Kim Hatchuel, Johannesburg, South Africa

Simon has been a part of my Nia journey for the past 20 years. He was always our space holder at Studio Kairos and anyone who knew him knew how much he loved us all and how much he loved Nia. We are all so heartbroken to hear of his passing, but know that he is at peace with no more pain. Rest in Peace Simon. Hamba kahle Madala.

Susan Sloan, Johannesburg, South Africa

Simon is forever imprinted in my heart . I will always remember him for his love and big heart; his gentle and kind nature will linger in the spaces he dwelled in, always. Thank you for the peace and love Simon

Avril Joffe, Johannesburg, South Africa

So terribly sad. This is the end of an era! Found Simon already at the Masonic hall when I started Nia. He became such a firm part of my Nia journey holding such precious space for us all. Wishing Andrew and all his family and all of us love and deep condolences

Aurora Wolpe, Johannesburg, South Africa

Simon embodied kindness and heart and gentleness. You will always be in my heart, Simon  Gentle and kind, we often shared a little dance together. Rest in peace, hamba kahle

Anni Callander, Johannesburg, South Africa

Dearest Simon, thank you for holding the space at Studio Kairos for many years! Your presence and quiet strength is missed, but we know your spirit lives on here. Wishing you peace and love on your journey ❤️

Isa Schwartz Gesseau, Johannesburg, South Africa

A very special man. Thinking of Simon, his family, Susan, and Kim and all the community. So sad to hear this news

Angel Jones, Johannesburg, South Africa

Simon, you were always, always smiling! Thank you for everything, rest in peace xxx

Roxy Bateman Kelly, Johannesburg, South Africa

Simon was a ray of sunlight, no matter what was going on in his life. He was always there for me with a huge smile, and nothing was too much for him. Being a new Nia teacher he often helped me connect my mic, and sort out the studio before class. Simon had a special heart.  Sending condolences to Andrew and Simon’s family.

Karyn Cardoso, Johannesburg, South Africa

So sorry hear this news and I send my love and prayers to Simon’s family. I’m deeply saddened by this loss to our Nia community – Susan and Kim. May our love and support be a strength to him as he crosses over. I had such a special connection to him and am so grateful for his cheerful presence and helpful ways at Studio Kairos. May he rest in peace

Gail Williams, Johannesburg, South Africa

Rest well Simon. Always a gentle smile and helping hand. You are missed.

Petra Thiele, Johannesburg, South Africa

What characteristics come to my mind when I think about Simon? Most of all kindness. Always with a big smile on his face. And humbleness. He never asked for help, but he accepted gracefully. And there was also an energy of pride in him, being aware of his beautiful soul. Oh yes, and he could dance and do a shimmy like no other.

Frances Hozack, Johannesburg, South Africa

Thank you Simon for being the person you were, always ready to help and with that smile even when you were ill. You will not be forgotten. Rest well my friend.

Justine Guinness, Johannesburg, South Africa

We were blessed to have his grace and kindness with us for so long, and he saw our children grow, always asking after them even now they are all grown up. He used to push them around in their prams and play with them outside, they loved him and felt so safe in his care. An angel  he flew home.

Eileen Leopold, Johannesburg, South Africa

An amazing compassionate and gentle person who had an impact on everyone he met. And oh that one in a million shimmy always made me smile.

Zoe Katakuzinos, Johannesburg, South Africa

I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending everyone at Studio Kairos love.

Bessie Venter, Pretoria, South Africa

So sorry to hear that. So sad x

Carol Green, Johannesburg, South Africa

Sad news. Simon was such a big part of my Nia journey and he always held the Nia space so beautifully. Sending love and light for Simon, his family, Andrew, Susan, Kim, and the Nia community.

Debbie Hunt, Johannesburg, South Africa

Rest In Peace dear Simon ⭐️✨⭐️ Special soul. And blessings for his family too…

Michelle Raichlin, Johannesburg, South Africa

What an amazing special soul Simon was. Always so helpful and smiling and sweet. Condolences to his family and his Nia family too. Rest in peace dear Simon

Lee de Wet, Johannesburg, South Africa

Thanks Kim for the beautiful words. I share them with you and will miss Simon

Ruth Barnett, Johannesburg, South Africa

Oh Simon  G-d bless your beautiful soul and smile.

Tracey Fowler, Johannesburg, South Africa

Oh sweet Simon, Rest In Peace. What a lovely man xx

Rhona Matthews, Johannesburg, South Africa

May he rest in peace … always with that beautiful smile.

Andrea Pauquet Litchfield, Perth, Australia

Oh I am so sad. He is so part of my journey too and was always there to hold the Kairos space. We would chat about his lovely daughter who is my daughter’s age, and every time I visited from Australia, he was delighted to see me. God bless you beautiful Simon x may you rest in peace.

Pam Marsh, Johannesburg, South Africa

Such a lovely man. Rest In Peace dear Simon.

