Obituary Image of Hon. Nathan Obwana (MCA)

Hon. Nathan Obwana (MCA)

Appreciation

The Family of the Late Nathan Obwana would like to convey our deepest gratitude to all those who stood with us following the passing on of our beloved husband, father and friend. Your prayers, emotional, physical and financial support gave us the strength to endure the loss.

We would like to thank God Almighty for the blessing of many years of joy and accomplishment that we had with him.

We take this Opportunity to thank the first responders at the accident scene and all those who administered first aid. Bungoma Referral Ambulance team. PC Jane of Traffic Police Bungoma. Doctors and Nurses at Bungoma Hospital.

Our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Rt, Rev George Omuse Okude Bishop of Katakwa Diocese. His Excellency Governor of Bungoma County Hon. Wycliffe Wangamati, Senator Hon Moses Wetang’ula, Sirisia Mp Hon. John Waluke, Woman Rep. Hon, Catherine Wambilianga, Hon Arthur Odera former MP Teso South, Mr. Moses Nandalwe, former and current MCA’s, DCC Bungoma West,  Mr. Kurui, OCS Lwakhakha, Mr. Mutua and all other dignitaries who took time to condole with us.

We are grateful for the support of ACK Kabkara, Salvation Army Kabkara, Katakwa Fellowship Nairobi, Hekima Centre Nairobi. Old Cambrians ’95, Kakamega High Alumni ’92, Nandalwe Foundation, Kenyans in Australia, Teso Council of Elders Bungoma Chapter, Teso Professionals Bungoma, BBB Retirees, Nairobi Water, KCB Bank, Machakos County Hospital, Ipasam clan, Igoria clan, neighbours, the local community and the people of Lwandanyi Ward of whom he served diligently for over 20 years.

Thanksgiving service will be held this Saturday 13th April at his home in Kabkara, Bungoma County.

Obituary Image of Dr. William Mwatu

Dr. William Mwatu

Appreciation

We the family of the late Dr.William Mwatu wish to convey our sincere gratitude for the support extended to our family through prayers, words of comfort and financial support during a very challenging and agonizing moment, a trying and sorrowful moment for us following the hospitalization and demise of a dear husband, dad, brother, uncle, nephew, in-law and a friend.

As a family, we wish to recognize and pay tribute to his team of doctors led by Dr. Wairagu, Dr. J. Kiboi, Nairobi Hospital staff, KAPI, NQCL, GSK, PSK, KHF, IFPMA, the clergy and members of Nairobi Baptist Church, Nairobi Chapel, C1TAM Ongata Rongai, Christian Revival Church Nakuru, our many friends and colleagues, neighbours both in Nairobi and Kambu.

A special thanks to the fund-raising and funeral committee. A very special thank you to all his friends some of whom have stood with him since childhood. The family is humbled by your love and generous contributions for it is through this that we have been able to settle the hospital bill. We acknowledge that there are very many who stood with us.

As it is not possible to individually thank each one of you in this appreciation, kindly accept this as our sincere gratitude. We were overwhelmed and humbled by your love and kindness.

May The Almighty God Bless You All

Obituary Image of Stephen O. Odhiambo (Sande)

Stephen O. Odhiambo (Sande)

Appreciation

Sunrise: 01/07/1979 – Sunset: 28/02/2019

The family of the late Steve O. Odhiambo (Sande) wishes to convey our deepest and heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support, prayers and messages of comfort during the hospitalization and subsequent demise of our beloved brother, loving husband, father, a trusted friend, dependable colleague and a mentor to many. The journey towards his sendoff would not have been seamless and befitting as it was without your emotional, physical and financial support. We are grateful to the Almighty Father for the years He gave us Steve and the immense impact he made in our lives and many others.

Our special appreciation goes to Fr. Abel, Fr. Kulwa, Fr. Nduati and Fr. Swai all Salesians of Don Bosco, Fr. Joseph (Augustinian), Fr. Raphael (Camillian), Fr Andrew (Comboni) and Fr. Lawrence (Uwai parish). Your prayers and support truly confirmed Steve’s contribution to the church as a humble and dedicated servant. We were humbled and touched by the support from Catholic Men Association, Man Enough Programme, Sadaka Team, Medical Camp Team and BI. Maria Romero Small Christian Community from the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Upper hill; we appreciate your kindness, generosity, consolation and prayers during this trying moment.

We will forever be grateful to the funeral committee led by Alfred, the Vihiga 1998 alumni, Kampala International University 2004 Alumni, Steve’s special friends, neighbours at Muthama Heights, Verona Huruma Sacco, Kenya Paraplegic Organization, St. Joseph’s Uwai sons and daughters, Industrial Area friends, Supremacy group, syokimau Wagon group and Kanyaudo Community; thanks for your diligence and commitment in ensuring Steve got a decent send off.

Since we cannot mention each one of you individually, kindly know that your prayers, consolation and support during this time meant a lot to our family. We could not have done it without you.

Mungu Anasaidia

May The Almighty Father Bless you all.  

