Sunrise 15^th June 1932 – Sunset 11^th May 2017

It is with profound shock and great sense of loss that we announce the passing on of Hon Francis Namatsi Obongita, which occurred at the Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, on Thursday the 11^th of May 2017.

Son of the late Matayo Namatsi Omama, and the late Susan Shitseswa Namatsi of Bochimbe Village, Mumias East Constituency. Husband of Rebecca Nandwa Obongita and Fridah Ayuma Lichuma. Father of Elizabeth, Patrick, Philip, Tom (Lecturer Mt Kenya University), the late Pamela, Rozina of Administration Police Homa Bay, Grace, Hellen, Kennedy and Willis. Father in law of Gabriel Isabwa, Beneah Kiyabi, Robert Magadi, Tyrus Nderitu, Winnie Kageha, Hilda Oronje and the late Joan Ongullu. Brother of the late Samuel Omama, Peter Munyendo, Henry Walutsachi, Fredrick Namatsi, John Sembe, Felistus Namatsi and Mary Maloba. Brother in law of the late Wycliffe Ongallie, Micah Shikhule, and Elphas Lubanga among others. Uncle of Anne Omama, Mathews Omama, Chief Charles Munyendo of East Wanga, Mikail Munyendo, Emily Lugano, Douglas Namatsi, George Namatsi, Mathew Namatsi, Rose Namatsi, Robert Sembe, Imeldah Sembe, Joseph Ateya, Julius Opindi and Florence Opindi among others.

Granfather of John, Erick, Elinor, Julie, Francis, Rebecca, Bill, Susan, Papa. Samuel, Matayo, Victor, Kevin, Terry and Diana among others. The late leaves behind three great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at his Malaba residence. There will be a fundraising on Tuesday 23^rd May 2017 at his Malaba Residence from 10am.

Burial will take place on Saturday 27^th May 2017 at his residence in Malaha village, Mumias East Constituency, Kakamega County.

“Fare thee well omwana Wa Oronda! In our hearts you live”

1953 – 12/5/2017

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Gladys Marigu Njagi Taveta that occurred on 12th May 2017.

Loving wife of the late Njagi Taveta. Beloved daughter of the Kamaitha Mwandiko and the late Naomi Ciagaka. Sister of Mary Cianvuko, Grace Gikiri, David Njeru and Priscilla Kaari. Mother of Godfrey Taveta (Msa), Bernard Njeru (Msa), Naomi Muthoni (Nairobi), Julia Gikiri and Millicent Karimi both (Italy), Simon Gitonga, Martin Ndwiga (Nairobi) and Ambrose Kithinji (Msa).

Step mother of Jenado Mugo, Jane Wanja, Silas Njiru, Dorothy Muthoni, Peter Njeru, Veranzia Ndia, Simon Njiru, Eunice Wawira, Ismael Kinyua and Lydia Kaari. Mother-in-law of Paul Kalii (Japan), Grace Wacu, Edwin Gitonga and Alexander Kamutho. Grandmother of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Emmaaccra Hotel (Tea Room) Nairobi starting at 5.30pm for burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University (K.U.) Mortuary on Wednesday 24th May 2047 at 7am for funeral service at N.I.C.A. Church Gichera at 10am. Thereafter the burial will take place at her home in Gichera Village Embu County.

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

With a heavy heart but in total submission to God’s will, we are telling the whole world that our precious mother Madam Peris Saringi Gechiko, wife of Gechiko Onchiri of Nyamwanchania village is no more. She left to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday 15th May, 2017 at jamaa Mission Hospital Buruburu en route to KNH. Daughter of the late Nyatoera and the late Penina. Mother of Jackline KTDA, Calvin (Nyamusi Girls), Blessline (KBS), Damackline (Nairobi Leadership Academy), Faith (Madira Girls), Ajernney formerly Kisii Uni. Sister of the late John. late James, the late Hellen, the late Rebecca, Susan and Josephine. Sister-in-law of the late Arama, Mireri, Ndubi, the late Nyachae and Nyanchoka. Mother-in-law of Peter (Solidaridad Intl), Richard (Maseno Uni), Mathews (Sunda Intl). She left nine (9) grandchildren. Family and friends are meeting daily at Garden Square from 5 p.m. Main fundraising to offset funeral expenses will be held on 23rd May, 2017 at Garden Square from 5 p.m. contributions can be channeled through Mpesa to John Arama Tel: 0722313041 and confirmation and enquiries made through Blessline Tel: 0708 184 054. Funeral service will be held at Chiromo Mortuary Chapel on 25th May, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be on Friday 26th May, 2017 at Nyamwanchania home – Nyamira. I have fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.

1959 – 8/5/2017    It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing to glory of Paul Thuku Nderitu of Canada/America formerly of Kenya Police which occurred on 08/05/2017. Son of Nelson Nderitu Thuku & Serah Waruguru Thuku of Ndogino Leshau Pondo. Son-in-law of the late Alex Mbugua & Milkah Wanjiku of Molo. Beloved husband of Joyce Thuku. Loving father of Serah Waruguru, Alex Mbugua, Nelson Nderitu &- Milkah Wanjiku all of Canada. Brother of Pastor Edward Njuguna, Joel Rukwaro, Henry Wachiuri, Peter Maina, David Wanyeki & the late jecintah Wanjiru, James Mwangi & Robert Githinji.Auncle of Rachael Gathungu, Serah Mwangi, Lydiah Njuguna & Serah Njuguna among others.
Family & friends are meeting daily at their home Ndogino Leshau Pondo.
The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Wednesday 24/05/2017 at 7:00 am.The funeral service & the Burial will take place at their home in Ndogino.
                            !! In God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Simon, long nights have come & gone, days too have passed & it’s exactly 11 years today (22nd May, 2017) since you left us, to be with the Lord.
Your simplicity, humility, generosity, understanding & guidance, still illuminates our world. There will always be a heartache & often a silent tear as we cherish those precious memories we shared together. We thank God as we take courage in the knowledge that we will meet again in Heaven. Your spiritual presence has been a guiding light for all of us. Dad, ordinary flowers wither but you are a special kind that will always bloom. Dearly missed by your wife Felicity, children: Kingstone & Janet, George & Fridah, Rose and Edward. Grandchildren: Njari, Cira, Nderitu, Adrian & Antonia. Relatives, friends and all those who have always stood by us in our joys & sorrows.
A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday 27/5/2017 at 11.30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine off Lang’ata/Karen Road opposite Pentecostal Church. Thereafter, there will be a blessing of the gravesite at Lang’ata Cemetery.
                             Simon in God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.