my best childhood friend, Falandile!
Whenever I returned to SA I wasn’t interested in catching up with most people – but I always wanted Margie.
Every birthday, every anniversary….she remembered.
I hope and pray that this amazing woman is at peace now and I know that her memory will always be a blessing in my life.
I love you now and forever Margie Mahlaba
Katlego Lesejane
Posted at 07:20h, 13 AprilMy deepest condolences to the family at large. May God heal you all during this trying time. Hold on to the memories you share with Gogo ♥️♥️ Love n Light
Gloria
Posted at 08:24h, 13 AprilMy deepest condolences to my fellow Board member Simphiwe for loosing your Grandmother that you regard as your own mom… May God gives you strength during this difficult time.