John Githae Njoroge

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Co. Ltd regret to announce the death of John Githae which occurred on Thursday 6th April, 2017. He hails from Rwegetha Village, Gatanga Sub-county, Muranga County.

Son of Simon Njoroge and Mama Esther Wanjiru. Loving husband to Emma Heta. Father to Catherine Njeri, Esther Wanjiru, Simon Njoroge and Grace Wairimu. Brother of James Mwangi, the late Samuel Mwituria, Anastacia Wairimu and Mary Wambui.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Maringo Estate starting 7pm and at his rural home Gatanga from 4.00pm for funeral arrangements.

The Cortege leaves Kenyatta Funeral Home today (Wednesday), 12th April, 2017 at 9.00am for funeral service and burial at his rural home Rwegetha Village, Muranga County the same day.

 May the Almighty God rest his soul in peace

Dr. Stephen Mwaura Mwangi Kahama

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Dr. Stephen Mwaura Mwangi Kahama of The Kahama Group of Hotels which occurred on 7th April 2017 at the Milpark Hospital Johannesburg, South Africa.

Son of the late Mwangi Kirungo Kahama (JMK) and Eunice Njeri Mwangi.

Beloved husband of Jennifer Wanjiku Mwaura. Brother of John & Joyce Kirungo, Hannah Wangari, Sam & Jane Wakaimba, Nancy & Archie Bernard (U.S), Ruth & Dr. Subiri Obwogo & Rebecca Muthoni.

Son in-law of the late George Weru Miano & Isabella Miano. Brother in law of Betty & Hans Lund, Judy Weru, Christine & Dickson Akeno, Erick Miano, Marsha & Lynn Weru.

“An inspirational and irreplaceable uncle to his nephews and nieces and a friend to all. The True fruits of life are not in things we conquer but more so in the lives we change along the way.”

Family & Friends are meeting from Monday 10th April 2017 to Wednesday 12th April 20 I 7 from 5.00pm at The K I KlubHouse, Ojijo Road.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home at 8:45am on Thursday 13th April 2017 for a church service at Nairobi Baptist Church at 9:30am thereafter burial shall take place at Lang’ata Cemetery.

You May be Gone, But your light still shines on. Rest with the Angels who loved you more.

 

Miriam Njeri (Mama Kioni)

It is with humble Acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to God’s Glory of Mrs. Miriam Njeri (Mama Kioni) which occurred on 8th April 2017 in her sleep.

Daughter of the late Stephen Muita and the late Mrs Freji Gathoni. Mother of the late Stephen Muita, Patrick Kioni, Cecilia Wanjiru and James Gikaria Kabiru. Sister of the late Jemimah Wanjiru, David Chege, Allan Ndung’u, James Mureithi, Reuben Mungai, Ruth Wanjugu, Kezia Wanjiku, Joseph Waithaka, Priscilla Njambi, Peter Mburu and Moses Muthama. Daughter-in-law of the late Manasseh Kioni and Mrs Cecilia Wanjiru, Sister-in-law of the late Eva Wambui, James Gikaria, Esther Muthoni, Isabel Wangeci, Isaac Ndaiga, Job Mukiri, Benson Gichuki, Leonard Mwathi and Eunice Njoki.

Funeral arrangements are taking place at her residence in Githurai Kimbo, at her home in Subukia and at Antonios Grill Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on 13th April 2017 at 6am for funeral service at her home in Subukia, Nakuru County, where she will be laid to rest.

“Loved ones Never Depart, They rest in God’s Hand and live in our Hearts forever. Rev. 14:13”

Leonard Orina Omwenga

16/5/1994 – 29/3/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of Leonard Orina Omwenga of S.E.K.0 (South Eastern Kenya University) Kitui. Son of Omwenga Mokua (Moi Gesusu High School) and Winnie Omwenga (Kegwanda Primary School). Brother of Emma Moraa ,Brian Onsongo (T.U.K) and Kevin Mokua (Cardinal Otunga Mosocho). Grandson of the late Mokua Mariera, Jerusa Nyachama, Stephen Omboto and Aska Omboto. Uncles: Anyona, Mariera Mokua, Sengera, Onsongo, Okioga and Makori. Aunts: Grace Kemunto,Grace Anyone, Milkah, Margaret, Trussila, Truphosa, Nyaboke, Peris, Violet, Mokeira. Cousin of Orina Anyona, Caren, Bilha, Susan, Diana, Lilian, Wilfred, Janet, Doris, Davis, Dorcas, Mosiara, Atinda, Eunice, Ondieki, Jairo, Orina, Mogaka, Hellen, Sirifa, Doreen, Joshua, Caleb, Bedina, Job.

