Appreciation

The overwhelming support and love that have been shown to us during the burial of our late Tom Fred Osinde Mokaya provides some measure of solace for us in the midst of the profound grief that we are experiencing. The outpouring of kindness from friends, family, and the community truly made this farewell a touching yet befitting one. To all who took the time to attend the funeral ceremony, your presence meant the world to us. Your words of solace and gestures of compassion gave us strength during this challenging time. We remain grateful for the words of comfort, the prayers of courage, and the understanding hearts that gathered with us to celebrate Mokaya’s life.

We wish to thank the National Police Service through the DCI for providing guidance and assistance from when he was reported missing until we laid him to rest. We continue to pray for you all, even as we continue to seek justice for our beloved Tom Fred Mokaya.

Our deepest appreciation goes to those who contributed their time, effort, and resources to ensure every detail of the burial was handled with care.

The planning committees in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kisii, led by Nyamira Senator Hon. Okongo Omogeni and co-chair Lazarus Kiman’ga CBS, Nakuru West MP Hon. Samuel Arama, the committee chairman, Mr. Nyakundi, and all other organizers who coordinated the logistics, all the volunteers who offered their assistance during the fundraiser, and church services in Nairobi and Nakuru—we couldn’t have done it without you.

A special thanks to Dr. J.P.N Simba, Dr Ken Nyaundi, Mr. Eric Cheruiyot & Mr. Josephat Momanyi for your time, efforts and support to the family.Your dedication and commitment were unparalleled.

We sincerely thank the officiants and speakers who provided spiritual support during the home visit and church services, starting with the clergy at Maxwell SDA Church in Nairobi and moving on to Upper Ngata SDA Church in Nakuru.Your words captured the essence of Tom Mokaya’s life and left an indelible mark on our hearts.

Last but not least, we want to thank each person who reached out to us in various ways during our hour of need. Your support has reminded us that we are not alone in our sorrow. May God continue to bless you.

As we bid farewell to our father, husband, brother, and friend, we continue to carry these cherished memories in our hearts. Your presence and assistance have made an impact in our lives, and we will forever hold these acts of kindness close to our hearts.

The Mokaya Family.

Appreciation

In our time of loss, our friends and relatives have granted the family peace and healing through prayers, messages of encouragement, kind deeds, and generous contributions both materially and financially.

Our sincere appreciation to the Funeral committees in Nairobi and Sikong’o homestead in Vihiga. We wish to appreciate the service providers including Friends Church Ngong Road for providing the venue for the service, Nairobi Baptist church Ngong Road for the pastoral care, and Friends Church Cheptulu for conducting the funeral service alongside the Senende Boys High School Band.

Our appreciation to the medical team at Avenue Hospital Kisumu as well as Dr. Brian Shiluli for-their great efforts.

Our gratitude goes out to the many family friends and relatives for their condolence messages, words of encouragement, material, and financial support.

We thank the medical fraternity, in particular the colleagues of Dr. Philip Simani at Nairobi Hospital for their financial support.

We appreciate the many friends and relatives among them the Mukulus, Mwashis, Lugonzos, Mwales, lgobwas, Liyayis, Ngairas, Ayukos, Adedes, Wakhungus, Standas, Bulimos, Masindes, Mandaras, Katakas, Githunguris, Chokas, the Shiyukas, Shitemis, family of the late Meshak lgobwa, Mudinyus, Amaches, Amb Machayo family, Frank Songa, Ex BAT staff, Gulf Group of friends, AFCIDO members among many other friends and relatives of the family for their kind deeds, prayers and words of encouragement.

In addition, we wish to thank the Pastors, friends, and colleagues of Nairobi Baptist church, the ICOCEA, Lenana Old BoysYear Group 70-75, Board members of the Vihiga Municipal Board, Boma@ 84 and 86, and the Navigator Seniors community for their prayers. We appreciate them among many others who cannot all be named here for their visits to the family home and contributions during the difficult period of mourning.

Lastly, we wish to acknowledge the assistance, participation, and contribution of the Prime Cabinet Secretary- Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, Hon. Amos Wako, Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, Hon. Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Hon Dr Julia Ojiambo, Rtd Justice Effie Owuor, Justice Abbey Mushila, Amb. James Simani, Rtd Major General Jeff Okanga, Rtd Commissioner Johnstone Kavuludi, family of Amb. Amira, former Town Clerk Philip Kisia, Prof. kayo CECMV1hIga county, family of the late Hon. Jacob Mwongo, the Adicdo family, the Chakava family, Hon. Bob Mwashi, MCA Shiru ward, Hon. Richard Muhiga MCA Shamakhokho, and Hon Nixon Butiya, retired MCA., for their prayers, messages of condolence and contributions.

As we cannot name all individual relatives friends and families who made it possible for us to give our beloved mother a befitting send-off, we kindly plead for your acceptance of our humble and sincere appreciation and gratitude.

MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ABUNDANTLY.

Appreciation

07/09/1971 – 21/07/2023

We the family of our dear departed Benedict Nzangi would like to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty, for blessing us with our patriarch – for his life, his love for people, his health and for his faith.

We sincerely wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our colleagues from Proctor and Gamble, the Nation Media Group, G4S, KWS, KIB0 (Africa) and the Kenya National Examinations Council; our neighbours in Muimara, Kanyangi and Kitanga; our friends and all people of good will for supporting us through this difficult time. Your love, kind messages of condolences through prayers, phone calls, text messages, personal visits and generous resources following the demise of our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend on 21st July, 2023 are deeply appreciated.

Special thanks go to the Catholic Clergy of Kanyangi Parish, Kitui and St. Christopher Parish, Machakos for their support, spiritual leadership and prayers. We would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Dr. Samuel Gathua whose unwavering dedication and care provided Ben with comfort during the long years of his illness. Your tireless efforts in administering medical care, coupled with your genuine concern for his well-being, have left an indelible mark on our hearts.

We further extend special thanks to the organizing committee whose selfless effort helped us accord Ben a befitting send off. As we are unable to mention each person by name individually, please accept this as a demonstration of our great love, appreciation and gratitude. Because of you, we were strengthened, comforted . May God bless you abundantly.

Ben, physically, we bid you bye. In our hearts, you remain forever. Rest in eternal peace.

Heartfelt Appreciation for Your Kind Contributions to our Mum’s Funeral

Dear All,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing with a heart full of gratitude and immense appreciation for your kindness and support during this difficult time for our family.

Losing our dear mother has been an incredibly painful experience, and your presence and heartfelt contributions have brought us a sense of comfort and solace. Your thoughtful generosity and willingness to help have made a significant difference in ensuring that we could give her a dignified and memorable farewell.

The financial burden that comes with organizing a funeral can be overwhelming, but your contributions lightened the load and allowed us to focus on honoring our mother’s life and cherishing the beautiful memories we shared with her.

Your compassion and empathy have touched our hearts deeply, reminding us of the strength and warmth that exists within us: relatives, friends, colleagues, business partners, workmates, neighbors, peers, alumni, church community and acquaintances. It is during such challenging times that we truly realize the value of our relationships and the importance of a supportive network.

Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your presence, your contributions, and your words of comfort. Your gestures have provided us with strength and encouragement to navigate through this difficult phase. We are sincerely grateful for everything you have done for us.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives.

With sincere appreciation and warm regards,
The Ochanda family.