Rev Fr Stanislaus Mascarehnas, SJ (Fr Stan)

1934 – 2017

Celebrating the Life of a True Companion of Jesus

The Eastern African Province of the Society of Jesus prays in thanksgiving for the life of Fr Stanislaus Mascarenha, SJ whom the Lord called to his eternal dwelling on Easter Sunday, 16th April 2017 in Chennai, India, where he had been since the end of February this year for treatment.

Fr Stan, as he was popularly known, first came to Eastern Africa in 1969. He taught in Kibosho and Ntungamo Major Seminaries in Tanzania until 1971.

He then went to his doctoral studies in Canada and returned to Africa in the 1980s and taught in the major seminary in Malawi, and at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, before coming back to Eastern Africa where he taught at the Apostles of Jesus Seminary in Lang’ata.

He dedicated his life to the education, spiritual and pastoral ministry of the people of God within Nairobi. He was also a member of the Nairobi Music Society. Fr Stan died at 82 years of age.

He was a Jesuit 65 years and a priest for 51 year. The Memorial Mass will take place at Mwangaza Jesuit Spiritually Centre in Karen on Saturday, 22nd April, 2017 at 10am. May he rest in eternal peace!

Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam

Lucy Nereah Wanjiku Wanyoike

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Lucy Nereah Wanjiku Wanyoike on Saturday 15th April 2017, formerly of Barclays Bank of Kenya. Ltd. Daughter of the late Jonathan Ng’ang’a (Honoki) and the late Hannah Ngoiri Ng’ang’a, Mother of the late Mary-Teresa Mira, Patrick Maimba (UoN), Emma Maungu (UNEP), Grace Ngugi (National Museums of Kenya), Irene Muchunu (DFID), Ng’ang’a Wanyoike (Architect, Rongai), Dominic Ngugi (formerly of Kuik-Fit), and Angela Maria Kariuki (Elijen TTC, Buruburu). Mother-in-law of Sane Mairnba, Benedict Maungu (UNSOS), the late Ngugi Muhindi, William Muchunu, Pauline Ng’ang’a, Millicent Ngugi and Dennis Kariuki (Cortec Systems and Solutions). Sister of Joseph Samuel Mungai, Esther Thunguri and the late John Kamau. Adoring grandmother of 25, great-grandmother of 10 and Aunty of many. Relatives and Friends are meeting daily at her home in Buruburu Phase 1, and Garden Square Restaurant Nairobi at 6.00pm.
The cortege leaves Montezuma & Monalisa Funeral Home on Tuesday 25th April at 8.00 a.m. for a funeral Mass at her home in Olooloitikoshi (Birika) along Kiserian-lsinya Road, Kajiado East Constituency. Burial will follow thereafter.
job 1:21 – The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Philippians 1:2 I – For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Mzee Dan Ongolo Ogongo “Wuod Nyar Rambo”

With the humble acceptance of God’s will, the Ongolo family announce the unexpected passing on of Mzee Dan Ongolo Ogongo of West Uyoma Kokwiri, Manywanda Village, Rarieda Constituency, which recurred on 4th April, 2017 in Nairobi.
Beloved husband of the late Mama Grace Okeyo Ongolo. Son of the late Meshack Ogongo and the late Miriam Okidi Ongolo and the late Beldina Adagi. Son-in-law of the late Thomas Ombonya and the late Norah Bathseba Omolo of Asembo Kabondo, Mahaya, KOmbonya village, Rarieda Constituency. Lovin& and adoring Baba of the late Lt Col. David Owiti,Jane,Tom, the late Mary Ongolo, George, Rose, the late Wilkister Amadi, James, Judy, Mildred and Jack Ongolo.
Brother of Kefa Ongonga, Samson Aloo, Margaret Abony, Jectone Awino, Fanuel Odede and Addah Ogony'(all the late), and Cousin of Eric and Samba Okaya amongst others. Brother-in-law of the late Richard Sewe, Raila KOmbonya, Arthur Ogunde, George Buoro, Peninah Jaimbo, Jack Sewe, Godfrey Odhiambo, James Nyatuoro (all the late) and Anna Ong’ong’a, Rose Owii,Wilkister Adhu, Margaret Mboya, Alice Raila amongst others. Father-in-law of the late Joshua Amaramba, Stanley Karani, Christine Wahome amongst others. Uncle of Amy Achayo, Roseline Osewe, Betty Raila, Dr. Katherine Adhu, Celestine Jaimbo, Mary Suzan Sewe amongst others. Grandfather of Ronny, Mandela, Shammy, Hempstone, Brian, Georgie, Kendi, Jerome, Graca’s,Aiden, Dave, Neema amongst many others. Great grandfather of Nadia Grace Achieng.
The cortege leaves Nairobi West Hospital on Thursday 20th April, 2017 for funeral service at Sere ACK Church, Uyoma Kokwiri, Manyuanda. Baba will be laid to rest on Friday 2 I st April, 2017 at his home, dala K’Ongolo in West Uyoma Kokwiri, Manyuanda Village in Siaya County.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Rest in perfect peace our Hero.Till we meet again!

