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Mzee Shundu Lichoti  

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Celebrating 1st Anniversary

Sunrise: 1922 – Sunset: 2019

The entire family of the Late Mark Lichoti gives sincere appreciation to God Almighty for the time we lived together with his late son Mzee Shundu Lichoti. It is now exactly 1 year today since you physically left us and went to be with your creator and we still struggle to cope with your absence since then. You left permanent impressions in our lives and we fondly remember you through the lord Jesus Christ, our strength. We reminisce your reassuring smile, kindness and encouraging words. The memories gathered and the times shared together will always stand in the gap you left amongst us.

Dearly missed and cherished by your loving brother Andaye, Sisters Inusu & Shihande, Daughter Mable Nakweya, Sisters In law Rhoda, Loice, Dorcus, Regina, Nieces/Nephews: Mark, Mutsotso, Wichenje, Andole, Lukale, Daniel, lnshaw, Stephen, Simon, Muhanji, Lumosi, Aggrey, Pilicilla, Alice, Khabochi, Beatrice, Margaret, Pamela, Tina, spoon, Stella, Debora, Khakuyia, Sons/Daughters In law Aggrey, Shitsukane, Rose, Florence, Leonida, Jane, Conso, Tabitha, Lucy, Grandchildren: Joyce Muchiti, Emily, George, Kevin, Ruth, Gaston, Mety, Morine, Edith, Billy, Emmaculate, Purity, Densel, Darel, Malenje, Mark, Nicholas, Trevis, Sheila, Alvin, Bryson, Jeff, Daisy, Rose, Nancy, Oscar, Oliver, Milly, Leah, Kizito,Wikana, Collins, Lister, Loyaan, Caro, Mourine, Greatgrandchildren: junior, Ryan, Kellah, Malia, Sheri!, Queen, Moses, Kyle, Josephine among others.

We thank all our relatives, friends, church who stood with us during those very difficult moments.

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

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James Maina Thuita

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1st Anniversary

It is one year since the Lord called you home.A central pillar you were as a husband, dad and friend. Every memory of you is a treasure.Your guiding hand will remain with us forever.You may not be with us anymore but our love for you will never die.We will love you forever.

Our appreciation goes to everyone who stood with the family during that difficult time.

You are fondly missed by your wife Nancy, children Wangare, Thuita, Gathoni and Kiboi, your grandchildren, your relatives and friends.

“And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord Forever.” (I Thessalonians 4:16-17)

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Raphael Githiga Mwai

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Appreciation

13th June 1946 – 7th January 2020

The family of the late FCS Raphael Githiga Mwai would like to deeply appreciate and show our gratitude for the sympathy, encouragement and support that we received during and after we laid our dad to rest on the 24th of January 2020.

We thank God for the life we got to share with him and we also want to thank those who poured us with unreserved prayers, visits, words of comfort, contributions and tributes.

While there are many we would like to thank individually, it is not possible to mention each by name. However, we would like to particularly extend our at most appreciation to H.E Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H, President of the Republic of Kenya and commander in chief of the Kenya defence forces and the government of Kenya, the funeral committee headed by Mr. James Wachira, Governor Kimemia of Nyandarua County Government, Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Kenneth Marende, the Institute of Certified Secretaries, the Vision 2030 Secretariat, APSEA, PPD Consultants Ltd, CITAM valley road church, Consolata Shrine-Mathari, Trinity Chapel Ruiru, ACC&S church Kawangware, our family and friends.

Kindly accept this message as our sincere and heart felt appreciation for your support. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Dad, may God rest your soul in eternal peace. You shall remain in our hearts forever.

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Elizabeth Wambui Riunga

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Appreciation

Sunrise: 23rd March 1935 – Sunset:17th May 2020

The family of the late Mrs Elizabeth Wambui Riunga would like to thank all those who participated in celebrating her life and laying her to rest; in kind, prayer and otherwise.

