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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2014.

GEORGE MTUTUZELI FUNISELA MBOLEKWA, M.B., B.Ch., F.R.C.S. (Ed.), F.R.C.S. (C) Peacefully passed on Saturday, February 22, 2014, Dr. George M. F. Mbolekwa in his 86th year. Beloved husband of 56 years to Doris. Father of Wanda of Umtata, South Africa (RSA), Nikiwe of Brantford, Piko (Maxine) of Whitby, Khwezi (Mary) of Vancouver, Zoki (Kelly) of North Bay and Thabisa of Port Elizabeth, RSA. Predeceased by adoring daughter Nomsa (1999). Loving Grandpa of Tessa, Zachary, Samantha, Kylie and Olivia. Brother of Numvuyo of Duncan Village, RSA, Mbewu and Ndoda of Mdantsane, RSA, Esme (Robert) of Port Elizabeth, RSA, and Hilda of Johannesburg, RSA. Brother- in-law of Eva Ntatleng and Grace Rapitso both of Mamelodi, RSA. Predeceased by sister Nyami (Dan Qeqe) of New Brighton, RSA. George was born in Native West Township (Johannesburg) on August 2, 1928. Brilliant and determined, he attended the University of Fort Hare and graduated medical school at the University of the Witwatersrand (1955). George was a political exile of apartheid South Africa and fled to England in 1962. There he practised medicine and attained his Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, FRCS (Ed), certification in 1970. He then immigrated to Canada in 1971 and earned his Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, FRCS (C), certification in 1973. Passionately devoted to the care of his patients, Dr. Mbolekwa conducted a vigorous orthopaedic surgery practise in Brantford from 1973 until 1992, when he was overcome by mobility challenges. He was a giant in the community. George was a lifelong member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, the Ontario Medical Association and the New York Academy of Sciences. He was also a member of the Brantford Air Force Club and the Brantford Gunners Club. George had a passion for politics, believed in the value of a good education and enjoyed watching rugby and WWF wrestling. His convivial spirit, engaging humour and joie de vivre will be missed. Friends will be received at the DENNIS TOLL FUNERAL HOME, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford, on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral service held in the chapel on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 10 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Dr. Barry Pridham. Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 169 Charing Cross Street, Brantford. www.dennistoll.ca

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Mxolisi Mbolekwa

September 1, 2020

Lala Ngoxolo Dlamini, my late father use to talk about you in my childhood.

Rest in Peace Zizi.

Love and Regards,

Mxolisi Mbolekwa - Springs - Caba Tshoma - Eastern Cape.

Quando Mampandla

March 4, 2014

Lala ngoxolo, ugqatso ulufezile. Usibulisele kubo bonke abangaphambili. Sohlala sikukhumbula.

Ntombesizwe Vabaza

March 2, 2014

Malume omhle! Farewell, sir. The moments I spent with you, although not many, were always golden. You are joining the Greats in heaven, that is where you belong. Love always. Until we meet again. Lala ngoxolo Dlamini omhle.

Thabisa Makoyi

March 1, 2014

Dad... You'll forever be a source of pride, inspiration and a hero. You've sacrificed and struggled immensely, for the liberation of blacks in SA. I will always cherish and treasure the memories of your parental love, guidance, jokes and the christmas cards received every year from Canada. I was heart broken to receive the news that you've passed away but it was worse to find that I will not be able to attended my father's funeral. Through all I have learned to trust in God.
Rest in peace Dlamini, Sibakhulu

Your loving daughter - Thabisa Tangiwe Makoyi

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Your loving daughter Thabisa

March 1, 2014

Dad... You'll forever be a source of pride, inspiration and a hero. You've sacrificed and struggled immensely, for the liberation of blacks in SA.

I will always cherish and treasure the memories of your parental love, guidance, jokes and the christmas cards received every year from Canada.

