CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. FABIO KATUREEBE BANEGURA || Daily TV Mass, Friday 17th October, 2025

Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today - Requiem mass Celebrating the Life of DR. FABIO KATUREEBE BANEGURA - THE LIFE OF DR. FABIO KATUREEBE BANEGURA We gather today in remembrance of Dr. Fabio Katureebe Banegura a man whose laughter and presence could be felt before he entered a room; a man whose pride was matched only by his generosity; a man whose life was defined by joy, resilience, and service. Dr. Fabio was born on May 12, 1947, in Ibanda, Uganda, to Mzee Katureebe Atanazio, a teacher and World War Il veteran, and Bagarukwa Pulcheria. He had a humble beginning. The third child born to his parents, he was the first and only child of the couple to survive infancy, and at only 3 months, he lost his mother. Indeed, his name, Banegura-”to give and to take away”-reflects the uncertainty that his parents had about his survival. Nevertheless, he was resilient; he thrived, carrying with him the hopes of his family. Believe it or not, in his early life, he had aspirations of becoming a priest. He completed seminary at Kitabi. But God had other plans for him; his true calling in life was medicine. After finishing first in his class at the prestigious Ntare High School, he would go on to graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Makerere University, again finishing first in the class of 1972. His genius would later lead him to Harvard University, where in 1977, he graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Public Health. Throughout his career, what set Dr. Banegura apart was not just his skill as a doctor but his commitment to caring for those most in need. Before arriving in the States, Fabio worked in Soroti as Medical Superintendent and thereafter joining the joint clinical research center as Director under the EAC. There, he travelled across East Africa to combat emerging viral outbreaks. After Harvard, when political violence under Idi Amin Dada prevented him from returning home, he continued his service in the U.S at the CDC, where he worked to combat dengue fever outbreaks in Puerto Rico. After settling in Baltimore, he taught at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Even later in life, he transitioned into private practice, locating his clinics not where the most money could be earned, but in underserved communities around Baltimore, where he could make the most impact. As accomplished as he was, he was more than his titles and degrees. A man of wide-ranging passions and interests, he was an avid chess player, a deep lover of Congolese rumba music, and a fan of Chelsea R.C. and tennis. He reveled in debating the news and never missed 60 Minutes or Jeopardy. And above all, he was a man full of boundless kindness. For many arriving in the United States, his home was often a first stop, offering welcome, guidance, and warmth. There, people were met with music, conversation, nyama choma, a roof over their head, and a good time. Along the way, he never forgot his humble roots. In fact, with his first check, he purchased land and livestock to support his extended family and community in Ibanda. Throughout his life, he gave himself tirelessly to his community, uplifting not just with his profession but with his presence. On September 17th, 2025, Dr. Fabio Katureebe Banegura passed away due to complications from a stroke. Though his time has come, let us not think that his memory lies cold. His infectious generosity and joy spread warmth to everyone he came into contact with. Let us remember the countless lives he healed, the friends he supported, and the family he loved deeply. Let us carry forward his memory, and may he rest in peace. He is survived by: His wife Shelia Banegura; his 12 children: Allen, David, Michael, Christopher, Godfrey, Jennifer, Robinah, Jennifer 2, Glenn, Hilda, Paul, and Paulina; his 10 siblings: Zephrine, Francis, Fausta, Triphonia, Magdalene, Jane, Gerald, Dennis, Harriet, and Juliet; and 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and countless others whom he raised, mentored, and welcomed into his life. For more more update, visit www.ourladyofafrica.org and our different social media platforms-