John Baptist Obimo

We the Okumu Family regret to announce the death of John Baptist Obimo on 1st May, 2017 at the Metropolitan Hospital Nairobi after a short illness.
Loving son of Mwalimu Raphael Okumu and Mama Mercy Awuor Okumu of Ogwedhi Village, Koru, Kisumu County. Husband of Catherine Obimo. Father of Eugene and Emmanuel. Brother of Willice, Rose, Monica, Austine, Nancy, Lydiah and Lilian. Brother-in-law of Marcellar, Joan, Faith, Millicent, Monica, Sally,

Deborah, Abraham, Paul, Emmanuel, and Joshua. Cousin of Maurice Ojera, Willis & Evans Asiyo, Maurice Owende and many others. Son-in-law of Michael Bomet and the late Rose Tomno of Eldama Ravine.
Fundraising to offset funeral expenses will be held on Thursday, I I th May 2017 at Holy Family Basilica, Cardinal Otunga Plaza starting at 5.00p.m. You can Mpesa to 0715-729894.The Burial will be on 20th May, 2017 at his parents’ home at Ogwedhi Village next to Ogwedhi Primary School, Koru town.

                  `John, In God’s hands your rest, in our hearts you live forever’

Esther Wanjiru Githinji

Sunrise: 2001 – Sunset: 6th May, 2017    It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Esther Wanjiru Githinji of Compuera Mangu Girls High School Thika. Loving daughter of Francis Githinji Ngatia (Zaesco Hotel, Kiambu) and Purity Mumbi Githinji – wa Cos (Zaesco Spa – Ridgeways, Kiambu Road). Sister of Cosmas Ngatia (Zetech University), Zachary Kibuchi (Ruaraka Academy – Thome) and Jeremy Macharia (Muthaiga Kindergarten). Grand daughter of Eustace Ngatia & Mary Wanjiru of Gachuiro Village & Joseph Kibuchi and Jane Wangui of Unjiru, Mathira, Nyeri.
Family and friends are meeting daily at her fathers residence Mugumo Estate , Jubilee Street near St. Anthony School and Sunrise Hotel along Keekorok road near Roast House, Nairobi at 6.00pm.
There will be a requiem mass on Wednesday 10th May at Holy Family Mugumo Catholic Church at 2.00p.m. The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Friday 12th May at 7.30a.m for a funeral service at 1 1.30a.m at her parents farm at Gachuiro Village, Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County.

.           It’s God who gives and it’s Him who takes away. May his name be praised

