Hmmm, I'll take a crack at this encryption.

Buff and nuff, rhyme. Must mean that the code is words the rhyme with the remainders.

Wa's... Closest thing I can think of would be Bra's.

Said, when spoken, sounds like sed. Maybe bed? no, dead!

Your Bra's dead.... Sorry to hear about that OP.
My best condolences are with you.