Bornwell Mpezeni, 56, Dickinson, formerly of Zimbabwe, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Sanford Health, Bismarck. There will be an informal Gathering of Family and Friends on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.

Bornwell Mpezeni was born March 26, 1962 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, son of Sylvia Mpezeni. He was raised and educated in Zimbabwe where he earned a B.S. degree in Education. He had taught and served as a headmaster in both Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Bornwell moved to the United States and settled in Dickinson in August 2013. While in Dickinson, he had taught in the Dickinson Public Schools. He also was continuing his education working towards a Masters Degree in Health Administration.

Bornwell is survived by four children, Tafadzwa Mpezeni, Zimbabwe, Selinah (Mayowa Ogundumila) Mpezeni, Dickinson, Natasha Mpezeni, England, and Pardon Mpezeni, South Africa; two grandchildren, Karen and Athaleyah Mpezeni; sister, Cynthia Torstensson, Sweden; and numerous brothers, sisters, and extended family members outside the United States.