To God be the glory (Tukutendereza Yesu)

Kind Gratitude to the Chair of the funeral committee Dr. D. Kiaraho, Rev Dr.A. O. Kanga & PCEA Karen Parish, CITAM Church Ngong under the leadership of Snr Deputy Pastors Josphat Shichende & Nyakio Kamau respectively. Rev Pastor Collins Ouma of Nairobi Chapel Ngong & Rev.Dr. E. Ngaira. Nancy Court for her coordination of Mbari ya Musa Matu, the Muteero B community coordinated by Kagema Gichuhi and the entire Muteero community at large. The Local Administration & Karen Police, Friends, Shade Bodas & well wishers plus Mom’s care givers over the years. As it is not possible to mention you all by name kindly accept our deepest gratitude!

All we can say is, May the Lord cause His face to shine upon you, and may He cause your boundaries to fall in Pleasant places in Jesus Name! – “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, he rested..Acts 13:36

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Lydia Wanjiku Gachanja (Wagacheru)

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Appreciation

We the family of the late Lydia Wanjiku Gachanja (Wagacheru) express our sincere and deep heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, in-laws, friends and well-wishers during our period of bereavement. We were greatly touched by your prayers, words of encouragement, visits and generous moral and financial support that enabled us to lay our beloved mother to rest at Muruguru Village Nyeri County on 29th May 2020.

Thank you to all those who called, visited and prayed with us in Nairobi, Muruguru and elsewhere. We were humbled by all our friends, neighbors, professional colleagues, clients and old school mates who sent words of comfort and solidarity to her children, grand and great grandchildren Francis & Susan Mathenge (Karen), Grace & Kiama Gachanja (Nyeri), Charles & Mary Kimathe (C. Kimathi & Co. Advocates) Langata, David & Alice Wanjohi (Membly Ruiru), Railton & Margaret Nyambura Muthungu (Buruburu), Joseph & Senna Nguru (Umoja) and Boniface & Nelly Mbaria (Roysambu)

Many thanks to Doctors and Nurses of Nyeri Outspan Hospital, Nairobi Women Hospital led by Dr. Stephen Kairu and the home based nurses for commendable medical care.

Special thanks to our Priests Fr Anthony Muriithi (Kiarnuiru – St Benedict Parish Nyeri), Fr Patrick Kariuki (Contemplative Evangelizers Karen) & Fr. Peter Gichure (C.U.E.A) for ministering to our mother during the period preceding her demise. A lot of thanks to St Andrews Jumuiya members & Malezi Street residents Court – Civil Servants Estate Langata, Marriage Encounter Fraternity, U.O.N class of 1984, U.O.N Parklands Class of 1998. E.7 group, Mothers of Seminarians, CWA and St Teresa Jumuiya Muruguru Catholic Church, St. Lucia’s Catholic Church Membley, CMA, St Anthony’s Jumuiya, the Group – Membley friends, Central Court Welfare Group, Our Lady of Sorrows Group, Marian Workers & Friends Membley (Ruiru), Maria Gorreti Jumuiya from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Buruburu, Menengai Court Members Buruburu phase 2, Barclays Bank of Kenya – Alumni Group. Management & staff of Muranga University, DBA 2010 JKUAT group, Hon R. Kiti Chonga (M.P. Kilifi South), Residents of Mutonguini Crescent Court 6 Umoja, Roysambu friends and members group U.ON class of 1993.

Since it is not possible to mention by name all our friends and family members who stood with us through this difficult period of laying our Matriarch to rest, please accept this as our acknowledgment of our sincere appreciation.

“Eternal rest grant unto Mum Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace till we meet again”. Amen

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Gladys Nyambura Mwaura

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Appreciation

We the family of Gladys Nyambura Mwaura wish to convey our gratitude to all those that prayed with us, visited our home to condole with us, offered your physical presence, material and financial support and comforted us when our mother passed away on the 26th May 2020 and the entire period leading to her funeral on 2nd June 2020.

