Elsa Nakkazi Mukasa-Ssali

Elsa Nakkazi Mukasa-Ssali, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 after courageously battling cancer. She was surrounded by family at home in Keller, Texas.

Elsa was born on February 21st, 1948, in Jinja, Uganda to Gideon Nsiko Bogere (Father) and Mary Nalugwa Gazalirwa (Mother). She received a Business Degree in Commerce from Kings College Budo in Uganda and went on to be an Accountant. Her husband's Diplomatic Corps post brought the family to Roosevelt Island, New York City in the mid 90's. Where she worked for the African Union Mission to the United Nations till the day she retired. Her son, Adrian was present on that professional last day of her farewell intro retirement.

She was known for her calm demeanor, practicality, and generosity. But she had a sense of humor that mixed the ups and downs into nuggets of knowledge. Her creative and analytical mind led her to navigate any problem with ingenuity and grace, while her crafty and handy nature allowed her to tackle any project with a can-do attitude. She had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoyed working on the family home in Muyenga, Uganda and it's gardens. Besides being a Mother, a wife, Auntie, sister she was instrumental in supporting the educational schooling of her extended family. For most of her adult life, these interests converged through Elsa's adventures around the world as "Maama Elsa." A nickname she was known for bringing the Diaspora family's together.

Elsa is preceded in passing by her brothers Benjamin, Segawa and two sisters Mary and Florence. She leaves behind her sister's Margaret Juko, Joyce Nakibuka, Alice Kabaale, Christine Magala Nyago and brothers Kadu Busagwa, Edward Sebirumbi. In addition to nieces and nephews whom she adored. You know who you are. Elsa is survived by her husband, (Paul) C. Mukasa-Ssali, her daughter, Georgiana (Georgi) Namayanja Mukasa and her son (Adrian) L. Mukasa.

Please join us to celebrate Elsa's life travels at 10am on Saturday, March 30th 2024 at Lucas Funeral Homes for a church service. A live stream link will be available along with a Family sign in Book on site. A Burial at Ceremony at Bourland Cemetery.