The body is at Chiromo Mortuary. Relatives and friends are meeting at Keroka, Nyabiosi and Nairobi (Garden Square) for funeral arrangements.

The main fundraising will be at Professional Centre, Nairobi, on 12th April 2017. Burial will be held on Friday 14th April 2017 at Kegogi villge, Keroka Township Nyamira County.

Bill Parkinson (WHB)

Bill Parkinson, (WHB as he was fondly known) passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on 9th March 2017.

Founder of Car Hire Services, Executive Air Services, Wine Masters and latterly Phoenix Aviation. He was born in Newtownards, Northen Ireland in December 1932. After excelling academically and on the sports field in the Enniskillen Technical School of Business he joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

In October 1953 he was recruited by the Kenya Police and served for fourteen years rising to the post of Chief Inspector. While in the police Bill learned to fly and later earned his Commercial Flying Licence. He became a full time pilot for Boskovic Air Charters before launching Car Hire Services based at Vic Preston’s Service Station.

Bill and Vic became great friends igniting Bill’s passion for motorsport. They both competed at the Nakuru Circuit and Bill still holds the Touring Car lap record for the Nakuru and Embakasi tracks. Not content with motor racing, Bill took up rallying and participated in the Safari Rally ten times.

After retiring from rally driving he became the Chairman of the Safari Rally when the event had World Championship status. In more recent times he concentrated on restoring classic cars and became the Chief Judge of the Africa Concours d’Elegance for ten years.

During his action packed life he was a formidable Table Tennis and Squash player and was the Kenya champion for both sports.

Together with his son Steve and his long term partner, Sati Reel, Bill opened the doors of Phoenix Aviation in I994. This has become a leading aircraft maintenance, charter and air ambulance service providing first generation jet aircraft to AMREF Flying Doctor Services.

For two successive years this service was awarded the best ambulance provider in the world and has rescued over 30,000 patients.

Bill and his wife Gill celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in February this year. He was a loving husband and was the father of Suzie, Steve and Ingle and a wonderful grandfather.

Bill’s cheerful and caring spirit is treasured by the family, his two sisters, brother and their children in England and the management and staff of Phoenix Aviation at Wilson Airport.

The celebration of the life of Mzee Bill will be held on Saturday 29th April at 2:30pm at the Nairobi Racecourse.

 

 

Jennifer Onyango-Anyetei

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely demise of our mother, sister and friend Jennifer Onyango-Anyetei which occurred on 4th April 2017 after an illness, at Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Adam’s Arcade.

Daughter of the late Wilson Onyango Were and Margaret Joyce Onyango. Wife of the late Emmanuel Nunoo Anyetei. Mother of Jennifer Anyetei-Bwamu, Benjamin Anyetei and Grace Anyetei. Mother-in-law of Ben Bwamu Musavwa and Natasha Werema. Grandmother of Amari Werema Anyetei and Marcus Wilson. Sister of Pamela Wilson-Odero, the late James Fredrick Onyango Were, Josephine Onyango Ochieng, George David Were, Grace Mary Onyango-Adero and Christine Millicent Onyango. Aunt of Siobhain Georgina Odero, the late Isipho Odero, Rodney King Odhiambo, Randy James, Prince Wilson Were, Azariah Daniel, Qwame Adero Obondy, Zion Adero Obondy and Zolani Imani.

Sister-in-law of Gilbert Anyetei (SA), the late Victoria Anyetei (UK), Sowah Anyetei (US), the late Mitch Odero, Edward Obondi, Jacob Ochieng Okombo, Sarah Mokeira Were among others.

The funeral service will be held at CITAM Woodley on 13th April 2017 from 10am.

The cortege leaves Nairobi Women’s Hospital Mortuary on 14th April 2017 at 8am.

