Funeral for Glenwood High pupil Kaden Moodley to take place on Friday

The funeral service of Glenwood High pupil Kaden Moodley is expected to take place on Friday, March 21, 2025. 

The 15-year-old,Grade 10 pupil collapsed and died on Tuesday afternoon during a warm up for a hockey match. 

Despite efforts by paramedics Kaden was a declared deceased on scene. 

His father Thevan Moodley told IOL that their family were devastated following his son’s untimely death. 

His funeral is expected to take place at the Clare Estate Crematorium Hall on Friday afternoon. 

Kaden has a twin brother named Kellen. 

Moodley said that he heard Kaden had been warming up by kicking a ball and then told his team they needed a substitute for the hockey game before collapsing. 

Tributes have been streaming in for Kaden on social media. 

Among the tributes are from the KZN Department of Education. 

“As the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, we recognise the immense grief felt by all who knew him.

“We will continue to work closely with Glenwood High School to ensure that the necessary psychological and emotional support is provided to learners, educators, and the bereaved family.

“We ask the community to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers. May the young soul rest in eternal peace.”

The school in their tribute post said: “May a wonderful Glenwood boy rest in eternal peace.”

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