Obituary Image of Maria Imola Makaa

Maria Imola Makaa

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Maria Imola Makaa, wish to convey our deepest and heartfelt appreciation to all who stood with us at the time of the funeral of our dear mother and continue to support us during this time of bereavement. We would not have managed without your physical presence, spiritual, material, psychological, social and emotional support. We thank God for the time we spent with mama and for the years she lived, the immense impact she made in our lives and other people’s lives.

Grateful to the many individuals and groups who visited and prayed with her at different times. Special thanks to Doctors Kariuki, Silverstain of Nairobi Hospital, and Paul of Alpha Medical Centre together with the many caregivers who tirelessly attended to her and offered palliative care. Special thanks to Fr. Vincent Sanga who visited mama severally, prayed for her and offered pastoral care. We cannot forget Fr. Kizito Sabatia, Fr. Ken Lwile of St. Augustine Eregi Parish for their pastoral care, Sisters of Notre Dame and many Church ministers and pastors for their continuous prayers and support.

Thank you to our many friends, colleagues, extended family, relatives, in-laws, neighbours, and well-wishers who travelled long distances, visited and prayed with us, gave spiritual financial and material support, attended meetings at Kilingili on various occasions.

May God Bless you abundantly.

Eternal rest grant unto Mama Maria Oh Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace, Amen!

Obituary Image of Micheal Kulundu Okumba

Micheal Kulundu Okumba

Appreciation/Thank you all

20/10/1967 – 07/03/2019

We the family of the late Micheal Kulundu Okumba wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support received from our relatives, friends, neighbours and well wishers during our bereavement. We are grateful to God who has been faithful through our darkest days.

Our sincere thanks to the Khabukoshe Primary School, Andanjes, Nandwas, Okumbas, Mayabi families, aunty Asia, Butere family, Abatayi clan, Bakaribo clan, Dr. Wanjala family, Kesha Kakamega, Kesha Bungoma, Bible believers church Bungoma, Ngara and Ruai, Bungoma teachers welfare, Lugari principals, friends Mugunga, friends Kuywa, Maranda boys, Nzoia Sugar as a whole, Nzoia friends.

Much gratitude to brother in-law David, Eng Mumias, Edward, Excellencies Kakamega and Bungoma County Governors and all other officials for gracing the day. Special thanks to our very own MCA and brother Edwin Nandwa, Geoffrey, Nicky, Moses etc., lovely sisters Catherine, Susan, Ruth, Sarah, Lucy, Victoria, Carolyn, Connie, etc., cousins Annah, Moses, Eunice, Truphosa, Andere, Francis, Wycliffe etc. Our inlaws from Mumias and Butere, friends Nairobi, Bungorna and Mumias not forgetting NGCI Church Kitengeta for standing with us.

We realize we cannot reach out to all of you as individuals or groups but we are grateful and humbled for whichever support you offered that walked us through this trying moment, kindly accept our appreciation of thank you as we embark on the healing tourney.

Micheal was truly loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed.

May the good Lord reward and bless you all.  

Obituary Image of Vincent Mwangi Macharia

Vincent Mwangi Macharia

Appreciation

Sunrise: 17/12/1960 – Sunset: 19/03/2019

We the Jackson Macharia family would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your overwhelming prayers and moral support, your generous contribution in cash and kind during the demise of our Vincent Mwangi on 19-03 19.

Thanks to the funeral planning committee at The Tighties, Murang’a led by Dr Njihia for a job well done. Special thanks to the Sacred Heart Cathedral St Mary’s Murang’a for a colorful send off. Mass led by Fr. Wanyoike assisted by Fr.Paul Nganga and Fr. Lawrence, Fr. Patrick [Riruta, Nairobi] and Fr. Onditi, [Benedictine Monastery Nanyuki] Deacons Benard and Kinyua.We – cannot forget St Cecilia Choir Cathedral for the wonderful performance till the end.

We cannot mention everyone by name, but to all those who supported and mourned with us during this trying moments, kindly accept our sincere appreciation, and may the Almighty God bless you all.

Eternal Rest grant unto him O’ Lord and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Obituary Image of David Charles Kariuki (DC)

David Charles Kariuki (DC)

Appreciation

We, the family of the late David Charles Kariuki (DC) wish to convey our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to all those that consoled and gave us overwhelming spiritual, emotional and material support following the passing of our dear Dad DC.

We are grateful to the Almighty God for the years he gave us dad.

Our special appreciation goes to the burial committees both in Nairobi & Nkoroi, Ongata Rongai led by chairmen Mr. Edward Muriu & Patrick Njihia respectively. We also extend our thanks to the P.C.E.A Eserian Parish clergy led by Rev. Michael Muriungi, P.C.E.A Nkoroi Church, PCEA ILmerijo Church, Wonderful Nkoroi neighbors, Relatives and Friends.

Our appreciation also goes to Dr Ngigi of Nairobi hospital, Dr Mucheru & the staff of MP Shah where dad rested.

