In Loving Memory
Thabo Mokoena
"Bra T"
12 March 1958 - 8 June 2026 - 68 years old
A life beautifully lived, a legacy forever remembered.
Celebrating the Life of Thabo Mokoena
We gather to celebrate the life, love, and legacy of Thabo Mokoena, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Thabo touched countless lives through his warmth, wisdom, and unwavering generosity. His door was always open, his table always shared, and his laughter filled every room he entered.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7
Life Story
Thabo was born in Soweto on 12 March 1958, the second of five children. He dedicated 35 years of his life to teaching mathematics at Ithuteng Secondary School, where generations of learners came to know him as a patient mentor and father figure. He married his beloved Nomvula in 1982, and together they built a home filled with music, faith, and family. In his retirement, Thabo devoted himself to his garden, his church community, and his seven grandchildren, who knew him simply as 'Mkhulu'.
Survived By
His wife Nomvula Mokoena; children Sipho, Lerato, and Thandi; seven grandchildren; and his sisters Dikeledi and Mapule.
Preceded By
His parents, Samuel and Grace Mokoena, and his brother Petrus.
From the Family
The Mokoena family extends heartfelt gratitude for your love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Your presence and kindness carry us through.
Funeral Service Programme
Rev. John Dlamini
Grace Community Choir
Lizalis' idinga lakho
Sis. Mapule Mokoena
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Sipho Mokoena
On behalf of the children
Rev. John Dlamini
Lerato Mokoena
Proceed to Memorial Park Cemetery
Gallery of Memories
Always smiling, always giving.
His favourite place - quiet mornings by the water.
Sunsets with the family.
A lover of nature and open skies.
Locations
Memorial Park Cemetery
Main Road, Diepkloof, Soweto
13 June 2026 at 11:30
Get DirectionsMokoena Family Home
2314 Zone 4, Pimville, Soweto
13 June 2026 at 13:00
Get DirectionsGrace Community Church
45 Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto
13 June 2026 at 09:00
Get DirectionsTributes
Naledi Khumalo
Former student"Mr. Mokoena believed in me when no one else did. I became a teacher because of him. Rest well, Sir."
Former student · 10 June 2026
David Sithole
Friend and neighbour"Forty years of friendship, laughter, and Sunday afternoons. Soweto will never be the same without Bra T."
Friend and neighbour · 10 June 2026
Grace Community Church Choir
Church family"Your voice may be silent, but your song lives on in all of us. Lala ngoxolo, Mkhulu."
Church family · 10 June 2026
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