It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son Gareth, Patrick Chirinda, who passed away on April 22 at the age of 43. Gareth was born on December 3, 1982 in Harare Zimbabwe. During his short life on earth Gareth brought so much joy, kindness and light to all who knew him. Gareth will be remembered for his love for his family particularly his love for his cousins that he spoke with on a daily basis. Gareth loved to tell jokes and to just make people laugh, he was humorous, but above all he was kind. He knew his God and he was for him. Gareth was preceded in death by his father Patrick Chirinda and is survived by his beloved mother Febbie, his siblings Tendekai and Batsi, his niece Tayana who was like a daughter to him, nephews Zanda and Tendai and sister in law Shinayd, his aunt Molly and uncle Robert and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Sunday May 3rd.