We particularly wish to thank Dr. Wachira, Dr. Mbogo, Dr. Wanyoro, Dr. Ellis Odongo, Dr. Ngare and other medical professionals that did their best for our mother. We would further wish to express our appreciation to the PCEA Church-Mabanda, Catholic Church-Mugumoini, the Community of P.C.E.A Nairobi West and all Christian groups including ACK-Mugumoini that visited our home, stayed and prayed with us both during the period after the death of our mother until her funeral and have continued to pray for us. We have great regard and thanks for the entire Gitachu family both at home and abroad for the unity of purpose, neighbors at Ndagi and Gatanga in general who have been a constant presence at home. We also in a special way wish to thank our Friends and all our In-Laws who either accompanied us home for the “macakaya” and funeral as well as messages of condolences which were overwhelmingly comforting and their great support.

Our special debt of gratitude go to the Administration (Provincial) at Gatanga led by the Assistant County, Madam Wairimu Nganga, the Chiefs and their Assistant Chiefs who oversaw the security and the day of the funeral and ensured that the Ministry of Health guidelines on the 19 were observed and indeed regularly visited our home to condole with us.

For want of space, we beg not to mention all that were of great assistance to us by name and humbly request that you all accept our eternal gratitude for standing by us at the time we needed you most.

And to God be the glory for great things he has done and has fulfilled the promises made to our mother and granted her admission to eternal rest.

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Mwalimu Francis Simeon Njiru Munya

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First Anniversary & Appreciation

Sunrise : 28/02/1938 – Sunset : 08/06/2019

One year ago, on 8th June, 2019, God promoted you to Heavenly glory and peace. You will always be a committed Husband to our Mum, Our wonderful Dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather, and a dear friend to many people. Time has not healed the pain we feel. We thank God for your integrity, hard work, bravery, love, resilience, humility, leadership, and generosity for 82 years. You devoutly served God, and the Church.

The Njiru family thanks the Munya family, Harrison Gakiavi family, Jacob Mwangi family, Muhuyu family and other in-laws, colleagues, our local community, the funeral committees Embu and Nairobi, and all our friends In Kenya and the USA for their invaluable support. We thank St Joseph’s Catholic Kianjokoma Church, Kibogi Catholic Prayer House, catechists, church choir, and other mourners led by Fr. Namu, Fr. Dr. Silas Njiru of St Matthias’s Mulumba Senior Seminary, and Fr. Andrew Nzule, Chaplain of Charles Lwanga High School for celebrating Dad’s funeral Mass. We appreciate our parents’ colleague teachers led by Dr. Njagi Karue, Mr. Murano, Mrs. I. Njue, Mrs. Gacegu, and Mrs. Mugo, Fr. Wanyoike (Vicar-General, Embu Catholic Diocese), and other priests, and dads’ students led by Patrick Njiru for their tributes and prayers. We thank Dr. Frank Mwongera, Dr. Kanyi, Dr. Munene, Dr. Kiarie, Fr. Francis, and the nurses at the Nairobi Hospital, and Orion Pharmacy in Nairobi for your selfless services to our Dad for over 12 years. We appreciate the Lee Funeral Home staff for their services. God bless your families, friends, and work

Due to the Covid -19 restrictions, we shall postpone the unveiling of the cross and gravestone to a later date.

Dad, we all truly miss you. May God rest your soul in eternal peace and let perpetual light shine on you forever. The Heavenly rewards are greater than anything on Earth.

“But those who die in the Lord will live; their bodies will rise again! (Isaiah 26: 19).

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Quinter Ann Munyeti Mukongolo

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One year on today

1st Anniversary

Rembo, missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Tomorrow marks exactly one year since the Lord promoted you to Glory, after a rich and fruitful life. Your legacy has become a pillar to lean on and a reference point that guides us as we make our own life journey. Quintet: we miss your infectious smile and hearty laugh, your unconditional love, guidance, quietness, care and your everyday check up calls, your generosity to family, friends and society. Though the heartache and silent tears we rest assured you are in a better place, a place of peace, joy and endless love where we will meet again some day. Though physically gone, you can never be distant – socially or spiritually.

We pray that your soul continues to rest in peace. In life we loved you and in death as you lie next to grandma, we miss you dearly.

