Rev. Aaron Sekwawaedza Madondo
June 14, 1951 ~ January 4, 2021
Rev. Aaron Sekwawaedza Madondo, 69, of Jefferson City, went home, surrounded by his family at his home, to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021.
He was born on June 14, 1951, in Zimbabwe, to the late Robson S. and Rwakutipedza Marita (Matiza) Madondo.
He was united in marriage on July 12, 1976, in Zimbabwe, to Lois Chikara, who passed away on August 6, 2017.
Aaron, a member of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, spent his career as an ordained United Methodist minister, working in different conferences in Zimbabwe and the United States of America since 1976. He enjoyed reading and was a world traveler with his beloved wife.
Rev. Madondo was a fearless and an unashamed pioneer. His middle name, Sekwawaedza, mean as much. After finishing his grade 6 (standard six), lack of money would not stop Aaron from being the first in his huge family to go forward with education. He obtained a job, working for a Swedish missionary, at Old Mutare to put himself through secondary school.
Aaron earned diplomas in Theology from Biriwiri and United Theological Colleges, overcoming the odds. Despite it being a longshot, for a poor boy who was not supposed to dream to come to America, Aaron applied to come to the United States to further his education. He went on to do his BA and Masters Degrees at Baker University and St. Paul School of Theology, respectively.
Aaron was a selfless man. Many, relatives, friends and strangers, will remember him for his generosity and passion for education. He helped many relatives and friends go school. He volunteered at Samaritan Center.
Aaron will be remembered dearly by his three children, Praise, Tapiwa Ferries (Fatima) and Pamela (Enock); eight grandchildren – Jordan Bruner, Kyra Madondo, Tanzikwa Maradzika, Olivia Chipewo, Savannah Bruner, Henry Chipewo, Christina Chari and Emmanuel Chari. Aaron’s nephews – Partson Maradzika (Marie) and Peter Chari (Anastancia) and Edmore and, siblings James Madondo (Mwazvita), Daniel Madondo (Loveness), Micah Madondo (Thoko), Simon Madondo (Valarie), just to name a few, will also remember Aaron dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City with Rev. Trevor Dancer officiating. The church will live stream the service on their website at www.jcfumc.org.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church Missions.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on June 14, 1951, in Zimbabwe, to the late Robson S. and Rwakutipedza Marita (Matiza) Madondo.
He was united in marriage on July 12, 1976, in Zimbabwe, to Lois Chikara, who passed away on August 6, 2017.
Aaron, a member of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City, spent his career as an ordained United Methodist minister, working in different conferences in Zimbabwe and the United States of America since 1976. He enjoyed reading and was a world traveler with his beloved wife.
Rev. Madondo was a fearless and an unashamed pioneer. His middle name, Sekwawaedza, mean as much. After finishing his grade 6 (standard six), lack of money would not stop Aaron from being the first in his huge family to go forward with education. He obtained a job, working for a Swedish missionary, at Old Mutare to put himself through secondary school.
Aaron earned diplomas in Theology from Biriwiri and United Theological Colleges, overcoming the odds. Despite it being a longshot, for a poor boy who was not supposed to dream to come to America, Aaron applied to come to the United States to further his education. He went on to do his BA and Masters Degrees at Baker University and St. Paul School of Theology, respectively.
Aaron was a selfless man. Many, relatives, friends and strangers, will remember him for his generosity and passion for education. He helped many relatives and friends go school. He volunteered at Samaritan Center.
Aaron will be remembered dearly by his three children, Praise, Tapiwa Ferries (Fatima) and Pamela (Enock); eight grandchildren – Jordan Bruner, Kyra Madondo, Tanzikwa Maradzika, Olivia Chipewo, Savannah Bruner, Henry Chipewo, Christina Chari and Emmanuel Chari. Aaron’s nephews – Partson Maradzika (Marie) and Peter Chari (Anastancia) and Edmore and, siblings James Madondo (Mwazvita), Daniel Madondo (Loveness), Micah Madondo (Thoko), Simon Madondo (Valarie), just to name a few, will also remember Aaron dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City with Rev. Trevor Dancer officiating. The church will live stream the service on their website at www.jcfumc.org.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church Missions.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I’m going to truly miss just sitting around and talking and joking with you and our family
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Madondo. I did not have the honor of meeting him in this lifetime, but look forward to our meeting at the feet of our Savior Jesus. God comfort and strengthen you and know you are lifted to our Lord in Prayer. Rev. Deb Hanes-Nelson, retired elder, Great Plains Conference
I enjoyed visiting with Pastor Aaron, he always pushed me to think deeper. He baptized my son! My prayers are with his family as they grieve.
[Family of ] My Dear Rev. Madondo, I am very sorry to hear of your passing. You were one of the early Global Brothers & Sisters in our Kansas West Conference and we were all enriched by your Personality & Ministry! You helped me prepare to serve a VIM in Mutare & Zimbabwe, as I returned to Africa after many years. I did not realize you were just 1 day older than I am, & my Birth Certificate is lying in Jefferson City, MO. I will look for the Stars in your Crown! -Dr. David Upp, GP Conference Missionary [2020 Faculty: Wesley College, Mwanza, TZ]
Babamukuru, brother, friend, pastor all in one. You had a thirst for knowledge and dreams to achieve a lot. Through these shared dreams you indirectly pushed others to want to aim higher. I enjoyed my Bible Study sessions with you on Philippians in Hill City, Kansas. I fell in love with Philippians and it has become my favorite book in the Bible. You had passion in your Ministry. I enjoyed your sermons whenever I had a chance to listen to you preach. Two of them come to mind: who is the greatest among us: Matthew 18 – you showed in this sermon how it is important to be humble. I listened to this sermon at Hill City, Kansas. At our church Chisipite in Harare, as a guest preacher, you preached on when the salt loses its saltiness and pointed out that we should not lose our saltiness (values) as Christians. You were humble, loving and caring about others. You had great interest in our sons’s, your nephews, career choices and you would offer advice and direction and you celebrated their achievements. I remember the smile on your face when I showed you our grandson Caleb. You were excited. And you laughed – that laugh. A loving uncle. As a brother in law you gave me a voice and listened to my concerns. You were a counselor. A friend. We talked at length on any subject except politics, which I refused to be drawn into but you still aired your views anyway and I would just listen. You dressed up well. You had a weakness for ties and shirts. You always bought my husband a tie and shirt each time I visited you. You believed in looking good and you did. My pastor. You were interested in my spiritual growth. You gave me two Bibles in the time I have known you. The first one was when I had breakfast as your guest at Hill City UMC on September 14, 2009. Holy Bible: It is engraved with Psalm 118:24. This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. The second one you gave me when I visited you in Kingsmen in 2012. You gave me The Wesleyan Study Bible. I will always cherish my collection In 2012, before you stroked we had planned to go to Israel together. You talked about Israel with a passion that ignited curiosity in me. I am still planning to go. I will miss you. But I thank God for having known you and the impact that you had in my life. Till we meet again babamukuru your sister in law (James’s wife / anya James) Mwazvita Patricia Madondo Harare Zimbabwe
To the family, I am sorrowed to hear of your father’s passing. Blessings to all of you.
We last met years ago in Harare with the late Ngoni Sengwe. Aaron on a visit from the USA took us to lunch and what a great time we had. We were together in the 70’s at Rusitu Bible College in Zimbabwe. Just read learnt our friend is with the Lord.