Over £10,000 has now been raised in memory of a much-loved nurse at Southport Hospital who died with Covid-19.
Josephine Peter died at the hospital on Saturday after testing positive for the disease, leaving behind her husband, Thabo Peter, her two children, Bongani and Buhle, a granddaughter, five sisters and one brother.
Her husband described ‘Manini’ as his ‘heroine’.
A GoFundMe page was set up after Josephine’s death to pay for her funeral and fly her body back to her home country of South Africa.
Nearly 500 people have now pledged their support, raising £10,456 so far.
Money has come in from former colleagues and patients in Southport, other NHS staff around the country, and compatriots in South Africa.
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Many have also left heart-felt tributes on the page.
Altrix Team donated £1,000. They said: Please accept this donation from Altrix to honour the memory of Josephine Peters. It was our privilege to have known and worked with such a brave and dedicated lady. Our deepest sympathy at this tragic time.”
Lumka Tutani donated £20 and said: “You are our South African Hero-the profession and your family and friends .will miss you Farewell dear sister.”
Jo Gibson donated £20 and said: “As a fellow nurse who used to work at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals. I’m so very sorry for your loss.”
Theresa Mattia donated £20 and said: “No amount of money will not bring this great lady back to her family. I did not know this lady but her story touched me as an African and human being. Fare well. Mrs Josephine Peters. Rest in peace.”
Thanyani Mashigo donated £15 and said: “It’s really sad that we have lost one of our own, to this terrible virus, Josephine was full of life, flamboyant somebody. I remember when it has only been a few years when I moved to the Uk and I worked with her at care Uk, I knew her through my mum, I remember her saying” don’t worry dear I will take care of your daughter she is in good hands” and indeed I was in good hands she was a joy to work with and a lovely mentor. May God comfort her family during this sad time. May she rest in peace.”
Cephas Dlamini donated £15 and said: “It is painful to all of us to lose a friend in these testing times where the enemy continues to instill fear in everyone. Dear doctors, nurses, care workers and of the frontline key workers it is time to stand by your belief and pray to defeat the enemy. God protect and bless you all in Jesus mighty name.”
A Go Fund Me page in Josephine’s memory was set up by Cynthia Charles.
She said: “Josephine Matseke (Manini) was born and raised in South Africa, Johannesburg, Brakpan Springs.
“Manini leaves behind her husband Thabo Peter who is still residing here in the UK, her two kids, Bongani and Buhle have both returned and are living in South Africa, a granddaughter, five sisters and one brother.
“Her colleagues and South African friends are so shocked and devastated by her sudden and untimely passing. They are humbly appealing for a donation to cover repatriation and funeral costs on behalf of Manini’s family.
“Thanks a million times.”
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