FASHION designer Quiteria Kekana has been laid to rest.
His funeral was held at the Parkhurst Recreational Centre, where he was later taken to his final resting place at Westpark Cemetery.
Friends and family members of the 38-year-old described him as a hard worker who was always happy.
Mum Violet Kekana wrote a letter, that was read by a family member. In it, she said Quiteria was a blessing to her and those around him.
“You are a treasure in our hearts; you are loved. I will miss you. You brought blue skies to my world and brought joy, happiness and love. Life will never be the same, but my love for you is solid,” it read.
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“I’m grateful to God for blessing me with such an amazing child, truly, you were a blessing to me and everyone around you. Rest and have peace my child, I love you.”
His friend Dr Cino Shearer said he met Quiteria in 2004, when he was asking for funding.
“Since then, I’ve looked into that investment with pleasure. And I think if there’s anything that we should all take from Quiteria, young and old, is the ability to be one’s brand. Believe in yourself and your ability to make your brand a success. I would not have invested had Quiteria not have the self-conviction he had,” he said.
In this career, Quiteria had dressed stars including Beyoncé, Pearl Thusi, Enhle Mbali, Dineo Langa, Eva Modika and Makhadzi.
