Joseph Kuria Kamau aka Kamau wa Nyama

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Joseph Kuria Kamau aka Kamau wa Nyama of Charlie Brown, Baltimore, Maryland.

He was son of the late Kamau Kanini and Rahab Njambi Kamau of Gachie, Kiambaa location, Kiambu County.

He was husband of Rahab Wairimu Kuria. Father of Rose Njambi Kuria, Kevin Kamau Kuria and Evelyne Wanjiru Kuria. He transitioned on June 24th 2017.

Friends and family will be holding prayers and planning for the memorial at 7pm to 9pm from 28th June 2017 to 6th July 2017 (Excluding Saturday 1st July 2017 at Elimu Tutoring Centre, 9,600 Pulaski Park Dr, Suite 115, Baltimore, MD 21220.

The family intends to rest Mr Kamau at their home in Kenya. The family will be travelling to Kenya for the funeral.

We are reaching out to the community at large to help the family offset the financial expenses arising from Kamau’s untimely departure.

All wishing to stand with the family and support them financially may forward contributions to:

CashApp: (314) 556-3752 or $Rkuria

GoFundMe: hhtps://www.gofundme.com/KamauWaNyama

Checks: Should be written to: Rose Kuria

We will also be taking donations at Chalie Brown. Please ask for Simon or Mama Masaria.

Viewing: Vaughn Green Funeral Home. Date and the TBD

Memorial: Saturday 8th July 2017, strictly from 12noon to 3pm at St Mathews Catholic Church, 5401 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239

Funeral: Gachie, Kiambu County, Kenya. Date and time TBD

For more information, please contact:

Rose Njambi Kuria: 314-556-3752

Steve Giteri: 202-468-5131

Stephen Mwangi: 443-621-0551

Simon Munga: 443-943-4298

Jane Kamuhu: 443-253-0972

Mugo Gachucha:443-838-4802

Pastor Mugwe: 410-236-5401

Mama Masaria: 301-915-7111

James Ngaruiya Mbugua

1932-2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of James Ngaruiya Mbugua. Son of the late Booker Mbugua and the late Mary Njeri Mbugua. Husband of Bilha Gathoni Ngaruiya. Father of the late Lawrence & Serah Mbugua, Godwin & Patricia Wangongu, Jackson & Dorcas Githegi and Robert & Anne Njoroge. Grandfather of Margaret, the late Cecil & Brian Mbugua, Kelvin,Annette & Booker Wangongu,Aida & Sheila Githegi and James & Joseph Njoroge. Great-grandfather of Mbugua & Ciku.

Brother of the late Samuel Githegi, the late David Gacheru, the late Wanjiru Kaguru,Allan Mbugua, Geoffrey Kariuki , Simon Ndungu and the late Patrick Kamau.

Family and friends are meeting at the Wangongu residence in Kugeria Estate, Mushroom Road, off Kiambu Road-every evening at 5 p.m.

The cortege leaves Lee funeral home on Thursday 6th July 2017 at 8.00 am.The funeral service will be held at PCEA St.Joseph Ngwaci, Rungiri at 10.00 a.m. The burial will be at the family graveside at Gitaru.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Insp. (Rtd) Godfrey Mathenge Weru

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing on of Inspector (Rtd.) Godfrey Mathenge Weru which occurred in Nairobi on 27th June 2017 after a short illness.

Son of the late Daudi Weru Hiuhu and the late Wambui Weru. Brother of Geoffrey Thea,Alice Mumbi Kioko, the late Christopher Riri, the late James Maina, George Muriithi and Mary Karima. Step-brother of Joseph Mathenge and Samwel Munuhe. Loving Husband of Millicent Gathigia. Loving father of Grace Nyambura (South B Deport Police Station) Caroline Nyawira (Prime Physiotherapy Kiambu), Susan Wambui (Peflo Kiambu), David Mathenge (Ecoplan Kenya Ltd) and Annrose Ngendo (Town link Communications Ltd). Father-in-law of Charles Wanjang’i (Mob o Police Station), Samuel Maingi (Nairobi), Alex Wainaina (Suam Enterprices) and Lucy Mwangi (Safaricom Ltd), Grandfather of Lawrence Kinyua, Ken Mathenge, Gregory Muriithi, Justin Kabera, Claire Wamaitha, Clara Ruguru, Maurice Kamau, Stecy Njeri, Alfred Mathenge, Phinehas Mathenge, Bridget Ruguru, Gianna Muthoni and Bruno Mathenge. Great grandfather of Grace Nyambura Kinyua.

Friends and relatives will have their last meeting today at Norwich Union starting at 6pm.The cortegeleaves jamii Hospital Mortuary Karatina on 5th July 2017 at.9.00 a.m for burial at his residence in Kiamigwi Village, Mathira, Nyeri County.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you remain.

