Grace Wangeci Kirubi

Sunrise: 1943 — Sunset: 30/07/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs Grace Wangeci Kirubi that occurred on 30th July,2025.

Daughter of the late Warnbugu Kariithi and Jane Wambui Wambugu.

Beloved wife of Dr. Isaac Kirubi. Mother of Muthoni Kirubi, Mbogo Kirubi, Kariuki Kirubi and Jane Wambui Kirubi.

Sister of the late Munene Wambugu, late Lois Wanjiru Wm abugu, late Karengo Wambugui, late Muriuki Wambugu and Mrs. Elizabeth Nyangui Waithaka.

Daughter in law of the late Kinyua Kirubi and Hannah Muthoni Kinyua.

Mother in lave of Judy Waithera.

Sister in law of the Kagoko’s, Kagwaini Ngunjiri’s, Muchemi” s and many others

Cherished grandmother of Eric, Imani, Lev and Wangeci.

Friends and family are meeting daily at her home in Milimani and Turi Farm from 4 00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home-Nakuru on Thursday 7th July, 2025 8.00-am to Elburgon PCEA church for service then proceed for Burial at her home in Turi Farm on the same day.

Fare Thee Well

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

 

Zool Nimji

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Zool Nimji on 4th August 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Zarine Nimji and devoted father of Kerry Nimji.

Zool Nimji was a dedicated philanthropist who spent his life serving and uplifting the less fortunate in our Society. His compassion, generosity and unwavering commitment to community service leaves behind a lasting legacy that will be remembered by many.

Zool Nimji was a Director of the Pioneer Group of Companies, where his vision, pioneering spirit, leadership and integrity were deeply valued.

The final prayers for Zool Nimji will take place on Tuesday 5’th August 2025 at 1.00 pm at Parklands Mosque, 3rd Avenue Parklands, followed by the burial at Langata Cemetery.

We pray that the soul of Zool Nimji may rest in eternal peace.

 

Damaris Gathoni Ngunjiri

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Damaris Gathoni Ngunjiri after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Samuel Wambugu and late Rahel Njeri. Step-daughter of the late Ruth Wairimu Wambugu.

She was beloved wife of the late Elijah Ngahu Ngunjiri. Cherished mother of Ruth Nduta & Cedric Kimaru; Steve Ngunjiri; Pauline Njeri & James Kimenjo Lucido; Caroline Wanjiru & David Kanja Christie; Samuel Wambugu & Angela Wanjiku Ngunjiri.

Doting grandmother of Aaron Muchiri, Aiden Ngunjiri, Jonathan Ngahu, Joshua Maingi, Karen Njeri and Samuel Joe Ngahu.

Adored sister of Loise & Shaaban Ngojangoja; Phyllis & Peter Weru; Nancy & John Kahiu; Mary & late Stevenson Ngari; Naomi & Joseph Mathenge; late Elder Daniel & Lucy Thige; Doris & John Ndin’guri.

Funeral Prayer meetings will be held at PCEA Nairobi West Church from Monday 4th August 2025 from 5:30pm.

Funeral and burial information will be communicated at a later date.

For support, kindly send you contribution to: Paybill-806 1995 Account-Your Name

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.— Philippians 1:21

Lucy Wambui Gitau

It is with profound sadness and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Lucy Wambui Gitau.

Wife of Nahashon Gitau Mwaura Wa Mumbi. Mother of Beth Mumbi Juja, Elder Mary Njoki KBC Sauti House, Elder George Mwaura Murram, Pius Kaniaru
Equity Bank Narok), Lawrence Njau Ruai and Imelda Gitau (Regent Valuers). Mother in-law of Charles Njoroge, George Wanyoike, Salome Njeri, Sophia Nyambura and Veronicah Nyawira.

She was the daughter of the late Kaniaru Gichia and late Mary Njoki. Sister of the late Julia Wanjiru, Margaret Mukuhi, Joyce Wangari, Lydia Wairimu, Maria Mukami and the late Francis Kamau.

