Wowos Club

 

Dear Wowos, 

 

I have just spoken to Patrick Otto regarding the message that he sent to us on 26 December 2023 at 23:50. I am sad to announce that, indeed, Louisa Otto has left us.  

 

The major shock for me is that this is "too soon" for Louisa. So, during the conversation with Patrick, I kept asking him unwanted questions and sayings - "Are you sure" "what happened", "stop joking", etc. 

 

I met Louisa in 1996 or so when I met Patrick Otto at James Park in Randfontein at the then Johannesburg Consolidated Investment (JCI). Louisa and Patrick played a vital role in looking after me during that exposure year at JCI. I cannot believe that she is gone, as Louisa was always healthy and sound. I cannot believe it. 

 

I am reminded of the song "Gone Too Soon", written by Larry Grossman and Alan Kohan: 

 

Like a comet

Blazing 'cross the evening sky

Gone too soon

 

Like a rainbow

Fading in the twinkling of an eye

Gone too soon

 

Shiny and sparkly

And splendidly bright

Here one day

Gone one night

 

Like the loss of sunlight

On a cloudy afternoon

Gone too soon

 

Like a castle

Built upon a sandy beach

Gone too soon

 

Like a perfect flower

That is just beyond your reach

Gone too soon

 

Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight

Here one day

Gone one night

Like a sunset

Dying with the rising of the moon

Gone too soon

 

To Patrick Otto, my dear friend, I am so sorry. I cannot imagine what you and the family are going through right now.

 

Deepest condolences,

Wonga Ntshinga

Founder 

Wowos Club

www.wowosclub.org 

4 April 2022 

 

Dear Wowos, 

 

“We loved him, but God loved him more” - unknown 

 

With a heavy heart, I must inform you that Faith Chuene’s beloved son has passed on. This announcement is difficult to send to you, Wowos, as it is, to my recollection, the first that a Wowos child passes on. 

 

You will recall that Faith lost her mother in December 2021, and today we have to make this announcement about her beloved son. 

 

I kindly appeal that we give Faith space during this difficult time, and we must direct all messages to Helen Morley Selolo, who will represent Faith in Wowos Club. 

 

Deepest condolences,

Wonga Ntshinga

Founder 

22 November 2020, 

 

Dear Wowos, Colleagues, and Friends, 

 

I hope you are all doing well. 

 

I have been trying to write this message for some time now as I am trying to deal with this unfamiliar situation that I find myself in.

 

It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that my mother has passed away. We were looking forward to making it to 80 years with Dido on 6 December next month, but I guess she was also tired of fighting the sickness that has taken a toll on her since 2018. 

 

I am informed that she looked at peace even though I don’t want to accept this. I was still calling the ambulances even though she was declared gone. 

 

I am on my way to PE. This is the most difficult trip I would ever have to take to PE, and I hope her spirit will be with me today. 

 

This one is tough for me! I will keep you posted on the progress.

 

Wonga Ntshinga

Founder 

Wowos Club

www.wowosclub.org