Omong’ina Jane Gesare Nyagwachi

1952 – 22/6/2017

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Omong’ina Jane Gesare Manwa.

Daughter to Ezekiel Nyagwachi Manwa and the late Sibia Kerubo Basweti. Sister of the late Hezron Ochweri, Agnes Kemuma, Elizabeth Moraa, Wilson Obino, Druscilla Kwamboka and Grace Mong’ina, the late Nyaosi’s, Osiemo’s, the late Nyantino, Elijah, Gichaba’s, Machoka’s, Orina, Mokua’s, Obino’s, Manduku’s, Onsare US, Ogoti’s US, Aska S, Ochweri’s US. Grandmother of Tony Nyagwachi, inah Kerubo, Brian Nyantino, Rose Kemunto, Isaiah Nyakebondo, Joseph Nyagwachi, Innocent Nyagwachi, Millicent Gesare, Nelson Omani among others. Aunt of George, Callen, Stella, James, Hezron Onchiri, Joel, Josephine, Abel, Isaac, Buyeke, Hezron Mokaya, Boaz, Sarah, Nyamweya, Naomi, Hezron Obino, Chweya, Sing’ombe, Raskin, Obegi, Clinton, Mosongo, Mosari, Jimmy, Regina, Mercy, Bonny, and Enos. Mother-in-law of Binti Kalama Mwango, Jason Ong’ondo, Anastacia Ruguru and Joash Omani. Sister-in-law of the late Kerini, the late Nyandwaro, Marita Nyambeki, Mokaya Ombui and Philip Siriba. Korera of Mariam Mbeyu kalama and the late Kalama Mwango, James Nyang’au and Lucina Moraa, Michael Njuguna and late Meshack Omari, Agnes Omani. Cousin of Elijah Maoga, Jerusha, Teresa, Nyanchama, Monica, and the late Dinah, Joseph Kiboma Nyakundi, Moraa Oburi, Helena Stanley, the Sing’ombes, the Okiomas.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home to her Molo residence for burial on 7th July 2017.The main fundraising will be on 4th July 2017 at Professional Centre as from 5pm. Mpesa number 0711174439

Judy Muthoni Ndegwa

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Judy Muthoni Ndegwa, which occurred on 25th June, 2017 at 10:00pm.

She was a loving wife to Timothy Ndegwa of Kahuho Hardware, Naro Moru. The beloved daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Maina of Embu and daughter-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Thuita Ndegwa of P.T Ndegwa & Sons Construction Company. Mother to Patrick Thuita (USIU) and Judy Nyakwea (USIU). Sister to the late Margaret Kamau, the late John Gitu, Kennedy Difatha, Ann Wanjiru and Zachariah Karukwa. Sister-in-law to Faith Wanjiru, Winrose Nyokabi of Blueline Hotel and the late Assunta Gathoni. Aunt to Judy Gathoni, Patrick Thuita, Sheila Kamau, Maina Kamau,Teddy and Keysha.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her home in Kahuho for funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Outspan funeral home on Tuesday 4th July, 2017 at 8:00am for a funeral service and burial at der home in Kahuho, Naro Moru at 11:00am.

Jacinta Wambui Gakuo

 

On Friday 30th June, the Almighty Father called our dear sister Jacinta Wambui Gakuo into His presence.

We accept His will. She joins her departed parents Evan and Eunice Gakuo and siblings Elizabeth Wanjira and Kariuki Gakuo.

Loving sister of Stephen Kibuga, Mary Kuchio, Lynette Kibisu, Stephanie Ngonyo, Simon Kagema and Peter Munene. Sister-in-law of Dennis Kuchio, Linus Kibisu, Milka Kariuki, Eric Obino, Sophia Kagema and Irene Muikia.

Family and friends meet at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th July from 5.30 p.m.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

For more information contact 0720-933-659.

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 2 Cor: 5:8

David Anyieni Abaga

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of David Anyieni Abaga (formerly a teacher, Etono Primary School) which occurred on 23rd June.

Husband of Tabitha Bosibori Mogonchi (Principal, Kerongorori Sec. School). Son of Zedekiah Abaga Kibari, and Agnes Bosongo Abaga. Step son of Stella. Father of Richard (Kenya Airways), Troy (JKUAT) and Cynthia. Brother of Keziah, Nathan, Orphah, Abner (Min. of ICT), Gladys, Erick, Enock (State Dept. of Livestock), Peris, Nyanchoka, Aggrey. Onyango and Herbert. Fathger in-law of Lister and Grandfather of Warren Sam.

