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Mr. Babu M Sikare

Posted By Marlan Gary On February 8, 2023 @ 6:32 pm In Obituaries,Columbus Obituaries | 30 Comments

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Babu Sikare, 44, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on February 8th 2023 at his home in New Albany, OH after a long battle with Cancer. His funeral service will be held at Marlan Gary Funeral Home in Columbus, OH on Saturday February 11th starting with viewing from 9am – 11am followed by a short service from 11a – 12pm. His body will be transported to Tanzania for burial.

Babu was born on December 19th 1978 in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania to Mr. Sylvester Sikare, Ret. Electric Engineer and a Businessman, and the late Mrs. Grace Sikare, a Business Woman. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business and Management from University of Phoenix and Masters Degree in Project Management from Devry University. Babu developed interest in IT after graduate school and so he went back to school for various certifications in IT including Maximo. Babu had a successful career working as a Software Engineer for various companies. His last employer was Accenture where he worked until his death.

Babu was not married, however at the time of his death, he was engaged to his wonderful fiancée Janet Abraham. He did not have any children.

Babu was a philanthropist who cared deeply about Albino issues. In an effort to educate and continue the fight against cancer for people with albinism, he founded Afrobino, an organization that helped many Tanzanians with albinism over the years by providing free sunscreen and education about cancer prevention.

In his spare time, Babu enjoyed music and finer things in life from dressing up to exotic foods. He was a well-known artist in Tanzania with a catalog of music to his credit. He also enjoyed acting where he landed a big role in the movie Baby Powder released in 2010 which added to his popularity. Babu also enjoyed traveling and he had plans to travel the world.

He is survived by his father, Sylvester Sikare, along with two older brothers, Ben and his wife Lissa, Joseph and his wife Ester, and a younger sister Lucy. He has a total of four nephews and one niece that he loved so much. They are: Hans 20, Edna 13, and Eric 8 from his older brother Ben and Nicholas 7, and Justin 4, from his brother Joseph. Babu’s mother, Grace, and eldest brother Robert passed away in 2008 and 2004 respectfully.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Kinondoni Cemetery, Tanzania. To stream the service, read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Sikare Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Condolences for the family of “Mr. Babu M Sikare”

Condolence from Hadija Hamssin on February 9th, 2023 11:35 am

Poleni sana wana familia mungu awape subra sisi rafiki zake tunamuombea sana apumzike kwa amani mpendwa wetu.

Condolence from Deborah M Kerenge on February 11th, 2023 12:29 am

Walking the rest of the path of friendship alone is heartbreaking. A devastating moment that will change me forever! I feel an emptiness in my soul Babu…. But u know what? Friendships formed in life are broken in death. The love we shared remains unbreakable. I am better for knowing you, better for loving you, better for having met you. May you be as blessed in the next life, my friend, as I was in this one by knowing you. Lala Salama Babu. BWANA alitoa na BWANA ametwaa jina la BWANA na libarikiwe.

Condolence from Barakaeli samson on February 9th, 2023 11:44 am

Man,, sijui hata niseme nini. Ila babu was one of a kind, very good hearted person mwenye roho nzuri na mkarimu sana. Babu was always there when u needed him hata kwa kukuskiliza na kukupa ushauri babu alikuepo. Kiufupi alikua na “moyo wa ki skauti” kama vile tunasema wabongo. Rip babu.

Condolence from Prisca on February 9th, 2023 11:48 am

I pray for God to give you patience and strength to go through this difficult time of your life. May your loved one rest in peace in paradise.

Condolence from Ken Watkins on February 9th, 2023 4:35 pm

Your 2010 interview on Clouds Fm is the best thing I’ve ever listened. Until next time, Rip Babu.

Condolence from Emmanuel Moses on February 10th, 2023 5:56 am

Tumepiga rami Bongo pamoja mpaka ubalozini. Wakasema hatufanikiwa, tukafanikiwa. Tumepiga rami hapa my roomie, wakasema nyie nani na mmetoka wapi? Ukasema tutabanana nao na kupambana nao. We made it bro! Nobody can ignore your contribution to mankind now!! Your legacy will live on! You fought a good fight, you finished your race, you kept your faith! @Ben, @Joseph & family, sincerely condolences. Thank you for sharing him with us for a short time!

Condolence from Wakazi on February 10th, 2023 10:24 am

The Realest ever…. Rest Well Jemedari. Condolences to the Sikare Family; Ben, Jose, Lucy & Mzee.

Condolence from Kalthum Hashu on February 10th, 2023 3:20 pm

Poleni sana Ben, Joseph na wanafamilia wote wa Sikare. Mungu awape subira.

Condolence from Ny Ebra on February 10th, 2023 7:59 pm

May your gentle soul Rest In Perfect Peace – Till we meet again.

Condolence from Glory Alex on February 10th, 2023 8:43 pm

My deepest condolences to Babu’s family
He was a good person. Someone who will give you honest opinion when needed
May God Rest his Soul in heaven

Condolence from Amir Kius on February 10th, 2023 8:51 pm

You will forever remain alive in our hearts. Peace in Heaven.

Condolence from Mimah on February 10th, 2023 11:44 pm

Sikareeeee…rest well my friend. Ohio will never be the same without you. ️️

Condolence from Mama B on February 10th, 2023 11:47 pm

Babu, I never met you in person but through your kindness, love, music and stories from your close friends, you radiated your warm love and spirit to many of us. Utakumbukwa Daima. Poleni sana kwa ndugu, jamaa na marafiki.