She was a beloved grandmother and a great grandmother to many.

The cortege leaves kenyatta memorial funeral home (KU teaching & referral Hospital on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 9:00AM to her home kahuguini location, Githigiu village Gatundu south for funeral and burial service.

Mum you fought a good fight,you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.

In God’s hands you rest. In our hearts you live forever. AMEN

Veronica Wanjiku Muriuki

We are saddened to announce the sudden demise of Veronica Wanjiku Muriuki, after a short illness, which occurred at KUTRRH.

Wife of Benson Muriuki Chuani, mother of Benard Murithi, Catherine Nyaguthii, Rose Nyakio, Grace Wamutira and Cicily Wambui.

Mother in law of Edith Makotsi, Patrick Macharia and Donald Bahati.

Grandmother of Collins Maina, Mitchelle Wairimu, Jasmine Wangeci, Myles Ethan, Celestine Nduta, Hawi Wanjiku and Herra Wanjiru.

She was the daughter of the late Michael Gachira and late Marisela Muthoni, daughter in law of late Margaret Chuani.

The cortege leaves Mary Immaculate Kerugoya Hospital on August 8,2025 for funeral service and burial at her home in Kirinyaga Central, Karinga sub-location.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her home in Kirinyaga and
Nairobi for burial arrangements.

You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Rest well until we meet again

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

Veronica Nyamweya Kombo

We announce the promotion to glory of Veronica Nyamweya Kombo.

Wife of the late Richard Kombo Mwatha. Mother of Peter Leonard Mwatha, Jane Kombo, Margaret Lindijer, George Nganga Kombo, Florence Kariuki, John Njenga, Kombo and the late Anthony Muchiri Kombo.

Grandmother of many and great grandmother to Richie and Bella.

The cortege leaves St. Theresa’s Funeral Home Thindigua Kiambu rd on 6/8/2025 at 8.00am Mass at Riara Catholic Church at 10.00am. Burial will follow the same day at her home in Karambaini, Kangoya.

Mum God gave you to us and he has taken you back.

Fare thee well.

Mama Esther Kemunto Tong’i

1934 – 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the resting of Mama Esther Kemunto Tongi on 25th August 2025.

Daughter of the late Mzee Makori Mecheo and the late Mama Nyaera Makori.

She was the wife of the late Mzee Willingstone Nyangate Tongi.

She was sister of Oiruria Makori, the late Gekondo,Matoke, the late ClIr Onsare Emori, the late Christopher Nchore, the late Ntabo, the late Mangaro, Keiga, Omwalimu Fred Makori, the late Nyangau, the late Nyanchera, the late Tabitha, Mongina, Bonareri, Nyorita, the late Nyambesa, Chiebeta, and Nyantinge.

Mother of Peter and Jane Okeno (Rtd KDF), Annah and the late Misi Korombani, the late Caren and Peter Maera, the late Josephine, Jared and Sarah Omwoyo (USA), the late Man’garo, Hon. Richard and Stellah Nyagaka Tong’i (Former Mp Nyaribari Chache) Johnesmus and Hyline Nyangate Tongi (KPC Kisumu), Gillian and Duncan Nyandusi (NCA) and Sir Vincent and Susan Nyaicho Tongi (USA).

Grandmother of Dominic (Kisii Poly) and Catherine Registrar of Births) Nancy and Matthew Canada, Philip Maera (Parliament) and Doreen, Risper and Jeremiah (Qatar), Judy, Dorcas, Dennis, Rose and John, Job,Anita (KDF Navy), Elijah (USA), Dr Edwin, Elijah (USA) Jeremiah (USA), Dr Keith, Riste (CIC),Trendys, Neswil, Sandra, Nicole, Handel, Spence, Beatrice and Cosmas, Judy and Harrison, Josphat, Fred, Judy,Wycliffe and Trizah,Austin,Aidan (USA), Scarlet (USA) Sydney (USA) and Vincent Junior (USA), amongst others. She was blessed with several great-grandchildren.

