Francine Nijimbere, 34, unexpectedly passed away on October 26, 2017 at her home in Midvale, Utah. She was born in Kibitoki, Burundi to John Ruratetereza and Bernedette Bakanibona. She is survived by her husband, Antoine Mbanza and her five children, Amahirwe Arinne, Antonia Ingabire, Alex Mbanza, Mugwaneza V Mbanza and Innocent Mbanza.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox Street, Midvale, Utah. Visitations will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church and from 6-8 p.m. on Friday evening at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale, Utah. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Sandy City Cemetery, 9000 South 700 East, Sandy, Utah.