1946 – 2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mrs. Miriam Ileje Osier on the 6th of January 2017 after a long illness.

Loving wife of Mr George Christopher Opiana Osier (formerly of Kenya Power). Loving mother of Henry Emuye (formerly EABL), Prof. Faith Hope Among’in Osier (KEMRI), Tom Ekajja (BSI), Betty Ichan (KTB), Aaron Sariyo (Dubai), Martha Amoit Osier (Catalyst Principal Partners), Siobhance Finlayson (Australia), Ernest Ekajja and Jimmy Meshack Aloni.

Sister of Nancy Amoit, the late Moses Oguti, Kana Nyagol and Sam Akichoth. Mother-in-law of Vivian Emuye, Agnes Ekajja, Julius Kagia Ziro, Dafton Mwitiki and Olga Amuke.

The cortege leaves Alupe institute Mortuary, Busia, on Tuesday 10th January 2017.

Burial will take place on Wednesday 11th January 2017 at their family home. For directions to the home please call +254 704 019 119

May the Lord rest her soul in Eternal Peace.

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s wills that we announce the passing on of Claire Wandabwa Chetekei that occurred on 2/1/2017.

Daughter of the late Mzee Timotheo Cheteker and Mama Tamara Lisangari Cheteker of Silurigai Ndivisi, Bungoma County. Mother of Patience Kaversa. Sister of the late Chikati, the late Sifuma, late Tunai, Kakai, Kiluyi, Joan, Lisanza, Khatete, the late Lusiri, Wakasa. Makhakha, Sifuma, Khayanga. Murunga and the late Wambasi among others. Niece of the late Nakitare, the late Musebe, the late Karani, the late Chinungo,Wangilas Matanda, Kiveu, Musuya, the late Laban, late Petro, late Andika and Ayuma among others. Sister-in-law of B4lha, Linet, Nancy, Chemiati, Chore, Ogango, Victoria, Ngaira, and Dorcas among others

Funeral arrangements are ongoing.

The main fundraising will be held on Tuesday 10^th January 2017 at 5pm at All Saints Cathedral.

Burial dates will be announced later.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Leah Wanjiku Wanjohi, which occurred on 02/01/2017 at Outspan Hospital Nyeri.

Daughter of the late Benson Maina Kamoche and the late Racheal Waruguru Kamoche. Wife of the late Charles Wanjohi Tatua. Daughter-in-law of the late Watatua Muturi and the late Gathoni Watatua. Sister of the late Ruth Wacera, Tabitha Wairimu and Beatrice Wanjiru. Mother of Johnson Maina, the late Lucy Kariuki, Muturi Tatua (Survey of Kenya), the late Beatrice Macharia, Jemimah Gakumo, Millicent Wanjohi (Central Park Hotel), James Gachugu (KDF- Lanet), Muchiri Wanjohi Tatua (Kabaru), Dr. Richard Gikonyo (USA), the late Daniel Gichuki and Lydia Kimani. Mother-in-law of Wanjiku Maina, Eng. Kariuki Nyaga, Irene Muturi, the late Macharia Kiarie, Charles Gakumo, Mary Gachugu, Rose Muchiri, Dr. Lydia Gikonyo, Ruth Gichuki and David Kimani. Aunt of Ken Mutahi, Emily Thuku, Nyambura Ngugi, Lucy Gathoni, John Muturi among others. Grandmother and Great-grandmother of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Central Park Hotel, Nairobi, from 6pm and at the Family home at Munyu Sub-location, Nyeri County.

The cortege leaves Outspan Funeral Home Nyeri on Wednesday 11/01/2017 at 9.00am. Funeral Service and burial will be held at the family farm at Munyu Sub-location, Kieni East Sub-county, Nyeri County.

`Cucu, we mourn your passing on but we celebrate your genuine love, humility, wisdom and your love for God. While in Gods’ hands you rest, you will forever be in our hearts.”

With Deep sorrow the Provincial Superior and the Salesians of Don Bosco, Eastern Africa, regret to announce the death of Rev. Fr. Thomas Punchekunnel sdb. He was born in Kerala, India, on 2nd November 1947.

He made his first religious profession on 8th May 1967. He was ordained as a priest on 22nd December 1975 and worked in Kolkotta, India till his coming to Africa as a Missionary. In 1980 he was part of the first group of Salesian Missionaries of Don Bosco who came to Eastern Africa. In Kenya he worked in Don Bosco Upper Hill in the early days of the Salesian Mission here, Don Bosco Mission Korr, Marsabit; Don Bosco Boys’ Town, Nairobi and Catholic Church, Nzaikoni, Machakos, (he was the pioneer of Nzaikoni parish). In Tanzania he worked in Don Bosco Youth Training Centre, Iringa. He was the financial administrator of the province for six years. Finally he was re-appointed as the assistant Parish Priest of Nzaikoni parish from where he went to his heavenly Father on 4th January 2017.

The funeral and burial arrangements: 11th January 2017 Wednesday at 03.00 pm, Requiem Mass and Vigil at Catholic Church, Nzaikoni 12th Thursday 09.00am, viewing of the body at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians — Upper Hill 12th Thursday 10.00 am, Funeral Mass at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Upper Hill followed by burial at the Salesian Cemetery at Don Bosco Utume, Karen.

May he enjoy eternal rest.

Sunrise 16^th June 1982

Sunset 3^rd January 2017

We regret to announce the death of Paul Njenga Njagi. He is son to Mr. John Isaac Njagi and Lucy wanjiku Njagi of Kambaa Githunguri. Brother to Martin Mutonga, Isaac Njogu of ICAP Kenya, Elizabeth Wangui of Pascha Dairies and the Late Jane Muthoni. Husband to Margaret Njeri Kabucho and Father to Ann Wanjiru and Mercy Wanjiku. Friends and relatives are meeting at his residence in Gathangari, Kambaa for prayers and funeral arrangements daily.

Funeral will take place at his father’s home in Kambaa, Githunguri near AIC Church on Tuesday 10th January 2017.

May his soul rest in eternal peace