27/05/2025
We Are Heartbroken! Honouring Our Sister, Queen Latifa (Cecelia)
We are at a loss for words. As a community, we are deeply humbled to pay our respects to one of our beloved park family members, Cecelia known to many by her street name, Queen Latifa.
It was through a news, feed report last month that we tragically learned of her passing in a car accident. At first, it felt impossible to believe, it didn’t seem real that our sister, our homie, our Queen Latifa was gone.
Our hearts are heavy. Cecelia had a heart full of love and compassion, always stepping up for those in need, especially the young ones without families or support. She helped save lives on our streets. She made sure no one felt alone.
We first met Cecelia in our (safe space) tent city in Southport back in 2022, at Carey Park. From there, she became a strong person, also came through at our Sunday breakfast service (2023) and moved in Brisbane where we last saw Cecelia last year 2024, introduced through our park family member sister Jamie!
Cecelia was a proud mother grandmother, and a powerful woman of strength who stood for truth, justice, and what was right for the people. She will always be remembered as a protector, a voice, and a guiding light for many.
We extend our deepest condolences to her children, grandchildren, and her entire family. Please know that our hearts are with you, and her legacy will always live on in our community.
We honour her memory today and every day. We pray for God’s protection over our homeless community, may everyone stay safe, alert, and wrapped in love.
Rest in peace, our sister. We love you, Queen Latifa. Until we meet again. ❤️