In Memory of Stephen Kaduuli

Words cannot express the shock and sadness to hear of Stephen's passing. He was a gentle and peaceful soul who will be missed by many, and especially, the Hamilton "beer and wing" gang! My condolences to the Kaduuli and CPJ family. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Our condolences to the CPJ staff as well as Stephen's family. I met him only once, and was very impressed by his commitment and competence. He will be missed! May our Heavenly Father comfort all of you!

Adrian and Wendy Helleman

Being a friend of CPJ and collaborator in its work, with great sadness I offer my prayers for Stephen and also for his family and for the CPJ community. It is indeed a tragedy.

The number of people I have already heard from today who are mourning the loss of Stephen is a testimony to the kind of person he was and the impact he had, even on those of us who only met him briefly. Grieving the loss of a bold yet humble advocate and justice-seeker, and will continue to pray in the days, weeks, and months ahead for the Spirit's comfort and strength for his family and friends.

My deepest condolences for your loss and my deepest desire that you will survive and will cherish your memories and each other. He will be missed and has been remembered for his great contribution to CPJ.

A tragic and sad loss. Prayers for his family and the CPJ family. Stephen used his gifts of deep commitment to others, clear analysis, and a warm smile to advocate for refugees. I always appreciated reading or hearing his insights. Your contributions will be remembered as they inspire others.

Sincere sympathy to the family members of Stephen and to all who worked so closely with him @ CPJ. Stephen left his mark working well for others. May happy memories bring some peace and consolation.

So heartbreaking to hear of Stephen's passing. A very sad loss for his family and the CJI community. Reaching out with condolences to Stephen's family.

I am so saddened by this news. I had some lovely conversations with Stephen about refugee rights and was looking forward to more discussions in the future. His research and advocacy for refugees and migrants were so important. My condolences to his friends, family, and colleagues.

I continue to be without words to describe how absolutely tragic this loss is. It was such a pleasure to work alongside and befriend Stephen at CPJ. To witness his kindness and gentle spirit, laugh with him, and share our passion for this work and making tangible change for those in our communities.

To Susan and family, we are praying for you continually and sending all our love.

My condolences to the Kaduuli and CPJ family. I will hold in my memory a recent conversation with Stephen where he shared passionately about his commitment to justice. Praying the comfort of the Spirt for all those who mourn and grieve the lost of this beloved son, spouse, father, friend, justice advocate...

I am so sorry to read this news. My sincerest condolences to Stephen's wife and family.

I got to know Stephen in his role at the Office for Refugees, Diocese of Hamilton. He was a very kind hearted and caring man. He was so passionate and caring in his work. His legacy will live on in the lives he made such a difference in, including mine.

You will be missed my dear friend Stephen...but not forgotten.

With Sympathy,

Rita Balla

Stephen, you are already greatly missed. Thank you for being such a fearless and firm advocate for migrants and refugees. It was a privilege to work with and learn from you. The world is better thanks to your contributions. Rest In Peace. To Stephen’s family, my deepest condolences.

My deepest condolences to Stephen’s loved ones, colleagues, and community members. It was a great honour to learn from and with him, he was a powerful advocate for refugees. He is in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy to each of you, to Stephen's loved ones and to all of us who will miss Stephen immensely. I am so very sorry. Stephen's mission here is now complete and he knows Deep Peace. He is holding you and all those who seek refuge in his heart and prayer. May you be gentle with yourselves as you grieve. In loving communion, Maura McGrath CND

Stephen, perpetual light on you my friend. Its been a joy to conspire with you on Continuing Welcome and other things and to share great conversations and laughs over a good meal. I grieve your passing and I know that your faithful work will continue. Till we meet again.
Deep prayers of peace to the Kaduuli and CPJ families.

Mike Hogeterp
Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue

Very sorry. R I P Stephen

So sorry to hear about Stephen's passing. Valued his work and contributions. Pray for peace and comfort for the Kaduuli family and also CPJ staff and larger community.

My condolences goes to his family, relatives friends and colleagues. May his soul rest into eternal solace in Christ Jesus our Saviour.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Kaduuli family and CPJ team with the passing away of Stephen. It is difficult to express in words the sorrow that we share with you and it is our prayer that you may experience God's comfort and grace even now.

Stephen had a smile that always made me smile. His heart to serve refugees and those oppressed, was truly inspiring. His intelligent research, his ideas, and his advocacy will not be forgotten. I will surely miss seeing Stephen and having his voice at a table that was only enabled to be because of him. My deepest grief and sorrow with you and your family. He was truly a wonderful man.

This news of Stephen's passing onto glory is so sudden and sad to hear! I am praying for his family, for all the comfort of God to be with them. May the memories of Stephen's life continue to inspire them and others who knew him to take on the mantle of God's truth and justice in a world that desperately needs it. Many blessings!

Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo
World Renew Director, Canada

Oh my goodness this is a shock and so sad! My heart goes out to Stephen's family and friends, and to you my former colleagues. May you, the wonderful team at CPJ, find solace that the time you had with Stephen was spent side by side in pursuit of justice for all and that he was able to use his skills and talents for the Lord's work. To Stephen's family, your pain is deep and I wish you peace and serenity.

Jim

Though I only know Stephen for a brief time, (which also happened to mostly be over Zoom,) I knew he was of strong and kind character. Stephen had no trouble making me feel included as a part of the team at CPJ, even though I was only there short term completing an internship. He had such a welcoming and uplifting heart, and truly put a lot of himself into his work. The world has lost a great man, he will be missed dearly.