KABALE – The Rukiga District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Sylvia Alinaitwe, has arrived at the burial ceremony of her aunt, Omukaikuru Tihwayo Sarafina, who passed away at the age of 80.
The burial ceremony is taking place at Kurubanda Village, Nyabushabi, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East, Kabale District, where family members, friends, religious leaders and local residents have gathered to pay their final respects.
The funeral service is being led by Rev. Fr. Nomugisha Januario, who is guiding mourners in prayers as they celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased.
Omukaikuru Tihwayo Sarafina was a devoted and respected church leader at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nyabushabi, where she dedicated herself to serving the church and strengthening the faith community.
She will be remembered for her wisdom, thoughtful ideas, commitment to church service and the positive influence she had on the lives of those around her.
Her contribution to the church community leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations, while her passing marks a significant loss to her family, the church and the wider Nyabushabi community.
The burial has attracted several government dignitaries, political leaders and local leaders, among them Hon. Asiinga Bridget, the Vice Chairperson of NRM Kabale District, alongside other invited guests.
As family members and mourners gather to bid her farewell, tributes continue to reflect on a life characterised by faith, service, wisdom and commitment to the community.
May Omukaikuru Tihwayo Sarafina’s soul rest in eternal peace.
