Mzee Francis Nyamai Mwanzia

1945 – 2025

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Francis Nyamai Mwanzia and who peacefully rested on 4th August 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Tabitha Muthio Mwanzia. Loving father of Kavutha & Jacob Asiyo, Kasyoka, Kamene & Oscar Wayoboya, Kavinya & Franklin Omondi. He was a doting grandfather of Bryan Obuna, Jason Mwanzia, Michelle Adia Mutheu, and Ker Omondi. He was a beloved brother, uncle and friend to many.

Umau Mwanzia touched the lives of many through his kindness, wisdom and unwavering support.

We will gather for a memorial service at Karen Community Church, Ngong View Road on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 2.00pm.

John 11:25 —”I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me though he die, yet shall he live.”

 

Lucy Wanjiku Wanjohi

1962 – 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Lucy Wanjiku Wanjohi, formerly of the Parliament of Kenya on 1st August 2025.

Lucy was the beloved wife of Charles Wanjohi and a devoted mother of Mark Muriuki, Joan Wairimu and Joshua Wachira. She was a loving mother-in-law of Margaret Mukami and a doting grandmother of Ethan and Ivan.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Joshua Wachira Mbataru and Susan Gathigia, and daughter-in-law of the late Stephen Muriuki and the late Priscah Mumbi Muriuki.

Lucy was a dear sister of Angela Kamenju, Margaret Muthoni, Antonella Wamuyu, Anne Wangechi, Peter Wachira, Francis Mathenge, Joseph Ngure, the late Caroline Wachira and Thuguri Wachira, She was also a treasured aunty, sister-in-law, cousin and friend to many.

Family and friends are gathering daily at 6.30PM at her home in Kahawa Sukari to offer condolences and make funeral arrangements.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 2.00PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kahawa Sukari.

The cortege will depart from Lee Funeral Home on Saturday, 9th August 2025 at 6.30AM for the burial service at the family’s Karundas farm in Chaka, Nyeri County where the service will start at 11AM.

Rest in Peace Lucy.

 

Fr. Michael Oliver Barry SPS

Born: 12th July 1946 – Died: 31st July 2025

It is with heavy heart that the Society Leader of St. Patrick’s Missionary Society announces the death of Fr. Oliver Barry which occurred on Thursday 31st July 2025 at the Nairobi Hospital.

Until his death Fr. Oliver was ministering at Christ the Redeemer Kapsoya Catholic Parish in Eldoret.

Son of the late Michael and Margaret from Cork, Ireland. Brother of late John and Ann Martin. Brother-in-law of Carmel and Ged Martin. Uncle of Hugh.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home for St. Augustine Catholic Church Kiamunyi in Nakuru (Jr) Thursday 7th August 2025 for Requiem Mass at 11:00 am. The burial will take place the same day at the Society Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

“Well done, good and faithful servant …” (Matthew 25:23)

 

Jane Wamaitha Thang’wa

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jane Wamaitha Thang’wa, branch manager TMD K. Limited Kitui branch following a prolonged illness.

Daughter of the late Dominic Miringu Thang’wa and Teresia Waithira.

Jane was wife of the late Frederick Githua and cherished mother of Dominic Kamau and Teresia Njeri and grandmother of Waridi Wamaitha.

Jane was a dear sister of Maryann Waruga, Margaret Kinga, Lilian Wangui and Joseph Thang’wa.

She was a sister-in-law of Anthony Njogu, Oliver Mwongera and Lynette Mkiwa.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home (Thika road) on Friday 8th August 2025 at 8.00am for funeral service to: St. Dominic’s Catholic Church (Free water) along Pia farm road at 11.00am and burial at the family home in juja farm thereafter.

Eternal rest grant unto her, 0 Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon her

 

Stephen Kithuka Mwania

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our cherished employee, Mr. Stephen Kithuka Mwania, who was called to eternal rest on 30th July 2025.

Mr. Kithuka (Reverend) was a dedicated, committed and hard-working employee of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re). Stephen diligently served the Corporation with distinction, amplifying his excellence and integrity for over 34 years. He was among the most respected and experienced life reassurance underwriters in Kenya.

Reverend Kithuka Mwania was a devoted husband of Josephine Mwania and a loving father of Dennis Mwania and Emmanuel Mwania.

He was a committed and faithful servant of God as the Reverend of Redeemed Gospel Church, Umoja 3.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 6th August 202S, at Redeemed Gospel Church, Umoja 3, Nairobi, from 2:00 p.m.

The burial ceremony will follow on Friday, 8th August 2025, in Makueni County, Mbooni East, Kiteta Kisati Ward, Ngaa Village.

We appreciate your prayers and support for the family during this difficult time.

May His soul rest in eternal peace.