Daughter-in-law of the late Mzee Nyang`ate Nyambane Mogere, the late Mama Kerubo Ntimo Nyang’ate and Moraa Masagege Nyang’ate. Sister in-law of Kerubo Omariba, Kwamboka Ogake, Rohosafi Kemunto, and Nyabira, Orora Nyang’are, Mongina Orora, Ntangina Samarere, John Getoto, Ndubi Nyang’ate, Mbeche Nyang’ate, Obonyo Mbeche, Atemba, Bitutu, Bogita, Nyamwaya, Nyaicho, Chiengata, Binyanya, Nyambega Mongina Mogere Nyang’ate, all late.

She was a beloved auntie of many.

Korera of the late Maeta and Kemunto, the late Obwoge and Kwamboka, the late Nelson Ongwae and Mama Gesare Ongwae, the late Nyanchama Ongwae, the late Bange, the late Nyakoni and Billia, the late Maera, and the late Nelson Mogeni and Peninah Osebe, Hudson Nyansimora and Mama Grace.

A Nairobi harambee will be held on Wednesday, 6th August 2025, at Maxwell SDA Church (Old Chapel) from 5.00pm.

The Kisumu meetings are held daily at the Nyangate’s residence in Riat There are also daily meetings taking place at herAmariba home.

The hearse will leave the Lee Funeral There Home, Nairobi, for Kisii on 10th August 2025 with a final farewell service and ceremony taking place at Amariba Primary School, Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County on 11th August 2025.

Anne Wanjiru Gacheru

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of the will of God that we announce the sad demise of Anne Wanjiru Gacheru of Karuangi Village, Mwea Sub-county.

She was the wife of the late John Ngugi Gacheru. Mother of Patrick Ngugi, Alex Mbuthia, Jane Irene Wangui, Mary Florence Ngima and Grace Waithira.

She was a mother-in-law of Jane Gacheru, Charity Mbuthia and Richard Kavila.

She was the grandmother of Emanuel Mutuku, Jewel & Isaac Yamina, Alexandra Mbuthia, Eva Mutuku, ohn-Paul Mbuthia and Nathan Mungai. She was the adopted cucu of Carol Wanjiku and Alfred Murimi.

Anne Wanjiru Gacheru was the daughter of Newton Munyiri and Mary Ngima. Her siblings included Wanja, the late Gathoni, the late Wamuyu, Mwangi, Waithaka, Nyaguthie, Maina and the late Kibui. She was a mother, an Auntie, grandmother, friend and her life touched so many.

The cortege leaves Kibugi Funeral home on Friday, 8th August, 2025, at 07:00AM. The church service will start at 11:00AM followed by internment at her Karuangi village home in Kirinyaga.

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” Phil 1:21

Mzee James Evans Bila

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mzee James Evans Bila on 24th July, 2025 at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu. He hailed from Kanyaluo Kowuor, Orire Kanyonje Village, Rachuonyo North.

He was the son of the late Elisha Nyalando and the late Dorcas Nyalando. Stepson of the late Susan Awuonda Nyalando.

Beloved husband of the late Florence Nightingale Aidi Bila. Son in law of the late japuonj Jeremiah Ogingo and the late Ludia Ogada of Kisumu, Nyahera.

Loving father of Helen Achieng’, Judith Owinga, Millicent Obunga, Kenneth Bila, the late Philip Nyalando, Kathleen Awino, Godfrey Odongo, Lydia Bachheta and Anthony Okoko. Father-in-law of Gilbert Owinga, the late Evans Obunga, Hajila Bila, the late Sella Nyalando, Dorothy Nyalando, Apollo Wananda, Violet Odongo, Davesh Bachheta and Julie Bila.

Step Brother of Isaac Ong’udi, the late Beatrice Omenda and the late Richard Arina. He was a nephew, cousin, uncle, brother-in-law, mentor etc to many each dearly cherished but too numerous to mention.

