No Body Viewing For Wicknell Chivayo And Wife Lucy After Helicopter Crash
Mourners will not get an opportunity to view the bodies of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, before their burial following the fatal helicopter accident in Marondera.
The family says the extensive damage suffered by the remains has made a traditional body viewing impossible
Family Explains Decision
Speaking to mourners gathered at Chivayo’s Gletwin mansion on Friday evening, family spokesperson Hebert Chivayo gave an account of what relatives encountered when they reached the crash site.
The helicopter came down at Kudenga Farm after encountering bad weather while travelling from Chivhu towards Harare.
Hebert said the impact and subsequent fire left the victims with devastating injuries.
“When we arrived at the scene, human flesh and body parts were scattered everywhere. It was a gory scene.
“Even the heads were severed during the accident and bodies were badly burnt,” he said.
The condition of the remains means that relatives will not be able to hold a body-viewing ceremony for Wicknell and Lucy.”
Friends Pay Their Respects
As the family mourns, several of Wicknell and Lucy’s friends have visited the Chivayo family to offer their condolences.
Jah Prayzah, Zodwa Mkandla, Madam Boss, Mudiwa Hood, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, Uerbert Angel, Walter Magaya and Passion Java were among those who paid their respects at the funeral.
Burial Arrangements
Wicknell and Lucy are expected to be laid to rest on Thursday, October 8, at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare.
The family has confirmed that the burial will not be restricted to relatives and close friends, with members of the public welcome to attend and pay their final respects to the couple.