Solomon Wachira Gichuhi

23rd May 1945-24th April 2017     We thank the Almighty God for giving us 72 years of a wonderful and great man.Words are not sufficient to express our gratitude to all who supported us celebrate his life and give him a hero’s send off.Your love and kindness was evident. Your presence at the funeral home, at the requiem mass at Our Lady of Mount Kenya Benedictine Monastery and at his home for the final rites was a great honour to our family. We thank you for being part of the final journey of this great man.
As it is not possible to thank by name each one of you who was by our side, allow us to single out a few as a representation of all. We say a big thank you to the Benedictine Monastery, led by the Head of the Missionary Benedictine Monks in Kenya, Most Rev. Fr. Prior John Baptist Oese lmai OSB, Br. Andrew Otedo OSB, Sub-prior, The director of The Bible On The Ground, Nanyuki monastery, Fr. Joseph 0. Mong’eri OSB, Fr. James Keraithe OSB, Fr. Gabriel Kinoti OSB, Br. Stephen lmbiakha OSB, Br. Simon Peter OSB, Br. Francis Gumbao OSB, Br. Charles Lwanga OSB and Fr Joseph Tumaini for celebrating holy mass daily at his home and presiding over the requiem mass. The family was greatly honoured by Fr. Martin Ndegwa, St. Teresa’s Parish Nanyuki, Fr George Mungai of Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church Ridgeways Nairobi, Fr. Clement Gichinga of St. Patrick Catholic Church Thika and Deacon Mumo, of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Ridgeways Nairobi for gracing the requiem mass in Nanyuki. We thank you most graciously.
To the Doctors who attended to Solomon over the years led by Dr. Mwongera, Dr. Obiro, Prof Ngugi, Dr. Kebatta, Dr. Charles Kariuki, Dr. Munene, Dr. Nderitu, Dr. Wambugu and nurses at the Renal units of Nairobi Hospital, Nyeri Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mathari Hospital, Central Renal Dialysis and Kiirwa Hospital; and the workers at the Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital Funeral Home, we are proud of your diligence and dedication in attending to Dad. We thank you most graciously.
To the various groups that supported the family during this time including; the Christians, St Augustine and St Joseph Small Christian Community of the Benedictine Monastery; Mary Immaculate Sisters, Christ the King Catholic Church Nanyuki; CMA, CWA and St. Joseph the Worker Small Christian Community of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Ridgeways Nairobi; St Dorcas Women Group; Jubilee Women Group; Emmanuel Women Group; New Dawn Women Group; Muthaiga Community; Hazina Investments Ltd and LAPSSET Board please accept our heartfelt gratitude. To the CS Devolution and Planning, Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri, Deputy governor Laikipia County Hon. Josphat Gitonga, the MP Laikipia East, Hon. Mutahi, we thank you for your words of encouragement. For the team that managed the live streaming of the event to family and friends in the USA, we thank you very much indeed. To Nanyuki High School and Moi Equator Girls Secondary School, we thank you for providing us with transport.To all other service providers we thank you for your excellent service and commitment. To the funeral committee in Nanyuki led by Mr. Kingori your commitment and support ensured a befitting and dignified send off for our dear Dad.Thank you very much. To our family, relatives and friends who visited, offered material and emotional support, called and sent text messages to encourage us, we thank you most profoundly. May the Almighty God bless you.

“To the hearts of those you touched, nothing loved is ever lost”

Mrs. Gladys Onono Amollo (Nyar Gi Obenge)

1947-2017   In humility and full acceptance of God’s will, we announce the sudden death of MAMA on 2/5/2017 at Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu.
Wife of the late Catechist John Amollo Samba, Mama’s children include Plister Anyango Obinga, Petronila Akinyi Otieno, Pauline Samba, Hon. Senator Elizabeth Ongoro Masha, the late Thomas Obara, Dr. Otiende Amollo, Pauline Abiero Omati, Edward Amollo, Christine Nanjira Obialor & Joyce Jante Ochieng. She is survived by many adopted children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends will meet for funeral collection and arrangements on 10th, I I th, 12th and 15th of May 2017 at All Saints Cathedral from 5 pm. A final fundraiser will be held on Tuesday 16th May 2017 at Charter Hall (City Hall) from 4 pm.
The cortege leaves Aga Khan Mortuary Kisumu on 19th May 2017 at 10.00am for prayers. Burial will be on 20th May 2017 at her Chianda home, preceded by Service at Chianda Primary School on the same date, starting 9.00am.
Well-wishers may contribute through Paybill No.761839 on the Account no. senders name
  “Dhi Gi Kwee Nyar gi Obenge”.