Cherished grandfather of Yvette Bwika, James Ochieng Angela Ouko, Rodney and Jamie Owinga; Karl and Curtis Obunga: Mildred Bila, Natasha Aidi, Clive James, Curtis Nyalando, Daniella Aidi, Dorcas Nyalando, the late Chantal, Wilson Ochieng’, Chelsea Aidi, the late Tyrese James, Denise Odongo: Clint, Dustin and Keisha Bachheta;Mya Aidi, Sylvia Adhiambo, Audrey Aidi and David Ochieng’. Great grandfather of Luke and Zara Ouko.

His body lies at the Kendu Adventist Hospital, Gendia Mortuary.

There shall be a fundraising to defray funeral expenses on Tuesday August 2025 at All Saints Cathedral from 5:30 pm. Contributions towards funeral expenses may be sent to Paybill biz no 400200…Ac no 1077595-Thank you.

Burial will be on 22 August 2025.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. 2 Timothy 4:7

Ignatius Loyola Obwaku

Appreciation

 1945 – 2025

Dear Friends and Family, In our time of sorrow and pain, your love and support were our beacon of hope and light. The kindness, words of comfort and prayers you shared have given us strength and solace as we grieve our loss. As a family we are indebted by your outpouring of love.

We take this opportunity to thank God for the over 7 decades He graciously gave Ignatius to us. We would like to thank the clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma led by His Grace Bishop Mark Kadima, Director of Vocational Studies- Fr Collins Mambo, St Rose of Lima PP Rev Fr Bramwel Edewa, Rev Frs. L. Ekisa,D, Epaalat, D. Idodi, F. Ejilong, B.VVandera,M. Getou, Tabuche, A. Khisa, S. Owaya, M. Erapu, J. Oyoma, S. Ekada, C. Nakhero, F. Ekisa and A. VVanyonyi. Your messages of hope, spiritual nourishment and visits have strengthened us in this phase.

We would like to thank the Funeral Committee Chairmen — Uncle Prof Martin Etyang, Dr. George Tom Ekisa and Emmanuel En’golet Opakasi with their families for the amazing work and coordination they did in order to give dad a befitting send off.

Thanks to H.E First Gentleman of the County Government of Embu Hon Dennis Apaa- (nephew and close family friend to Mzee), H.E Gov Emeritus Hon S. Ojaamong, Deputy Governor Busia County Hon Arthur Odera, Hon Joseph Oyula MP Butula Constituency & His Family, Hon Eng Vincent Sidai, Dr. Anthony Omerikwa- CEO NACADA, Ms Jackline Kemunto Momanyi- CEO Lake Basin Development Authority, Asha Sitati-United Nations, SMA Formation House Nairobi, Oracle Corporation – who work with our daughter Winnie, Emuria FM, the following families Obwaku’s, Fundikonde’s, Opuko’s, Imo’s, Igara’s, Ikaruok Clan, Amollo’s, Odaba’s, the larger Abakhone family, Mukudi’s, Mumbo’s, Papa’s, Were’s , Nyamweya’s, Okisegere’s, Retired and Current Principals Busia, Chakol Families, the late Caroli Opakasi families( late Joseph, Peter & Ernest), Makenrs,Arumor’s, Makena Muriuki Family, Mukoya’s, Otwani’s, Odula’s, Oduma’s, Ojwang’s, Sidai’s, Kapten’s, Etyang’s, Omoding’s, Onyondo’s, Busolo’s, Gathura’s, Omuse’s, Afande’s, Fatcheoun’s, Mbati’s, Opondo’s, Mufoyongo’s, and friends of the family from Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Busia and Nambale.

To our service providers, to dad’s college of Doctors who attended to him in various stages of ailment, to the nurses, to Annacet Etyang- dad’s designate ambulance, Dr Oteba and the team of caregivers- Patrick, Emmanuel, Simon and Shadrack, May God richly bless you. Since it may not be humanly possible to thank each of you by name, kindly accept our message of gratitude.

There will be a Memorial Mass and candle lighting in honour of Ignatius at his Apokor home on the 9th of August at 10:00am. All are welcome!

I Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.