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Humberto Louis Longueira

31 Jul 1956

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19 Jan 2023

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Humberto Louis Longueira

Biography:

Humberto Louis Longueira was born in 1956 in the beautiful coastal city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. As a young boy, he and his family moved to South Africa in search of new opportunities, where he would grow up and build a life rooted in hard work, integrity, and love. Though he embraced South Africa as his home, Humberto always carried with him the warmth, traditions, and values of his Portuguese heritage.
He dedicated an incredible 35 years of his career to Telkom, where his professionalism, reliability, and kind nature left a lasting impression on everyone he worked...

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Tributes:

Losing my father has been the hardest experience of my life. Yet in his passing, I’ve come to understand him — and myself — more deeply than I ever did before.

He wasn’t someone who demanded attention or tried to impress anyone. He didn’t need to. People were simply drawn to him. There was something steady and genuine about the way he carried himself. He was the kind of man others liked without him even trying — because his kindness was natural, his strength was quiet, and his presence was comforting.

Only after he was gone did I begin to see the depth of his sacrifices, the wisdom behind his silence, and the love woven into the ordinary moments we shared. In understanding him better, I’ve come to understand myself — the values he passed down, the resilience he modeled, and the heart he helped shape.

His life was not loud, but it was powerful. And his impact — on me and on so many others — will live on far beyond his years.

I miss him deeply. I carry him with me always

Nicholas Longueira

A dad who taught me loyalty and commitment. It was him and me against the world. He will always be missed but never forgotten.

Layla Longueira-Farooq

Your life was a quiet gift to everyone you touched. Through kindness, patience, and steady love, you showed us how to live with integrity.

Riccardo Longueira

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