The Chancellor’s Office received word that Mrs. Elizabeth Zacharia Weria Kiwale, 102, passed away in the Lord earlier today, August 28, 2025, in her home city of Moshi, Tanzania. Mrs. Weria is the mother of Reverend Theobald (Theo) Weria, A.L.C.P., Parochial Vicar of Espiritu Santo Parish, Safety Harbor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 78 years, Zacharia Weria Kiwale (also aged 102), exactly one year ago today, as well as by two of her sons.

Elizabeth is survived by nine children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The funeral Mass will be on Monday, September 8, 2025 in Tanzania.

Please keep Father Theo and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Rev. Theo Weria, A.L.C.P., c/o Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.

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May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.