Mzee Ibrahim Nyambok Ogut

1931 – 27/4/2017    It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mzee Ibrahim Nyambok Ogut of Wikondiek Village, Kanyaluo who passed away on 27th April 2017. Son of the late Sila Ogut and Loise Ong’oma. Husband of Teresa Asure and Kesia Oliech (all deceased) and Margaret Atieno. Father of John Nyambok, Richard Ochieng, Margaret Aluoch, Deborah Okoth, Pamela Okech, Monicah Anyango, Kenyatta, Patricia, Pesillah (all deceased), Nereah Nyadera, Joseph Orero, Julius Amollo, Peninah Akinyi, Susan Owalo, Alice Oluoch, Daniel Nyambok, Eng. Silas Nyambok (MTIHUD), Asker,Tobias and Donah. Brother of Japheth Obuya, Benjamin Ogola, Enock Owala, Tabitha Onjwete Mariam Akumu (all deceased), Preskilla Adogo, Samwel Oima and Oluoch (Lute). Uncle of Richard Obuya, Zilper Abila, Moses Ogola, Isaac Ogola, Clement Ogola, Damar Nyandiko among others. Brother-in-law of Jeremiah Otieno, Augustine Othuro, Silper Miruayi (all deceased) and Tabitha Awuor. Father-in-law of the late Florence, Tabitha, Susan and Adeline among others. Grandfather of Lily, Kenedy, Sephas, Andele, Nyawana, Loise, Gospel,Alfred, Zena, Zaina, among others.The cortege leaves Rachuonyo Level 4 Hospital Mortuary tomorrow Thursday I I th May 2017 at I pm. Funeral services and burial will take place on Friday 12th May 2017 at his home in Kanyaluo, Wikondiek Village, Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Homa Bay County.
         Rest in peace Abby Wuod Kamolo

Mwalimu Agabus Akolo Muluka

17th August 1934- 06th May 2017  Death has occurred of Mwalimu Agabus Akolo Muluka of Emanyulia Village, Kakamega County. Husband of the late Mrs. Esther Akolo. Father of Judith, Wycliffe, Rosemary, Andrew, Anne , and the late Godfrey. Father-in-law of Norbert, Sarah and Njeri. Grandfather- of Vanessa, Ivan, Ivy, Sharleen, Cornelius, Niccole, Aurelius, Esther and Sasha. Uncle of Justice Hon. Dora Chepkwony anion others.
Friends and relatives are meeting daily for funeral arrangements at his home from 4.00pm. The body is lying at St. Mary’s Hospital Mortuary, Murnias. Funeral will be held on 13th May, 2017 at his home, Emanyulia Village.

                          Fare thee well Papa. We love you but God loves you more.

 

 

Susan Kasuku

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Susan Kasuku on 3rd May 2017,after a long illness bravely bourne. Beloved wife of the late Philip Nyalando Kasuku; Daughter of the late Clement Moth and Rosebellah Achar. Mother of John Kasuku (Cooperative Bank), the late Eng. James Kasuku, Mary Assumpta (UK), Karoli Kasuku and the late Pius Kasuku. Mother-in-law of Isaac Aluochier, Grace kasuku (Unity Primary), Pamela and Janet. Sister of ‘Magdalene,angeline and Crispine among others. Grandmother of Maureen, Elizabeth, Alphones, Gueth, Valerie, Loch, Owal,chiwo, Trevor, Felicia, Vennessa, Ian, Philip, Claire, Isaac and Joseph. Relatives and friends will be meeting at Professional Centre, Nairobi on Thursday Ilth May 2017 for funeral arrangements and harambee from 5:30prn. A requiem mass will be held on Wednesday 17th May 2017 at Chiromo funeral home.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Funeral Home on Thursday 18th May 2017 at 5:00am for burial at Olando Village in Gwassi Sub-county, Homabay County

