Obituary of Zakayo Magomolla

Zakayo Magomolla, 24, passed away Sept. 30, 2016 in Duluth, Minn. Zakayo was born in Tanzania on Jan. 6, 1992, and came to the U.S.A. in 2001. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 2011, where he was a member of the A Cappella and Choralaires choirs, and the Greyhound soccer and track and field teams. After high school he attended the University of Wisconsin where he was actively involved in track and field and soccer. He worked at Bethany Children's Shelter, recorded music videos, and provided care for children with disabilities. Zakayo is survived by his family, Rick and Brenda Caya, siblings Ginamarie, Richelle, Dominique, Jessi and Adam; aunts and uncles Beth and Immanuelli Magomolla and Carolyn and Steve Sweeney; and cousins Malaika, Makeela, Ally and Suzanne. VISITATION: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Oct. 8 in First Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St., Duluth. All are welcome!