Mama Rosa Kerubo Nyangwono

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mama Rosa Kerubo Nyangwono on 27th June 2017 at Lenmeck Hospital. Gucha.

Wife of the Jones Nyangwono Sanduki. Mother of Robert Nyangwono Sanduki (Lands office Nyamira), the late Loyce, Yoban Akama (KNLS NBI), Aska, Durusilla, Stephen (Mumi Flora Ltd), Charles (Mirugi Primary), Mary and Peter Ontoche (Narok). Daughter of Solomon Misati and Milka Kemunto. Daughter-in-law of Sanduki Onguti and Nyochenge Sanduki. Sister of the late Keragita, Joel, Moraa, Agnes, Elizabeth, Batsheba, Evans, the late Alice, Ongwesa and Richard among others. In-law of the late Zaphaniah, Magoma, Asiago, Mose, Omenyo, Machuki, Ratemo, Nyambega, Sangamia, the late Moraa, the late Nyairo, Kwamboka, the late Mosiria. Aunt of Kefa, Norah, Tom (MFI Kisii), Andrew, Mogute, Samuel Nyairo, Isaac Abere (USA), Michael Abere (Nyangusu Pioneer Agrovet), James Mama Rosa Kerubo Ombogo, Ongori, Dennis, Nyandwaro (G4S Malinid), and Mathews (Sameta) among others. Mother-in-law Nyangwono of Phylis, Witter, Norah, Irene, Ruth, Sarah, the late Ongeri, Nyangaresi, Henry, the late Robert Omae, 1938-2017 Grandmother of Marion, Kerubo, Martin, Brian, Jared, Albert,Wycliffe,Wesley, Zachary, Vane, Kemunto, Balack,Andrew, Ian, Babra, Patroba, Ken, Everline, Bonice,Albert, Ongata among others. Korera ofWilliam Shivega,Tebla, Mouti Anduya, the late Rudia Moraa, Omambia, Marendi, Nyang’au, Nyaingiri, Moreka among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Garden Square Nairobi and Dados Hotel, Kisii. There was a main fundraising yesterday, 4th July 2017 at Cardinal Otunga Plaza Nairobi and at Dados Hotel Kisii. The cortege leaves Hema Mortuary on 6th July 2017and burial will take place on Friday 7th July 2017 at Bonyansiaga Village, Nyangusu Sub-location, Nyamache Sub-County, Kisii County.

“The one believes in me will live even though they die John 1 1:25”

Cornelia Wanjiru Matteo

We the family of the late Cornelia Wanjiru Matteo wish to convey our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Almighty God, relatives, friends, in-laws (Gaturi, Ngong, Saba Saba, Kiunjugi, Matuu and Marua), colleagues and well-wishers for the love, support and encouragement during the illness and subsequent transition to eternal life of our beloved mum Cornelia. No words can adequately express our gratitude for the overwhelming support each of you gave us, through prayers, visits, telephone calls, text messages, generous financial and material contributions that you accorded to us during this very difficult time. Our gratitude goes to the parish priests, clergy, faithful and Jumuiya (SCC) at Shrine of Mary, Don Bosco Church Upperhill, St. Kizito Umoja Catholic Church, St Peter Claver Kongu-ini Catholic Church, Mwea Catholic Church, Kanguru Catholic Church and Gatura Catholic Parish. We note also the dedication and support of the parish priest, clergy and faithful at Tetu Catholic Parish, especially the Catholic Women Association (CWA), Catholic Action (CA) membership and St.Agatha Small Christian Community.

Special thanks to the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Murang’a Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina, Bishop Catholic Diocese of Njombe, Tanzania Rt. Rev. Alfred Maluma, the priests led by Fr. Herman Kiboi Parish Priest Tetu Catholic Parish, Fr. J.B. Gichuhi, Fr. Arnold Ngolle, Fr. Patrick Kariuki, Fr. John Mwai, Fr John Muturi, Dr Fr. Munene Mutune, Fr. Martin Ndegwa, Fr. John Gitonga, Fr. Francis Githinji, Fr. Simon Kaire, Fr. Peter lrungu, Fr. Francis Mathenge, Fr. Joseph Njoroge, Fr. David Nduati, Fr. Richard Mwaniki, Fr. Gerald Omunyin, Fr. Simon Kanji, Fr. David Gitau, Fr. Moses Kagunya, and Fr. Elias Kabutu. Also other members of the clergy, seminarians and religious from various Cornelia congregations for your support in giving our mum a beautiful celebration of life. In this regard we recognize the Assumption Sisters and Matteo of Nairobi (ASN) Nairobi Home, Karibaribi & Jamaica together with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes led by Sr. Agnes Wanjiku together with the Friends of Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (FASN).

