The body of late Reverend Father Peter Kasonkanji of Dedza Diocese was on Tuesday laid to rest at Bembeke in the district.

Father Kasonkanji died on Sunday morning after a short illness, according to information sourced by this publication.

The burial ceremony of Father Kasonkani started with a mass which was presided over by the newly installed Bishop Adrian Chifukwa of Dedza Diocese.

Reverend Kasonkanji died at the age of 67.