Betty Atieno Kowino

Maseno University regrets to announce the death of Betty Atieno Kowino of the Directorate of Mother of John Chester Omondi and Lavender Omondi of Kisiwa Primary School, Eldoret (formerly of Wonderland Academy — Maseno).
Daughter of Ben Kowino and Mary Agutu of Seme Kolunje, South Rata. Daughter-in-law of the late Josephat Ominde Diang’a and Conslata Adhiambo Ominde of Karateng’ Lela-Maseno. Sister of Francis Aila (MOH — Homabay). Dorothy Akoth (MOH Homabay) and Kennedy Onyango. Cousin of David Owino Okungu, David Ojigo, Jared, Ken Okungu among others.
Friends and Relatives are meeting daily at their home in Road Block next to KPA, Eldoret.
The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Friday, 21/04/2017 for an overnight stay at her home.
Burial will take place on 22/04/2017 at her home Atieno Kowino in Got Bungu village, South Kapuonja Sub location, West Kisumu Location, Maseno Division, Kisumu West District.
In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. May God rest her soul in Eternal Peace —Amen.

John Apolo Magolo K’ade (Japuonj) Sunrise: 1939 – Sunset: 9th April 2017

It is with gi-eat sadness that we regret to announce the death of John Apolo Magolo K’ade after a long illness. He hailed from Luoro village, Central Asembo, Rarieda, Siaya County. Son of the late Miriam and the late John Mark Ade. He was a beloved husband of Jane Alice Adhiambo Magolo. Father of Millicent Omondi of KCB Group, Dr. Wilson Magolo of Strathmore University, the late Godsent Odero, George Omondi, Tom Magolo and John Mark Odede both of U.S.A.
Brother of Grace Aringo, the late Wilson Owuor, Susan Adera and the late Joshua Ade. Father-in-law of Prof. George Omondi (U.O.N), Jael Magolo (Lang’ata Health Centre), Amweno Odero (RHLE), Winnie Omondi (Stanchart Bank), Ruth Magolo (U.S.A) and Altagracia Magolo (U.S.A). Grandfather of Angela, Lulu, Natasha, Essie, Dennis, Mitch, Miriam, Brian, Noela, Enock, Jesse, eremy, Nicholas, Lorraine and Alice. Uncle of Lady Justice Maureen Odero, Dr. Susan Mboya-Kidero and Nairobi governor Dr. Evans Kidero, Lucas and Tom Mboya.
Son-in-law of the late Hon. Walter Fanuel Odede and the late Fidelia Weke Odede of Chianda village, Uyoma, Rarieda. Brother-in-law of the late Amb. Pamela Mboya, Dr. Jorry Odede, Jemima Kore, Hellen Ouma, Elizabeth Obong’, Margaret Adongo, Janet Owuor, Rachael Ogutu, Monica Amuto, Susan Omil amongst others. Nyawana of the Otieno’s of Oyugis, the Nondi’s of Mudhiero – Gem, the Olubayi’s of Kakemer -Teso North, the Mwakha’s of Emanyulia – Butere, the Lijodi’s of Kakamega, and the Jimenez of U.S.A.
Relatives and friends are meeting daily at his Asembo home for funeral arrangements.
For Mpesa contributions kindly forward them to: MPESA – Lipa na MPESA – Paybill: 759271 Account no: Key in your name Army Send The cortege leaves Nightingale Medical Centre, Milimani, Kisumu on Friday 21st April 2017 at 2.00pm for his rural home and thereafter a memorial service at A.C.K St. Luke’s Luoro parish. Burial will be on the 22nd April 2017 at his home in Luoro,Asembo, Siaya County.

Agnes Ndinda Muasya

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that the Ngao Family announces the passing on of our Sister-in-Christ Mrs Agnes Ndinda Muasya of Postal Corporation of Kenya which occurred on 16th April 2017 while undergoing treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa.

Beloved wife of Joseph Muasya of Bamburi Cement Limited. Daughter of the late Mweu Kiseve and Juliana Kavivi. Mother of Cynthia, Paul and David.

