A Kenyan family is mourning the death of 29-year-old Mark Zimmer, who died in the United States (US), and whose passing has left relatives, friends, and members of the Kenyan diaspora in deep grief.
In a statement on Sunday, July 26, the Kenyan diaspora community confirmed that Mark was the beloved son of Salome Ngina, also known as Salome Zimmer.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Mark Zimmer, the beloved son of Salome Ngina (Salome Zimmer),” the statement read in part.
The family described his death as heartbreaking, saying it had devastated relatives and close friends while deeply affecting the Kenyan community across the United States.
What Killed Mark Zimmer
According to the diaspora family’s statement, Mark Zimmer died following a road accident in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
No further details about the circumstances of the crash have been made public.
They expressed their appreciation to everyone who has stood with them during the difficult period and acknowledged the support of relatives, friends, and well-wishers.
Additionally, the family said arrangements are underway to repatriate Mark’s body to Kenya for burial, confirming that funeral and memorial service details will be announced once the plans have been finalized.
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“The family has announced that Mark’s body will be flown back to Kenya for burial. Funeral and memorial service details will be shared once the arrangements have been finalized,” the diaspora community said.
Meanwhile, members of the Kenyan diaspora have come together to support the bereaved family through prayers, words of comfort, and financial contributions to help cover funeral and transportation expenses.
The family appealed to well-wishers to continue remembering them in their prayers as they prepare to lay Mark Zimmer to rest.
Another 33-Year-Old Man in Australia
In a separate incident, another family is mourning the death of a 33-year-old Kenyan, Victor Kiprotich, who died on July 20 following a tragic road accident in Australia.
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In a statement issued on July 21, The Kenyan Diaspora Media confirmed that Kiprotich lost his life in the crash, which occurred along the Pacific Motorway near Loganholme in Queensland at around 6:00 p.m.
According to the details, Victor Kiprotich was living in Algester, Brisbane, at the time of the accident. His death has left family, friends and the wider Kenyan community in shock.
“The Kenyan community is mourning the loss of 33-year-old Victor Kiprotich, who died following a tragic road accident along the Pacific Motorway near Loganholme, Australia, at around 6:00 p.m. yesterday,” the statement confirmed.
No further information about the circumstances leading to the accident has been provided.
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