Son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Mogonchi, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Makori, Mr. and Mrs. Naftal Chuma, Mr. and Mrs. Daudi Onuko among others. Nephew of late Joshuah, Okindo, Mor•a, the late Miguna, Matenyas, Okoyos, Onyancha, among others. Cousin of Nelson (Kiambu County), Makang’as, Okindos, Oichis, Matenyas, Onyikwas, among others. Uncle of Wycliffe,Victor, Graham, Graffins, Silas,Ve.rah, among others.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Etono home, Kenyenya District, and at his ancestral home, Eng’ou, Nyabera sub-location, Kisii County. There will be a funds drive on 4th both at Etono and Eng’ou home. The cortege leaves HEMA Mortuary on 7th for viewing at his Etono home and the caravan will proceed to his ancestral home, near Eng’ou pri. School. The late David will be laid to rest on 9th July.

In God’s hands you peacefully rest. In our hearts, you remain forever.

Dilipbhai D. Patel

21/12/1932 – 29/06/2017

It is with deep regret that we announce the demise of Mr. Dilipbhai Dahyabhai Patel on 29th June 2017.

Beloved husband of the late Kailashben Dilipbhai Patel. Father of Chetan, Nikhil, Gira, Rita, ila and the late Alka.  Father-in-law of Parul, Pina, Bharat, Bhupen and the late Pravin. Grandfather of Viraj, Devang, Jeet, Amar, Dipal, Ronik, Trushar, Lopa, Dhawal and Hirai.

Cremation will be done at Hindu Shamshanbhumi Kariokor, Nairobi, on 3rd July 2017 at 2.30 p.m. Besnu (Prayer Meeting) will be held on 3rd July 2017 at New Shiv Temple, Eldama Ravine Rd, Nairobi from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.

 Om Namaha Shivaya Om Namaha Shivaya Om Namaha Shivaya

Juliana Kemunto Maina

1962 – 26/6/2017

It with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden demise of our beloved mother Juliana Kemunto Maina.

Daughter of the late Nicholas Osinde and Sabina Kernuma. Loving wife of Shujaa Maina Orango. Adoring mother of Fidelis Maina (7KR), Robina Maina (Safaricom Ltd), Lydia Maina (Kisii), the late Gesare Maina,Victor Maina (Nrb) and Consolata Maina (KIM-Kisii), Mother-in-law of Maryline Chelangat, Godfrey Ongeri and Esther. Daughter-in-law of late Peter Orango and late Robina Bosibori. Loving grandma of Orango„Ashleigh,Kemush, Sabina- Hailey,Adrian and baby Egan. Sister of Andrew, Agnes, Margaret, Flora, Fransiscar, Joseph, Sammy, Veronica, David, Gladys, Cecelia, Ongiri among others. Sister-in-law of Thecla, Isabella, Anna, Elizabeth, Mondesta, Ernelda, Benard, the late Mary, Victoria, Sabina,Selina, Martha, Evalyne, Isabella Ben, Fr. Clement, Peter Ondieki, Onyancha and Raini among others. Cousin of the Bosires, Ongiri’s, Sanga’s, Nyauncho’s, Ombworo’s, the late Andrew Omanga, Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi, Mobe Otiso among others. Aunt of Mary, Jared, Denis, Jacky, Eric, Bosibori, Brian, Kevin, Pancras, Lawrence, Juanita, Edwin, Edna, Steve, Jared, Vivian, Robina, Bosibori, Prof Akama (VC Kisii University), Ken Omanga, Nyariki Mobe, Maj. Gekara among others.

Friends and family are meeting daily at her home in Riangombe village. There will be a fundraiser on Tuesday 4/7/17 at Riangombe home and Tumaini HSE 5th floor Nairobi. The cortege leaves HEMA Hospital Kisii on 6/7/17 for requiem mass at Riangombe Catholic at 2pm. Mpesa contributions send to 0717144664.

Funeral Mass will take place on 7/7/17 at her home in Riangombe village, Borabu District, Nyamira County.

“In God’s Hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Amen”

Esther Nundu Mbiti

 1910 -2017

We announce with sadness the passing on of Esther Nundu Mbiti.

Wife of the late Thomas Mbiti. Mother of the late Jonathan Man’gee, Hon. justice Tom Mbaluto, Regina Mutua, Beatrice Mueni and Fredrick Muasya. She was also step-mother of Joseph Mwangangi, Willy Mbiti and Nduku among others.

Mother-in-law of Zipporah Man’gee, Margaret Mbaluto, the late Rose Mukui, the late James Mutua, among others. Sister of the late Mutava, the late Mbithi, the late Wambua, Solomon Nthale and Ndumi Mbithi.

Sister-in-law of Ndunda Loki among others. Grandmother of Mbithe, Musau, Nthambi, Loki, Mulika, Katumbi, Musyoki, Mark, Kioko, Mutua, Nthambi, Nthenya, Mweu, Nzula, Kyeni, Esther and many more.

Great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of very many beautiful children.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the residence of Justice Tom Mbaluto, in Kenya-Israel, Machakos County at 5pm from 3rd July for funeral arrangements.

The burial will be held on 7th July 2017 in Kenya-Israel starting at I11am.

Mwaitu thumua mokani ma mwiai.