Joseph Foroma

Joe said it as he was. He is a great legacy author.
May his soul continue to rest in peace. He was a gem and will never be forgotten zvikuru pakutanga the Zimbabwe Catholic Community in England & Wales. Excited that he is enjoying the Kingdom of God with Sekuru Munyongani nevamwe vaSande.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

*In Loving Memory of Mukoma Joe*

In loving and cherished memory of Mr Joseph Foroma Mukoma Joe: a truly humble and highly intelligent man; a former diplomat, prayer warrior, honest and soft-spoken gentleman, astute and charismatic leader, devoted father and grandfather, and a friend to many.
Above all, he was a gentleman who simply wanted to be called “Mukoma Joe”.


My journey with Mukoma Joe began at the inception of the Catholic Men’s Forum of the Zimbabwean Chaplaincy in England and Wales, where we were elected to serve on the inaugural committee. He became the Chairperson, whilst I served as the Organising Secretary.

For six remarkable years, under the spiritual leadership of the late Bishop Xavier Munyongani, we worked tirelessly together, becoming, in the words of Scripture, “ *fishers of men”.* Together, we reached out to many men, encouraged them to become more actively involved in the life of the Church, and witnessed the Catholic Men’s Forum grow into a vibrant and purposeful ministry.

Mukoma Joe and I complemented each other exceptionally well. Our different skills, experiences and strengths came together naturally, and this was one of the reasons why many of the assignments and events entrusted to us were successful.

But what began as a working relationship grew into something far more precious: brotherhood. Despite the difference in our ages, we became brothers in every sense of the word.

With Mukoma Joe, we organised successful charity events.

With Mukoma Joe, we established a charity in memory of my beloved son, Delaine, and organised numerous fundraising events to support others.

With Mukoma Joe, we prayed together. We formed a prayer group dedicated to remembering and praying for parents who had lost their children, with Holy Mass offered every Tuesday for their intentions. Through prayer, we found strength, comfort and solidarity in one another.

With Mukoma Joe, no conversation was ever too late. We could pick up the telephone and speak for hours, regardless of the time of day. There was always something to discuss, something to laugh about, something to reflect upon or simply a reason to check on one another.

Our brotherhood reached a particularly profound moment when, during the traditional marriage ceremony of his first daughter, Kudzi, Mukoma Joe honoured me by asking me to stand in as Baba.

What a profound privilege and honour that was. That gesture spoke volumes about the trust, love and brotherhood that existed between us.
That was Mukoma Joe.

He was not merely a colleague, a friend or a fellow servant of the Church. He was my mentor, my brother and a man from whom I learnt so much. His wisdom, humility, integrity and approach to leadership left an indelible mark on my life.

Since his passing on 28 August 2025, I have felt a profound sense of bereavement. There are some people whose absence creates a silence that cannot easily be filled. Mukoma Joe is one of those people. He is irreplaceable.


Yet, whilst I mourn his passing, I also give thanks to God for the gift of his life, for the years we shared, for the lives we touched together, for the prayers we offered, for the people we served, and most importantly, for the brotherhood we forged.

His legacy lives on in the people he mentored, the men he inspired, the families he supported, the charitable works he helped establish, and the many lives he touched through his faith, humility and service.


Today, as the memorial service and unveiling of his tombstone take place, I pray that the day has been a beautiful celebration of a life so richly lived and so deeply cherished.
Rest peacefully, Mukoma Joe.

Your earthly journey has ended, but your legacy continues to speak.
Your prayers, wisdom, kindness and brotherhood will remain with us.
May the Lord grant you eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon you. May your soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Until we meet again, my brother.

Rest well, Mukoma Joe.

You will forever remain in my heart.

Always your brother Chris Mukopfa

Our own Joe Foroma. Never to be forgotten. Makatirwadzisa WaMambo

Happy blessed birthday wamambo.
The heavens are celebrating.
we still have you in our hearts and memories honour to this special day.
Love missed.rip of the lord forevermore.🙏🏽💞🎂.

May his beautiful soul continue to rest in peace. I feel blessed to have met and known him.
May God's loving hands continue to hold his family 💞

A gentle soul, loved serving others and The Lord. Brilliant mind, great sense of humour. Respectful and yet beautifully & appropriately stubborn in his beliefs (rightly so!). Loved a good conversation and was a good listener. A shining example within our Zimbabwean community and touched the hearts of others far and wide. Remembered and loved. Yes, gone too soon! May Mukoma, Chikandamina, Chirasha, Wamambo, vaForoma now and forever rest in God's heavenly peace.

Makarwa kurwa kwakanaka Baba. Zororai zvenyu murugare rwaKristo. Tinotenda dzidziso dzose dzamaigara muchitipa, on many occassions I think of you and all your wonderful guidance and encouragement. Happy heveanly birthday WaMambo ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Heavenly birthday Babamunini.
May God continue to embrace you eternally until we meet again.🙏🏾

🙏🙏🙏 RiP brother Joe. 🙏

Gone too soon. I hope you’re having a good birthday with the angels. You are missed dearly

Joseph you were such a kind, caring and compassionate human being. Always there for everyone. Happy heavenly birthday. Continue to rest in Perfect Peace🙏

You welcomed me with open hands,And treated me just like your own.With quiet strength and gentle grace,You made this big world feel like home.The path is quiet now you're gone,A space is empty in our hearts.Yet love stays true and deep inside,And time can never make it part.Thank you for the life you shared,For every smile and word so kind.Rest in peace, dear second dad,Your loving light is left behind.

Mukoma wangu Chirasha. Forever remembered for his generosity, kindness and always ready to offer himself. I believe mkoma is in the best place.

Will never, ever forget you dear Joseph

May the LORD grant you eternal peace till we meet

You were a very special friend to me Joseph I thought you were like a son to much love to your beautiful family you are always in my prayers love from Vera xx

Miss you warm smile and lovely hugs, wishing you a happy heavenly birthday

Joe was a wonderful man. Kind, gentle, caring, considerate, generous… May he now be enjoying eternal happiness in Heaven.

He was a man of integrity. He meant his words. Someone who we trusted as a family. God saw it fit.

Always remembered. I am grateful.

Such a gentle and humorous man, full of faith and a great 'allotment buddie' too. Much missed xx

Happy heavenly birthday, Dad. Today I honour your strength, your kindness, and the way you fought with courage throughout your life. You taught me the power of education, the beauty of prayer, and the grace of trusting Mother Mary as a guiding light of faith. I carry your lessons in my heart, and I celebrate you today with love, pride, and gratitude. May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace.