On July 26, 2015 my only sibling and brother passed away from a heart attack. I flew out as soon as I could to be with his wife, Mariana, sons Malcolm and Jodie.
Deon was popular – among colleagues at Nedbank and life long friends from school and university days. I saw all of them and rekindled some relationships – assuming the mantle as family patriarch without asking for it.
Perhaps the photo collage of an impromptu celebration a week after the funeral will tell a better story of a father that will sorely be missed, a intellectual on an incredible spiritual journey and a kind brother who opened his home and heart for most.