I was heart broken to receive the news that you've passed away but it was worse to find that I will not be able to attended my father's funeral. Through all I have learned to trust in God.
Rest in peace Dlamini, Sibakhulu

Nomvuyo Moyake (Mbolekwa)

February 28, 2014

With great sadness I received and accepted news of your passing. You are now safe in the arms of the Lord, fare thee well beloved brother, together with our parents and your beloved daughter, you finally get the eternal rest that you so richly deserve. Thank you for all that you were. You took care of your little sister even though we were miles apart and for that I will forever be grateful. I only wish I could have shared half your suffering if only to ease your pain. However, you are now free from pain even though it is not in this world.
Till we meet again!
Rest In Peace, Ndlovuzidlekhaya, Dlamini
From your little sister

Thanduxolo Zweni

February 28, 2014

May the soul of the dearly departed rest in peace, may our prayers help guide him on his journey to our Creator. Zizi, Dlamini, Qawe lama Qawe uLale ngoxolo <3 umzukulu

unathi moyake

February 28, 2014

May his soul rest in peace, I firmly believe that God will accept him with open arms for all the good he has done while he was on this earth. RIP Dlamini ulale ngoxolo Tata Omkhulu

Siyabonga, Ntando Moyake

February 27, 2014

Your family is surrounded by the love of many. lala ngoxolo Tata Omkhulu, your grandchildren RSA

Thulile Moyake

February 27, 2014

We might never be with us physically but you will always be with us spiritually. RIP tatomkhulu. Your work here is done. Until we meet again Dlamini. ??

Pumla Qeqe

February 26, 2014

Lume I salute you for being our best of best to all of us. Your love to us and your sisters was unmeasurable. Hamba Dlamini. Greet all of them. Till we meet agaim

February 26, 2014

Dearest Doris, Niki, Piko, Khwezi, and Zoki

It was wonderful for us to have been George's friends for more than 30 years. We are so sad to learn of his passing.

We will always remember George and treasure our happy memories of his warmth and humour and hospitality every year we visited Brantford.

With love and sympathy for you all in this time of deepest grief

Louis and Joanna (Cape Town)

Hamba kahle, Tata

sonwabise zweni

February 26, 2014

Tamakulu u will always be in our minds nd hearts we appreciate ur love nd sacrifices 4 our family nd country . Hambe kakuhle Dlamini zizi uqhatso lakho ulivezile oyohlala uliqhawe kuthi . Rest in peace tamkulu this comes 4rm ur grandchildren in South Africa

Odwa Moyake

February 26, 2014

Malume, your love knew neither bounds nor distance, it shone through in that special way that was you. Thank you for having been a part of our lives. May you eternally rest in the arms of the Almighty & may He grant you peace. Till we meet again!

Nompelo Moyake

February 26, 2014

Hamba kahle Zizi,Dlamini son of Mountain & Joanna, ull always be in our hearts, May your soul RIP!

Nompelo Moyake

February 26, 2014

Malume,will always be in our hearts, Hamba kahle Zizi, Dlamini nyana ka Mountain and Joanna till we meet again!

Sinazo Vabaza Tundube

February 26, 2014

As your grandchildren in RSA, we bid you farewell tatomkhulu. We will always love you

Wanda Dotwana

February 25, 2014

We are grieving as much as we know that no man is immortal.
Sadly we are unable to come and pay our last respect to this unsung hero of our struggle. As we all know him, his contribution to the struggle was not for personal recognition but, to fulfill the ideals of the ANC as espoused in the Freedom Charter. He was a true leader in his own way. One of those described by the late Robert Sobukwe.
"True Leadership demands complete subjugation of self, absolute honesty, integrity and uprightness of character, courage and fearlessness and above all a consuming love for one's people."
May his soul rest in peace.

Mbewu Mbolekwa

February 25, 2014

Dlamini i am heartbroken to hear of your passing on big brother, may the Lord welcome you with warm hands. It is also pity that I can not travel and be in your funeral, as your biological brother my heart is bleeding, RIP Dlamini, Bunyula, Zitha, Lotha, Mangxam, Khonjwa, Ndlovu Zidl'eKhaya sobonana kwelizayo.

Zoki Mbolekwa

February 25, 2014

Dad - I'm guessing that in the new life as in the past, you will not rest. I am hopeful that the hurdles will be smaller and that you will shine ever brighter.

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