Burial will be at her home in Gem, Kathomo Nyagondo, Siaya County on Saturday, 15th April from 10am.

Rest in peace mum

Dorca Kerebi Siocha

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Dorca Kerebi Siocha.

Beloved wife of the late Simeon Siocha Nchogu. Daughter of the late Jason and late Drusilla Mogaka. Daughter-in-law of the late Joel and the late Marisera Nchogu of Nyambaria Village, Nyamira County.

Doting mother of Nyakerario and Samwel Oriyo, Peterson Omwansa Susan and Arasa Mose, Lameck and Maureen, Kwamboka and Felix Odima. Sister of Achoki, Simba, Kwamboka, the late Bosibori, Onsongo, Nyambinya and Ndege. Sister-in-law of the late Osinde, Kerubo, the late Susan, Ombati, Naum, Phillips, Nimrod, Anne, Paskalia and Ruth. Korera of Pr. Charles & Priscah Oriyo, James and Joyce Mose, Antony & Rispah Ekabten. Aunt of the Osindes, Ongoris, Mayayes, Ombatis, Ochweris, Motari, Nyarangis, Momanyis, Sokoros, Momatas,Achokis, Simbas, Ayores, Nundas, Onsongos, Nyambinyas, Ndeges among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Nairobi Central SDA` Church – LMS and her Nyambaria home for funeral arrangements. There will be a main fundraiser to offset the medical bill at Nairobi Central SDA Church (Maxwell Old Sanctuary) on Wednesday April 12th , 2017 at 5.30 p.m.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta National Hospital Mortuary on 13th April 2017 for a funeral Service at Nairobi Central SDA Church (Maxwell) at 7.30 a.m.

The burial will be on Friday 14th April, 2017 at her Nyambaria home, Nyamira County.

Mzee Martin Wandera Opoti

Appreciation

We the family of the Late Mzee Martin Opoti Wandera thank God for the time we shared with him on earth and the precious memories that we will forever cherish.

We also wish to express our deep and sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we received from the time Dad was taken ill until the Lord called him home.

On the 1st Anniversary your loving wife, Mrs Margret Anyango Wandera and the entire family would like to appreciate the legacy and life well lived. We will forever miss you.

We thank God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3.

Alex Kinyanjui Muhia

1964 – 2017

With humble acceptance of God’s will and deep sorrow, we announce the demise of Alex Kinyanjui Muhia on Sunday 2nd April 2017 at St Mary’s Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.

He was son of Mr Paul Muhia and Teresia Njeri. Brother of Esther, Mathew, John, the late Margaret and Naomi. Husband of Edith Wanjiku. Father of Kevin Muhia and Brian Kamau.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his parent’s home and Homeland Inn (weekdays only).

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Wednesday 12/4/2017 at 9am for a funeral service at Muhoho Catholic Church and Burial at the family’s home opposite Muhoho High School.

 

Alex in God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Amen

Thomas Anyira Mwoki

We regret to announce the death of Thomas Anyira Mwoki. Son of the late Ezekiel Mwoki Otindu and Mama Maria Obiesa.

Husband of the late Mama Jemima Jatiaga Anyira. Father of John Anyira (Deputy Director KMTC Nairobi), Florence Jamonya (Retired Posta), David Anyira (KMTC Webuye), Beatrice Angaya (Headmistress Section 6 Kitale), the late Anne Azata, Ken Malova (Metrology Department), Mary Amuyunzu (Deputy Lugari Primary), Samson Anyira (MoH Webuye). Brother of Manasseh, Esige, the late Marita and Grenshon Aluda. Brother-in-law of Aluda, Francis, Philemon (late), Esther and others. Father-in-law of Valerian Anyira (KMTC Kakamega), Leah, Priscilla (KMTC Webuye), Sally (Lodwar Kakong Primary). Grandfather of Joyce, Erick, Steve, Okwiri, Maureeen, Kevin, Wesley, Glen and others

The cortege leaves Kimbilio Funeral Home (Kipkaren) on 6/4/2017 at 2pm. Burial will take place on Saturday 8/4/2017 at his home Lunyito Village Lugari Sub-county akamega.

2 Tim 4:7 “…I have finished the race”

 

R.I.P PAPA