{"id":178,"date":"2025-02-08T11:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T11:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/?p=178"},"modified":"2025-02-09T18:42:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T18:42:33","slug":"primrose-happy-vale-laid-to-rest-after-two-months-family-could-not-hold-back-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/02\/08\/primrose-happy-vale-laid-to-rest-after-two-months-family-could-not-hold-back-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIMROSE HAPPY VALE LAID TO REST TWO MONTHS LATER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9537-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9537-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9537-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9537-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9537-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9537-2048x1400.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Primrose Mum and Dad at the funeral.Pic Rapula Mancai <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p> FAMILY, friends and residents of Ramochana gathered to bid farewell to Primrose Happy Vale.The funeral service was held at St Peter\u2019s Catholic Church in Tlhabane, Rustenburg on Saturday, 08 February. The family struggled to hold back tears as they remembered the life and times of Primrose whose life ended last year December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primrose Happy Vale reportedly died in Nigeria after suffering from Malaria. What was supposed to be a birthday celebration with friends in Lagos, Nigeria, turned sour when the birthday girl died.According to the Vale family in Rustenburg, North West, their daughter Primrose Happy Vale, 29, passed away on December 22 while visiting friends for the holiday season. Her father, Orlando, stated that he heard that his daughter died from malaria in Lagos. He only got the news a week after her passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Moteane when giving sermons during the service encouraged young people to seek God\u2019s wisdom and guidance. \u201cDo not look for status or riches when looking for a partner, not everything that glitters is gold. &#8220;Let the death of Happy be lesson to young people.&#8221; He said people should sympathise with the family instead of being judgmental. &#8220;There is no mutual in raising children, and that\u2019s why we need to support Happy\u2019s parents because no parent deserves to bury their child, &#8220;he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The body of Primrose arrived in South Africa on Friday 31 January after a lengthy process of repatriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family struggled to raise funds that were needed and had asked for financial assistance. The family representative said it was indeed a difficult road for them to reach here, but thanked God for his grace that carried them throughout. The Vale family also gave thanks to each and everyone who took part in ensuring that their daughter is buried in dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primrose\u2019s friend who asked to remain anonymous said she was a friendly lady who loved people. &#8220;We will remember her beautiful smile and joyful character.\u201d It saddened us that she leaves her son and parents behind because she took care of them. \u201cWe are happy that she is finally home and will rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community member, Richard Khumalo advised travellers to take traveling insurance. Travel insurance provides financial protection if you face certain problems when you\u2019re travelling or on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9475-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9475-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9475-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9475-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9475-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9475-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Families, friends and residents of Ramochana gathered to bid farewell to Primrose Happy Vale.Pic Rapula Mancai <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-2048x1423.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-825x575.jpg 825w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC_9532-590x410.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250208-WA0006-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250208-WA0006-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250208-WA0006-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250208-WA0006-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250208-WA0006-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/northwestunlocked.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG-20250208-WA0006.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Primrose Happy Vale was laid to rest at Rietvlei Cemetery on Saturday.Pic by Rapula Mancai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAMILY, friends and residents of Ramochana gathered to bid farewell to Primrose Happy Vale.The 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