Since it’s not possible to mention everyone by name, kindly accept our sincere and heartfelt appreciation for ALL your support.

May God bless you abundantly .

Dad, In God’s hands you rest, and in our hearts you live forever.

Obituary Image of Betty Oyango

Betty Oyango

Appreciation

The family of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Oyango

Wishes to express our sincere gratitude to relatives, friends, and well-wishers from all over the world who grieved with, consoled, and gave us overwhelming spiritual and material support following the passing of our Betty.

You all made it possible to celebrate her life in a befitting way. Since it is not possible to mention everyone by name, kindly accept this message as our deepest and heartfelt appreciation of ALL your support.

May God bless you all abundantly.

Betty, in God’s hands you rest, and in our hearts you will live forever.

Obituary Image of Mrs. Loise Murugi Mbire (Nyina Wa Arthur)

Mrs. Loise Murugi Mbire (Nyina Wa Arthur)

We the family of Loise Murugi Mbire who passed on, on 9th March 2019 wish to thank God for giving us strength, peace, comfort and favour throughout the period of celebrating the life of our beloved Mum, Auntie, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother.

We wish to express our most sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the Love, Financial, Emotional and Spiritual support accorded to the family during this trying time. Special thanks to Ass. Bishop Charles Muturi, ACK St Johns Kangemi led by Rev. Josephat Ngahu, ACK St Paul Waruku, ACK St Peter’s Nkoroi, Catholic Churches Kangemi, Nairobi Baptist Church-Ongata Rongai and Nairobi Baptist Church-Parklands and various church group’s led by Marenga Zone.

Doctor Charles Kariuki of Nairobi Hospital and his entire team, Ubora Clinics and especially Dr Kipkulei, homecare assistant Nurses, Lee funeral Home and Umash Funeral Home. Relatives and all the grandchildren who took their time to travel and be with us financially and emotionally from various locations oversees.

Carol Murugi, Please accept our special thanks for all the support you gave to Cucu since 2014 until her demise.

We also wish to thank the funeral committees for their tireless time taken planning for the final respect. It may not be possible to thank each and every one of you individually but please be aware that no effort went unnoticed.

Loise, you fought a very good fight, you finished the race, kept your faith and now a Crown of Glory is with you. Tim 4:2

We Thank You

Obituary Image of Leonard Alfred Muganda

Leonard Alfred Muganda

Appreciation

The family of Leonard Alfred Muganda wishes to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy, love and support we received during our loss.

We would like to thank the doctors in Kenya and India who cared for Leonard. We are grateful to Dr C Kariuki, Dr G Kiarie and Dr Kanyi of Nairobi Hospital and their staff, We are also grateful to the staff of Lee Funeral Home led by Paul. You did your best under all conditions and never despaired.

We would like to thank friends of Leonard’s family especially Mr and Mrs P Meyo, Evans and Francis Meyo, Mr and Mrs W Chebukati, Mr and Mrs G Kidenda, Mr and Mrs C Oduor, Mabeya Mogaka, G Ayonga, Osiepe 87 and KPA staff led by Ms Pamela and Mr Oyaro. Thanks for your words of comfort and for standing by him and us during his illness and after he left us.

Special thanks to the community of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Ukwala and Fathers Raphael, Lawrence, Joseph Alphonce and Kochiel. We also thank the fraternity of St Juliana Academy and ECD Teachers Training College, Ukwala, led by BOM chair Michael Osodo, HE Raila Odinga, Senator James Orengo, Hon Chris Karan, Hon David Ochieng, Hon Awiti Bolo, Hon C Ayika, Dan Ogolla of Matibabu, advocates Francis Wasuna and Nicholus Ombija and their wives, Joe Adewa, KPSA led by Nancy Otieno of New Hope Academy and the security team of Ugenya sub-County led by Pamela Otieno and Caroline Ochonka (Emuhaya sub-county).

Special thanks to Karume Weke, the Memes, the Olwandes, the Misikos, the Osendos, the Adedes, Yvette, Rosie, Malindi friends led by Charles Okello and Wamlai, Mombasa friends led by Maurine Oliech, Homeland Events staff led by Eddy Phioton, Pearl Banquets staff led by Dorcas Hinda and Mrs Okinda.

We deeply appreciate the assistance from our immediate families and relatives especially Mzee T L Muganda, the Radidos led by Fredrick and Patrick, Nyikwa Auma led by Rosemary Onyando, Nyikwa Odipo led by Maurice, Joka Omuga led by Tom, Joka Weya led by Florence Ojode, Joka Jardon led by Joyce, Joka Okwach, Justice Stephen Radido, Mrs Mugo, J Kitoto, Dan Handa, Felix Okello, Cecelia, Ethel, Kaz, Albert, Clay, Joka Juliana led by Wycliff and Eva and all Nyikwa Muganda.

Thank you for your acts of kindness. Leonard would have appreciated how you stood by us. You will forever remain in our hearts just as much as Leonard will. May God bless you all.