Queeneth Sisana Ntsuntsha
1945 – 2021
Sisana, the eldest daughter/child of William and Lucy Mgabhile Ntsuntsha was born at Mankayane on the 29th of June 1945. She attended primary school at Mount Hermon and completed high school at Swazi National. She furthered her tertiary studies at William Pitcher College where she successfully obtained a Primary and Secondary Teacher’s Certificates. Armed with these certificates her life long career as a teacher began. She taught at Suthu Mission Primary School and Lobamba National Secondary School before she became a lecturer at William Pitcher College. It is while lecturing at William Pitcher that she completed her degree in Education from UNISA via correspondence. Her degree earned her a promotion to be Deputy Head at Mbuluzi High School. Not satisfied with just her degree, she got an opportunity to do a diploma in Admin at Edinburgh University in Scotland. Upon returning from Scotland she was made Headmistress at Mbuluzi. She was posted to head several high schools thereafter which included Hlathikhulu, Mthonjeni and finally retired while at Mpuluzi.
She sadly passed at Manzini Clinic on the 31st of July 2021 after renal complications induced after an infection to Covid 19. She is survived by her children, Sandra and Pedro (Mpumie), her younger siblings, Phumzile, Sikhumbuzo and Nozipho, her grandchildren, Tutu, Nkhanyeti, Isabella and Luca, her great grandchild, Hlelolenkhosi.
Following her name Sisana (Big little girl), and as the first to gain meaningful employment in her family she played a supporting role in the education of her siblings. She would often relate how difficult it was financially for her parents to put her through school that she took it upon herself to support the entire extended family through school, not only while she was employed but also with her retirement stipend. Such was the nature of Gogo that no visitor would leave her house without a hot meal.
You played a big role in our lives and for that we will always love you and remember you fondly. Ntsuntsha Mwelase Mazimakhulu, wenungawelanga ngazibuko wawela ngempampozi yomfula!
Rest in peace our dearly beloved Gogo, you will be missed Mwelase….
As a foreigner in a new country my late wife found a true human being in Queeneth. She embraced her and the two became the closest of friends, as ‘Sis Tholie’ and ‘Queen’, (she being the younger).
Through this a family bond developed. My children got an ‘Aunty Queen’ and I a neice and a nephew.
As a family ya Sis Tholie we shall forever cherish Queen’s warm embrace.
We are certain that Sis Tholie and Queen will resume their friendship where they both are now.
Rest in peace Queen.
Tholie’s family – Ubhuti wakho nabantwana.
Your sudden departure was heartbreaking Mwelase. You were a great help to us as your family, you took care of us and took us to school when our mother left us with you. You became the head of the family, and took care of everyone. We were everything to you and you gave us hope when we were going through difficulties.
The Lord knows and there is no mistake to him, everything happens for a reason. There’s a lot we can say about you Mwelase.
We will forever miss you, may your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace, Mwelase, Mazibuko❤️
Siyabonga kusemukela ngetandla letitfokomele nangefudziso yakho etinhlangotsini letehlekene sitosihlele siyikhumbula njalo Mwelase.
Luca 1st birthday, we came into your home, with ballons, whistles and eye masks, made all kinds of noise to an unbothered Luca, all in the name of love and family, we will forever be grateful to have shared those moments with you.
A hysterical Isabella called about her Gogo being in heaven and she was never going to see her Gogo again. As per Gogo teachings, prayer is going give you the strength Samuel.
Your love and compassion to all has been our biggest lesson.
Lala Ngekuthula
Mwelase.
May your kind soul rest well. I know that angels welcomed you as you joined them. You have fought like a soldier for the longest time, I am privileged to have known you. A very strong woman. Lala Kahle Ntsuntsha
When I heard about the bad news I caught my breath & let the silence stretch. I didn’t want to get angry, I didn’t have the energy..in many ways I know that I am fortunate because I was able to confide to you, we would talk about anything & you would give me your best advices & whenever I go visit you I’d make sure I come with an empty stomach because you will always make sure I never leave the house without eating. You had a loving heart. You was a woman of class. I remember last year on my birthday, I started my day @ church I then went checking on you, yo gave me money & you told me to come for my my special lunch.