Special thanks go to The Board of Directors, management, staff and customers of Equity Group Holdings and subsidiaries under the stewardship of Dr James Mwangi for the tireless and immense support accorded to us in various ways. Similarly we acknowledge the contributions of The Wood Foundation Africa management and staff in Tanzania, Scotland, Kenya and Rwanda as well as Tea Board of Tanzania, Tea Research Tanzania, Tanzania Smallholder Agency, Mufindi Tea and Coffee Office Tanzania, and Aids Health Foundation (AHF). Friends in KTDA tea factories lriaini (Othaya) and Njunu (Thika), Kenya Power Contractors, staff and friends in Nakuru, in addition to Kiamuri Primary School staff, PUSH women group and the Seven Sisters from Gaturi, Murang’a and Munungaini – Nairobi Welfare Group, Kambweze, Kambwema, Kongu-ini Ladies Group Murang’a, NOSC, ITOA and NYERWA.

The support from the Principals, Boards of Management and staff of Tetu Boy’s Primary School, Kanjuri High School, Giakaibei High School and Murang’a University of Technology is highly appreciated. Special mention goes to Ladies ofVision and Class of 90 (MV 90) lawyers and legal fraternity for the immense support.The organizing committees sitting in Nairobi, Murang’a and Tetu together with the security teams at Nairobi, Nyeri and Tetu, we recognize your support and detailed arrangements.

Our appreciation also extends to the medical and nursing staff at the Nairobi Hospital ICU and Aga Khan University Hospital. We would like to specifically thank Dr Munene Irimu and Dr Philip Kisyoka for the medical care and attention extended to our mum until her demise. Staff at Prime Physiotherapy and the caregivers who assisted mum in various ways during her illness, please accept our appreciation. Since it is not possible to reach each and every one of you in person, kindly accept this as an expression of gratitude for your valuable support by being there for us during our hour of grief and ensuring we gave mum a befitting farewell to eternal life.

Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace, Amen.

Sarah Mbatha Mutisya

1924 – 2017

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Sarah Mbatha Mutisya. Wife of Joshua Mutisya Muthoka.

Mother of Peter Kyalo, Titus Mukeeieli, Steven Mulwa, Ruth Ndunge,Tom Mutisya, Joseph Ivia, Wilson Nzomo and Julius Matata. Mother-in-law of Philes Steven, Kitolo Kyalo, Maureen Matata, Wayua Ivia, Tina Titus and Ngwilli. Grand Mother of Ndila, Mboya, Kevin, Evans, Mutinda, Mutuku, Muia, Kilonzo, Nzangi, Joshua and Mutisya. Great Grand Mother of Riziki, Mwendwa, Kasyoka, Mbinya, Edwin and others.

Funeral Ceremony will be held at Her husband’s home Nyunzu Village, Wote Makueni on 7th July 2017 starting at 9.00 am.

Mum Rest in Peace

Josephine Wanjiru Kiarie

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of JosephineWanjiru Kiarie on Saturday 1st July 2017.

Wife of the late Kiarie Mukono of Kikapu Farm Nioro. Daughter of the late Gitau Kirnemia and the late Damaris Wangui. Mother of Esther Wangui. Mother of Esther Wangui Kagombe, Eliud Mungai Mukono,  Ruth Wachu Kimani, Milka Wambui, Irene Wanieri,  John Ngugi, Stephen Njega, Michael Ngongu, Charles Nganga,  Susan Wambui, the late George Gitau, the late Jane Wairimu. Mother-in-law of Jane Wakonyo,  Salome Wairimu, Joyce Nyambura, Helen Waniiku, Kimani Kihara, Cherlyl Nganga,. the late Agnes Waniiru Ngongu, the late Jackson Kagombe and the late Peter Mwaura. Sister of Mbugua Gitau, Kamau Gitau and Phylis Wairimu Thiaka, the late Kimemia Gitau and the late Nganga Gitau.

Family and friend s are meeting in Nairobi at Hotel watermark, Ukwala Road from Wednesday and at K ahawa Sukari. The cortege leaves Umash funeral home, Nakuru on Tuesday 11th July 2017at 9.00am for the funeral at Kikapu farm Njoro.

For more information call 0722904474, 0722516327

Wilbroda Nduguli Wafubwa

It is with humble acceptance to God’s will that we announce the death of Wilbroda Nduguli Wafubwa which occurred on 30th June, 2017 after a lengthy spell of illness.

Wife of the late Ambrose Nduguli Wafubwa. Co-wife to Margret Auma. A loving mother of Chris Nduguli, Fred Nduguli, Patrick Nduguli, Ben Nduguli, Bonaventure Nduguli, Hellen and Mary. Dear mother-in-law of Jennipher Nduguli, Carolyne Esilaba and Mina Rapando. Step-mother of Vincent and Emmanuel Nduguli.

There will be a fundraiser on Wednesday 5th July at Garden Square from 5.00 p.m. All are welcome to support the family. The cortege leaves Sega Mortuary on Friday 7th July. Burial will take place on 8th July 2017 at the family home, Bukiri —Sarnia, Funyula Division, Busia County.

