February 25, 1954 - February 8, 2025
Grace Mwassa, of Uganda, passed away peacefully in Minneapolis on Saturday, February 8th at the age of 69 years old.
She is preceeded in death by her parents, Faibe (Nasimiyu) and Edward Masinde; and siblings, Paul Masinde, Wamayi Masinde, and Harriet Masinde.
She is survived by her four children, Winter Mwassa, Susan Mwassa, Rachel Mwassa, and Musa Mwassa; siblings, Micah Masinde, Ida Masinde, and Godfrey Masinde; and grandchildren, Tamontay Walls Jr., Malik Walls, and Messiah Freeman.
Grace will be dearly missed by so many.
Funeral Service
Friday, February 14, 2025
11:00 AM
Visitation 1-hour prior to service.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Friday, February 14, 2025
12:30 PM
Oak Hill Cemetery
5901 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
I met Grace nearly a year ago and quickly developed a strong affection for her. Her distinctive laugh and charismatic personality captured my heart. Our visits were always enjoyable, and I will undoubtedly miss the time we spent together. Rest in peace, Amazing Grace.
A heart of gold has stopped beating, and two shining eyes have been laid to rest. God took you to show us that He only takes the best. To some, you may be forgotten; to others, you’re just a part of the past. But to those who loved and lost you, your memory will always endure.
Big sister, you lived and you died.
You need no other argument
You need no other plea .
You did it all.
You leave many of us to follow you later
You are a blessing to us.
Grandma, Erin’s Namulundu used to say;
Every time she went to a funeral she was taking mail to to the dead to deliver to God to say hi and to remind God she was still waiting .
I couldn’t agree less.
We who morn your passing are waiting.
Will you , Big Sister deliver our greetings to God and remind God , we are gladly,
I say it again,
Gladly waiting!
Death is not an enemy, I just do not know it
Until the time comes.
Big sister, you leave behide. Four Children;
Winter Mwassa
Susan Mwassa
Rachel Mwassa and
Miss Mwassa
May your children always have your blessings. You lived because they lived.
It is in our family, our mother Faibe lived for us her children all of her life.
Big sister, what can I say about your childhood, !
You are baby number two of eight children our mother had.
I am number six baby, I missed your childhood.
You attended Totoro girls boarding high school , you went to college to lean typing, you graduated college.
You worked with a Church in Uganda
You were persecuted.
You lived in exile in Kenya Nirobi.
In Kenya Nirobi you ment an American professor From Minnesota a Christian .
The professor pleaded your case to a church in Minnesota on his return to Minnesota,
Minnesota Church sponsored you , your husband and your new baby Winter to come to U.S.A in 1977.
Your fast born was a new born.
You have lived in Minnesota since and you are going to be barred in Minnesota
Minnesota is now home.
Big sister, I am great full it is you that brought me to this land. You did it all for me me.
There is nothing I have that is my own , it is all yours. You are like a mother to me. You delivered me in this land.
I am great full for my daughter, Nasimiyu named after our mother.
Nasimiyu was the last to take care of you in our family ,
Mother and you upstairs look down and bless the little girl as she waits.
Big sister, your passing has left me a little more wiser .
I am patiently waiting for, waiting
Aunt Grace, I have a very strong conviction that aunt Grace is sleeping together with angels.
I have lived to hear stories about aunt Grace for being an agent of; kindness, meekness, care and above all extremely loving. I will summarize my story about her through a few lines of this famous hymn I have chosen to alter;
To God be the glory, great things He has done!
So loved He, the Masinde’s that He gave us aunt Grace….
Fare thee well aunt Grace ,we will miss the person of your kind but celebrate the life you have lived.
Amen
Rest in peace my aunt till we meet in glory
May the assigned angels deliver your soul
My family and I were heartbroken to hear about Aunt Grace’s passing. I can’t begin to imagine the pain you are feeling right now, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
She was a truly special person, and her kindness and warmth will always be remembered. May you find strength and comfort in the love of family and friends, and may her soul rest in peace.
Aunt as a family we have missed to see your smile. I know you are resting. We shall remember the great work you did in us as a family. We had hope that shall one time meet you physically but it hasn’t happened but we are grateful to God for allowing celebrate the time you have been with us physically.
Today, we celebrate the incredible life of Aunt Grace! Her love, laughter, and legacy will continue to inspire us. May her memory be a blessing to us all.
As we say our goodbyes, we honor her remarkable life, filled with joy, kindness, and generosity. May her story continue to inspire us to live life to the fullest.
We shall dearly miss you Aunt Grace Loy, we loved you but God loved you more than us. Rest in Peace till we meet again.
Dear aunt,may your soul rest in eternal peace and may the Almighty God comfort your people in the Mighty name of Jesus.
Dear Aunt Grace,we shall always miss your caring talk regardless of our age but calling us children.
We celebrate your life and being strong ever.May your soul rest in peace.
Rest in peace my namesake uma.l thought l would come n see u by next yr as l work on my visa but it has fallen short.l will remember u for the best clothes u bought 4 me wen l was in primary three as u came to Bwalira to check on us.I loved u so much but God loved u more.lam gonna miss ur caring heart.Greet mum Angela in Heaven.
Rest in peace aunt Grace.l loved you but God loved u more than me..
Our dear Aunt Grace, we shall always miss you especially your advisary talk. We pray for your soul rest in eternal peace.
At this moment, it’s difficult to express the loss we have as a family. Having lost you too Aunt Grace, adds more grief. We believe one day you will rise strong to rejoice in heavenly paradise. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.