I will always love you & you will always be in my heart forever.
May your soul rest in peace Mwelase.
May your soul rest in peace momkhulu.
This is the saddest day of my life. Its hard to believe that my beloved sister is no more. Not so long I lost my wife and now I lost you sister.what will I be without you. I m going to miss you . You used to lift me up when things going down. Today I m all alone,I have no shoulder to cry on. Its hurts so much that I will never see you again. What shall I do what step should I take oh Lord, what I do? I m going to wait for an answer from you, oh Lord show me the way to over come all the difficulties I m facing right now.
Bekubabe kungumake kim
Your confidence was out of this world! Indeed, God picks the best flowers for His garden.
Phumula Mwelase, u have done your path. See u in the morning.
Your neatness/ cleanliness was out of this world, not forgetting your confidence. Indeed, God picks the best flowers for His garden.
Phumula Mwelase, u have done your path. See u in the morning.
I remember how every time she saw me she’d ask me about school. “Ngiyabatsandza bantfwana labafundzile mine” she’d say 😀. And she’d always make sure I never left her house without eating😊
She made sure to push me to be a better person.
You might be gone but the memories you left will forever be with us.
Rest in eternal peace gogo❤️
There are special people in our lives that never leave us – even after they are gone.
Thank you for the loving kindness you extended toward me.
Rest in our Lords eternal peace.
Everything in life bespeaks mom. Pedro and Sandra rely on the memories of mom’s being.
Her being your hope in misery, your strength in times of weakness, your comforter in times of sorrow and grief.
Mom is not lost forever. For now she is an eternal spirt of love, of beauty, of mercy, of joy and strength, of beautiful memories without boundaries of mortality.
Rest assured, in heaven they have lit candles. They sing songs of joy of her accomplishments here on earth. In heaven she will be welcomed as a returning heroine.
Fare thee well mom Ntsuntsha 🙏🏽
A woman of substance and class, always clean, a stylish woman of note. A disciplinarian with an understanding and caring personality. As a headmistress you liberated us, because of you we got town leaves and were able to visit our families when needed to. The motivations and teachings you gave inspired a lot of us young girls to be the best version of ourselves, you really made a positive impact in our lives, woman. May the almighty give strength to your family in this trying time. Sleep well mama, we shall meet in the morning.
You are so very special, so this helps you remember that you are very much appreciated. For the forms in which you made me bloom! My profound condolences to my favorite head teacher.”
Rest In Peace madam
You came into our lives when we were very young and you inspired us to be the best we could ever be. We truly appreciate the advices and lessons you tought us.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and close relatives. Be comforted in the Lord
Rest in peace Ntsuntsha.you were such a strong woman who fought endlessly until you had no power to fight.You were in pain but u never showed up those moments that you are in pain.your hands and feet became cold for almost a week but you were still talking like nothing happening in your life.you were such a cooperative,strong and fighting patient I have ever seen.may your soul rest an eternal life
The loss of a parent is incomparable – it cannot be equated to anything no matter how many variables are held constant, Moms are life!! Moms are everything and more – I pray that you relish and cherish every moment you’ve shared with her…please find comfort in knowing u have the biggest and most beautiful Angel 😇 looking over you and your family…Take all the time to feel the intensity of whatever you may be feeling, grief is tricky – however, we find ways of growing through and or around it…
May the peace and courage of The Lord carry and strengthen You❤️
Lala kahle Mama. Your love was limitless. Despite your abundant caring, you were by no means a pushover, you spoke truth unflinchingly to all. Maybe they teach that at teacher training college, but in my eyes there was never a more natural teacher. Despite your toughness, you babied until the day you passed. You were proud of me which only encouraged me to be the best I could be. You have laid a clear blue print of how I need to be with my own children and for that I will be eternally grateful. I love you and will remember fondly!