i went to a funeral for a great man today. I loved this man and I know he loved me and my family. Brother Massela, I have known him since I was about 13 years old. He and Louise (Sis. Massela) and their 8 children moved to our ward. Bro Massela was a tall and big man. As I got older I realized that he wasn't necessary build big but his spirit was big. The Massela's were my first and only babysitter for Jason. Oh, how Sis Massela loved Jason. Matter of fact Jason took his first steps at their house. Every time Bro. Massela saw me he would say "Mom how are you, then how is our Jason" So needless to say I called him "Dad" because he always referred to me as "Mom"
Brother Massela's obituary
Ambroise Tshibuka Massela Born September 27, 1936 in Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Tshiala Joseph and Mujinga Celine, Ambroise came to the United States in 1963 with his wife and infant twin daughters. While raising and growing their family, Ambroise earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Ambroise retired from the Indiana State Board of Health - Indianapolis, Indiana as a Senior Computer Systems Analyst in 2007. He was also a founding member of Leja Bulela, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in his native Congo. Ambroise is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louise Massela, and their children: Mujinga Rose, Ntumba MaryAnn (Tellas), Tshiala Joseph, Mbayi Pierre, Kankolongu Susan, Kalenga Tshombe, and Bindila Ana, son-in-law Andrew Tellas, and daughter-in law Jacqueline Jai Massela. Ambroise and Louise have 4 grandchildren, Xavier, Tendela, Kaleu, and Solomon. Ambroise was preceded in death by his daughter, Mala Agnes and his son, Kasonga. Viewing will be held Thursday January 27, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd West Drive, Indianapolis, IN. Funeral service will be held with viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Friday January 28, 2011 with service beginning at 11am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10710 Shelbourne Rd, Carmel, IN 46032. Burial will be held at Washington Park Cemetery North, 2702 Kessler Boulevard West Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228 immediately following the funeral service. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend viewing, service and burial.
The funeral was beautiful Each of the children got up and talked about their Father. What an honor. If my children say half of the things they said about Bro. Massela I will be truly blessed. What a great reunion going on in heaven right now. Aggie has been waiting along time for this!!
Oh, Joyce! I decided to look you up tonight as I drove past your parent's house. I am sad to see that Br. Massela dies. I will never forget his eulogy for Aggie all those years ago. I am glad I found you, though! I'm going to put a request on Facebook - I am Hope Leeper now (no, I didn't get married, just a new name.)
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