Kumbukumbu ya Theonest Mashamba (Remix)

(Hallelujah)

(Praise Him)

Oh, we remember you today, Dad.

Six years have passed, the calendar turns to July,

But your spirit remains, like the stars in the sky.

From the days at Lugalo, the memories we hold,

A father’s true love, more precious than gold.

We hear your voice calling, Zefania, come near,

"Nanga wewe!" echoes loud in our ear.

And that story of hunger, the way that you smiled,

You were the heart that sheltered every child.

Oh, Theonest Mashamba, you’re forever our guide,

With Mama Emeresiana right there by your side.

Six years gone, but your light never fades,

You built a foundation that never decays.

(Thank You Jesus)

We’re walking in the wisdom you gave us to keep,

Rest in the promise, in the grace that is deep.

Kabale Bar was more than a name on the street,

It was love, it was laughter, where our family would meet.

Amon, Zefania, Modesta, and Timothy too,

Dancing in the joy that we captured with you.

"None of us will sleep here," you’d wisely remind,

Teaching us paths that we each have to find.

You lifted the brothers, you carried the load,

You walked with such honor on this earthly road.

Oh, Theonest Mashamba, you’re forever our guide,

With Mama Emeresiana right there by your side.

Six years gone, but your light never fades,

You built a foundation that never decays.

(Glory, glory)

We’re walking in the wisdom you gave us to keep,

Rest in the promise, in the grace that is deep.

Twelve grandchildren now, a legacy grown,

Five grandsons, seven granddaughters, the seeds that you’ve sown.

Some never met you, but they know you by name,

Through the stories of kindness that fan the bright flame.

(Yes Lord, Amen)

You taught us that wealth isn't silver or land,

But the unity formed by a father’s own hand.

We promise to honor our mother, your dear,

To stay by her side through the passing of year.

We’ll love one another, as you taught us to do,

Living a life that brings honor to you.

Though the silence is heavy, your teachings are loud,

We’re holding our heads and our spirits up proud.

(Praise Him)

Oh, Theonest Mashamba, you’re forever our guide,

With Mama Emeresiana right there by your side.

Six years gone, but your light never fades,

You built a foundation that never decays.

We’re walking in the wisdom you gave us to keep,

Rest in the promise, in the grace that is deep.

Rest in peace, Father, your journey is done,

In the light of the Lord, you have finally won.

We love you forever, in our hearts you will stay,

Until we meet again on that glorious day.

(Amen, Hallelujah, Thank You Jesus)

Rest in peace, Theonest Mashamba.