Ndume Zackaria Esembe

Ndume Zackaria Esembe, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. Born in Fizi, Congo, Ndume was a skilled craftsman and carpenter whose work touched many lives. He cherished the time spent in his homeland, Congo, even after moving to Louisville with his family.

Ndume leaves behind his loving wife, Tabu Balongelwa, who stood by his side through all of life’s journeys. His legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his craft will be remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Legacy Funeral Center - Nunnelley. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Buechel United Methodist Church, located at 2817 Hikes Lane. Burial will follow at Green Meadows Cemetery in Louisville.

Ndume’s memory will forever be cherished by his family, friends, and all who had the honor of knowing him. May he rest in eternal peace.

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Ndume Zackaria Esembe, mwenye umri wa miaka 81, kutoka Louisville, Kentucky, alifariki kwa amani tarehe 25 Julai, 2024. Alizaliwa Fizi, Congo, Ndume alikuwa fundi stadi na seremala ambaye kazi yake iliwagusa watu wengi. Aliuthamini muda aliotumia katika nchi yake ya asili, Congo, hata baada ya kuhamia Louisville na familia yake.

Ndume anaacha nyuma mke wake mpendwa, Tabu Balongelwa, ambaye alisimama naye katika safari zote za maisha. Urithi wake wa kazi ngumu, kujitolea, na upendo kwa ufundi wake utakumbukwa na wote waliomfahamu.

Kutoa heshima za mwisho kutafanyika kuanzia saa 4 asubuhi hadi saa 8 mchana, Ijumaa, Agosti 2, 2024, katika Legacy Funeral Center - Nunnelley. Ibada za mazishi kusherehekea maisha yake zitaanza saa 4 asubuhi, Jumamosi, Agosti 3, 2024, katika Kanisa la Buechel United Methodist, lililopo 2817 Hikes Lane. Mazishi yatafuata katika makaburi ya Green Meadows huko Louisville.

Kumbukumbu ya Ndume itadumu milele kwa familia yake, marafiki, na wote waliopata heshima ya kumfahamu. Apumzike kwa amani ya milele.

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