Our special and sincere gratitudes as a family goes to the Almighty God for the time He allowed us to be with you, The Well of Life Church – Rongai, PAG – “Mama District” Mombasa, Emaholia Catholic Church, the Funeral Organizing Committee, Medical Practitioners – Dr. Jaylan & Dr. Mohamed : Aga Khan hospital (Heart Center) ,Jocham Hospital Medical Practitioners, Hon. Patrick Saisi – Deputy Governor Vihiga County, Chairman CIARB Kenya Simon Nderitu, Patrick Kisia Secretary CIARB Kenya, CEO CIARB Kenya Chebec Kosgei, Coast General Nursing Fraternity, Mukumu Girls Alumni, Jaggery Welfare Association, Neighbors – Vescon, Mombasa Committee & Kakamega Committee, Relatives, Friends and the extended Family for standing with us and ensuring that we gave Quinter a befitting send of. To all others we cannot mention individually, we were humbled by your sharing in our grief by your prayers, counselling, personal visits, phone calls, message of condolence, financial contributions and moral support during her demise. *Asanteni* Sana may you all be blessed abundantly.

You’re dearly missed Quinter by your ever loving parents MR & MRS Mukongolo, your daughter Armani and Son Alden, Sisters Babra & Doreen and Brother Panfil. Cousins the Murilas, Mulinya’s, Musindalo’s, Munandi’s, Khayenje’s, Ramadhan’s, Musa’s, Murinda’s, Onzeri’s fondly remember you.

Due to the current Covid19 issue we will postpone the unveiling of the cross and celebration of our beloved daughter this year.

Quinter you shall forever remain in our hearts. Those we love don’t go away, they remain a towering beacon inspiration to us in our daily lives.

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John Makyo Lwande

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In Memory of …

Sunrise: 12 March 1959 to Sunset:04 June 2019

A year has gone by since we said goodbye, and we miss you dearly. You touched our lives and the lives of many in very special ways and are fondly remembered by your family, your dearest Mother, Maria Taaka Lwande, your loving Wife, Pamela, and your Children, Taaka, Weremba, Obu and Neema. Our appreciation for a Son, a Husband and a Father’s greatness cannot be measured. You were our gentle giant and the moments we shared will always bring smiles to our faces and warmth to our hearts.

The Lwande Family thanks all family members, friends and colleagues for the emotional, spiritual and material support received during John’s illness and last rites. We especially would like to thank John’s employer ACCION International, previous employers and members of various Boards that he served, groups of friends – led by the MMs and AVI, St. John’s Evangelist Catholic Church Karen Community and St. Joseph Catholic Church Ganjala Community, for supporting us. God bless you for your love and kindness.

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” Psalm 23:4

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Irene Wangui Wamithi – Kui

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Appreciation

We the entire Robert Wamithi Family appreciate all those who helped and gave us moral, spiritual and financial support during the sudden demise of our beloved daughter Kui-Irene Wangui Wamithi.

Thank you for the prayers, encouragement, visits, calls, text messages and emails. Thank you to our family members, Mugo Roots group, our in-laws: Ragui family, Gitao family and Okanga family, relatives, Kihunguru/ Kinangop team and our friends. Thank you to the committee members led by our able Chairman Mwaniki Thumbi, our able secretary Cyrus Mwangi – assisted by our close friends, Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia, J.R. Githere, Dr. Willy Kiboro, Steve Njoroge of Mason and Rose Murigu to mention but a few who saw everything was done well and rightfully. Thank you to His Excellency the Governor Francis Kimemia of Nyandarua County for his presence both in our Nairobi and Kinangop homes. Our Church Ministers led by Rev. Julius Ngari of PCEA Mukeu Parish, Pastor Gichigi and Mrs. Pastor Gichigi of A.I.C. Church Haraka, Pastor Sylvester Omondi of Winners Chapel Nairobi.

Thank you to Kui’s friends and former schoolmates from Kenya, U.S.A. and the U.K. as well as Mrs. Wamithi’s prayer partners. Special thanks to Aga Khan University Hospital, Kenyatta University Funeral Home and Montezuma Funeral Home for the final exodus to our home in Kinangop.

Thanks Be To God Almighty for giving us Kui.

Shalom Shalom Shalom.