Rumana Thaver Merali

When I first met Rumana, 15 years ago at her salon in Edgware, I instantly knew we'd be friends and over the years we shared so many stories. We talked about everything, she told me all about Zanzibar and her early life, how she made it to the safe haven of the UK and how scary that journey must have been for her parents. I loved hearing all about her more recent travels especially Turkey and the hot air balloon ride which she recommended I do (even if you are scared of heights). Her family trips to Oman and Athens, she loved them all.
We shared a love of cooking, gardening and family life. She always had a plant cutting for me and I am lucky to still have them in pride of place as a constant reminder of a wonderful friend.
They say the good ones get taken too soon, that's certainly true. Rest In Peace Rumana and keep the heavenly gardens beautiful.
Until we meet again XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I've known Rumana for 10 years she was such a kind soul I'm very sad to hear of her passing. RIP beautiful lady I will miss you very much 🙏🏼

What devastating news and huge condolences to all the family. I knew Rumana from the age of 16 and she has been my beauty therapist for over 15 years! She was like an aunty I would catch up with and we would speak about our travels, family and all sorts. She was a wonderful, funny and kind woman and I am absolutely devastated. Sending all the love and support to everyone who knew and loved her. X

A lovely person gone too soon... 🙏🏽

I served with Rumana as an Ismaili Volunteer and I remember her smile, her laughter, her kindness. She was such a lovely person and am so sad to hear of her passing. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Ameen

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un...
Shocking ! An extremely joyous person, gone too soon.
Classmates- AgaKhan Mzizima and from hometown Zanzibar.
Pic taken 2017... Dar Es Salaam.

Rumana was a lovely soul. I only knew her for a short while but I knew she was a special lady from the day that I met her. Heaven definitely gained an angel xx

May her beautiful soul rest in peace ! Such an amazing lady ,friend and teacher! Sending lots of love and strength to the family

I cannot believe such a gentle soul has gone. I am so sad. Rumi had been my beauty therapist for many years. I was so happy to have found such a lovely lady to look after me. During our sessions we spoke about everything our lives, her travels…I will miss her and I wish her family will have enough strength during this difficult time. I will always remember this lovely lady.

Dear Nimah and Ayah,

I was so saddened to hear that your dear mummy and Nani had left us...she is sorely missed and it's no surprise that she touched so many of us in her own special way... My fondest memories of us was at my wedding back in 2007 - she was my made of honour and what a wonderful day it was - thank you for being by my side! Her sense of humour and easy going spirit always made me thoroughly enjoy her company!

Her time had come to be with her parents and despite her leaving a big hole in everyone's heart, the memories she created whilst she was here with us are no doubt ones we will all cherish for years and years to come.

Nimah and Ayah - your mummy and Nani was a beautiful soul - she continues to live through you and you should be immensely proud that she touched so many hearts.

Miss you lots Rumi - may your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

Love,
Sabina Mohamed & family (cousin)

The most kindest soul, she would always put everyone else before herself. She reminded me a lot of mama. She would always come round and drop off food that she had attempted to make from her recipe book. Rumi aunty has always been close to my heart. She helped my mum with her entire IVF treatment for me to be alive! And had the honour of choosing my name. So glad she didnt choose something generic like zara. Rumi aunty will be so so missed! 😘🥰

Rumi aunty I knew was always smiling and every time I met her I learnt something knew be it head massage or importance of scalp massage or some positive attribute I have that I hadn’t noticed. She will be missed xxShy

Hi Ayah your Nanima Rumana was a great lady very charming beautiful and had a wonderful soul. Ever smiling and gentle heart. We will really miss her wholly heartedly. We pray for her beautiful soul to rests in
Eternal Peace. Amen. 🙏🙏🙏