Jamie Bartlett’s Girlfriend Rosa Onious Cries at Memorial Service as She Shares Intimate Memories
- Jamie Bartlett's memorial has revived the late actor in his closest ones' memories as they continue to mourn the late talent
- Jamie Bartlett's girlfriend Rosa Onious gave details about what it's been like for her to lose the love of her life
- Rosa Onious gave an emotional address at the memorial, which many of his supporters wished they could have attended
Jamie Bartlett's memorial was held on 6 June. Rosa Onious, Jamie Bartlett's partner, continued to commemorate him after his funeral on 2 June.
Rosa Onious spoke of how she remembers Jamie and the life plans they had together.
Rosa Onious gave a vulnerable speech at Jamie Bartlett's memorial
According to TimesLIVE, Rosa Onious showed waves of emotion at Jamie Bartlett's memorial in Soweto Zone 6. Jamie Bartlett's girlfriend had prepared a speech for the memorial but chose to speak from the heart instead.
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Rosa Onious spoke about how in love she was with her later partner and that they had plans to travel and see the world. She expressed feeling a mixture of sorrow and anger but said she believes there's a bigger purpose in his passing. She said:
“Jamie and I loved to travel, we had plans this year to go places, business ... but God had other plans. I'm angry, I'm sad, but I'm trying to understand that there is a purpose for him wherever he is. A part of the house still smells like him and it's difficult."
Rosa also opened up about her last moments with Jamie, saying:
“I remember on the morning that Jamie passed he told me how much he loved me and he can never see his life without me in it, and I feel the exact same. I don't know how I'm going to do this, but I'm going to have to do it. I could have never pictured myself without him.”
Briefly News reported that Rosa was with Jamie Bartlett when he died of a heart attack in his sleep.
Jamie Bartlett's supporters wanted to attend the memorial
Supporters' condolences continued to pour in across social media on the live-streamed memorial. Many wished they could have attended in person
@canulatonez commented:
"I really wish I could attend."
@missphat01 wrote:
"I wish we supporters here in Cape Town can attend his funeral."
@kaybee_sk added:
"I want to be there! My King David Genaro! Salute!"
@tsomidlamini commented:
"The real deal is no more."
@phakiso_prince commented:
"Long live the spirit of Genaro."
Jamie Bartlett funeral: Girlfriend and co-worker's emotional tributes move SA
Briefly News previously reported that Jamie Bartlett's funeral was held less than a month after his death on 2 June. The actor's friends gave tributes that matched Jamie Bartlett's energy and charisma.
According to TimesLIVE, the writer of Rhythm City, Craig Freimond, was in attendance, and he gave a touching speech about Jamie Bartlett's talent.
Source: Briefly News