Daughter-in-law of the late Muasya Kathilu and Mary Kalondu. Sister of Christine, Cicilia, Mukiia and Mutua. Sister-in-law of Daniel, Geroge, Boniface, Ann, Rebecca and Salome.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Hospital Mortuary on Friday 21/04/2017 at 2pm for burial at their home in Komorock Village Kangundo, Machakos County.

2nd Timothy 4:7 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race.

Magdalene Ndunge Mwanzia Sunrise: 30th September 1983 – Sunset: I I th April 2017

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Magdalene Ndunge Mwanzia (Mendi) who until her death was working as a Senior Technical Advisor, GBV at LVCT Health. She is an alumni of Moi University main campus and Machakos Girls High School.
Daughter of Alfonce Mwanzia and Rosemary Kavengwa. Sister of Nicholas Mutinda, Boniface Musyoka, Christine Mbenya, Jane Nduku and Lucy Wayua. Auntie of Mary, Cynthia, Joel, Fortune, Prosper, Natasha, Mwende and Francis. Niece of Peter Musembi, Richard Nzalu,Annah Wayua, Cecilia Munyao among others.
Family and friends are meeting at Norwich Union House along Mama Ngina Street next to Galitos every day at 5.00pm and at Spledind hotel in Matuu. The burial will be on Saturday 22nd April 2017 at her parents’ home in Ivumbini village, Matuu Location, Machakos County.
      You fought a good fight, you kept the faith fare thee well

Oscar Kimanzi Mwendwa

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Oscar Kimanzi Mwendwa of NIS Headquarters which occurred on Friday 7th April 2017, through a tragic road accident

Son of late Daniel Mwendwa and Sabina Mwendwa. Husband of Gladys Ndunge Kimanzi. Father of Michael Musyoka, Susan Ndinda, late Mathew Nduva and Nelly Kimanzi. Brother of Willy Mwendwa, Robert Mwendwa, late Boniface Katusya, Angeline Ndania, Philomena Kithue, Regina, Selina and late Ndunge. Uncle of Daniel, Nancy, Rose Mutheu and others. Grandparent of Kendi, Mbula and others.

Friends and relatives are meeting at his Kaveta home and Nairobi at (Ngumba Estate) for funeral arrangements.

The funeral service and burial will be held on Saturday 22nd April 2017 at Kaveta Village, Kitui Central Sub- County

2 Timothy 4.7.You have fought a good fight, you have finished the race, you ave kept the faith.

Mama Elizabeth Jepkoech Rugut

1954 – 15/4/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Mama Elizabeth Jepkoech Rugut of Chebilat Village, Siwo Location, Nandi County on 15 April 2017 in Nairobi, following an illness bravely borne.

Daughter of the late Kipkeino Kirui and the late Salome Kirui. Wife of Francis Rugut. Mother of Dr. Naftali Rop (Maasai Mara University), the late Babbly, Major Franklin Bett (KAF Moi Air Base-Nbi), Sylvester, Pius (Kapsabet Refferal Hospital), Jacob, Robert, Anthony, Vincent (Baraton ITC), and Ednah (Taach Asis Girls). Sister of the late John Keino, Benjamin Kemei, Anna Bittok, Paul Tanui and John Lagat. Grandmother of many. Mother-in-law of Collette and Grace.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Friday 21st April 2017 for a night vigil at home, Siwo.

Burial will take place on Saturday 22nd April, 2017 at Chebilat Village, Siwo Location, Nandi County.

“You have fought a good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith” 2 Tim 4:7.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever”

Martin Githua Mutembei

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Martin Mutembei who passed on 14th April 2017. Son of Herman Githua and Jane Wangari.

Loving husband of Teresia Njama. Father of Isaac Githua and Patience Wangari. Brother of Mary Nyakio, Benadette Wanjiru, Joyce Nyokabi, Ann Wanjiku, Patrick Njihia, Joseph Ndung’u, Susan Nyangabi and Pastor Peter Waweru.

Brother-in-law of Dr. James Kuria Mutura, Anthony Wainaina, Mike Rua among others. Son-in-law of Joseph Ndung’u Ngugi and Tekra Nyamaru Ngugi. Uncle of Winnie, Ken, Gathua, Edwin,Tonny among others.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home (K.U) on Saturday 22nd April 2017 at 7:30am followed by a burial service at Igegania Secondary School and later burial service at his home Gakeo, Igegania Village Mang’u, Gatundu North Sub-County, Kiambu County on the same day.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21)