The Payweyne, Clarke, Hodges and Reeves families regret to announce the sudden passing of Elder Andrew Gaye Payweyne, who departed this life on March 4, 2026, at his residence in Becker, Minnesota, USA.
Elder Payweyne was born on September 13, 1954, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia. He was a retired phlebotomist, a husband, brother, father and a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since his youth.
Before his untimely death, he was a member of the New Birth Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he faithfully served in various capacities including Deacon, Elder, and member of the Prayer Team.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Zean Payweyne, children (both biological and non-biological), grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends in the United States and Liberia.
This announcement is made by:
Zekar L. Payweyne II, son of the deceased, on behalf of the families.
Funeral Arrangements:
Wake Keeping: Thursday, March 26, 6-9 pm Oromo Seventh – Day Adventist Church 4707 Edinbrook Terrace
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Funeral Service: Friday, March 27, at 9am -1pm Oromo Seventh – Day Adventist Church
4707 Edinbrook Terrace
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Repass: La Fontaine Event Center 7533 Sunwood Dr NW Suite 100, Ramsey, MN 55303
Contacts:
Zekar L. Payweyne II – 6127077953
Olive Williams – 6129400993
Zean C. Payweyne – 763-227-8332
Dak-Etta B. Kollie – 215-500-9146
Chester Doe – 7636392890
Lucy White – 9734935968
Louise R. Reeves – (Liberia) 0776372758