Raha ya milele umpe Eeh Bwana, na mwanga wa milele umwangazie.

Rest easy kaka ❤️

Condolence from Janerose Lyatuu on February 11th, 2023 10:15 am

Poleni sana Familia ya Sikare pamoja na marafiki kwa kuondokewa na mpendwa na kipenzi chetu Babu. Tumeumia sana sana lakini mpango wa Mungu hauna makosa. Tunaomba Mwenyezi Mungu awape moyo wa ustahimilivu katika kipindi hiki kigumu sana sana. Nenda kwa amani Babu wetu. Bwana akupokee akuweke kifuani kwake.RIP Babu.

Condolence from Nancy R Small on February 11th, 2023 10:53 am

You touched my heart. Rest well with the Lord.

Condolence from Doe on February 11th, 2023 1:04 pm

My thought and prayers to the family and loved ones. May his memories gives you courage and love comforts you during this difficult times .

Condolence from SHABANI ABILAHI NGOLILO on February 11th, 2023 1:55 pm

Poleni sana ndugu, jamaa na marafiki wote kwa kuondokewa na Brother wetu, mtu aliyetupa mafunzo mengi juu ya tabia njema na upendo kwa wenzetu.
Hakika tutamkubuka sana BABU.

Condolence from Husna mtey on February 11th, 2023 3:40 pm

Poleni sana wana familia Mungu awatie nguvu

Condolence from John Nasso Yarinakis on February 11th, 2023 3:55 pm

Poleni sana wapendwa kwa Msiba.Nimefanya kazi Tanesco na baba mzazi wa Huyu kijana nilimwona akiwa mdogo.wakiishi Lino do I police.Nimesikitika sana..May his soul Rest in Peace.Amen

Condolence from Mr and Mrs Abdullah Zulu Lyana (Advocate) on February 11th, 2023 4:02 pm

Nenda Mpiganaji, mwendo umeumaliza, mungu akupe pumziko la Milele

Condolence from Flora Mramba on February 11th, 2023 11:53 pm

Nakumbuka tulivyokuwa wote primary Babu alikua ni rafiki Sana mwenye upendo ,mcheshi na alikua na mengi mazuri nimeumia mno kusikia taarifa za msiba wake. Mwanga wa milele umpe ee Bwana, nawapa pole Sana familia yake Bwana akawe faraja kwenu Joseph, Ben, Baba na wengine wote.

Condolence from Lusajo Mwaisaka on February 12th, 2023 6:24 am

My Guy,

“Destiny whilst we So Alive my Guy..! Destiny my Guy.”

Thank you for the life lessons. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you for the vibes and wild moments… above all thank you for the LOVE, Unconditional Love my Guy. The belief that you are finally at Peace will keep us smiling amidst our sorrows.

To Baba, Joseph, Lucy, and Ben Mungu awatie nguvu katika kipindi hiki kigumu. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

Till we meet again Babu…

Your Guy.

Condolence from Mboni Kangame on February 12th, 2023 6:26 am

My Sincere condolences to Babu Sikare’s family!
Poleni sana all his good friends in Columbus OH and all over … he will surely be missed ..
May your Sweetest Soul Rest in Eternal Peace Babu❤️

Condolence from Patricia Nyamisi Alexander Masatu on February 12th, 2023 8:48 am

Daima nitakukumbuka kwa Upendo na ucheshi wako Uncle wangu Babu Makunenge Sikale.
Nakumbuka Neno lako kila Tukikutana swali lako la Kwanza ulikuwa unaniuliza Umenionea wapi? Nami Nakujibu Nimekuonea Kuleeeee Mbali Tokea Nakuja.
Pumnzika kwa Amani Mwamba.
Msalime Bibi yangu Kipenzi Grace Sikale alikuwa Anapenda sana Kuniita Mpiganaji wa Karate.

Condolence from Habil Omamo on February 13th, 2023 7:55 pm

Rest easy my friend. We shall meet again on Resurrection morning !!!

Condolence from Edna Magoma on February 15th, 2023 8:04 am

Ulikuwa mtoto wa kipekee sana kwenye familia ya Mzee Sikare na Jamii yote Mtaani kwa ujumla kwa wakati ule tukiishi Old Nguvumali Tanga. Raha ya Milele Umpe Ee Bwana na Mwanga wa Milele Umwangazie. Babu Apumzike kwa Amani

Condolence from Hilda on February 15th, 2023 7:44 pm

Poleni wafiwa, ndugu na jamaa, ninakukumbuka Babu Sikare Kwa ucheshi na upendo wako.
Mwendo umeumaliza, Mungu akupe pumziko la Amani Milele Amen

Condolence from CATHERINE M MOCK on February 15th, 2023 9:16 pm

I wish I had known that the last time I saw you—at the Giant Eagle in New Albany—would be the final time we ever saw one other. But you’ll always be in our hearts because it was on the day you parted that my mother started receiving chemotherapy. I lost a friend on that particular day. RIP ~ #CanserSacks

Condolence from Fr Peter Asantebwana on February 20th, 2023 9:43 pm

Ndugu na jamaa wote wa Babu Sikare poleni sana kwa msiba!
Mungu ampe ndugu yetu Babu furaha ya Milele Mbinguni! Amina

Condolence from Catherine Mock on May 8th, 2023 8:59 pm

Lala Salama my friend. I cant believe the last time we met at New Albany Giant Eagle this Year would be the last time we chatted. The day you parted will always stay in my memory. That is the day My mother got the Chemo that killed her a few days later. RIP.

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