 

Engineer Samuel Ngatia Kabari

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Engineer Samuel Ngatia Kabari of Beta Engineering Company Limited, Nairobi.

He was the beloved husband of Veronica Kabari (Shall) School), and a loving father of Caroline, Angela,Tina, Betty, and Stephen Kabari. Father-in-law of Patrick Ouma. A doting grandfather of Leo, Liam, and Lily Ouma, among others.

Son of the late Mzee Stephen Ngatia and the laze Pauline Wangeci. He is survived by his siblings: Peter M Ngatia, Nancy W. Maina, Jane Gathigia Ole Mapei, John Kanyoro, Lucy W. Ichail, Margaret W. Mwangi, Charles Kamau and Anthony Wanjohi.

Brother-in-law of Maina, the late James Maina, the late Kintzilel Ole Mapei, Beatrice Kanyoro, Peter ichau, Charles Mwangi, Wambui Kamau, Wambui Waiijohi, Priscilla Karok0, Bishop Bob Kabugi, the late Anthony Neru, Agnes Ndungu, Agatha Wairimu, the late Francisca Gathoni, Augusta Wangui, and Annachieta Wambui.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Tuesday, 12th August 2025 at 7:00 a.m., for a funeral Mass at St Austin’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment Lang’ata Cemetery, Nairobi.

Until we meet again, Papa – May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Aaron Mutunga Musyimi

Sunrise: 23rd August 1974 – Sunset: 28th July 2025

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Aaron Mutunga Musyimi, formerly of the Kenya Pipeline Corporation, on 28th July 2025 while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital.

Aaron was the beloved son of the late Joel Musyimi and Lillian Nduku Musyimi of Mutitu Village, Kathiani Sub-county, Machakos County. He was a devoted brother of Tony Muia Musyimi, a loving husband of Ndungwa Mbithe, a caring father of Virginia Mutile, and a doting grandfather of Jamin Mutunga.

He was a treasured nephew of the late Mull Musyimi and Teresia; the late Timothy Musyimi and Monicah; the late Bob Paul Musyimi and Anna Paul; Jones Kiamba; the late Veronicah Kitonga; Regina Musyimi; Ruth Musyimi; Mary Kimeu; the late Ruth Munguti; the late James Mutua Kasyoki and Grace Mutua; the late Sammy Kasyoki; Margret Kasyoki; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mumo; Mr. & Mrs. David Kasyoki; the late Michael Ngilu and Hon. Charity Ngilu; the late Mukithya, Kiisyo, Kiloko Kasyoki, and Ngotho Kasyoki.

Aaron will be dearly remembered by his many cousins, including Pius, Japheth, Tinah, and Ndinda Musyimi; Musyoka, Mumo, Mwikali, the late Mueni, and Mbithe Masesi; Nduku, Mutheu, and Kyalo Paul; William, Priscilla, Gideon, Solomon, Esther, Wambua, Mutua, Ruth, and Phillip Kitonga; Alex Muema, Victoria, and Ndinda; Purity Mumbe, Alan Katimo, and Angela Nthambi; Pius Muli, Musyoka Timothy, Nduku Paul, Victoria, Purity, William, the late Nzyimi Kimeu, Nene Nzyuko, Shawren Pigott, Syalo, Lunde, Mwende, Kasyoki Kitonga, Elvis, Kasyoki Mukithya and Kasyoki Mumo, among many others.

The cortege will leave Montezuma & Monalisa Funeral Home, Machakos, at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, 8th August 2025, for a funeral service and burial at his family home in Mutitu Village, Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County.

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”— Job 1:21

 

Andrew Ong’ombe Mogeni

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will chat we announce the demise of Andrew Ong’ombe Mogeni, which occurred on 26th July 2025.

He was the son of the late Joe! Mogeni Gesembe and the late Pens Nyang’ara Mogeni.

He was husband of Mellen Nyaboke and father of Evans Ogaro, Everylne Kemuma, Geoffrey Oira. Joseck Ondieki and Nancy Kemunto.

He was a dear brother of Robinson,Aristarcus, Nelson, David and Chris, Sarah, Sibia, Grace, Isabella, Zipproah, Joyce, Mellen and Roselyne (Njeru).

Son-in-law of late Ongera Siro and late Patriciah Kemunto. He was the brother-in-law of late Mose, Pacificah, Ong’ondi.

He was Korera of Lawrence Gichana, Jane Monyangi, Joseph Mokaya, Teresa Mokaya, Aristarico Omariba and Eunice Kwamboka.

He was the father-in-law of Nehemiah Mokaya, Nelson Omariba, Zipproah Gichana and Cynthia Kerubo.

