President Hakainde Hichilema joined hundreds of mourners at Miracle Life Family Church to pay their last respects to the funeral service of Mrs Peter Kapala, wife of the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, today.
The funeral was marked by heartfelt tributes from family members, traditional leaders, friends, and others.
Speaking during the funeral, at Miracle Life Family Church, husband to the deceased Peter Kapala in a tribute read for him by the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise, Elias Mubanga described the death of his dear wife and close friend Charity Kapala, as a huge loss.
Mr Kapala noted that they got married when she was just 20 years old, and over their forty one years of marriage, he noted that she was his support in his entire life.
“Many of the achievements people see today was due to her wisdom and counsel. She loved deeply, gave freely and nurtured grately,” he noted.
Mr Kapala who thanked God for the gift of her life, noted that the woman he loved dearly as he mourns her deeply, was a pillar of the family in all seasons of life.
Speaking on behalf of the Kapala family, Nephew to the deceased, Chiti Nzima described her aunt as a prayerful woman deeply rooted in her faith by offering support for everyone that came to her.
Mr Nzima stated that she was always steadfast in her words, prayers as well as gentle care for all.
“Fondly known by her friends as Mrs Kapala, her heart was always open. She gave without expecting anything in return,” he said.
And Lwando Bbuku, spoke on behalf of her three children citing that she always found a practical way to inculcate peace and live for others in her children.
Meanwhile, representing their Royal Highnesses of Chifunabuli district, Traditional Leaders were represented by Ponde Mecha, who described her as one who understood that a community stood firm when women and others were supported and empowered.
Mr Mecha added that the late Mrs Kapala would ensure that people particularly persons with disabilities were included through support of persons with disabilities as well as many other charities in the district.
While Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Administration Noriana Muneku who was also her friend, described her as one who carried life with courage citing that she built multiple successful businesses through her unwavering excellence.
Ms. Muneku highlighted that the deceased who was her confidant above all her accomplishments loved her family so much.
In a touching tribute, the deceased friend, Jane Mulenga also gave a life history, describing her as a loving family woman.
Ms. Mulenga who read her life history disclosed that the deceased passed away after a short illness on December 18, around 15:40 hours.
Mrs Victoria Mwiimbu, who spoke on behalf of the First Ladies office as well as the Ministers wives Association noted that she was a cherished friend whose shoes will be difficult to fill, as she served with the first lady on projects with passion and dedication from Zambia and beyond.
Mrs Kapala, described as a woman with a big heart for the people, will later be laid to rest at Lusaka Memorial Park.