Mama Bathshebah Moraa Moindi

With humility and submission to God’s will, we announce the passing on to glory of mama Bathshebah Moraa Moindi a.k.a Baba on 02/05 /2017 at Christiane Marriane Hospital of Gesore Village Bonyamatuta, Nyamira Township. Wife of the late Mzee Justus Moindi Kebaso. Daughter of the late Gesare and Onyancha. Mother of the late Victor Kebaso, Isaiah Ongaga, the late Hon. George Morara, the late Ebisheba Ouya, Florence Momanyi, Stevenston Onyancha, Evans Abuga, Wilkster Ogeto, the late Peter Omenta, the late Cosmas.Arisa, the late Fredrick Onduso, ShadrackYungo,Tom Mong’are, Boruru Mong’are,Vincent Misati. Sister-in-law of Senator Kebaso, Ochongo Mogere, Boruru Nyarangi, Nyambane (all late) James Mokogi, the late Maengwe Kebaso, the late Martha Kebaso, the late Mogere, the late Nyarangi, Nyanchoka Kebaso, Jemimah Mokogi, Teresa, Sarange among others. Sister of the late Kenagwa, the late Nyamosi, Rebecca Nyatochi, the late Atunga, the late Nyagwara, Marwanga, Elder David Ondieki among others.Auntie of The Kebasos, Nyarangis, Mogeres, Mokogis, Apiemis, Nyabogas, Anasis among Others. Grandmother of the Kebasos ,Ongagas, Moraras, Ouyas, Momanyis, Onyanchas among others. Mother-in-law of Mary, Susan, Salome, Beatrice, Rael, Ruth among others.. Meeting for funeral planning are held at her Gesore home and Garden Square. Main fundraising on Wednesday 10/05/2017 at Professional Centre from 5.00pm.The cortege will leave Christine Marriane Kisii on Thursday 11/05/2017 for burial at her Gesore home on Friday 12th May, 2017.

Baba, rest in peace the pillar of love and unity

 

Samson Gitonga Alexander Muthamia

The Muthamia Family wish to pass our heartfelt appreciation for the great love, comfort and support accorded to us during the sickness and demise of our beloved family member Samson Gitonga.
In this time of deep pain and sorrow, we felt the overflowing love. It is for this reason that we are conveying our gratitude and acknowledging all those who stood with us during his illness, his promotion to glory, the funeral arrangements and his burial at his home in North Innenti, Meru County.
Special thanks go to Dr. Miriti of Meru Level 5 Hospital, Dr. Gladwell Kiarie, Dr. Charo, Dr. Gachanja of Nairobi Hospital Cancer Centre, Apollo Hospital-New Dheli India, the doctors and nursing staff of MP Shah, Meridian Equator and Nairobi West Hospitals for the special care they accorded Gitonga during his illness.
Our sincere gratitude goes to the Nairobi and Meru funeral committees, the management teams of San Valencia Restaurant-Nairobi and Paramount Hotel-Meru, the worship and clergy teams at St.Augustine Catholic Church-Kiamiriru-Meru, Lavington United Church and Parklands Baptist Church. Thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours who assisted in one way or another and attended his funeral arrangements, and burial in great numbers. We cannot name each and every one who honoured us in such a special way, but please accept this message as an expression of our sincerest thanks & appreciation. “Son of Alex” you left a mark in our hearts of which we shall never forget. Rest in Peace Gitonga.You were a light and a blessing to many.

   Psalms 67:1-2 God be merciful to us; and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us.Amen!

 

Rose Muthoni Njeru

It is profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of Rose Muthoni Njeru which occurred on 6th May 2017 after along illness, bravely borne.
Beloved and devoted wife of Elias Njeru Juda (Chairman-Thumaita Tea Factory). Mother of the late Charity Njoki, EastherWanjiru and Chris Murimi.Grandmother of Trevor Njeru among others. Daughter of the late Charity Njoki and the late Mannases Muchiri. Daughter-in-law of Grace Kathugu Juda and the late Juda Ngondi. Sister of Cicily Kanthieri, Maisy Kariuki, Jerusa Njeri, Edward Karani,and Ephantus Njeru. Sister-in-law of Irene Ngungi,Nancy Nyangi, Margret Nthumbi, Jane Kariuki, Rose Muthoni, Edwin Munene, Peter Manga (GLAMA Insurance), Joyce Njoki and Edith Wagatwe among others.Aunt of many.
Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Kibai, Nyangeni Sub-location, Ngariama Location, Kirinyaga County.
The cortege leaves. Kibugi Funeral Home at 9.00am on 15th May 2017 for a funeral service atACK St.Ann’s Kiamugumo Church starting at 10.00am and thereafter burial at her home Kibai.

We love you Mum.You have fought a good fight;You have finished the race, and kept the Faith.