His uncles include Bwonda, Pastor Ikobe, late Nyangicha, Okebiro, Ateka, Onchwari, Mabururu and Monyancha.

His aunties include Heilenna, Askah, late Kebiriati, Mokua, Nyaera and Mi!kah.

Cousin of Atekas, Ong’ombes, Onchwaris, Nyangichas, Mabururus, Bwondas, Ikobes and Monyanchas.

Uncle of Ezra, Oiras, Nyamongos, Monyanchas, Mogenis, Rasugus, Irene, Ruth, Nyanchamas, Rose, Esthers, Kemumas, Kemuntos, Michelle, Wambui, Rooney, Levy, Renee, Joseph, Robert, Brandon, Selah, Siro Jane, Crystal, Shem and others.

He is grandfather of Synaidah, Ivy, Marion, Lindsey, Ian, Hifack James, Lizzy Nyaboke, Nelson Junior, Ivan Andrean and Jade Joy.

The cortege leaves Herm. Funeral Home on 7th August 2025 for burial on 8th August 2025 at his home-in Nyagesenda Village, Nyabworoba Sub-location, Sensi Location, Marani Sub–county, Kisii County.

Evanson Muriithi Mukira

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden passing on of Evanson Muriithi Mukira on 31st July, 2025 in California U.S.A.

Muriithi was the son of the late ex-senior Chief Moses Mukira Gachugi, Keziah Njeri Mukira and the late Florence Mugure Mukira of Kagongo Village, Chinga Ward, Othaya, Nyeri County.

He was husband of Joyce Muriithi. He was devoted father of Zion Mukira, Chase Muriithi and Zivah Njeri.

He was son-in-law of the late Muriithi Gichora and Nazalin Muriithi.

Evanson was Brother of the late Gladys Ngunjiri and Nelson Ngunjiri, Arthur and Gladys Gachugi (USA), Timothy and Mercy Muito, Duncan Kingori Snr, Arthur C. Mukira (formerly of Crown Paints) and Rachael Gachugi, Beatrice W. Mukira, Loise H. Mukira (formerly Of U.S.A.LD), the late David Thiomi and Jane Thiorni, Canon Joyce Kariuki of Ack St. Francis Karen and George Kariuki, Duncan and Jane Kingori Jnr of U.S.A, Richard and Muthoni Waithaka, Edwin Mukira (Crystal Valuers Ltd) and Mary Njoki, Charles and Helen Gitahi, Margaret and Justin Njeru, Samuel and Gladys Gathanga, John Mwangi, George and Rose Keru. He was uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Prayers and funeral planning meeting will take place on Monday, 18th August, 2025 at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi from 5.30pm.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home, Nairobi on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025 at 7.00am for a funeral service Starting from 10.00a.m. at ACK St. Paul’s Church, Kariki in Chinga, Othaya, followed by interment at his family home.

 

 

Professor Emeritus Peter Owoko K’Obonyo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Professor Emeritus Peter Owoko K’Obonyo on 21st July 2025 at Avenue Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Margaret K’Obonyo and loving father of Onyx Wagumba K’Obonyo, Neema Pescilorne Precious K’Obonyo, Glory Abbie K’Obonyo and Emma Noelle K’Obonyo.

His parents were the late Gabriel Obonyo and the late Paskalia Muga of Ugenya Masiro Masinde, Siaya County. Son in-law of the late Mzee Abner Sila Odera and Mama Lorna Awuor Odera of Uriri Village Kanyamkago location in Migori County.

He was a brother of the late Gaudencia Siero, the late Dr. Nyothach, the late Anastacia Anyango, the late Angelina Akelo, the late Anastacia Aluoch and Josephine Mboss.

Uncle of the Akechs, the Nyothachs, the Ofwares, the Odipos, the Omondis, the K’Opiyos, the Mboss’, the Oduor-Oderas, the Mwayas, the Richard-Oderas, the Owiyos.

He was brother in-law of late Peter Aketch Odede, late Ernest Ofware Aringo, late Peter Odipo Opoya, Peter Mboss Okere, the late Patricia Nyothach, the late Omondi Mulupe, John Odera, Geoffrey S Odera, Eunice Sila and Sarah Michelle, Richard Odera and Judith Ododa,Alfreda and Eli Mwaya, Christine and John Owiyo. Step brother of Francis K’Opiyo, Patrick Omondi, among others. Cousin to many.

The memorial service will be held at Citam Valley Road on Wednesday 6th August at 10.00am.

On Friday 8th August, 2025 the cortege will proceed to his home Kakrao, County and will be laid to rest on Saturday 9th August.

Your financial support will be greatly appreciated to offset medical and funeral expenses. Paybill no: 4164955 account no: your name or to MPESA phone number 0700771476.