Debbie Pollack, Johannesburg, South Africa

Such sad news, such a lovely soul

Chantal Robertshaw

I’m so sad to hear this news. Rest In Peace Simon x

Hanri Thom, Cape Town, South Africa

Hamba kahle Simon

Georgina Guedes, Johannesburg, South Africa

I haven’t been to the studio in years, but I remember Simon! What a sad loss.

Theresa Jane, United Kingdom

I’m really sorry to read this. Love to all and blessings on him xx

Marcia Manning, Johannesburg, South Africa

Nooooo! So quick!  Heartbreaking!

Aurelie Stratton, Johannesburg, South Africa

So sorry to hear this. A lovely and gentle man. Rest In Peace Simon.

Leander Bond, United Kingdom

Ah Kim, such sad news. May he rest in peace, he always had a beautiful smile

Tishka Daniel Laughton, Johannesburg, South Africa

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thokozile Buthelezi, Johannesburg, South Africa

Umphefumulo wakhe ngathi ungalala ngokuthula hambe kahle Simon.

Michèle Wium, Namibia

No!  Rest In Peace, Simon, and love and hugs to you all at Kairos

Kelly Slater

Rest in peace dear Simon – I remember you well

Sibongiseni Sibanda, Johannesburg, South Africa

May his soul rest in peace

Peta Krost Maunder, Johannesburg, South Africa

Seeing Simon’s smiley face reminds me of his friendly greetings every time I arrived at Kairos and always being so willing to help. He was so much a part of my Kairos experience that I still look for him when I am there. What a special lovely man he was! Rest in peace, Simon!

Lynne Irvine, Johannesburg, South Africa

So very sad. Rest in peace, dear Simon. Sending love and prayers to Simon’s Nia family

Karen Miedzinski, Johannesburg, South Africa

I’m so sad to hear this. Simon was so much a part of my Nia journey at Studio Kairos. Sending love to his family and all my Nia friends who knew and loved him.

Deborah Bresler Downes, Canada

Such sad news. Rest in Peace Simon.

Anisa Fielding, Johannesburg, South Africa

Oh I am so sorry Kim. Thinking of you all. Condolences to his family and the Nia tribe.

Rebecca Ewing, Australia

My thoughts are with his family and everyone he knew.

Lilly Ramnath-Hastie, Port Elizabeth

Rest In Peace Simon.

Mavis Mahlangu, Johannesburg, South Africa

Oh no! My deepest condolences to the Nia studio and his family. May you all find comfort in the Lord.

Rachel Jones, Johannesburg, South Africa

What sad news! He was a special soul. May he be at peace now. We will miss his smiling face and generous spirit

Cat Lindsay, United Kingdom

Oh Simon. Bless your beautiful soul  May you rest easy Madala  so glad you got to go home before going home.

Julia du Plessis, Cape Town, South Africa

Rest in peace dear Simon. Your gentle manner and beautiful smile bought so much joy to us all

Jule Aguirre, Texas, United States

I am deeply saddened to learn this news. May his bright spirit rest in eternal peace.

Martinette Godden, Africa

Simon! Such a gentle and kind human ! Rest In Peace  Sending love to his family and all at Studio Kairos.

Sharyn Fein, United States

So sad, sending rain prayers to all whoever this sweet man

Tania Bownes, Cape Town, South Africa

He was the kindest and gentlest being. Every time we had our Nia training at Kairos Simon took such great care of us. What a true gentleman. A shining light in this world. We love you Simon and will miss you. Thank you for being you.

Jenny van den Berg, Johannesburg, South Africa

So sad to hear the news  He was always smiling and gentle and loved everything about your space. What a lovely soul. Rest In Peace Simon

Bridget von Holdt, Johannesburg, South Africa

Oh how sad to hear. He always had a smile on this face. He hid his pain behind brave eyes. Rest In Peace Simon.

Beryl Friedman, Johannesburg, South Africa

He was such a darling. This is very sad news.

Linda Tucs, Johannesburg, South Africa

Such sad news  A man with such integrity

Raashida Khan, Johannesburg, South Africa

So sorry to hear this. What an amazing spirit, a true gentleman. Deepest condolences to the whole Nia community.

Kerstin Jatho, Johannesburg, South Africa

Sorry to hear the sad news Kim.

Julia Bonadei, Johannesburg, South Africa

He waited to get home … rest in peace dear Simon.

Jillian Lambert, Cape Town, South Africa

Oh no, I’m so sad to hear this. Thank you Kim and Susan for all the love and support offered to him over the past months. Rest In Peace Simon

Carol Liknaitzky, Australia

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear that about Simon. My deepest love goes to his beautiful spirit. He was treasured.

Andrea Catzel, Australia

So sorry for your loss Kim. Big love xx

Joanne Farrell, Australia

Oh no. So sad to hear this. Simon was an amazing man and part of the studio. I always remember him to be friendly and there to lend a helping hand when needed. Rest In Peace Simon.

Marie Nuss Bonneau, France

❤️❤️

Nicola Miltz, Johannesburg, South Africa

Sending love

Tali Feinberg, Cape Town, South Africa

So sorry Kim