M-pesa contact: 0722 723174

Angeline Mueni Wambua

It is in deep sorrow that we announce the death of Angeline Mueni Wambua, which occurred on 28th June 2017 at MP Shah Hospital after a brave battle with breast cancer.

Daughter of Stephen Wambua and the late Francisca Wambua. Mother of Stephen Muia of Metro Logistics, Nicholas Wambua of Dubai, UAE and Justine Mbinya of Kapari Ltd. Mother-in-law of Regina Katumbi Muia of Metro Logistics, Elizabeth Nzisa Wambua and Gichuru Riria of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission: Sister of Rose Mbete Kiilu, late Florence Mutunge Wambua, Litha Mbesa Wambua and the late Dominic Muasya Wambua. Sister-in-law of Ann Ngii Muasya. Grandmother of Cynthia Mueni, Gerald Mwenda, Immanuel Gichuru and Felix Muasya. Friend and an aunt of many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at Emaccra Hotel along Accra Road. The cortege will leave Kenyatta university Funeral Home on 7th June 2017 at 8.00am for burial at Kikumini village, Karaba Location, Mwea District in Embu county.

Mum you fought a good fight, in God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Amen

Valentine Omolo-Opere

15th Anniversay

Even though it is 15 years today that you left us to be in the presence of the Lord, all your memories remain in our hearts forever.

Your spirit lives on in us and in that of all the people whose lives you touched along the way. Your generosity, your kindness, your warmth and your love continues to inspire us.

You are missed by your wife and partner through life, Martha, your children: Fred, Patrice and Andrew, your sister Mary and all of JoKamwenda. You are also missed by the new additions to your family: your daughter—in-law Katono and your grandchildren Tsumba, Kaba and Bakari whom you never got to meet.

`After that, we who are still alive and are left, will be caught LIP together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will all be with the Lord forever’ I Thesalonians: 4

Jamleck Wainaina Irungu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s with that we announce the death of Jamleck Wainaina Irungu formerly of Administration Police.

Son of Jesse Irungu Kabena (Rtd SSP Administration police) and Peninah Kabura Irungu (Embakasi primary School). Husband of Gladys Kalimi. Father of Bianca Kabura and Princess Wanja. Brother of Jesse Kabura, Jane Warwinu (State Department of Maritime and Shipping) and Lisa Wambui, Brother In-law of Simon Muiga and Uncle of Spencer Muiga.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Magomano hotel, Nairobi as from 6:00pm weekdays for funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Chiromo mortuary on Friday at 7:30am for burial at Kiangage Muranga County. Contact: 0725-966015.

In the Lord’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live.

Gerald Gichuki Wanjohi

1949 – 01/07/2017

Its’ with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Gerald Gichuki Wanjohi of Tigers Motorcycle (Nanyuki) which occurred on Saturday 1st July 2017 at Karen Hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest.

Son of the late Wanjohi Gatumbi and the late Wairimu Wanjohi. Beloved husband of Mary Nyambura Gichuki of Witima. Brother of Muthoni Kiragu, Marata Kiago, Raphael Kariuki and Cyrus Njeru. Caring and doting father of Peter Wanjohi (Tiger) of Captain Motorcycle Meru, Grace Wairimu, -Captain Motorcycle – Nairobi, Loise Wanjiku of Captain Motorcycle – Nanyuki, Erastus Kinyua (Uhuru) of Solar Light Enterprises Meru and Alice Muthoni (United Kingdom). Father-in-law of Emmah Nyambura Wanjohi, Loise Wairindi Kinyua and Peter Njenga (United Kingdom).

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his home Witima village (Nyeri), Emmaccra Hotel (Nairobi) and Mwendantu Restaurant (Meru) from 6:00 pm. The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital Nyeri on Saturday 8th July 2017 at 9.00am for burial at his residence in Witima village Karima Location Nyeri County.

In God’s hand you peacefully rest, in our hearts you remain forever. Shine on your way!

Caroline Wanjiku Munge

We regret to announce the passing on of our cherished daughter and sister Caroline Wanjiku Munge

Daughter of Fredrick Munge Ruiru and Jane Mirigo Ruiru of High Hope junior-School – Uthiru.

Loving mother to Ethan Munge Mueller.

Sister of Sylvia Muthoni Njuguna, Evelyne Wanjiru Macharia, Anne Wangechi Gachanja, John Ruiru Munge and the late Joan Waithera Munge.

Sister-in-law of Ezekiel Ngigi, Kenneth Njuru and Lee Gachanja. She was aunt to Joseph Ngigi, Fredrick Munge, Samuel Njuru, Imani VVangari and Zara Wanjiru.

Family and friends are meeting daily at 6.30 pm at her parents’ home in Uthiru Village — High Hope Junior School for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Chiromo Mortuary on Friday 7th July 2017 at 9.00am for burial service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Riruta, from 12.00 noon and, thereafter to her final resting place at Lang’ata Cemetery.

Caroline: In God’s hand you rest. In our hearts you remain forever