It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden demise of Lalita (Lata) Dilip Raicha of Kisumu, Kenya on Monday 17th May 2021 in Nairobi.

Wife to Dilip (Max) Raicha of Raicha’s Electro services Ltd, Kisumu. Mother to Anand Raicha (Australia). Mother-in-law to Bhamini Anand Raicha. Grandmother to Vaani and Kaavi Raicha.

The funeral will be held on Thursday, 20th May 2021. The cortege will leave the Raicha residence, Lodwar Road at 11:30am. The funeral will take place at the Hindu Crematorium Kisumu at 12noon.

For condolences: Max Raicha: +254722747955 Dhiresh Raicha: +254721240720 Mahesh Raicha: +254722746900 Anand Raicha: +61431470369 Anila Hindocha: +254722864555. Home visits are politely discouraged due to the current situation.

We pray to Jalaram Bapa to rest her soul in eternal peace. Raicha family and Jai Shree Krishna.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Jacqueline Kendi Ithiria, which occurred on 17th May 2021, at Nairobi Women’s Hospital.

She was the loving daughter to Mr and Mrs Simon Gitobu Ithiria of Jeremy Gitobu Associates. Forever loving Sister to Evans Ithiria of Evidence Action Inc and Frankline Mwenda. Step sister to Nicholas Mwiti, Evan Mugambi and Josephine Kagwiria. Sister in-law to Agnes Kagendo and Dorothy Nkatha of Kaarani   Secondary School. Loving mother of the late Owen Munene. She was an aunt and cousin to many.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary on Saturday 22nd May, 2021, at 5.00 AM for a funeral service at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Riiji Parish of Meru County. Thereafter, the burial will be at her parents home in Katheri, Kaarene Village.

“We love you Jackie. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.”  

 Sunrise September 13, 1951- Sunset May 17, 2021

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on to Glory of Harry Kimotho Kamau of Beckam Motors and Fabritech Drycleaners on 17th May 2021 after a short illness.

He was the son of the late Daniel Kariuki Kimotho and Naomi Wairimu Kamau.

Loving husband to Rebecca Njeri Kamau. Doting father to Maureen Kamau, Angela Kamau (NHIF), Cynthia Kamau (KPA), & Daniel Kamau (Equity Bank).

Father-in-law to Tabitha Wanjiku (SBM Bank) and Davis Kung’u (ALS). Brother to the late Farida Njoki, Lucy Bactochi, Gakuru, Aisha, Ngure, Wanjiku, the late Jasmine and the late Macharia.

Adoring grandfather to Blessing, Sifa and Judah. Brother-in-law to William, the late Shad, Geoffrey, the late Denkid, The Muigai’s (Roasters),The Njiba’s (Mombasa), The Kayanda’s (Mombasa),The Banda’s (Zambia), The Melton’s (USA).

Uncle, cousin, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and mentor to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his residence in South B Nairobi for funeral arrangements.

There will be a funeral service at CITAM Valley Road on Monday 24th of May 2021 at 10am and the burial ceremony thereafter at Langata cemetery.

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Elishiba Wanja Waithaka that occurred on Sunday, 16/05/2021. She hails from Kanyenya-ini Village, Kangema in Murang’a County.

Daughter of the late Erastus Gatitu and the late Julia Wangari. Wife of the late John Waithaka Ruo Co-wife of the late Peris Wanjeri. Mother of James Ruo (Kanyenya-ini), Mary Kirika (St John Academy – Thika), Samuel Waithaka (Babaisha – Inooro Office -Thika), Mercy Waithaka (Kuraiha Sch – Juja), Lydia Gichuhi (Lay Leader ACK Kabati Fly Over Church also a Teacher at Bishop Njuguna Academy – Thika) and Charles Waithaka (Board Chairman – Micro & Small Enterprises Authority – MSEA).

Mother-in-law of Mwaniki Kirika (Thika), Lucy Wambui (USA), Beatrice Wanjeri, Peter Manda (Nairobi), Arthur James Gichuhi (Tana Water Works Development Agency – Nyeri), Susan Waithira and Mercy Muthoni. Step-mother and Aunt to many.

Sister of Beatrice Wanjiru, Samuel Macharia Gatitu (CEO – Small Trader Empowerment Fund – Murang’a), Jotham Karogo (Ngong), the late Joseph Wangoro, the late Beth Wanjeri, the late Virginia Gathanju, among others. Grandmother of John Waithaka (USA), Kirika (Kiambu County Government), Esther Mwaniki (CEO – Lapid Africa), Judy Mwaniki, Betty Gatitu, Sylvia Manda, John Mwangi, Fadhili John, among others. Great-grandmother to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Cascade Premier – Thika and at her Kanyenya-ini home, starting at S 00pm, for prayers and funeral arrangements.

There will be a memorial service on Friday 21st May, 2021, at ACK St. Andrews Cathedral – Thika, starting at 2.00pm. The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home – Kabati on Wednesday, 26/05/2021, at 7.00am followed by a funeral service at ACK St. James Church – Kanyenya-ini, starting at 11.00am, thereafter, interment at her home in Kanyenya-ini Village, Kangema in Murang’a County.

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

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of the Lt. Col (Rtd) Patrick Gachoka Kanja.

The second born of the late Solomon Gachoka Kanja and Jane Wairimu Gachoka. Loving Husband of Mary Njeri Kanja. Father of Deborah Wairimu Kanja, Ritah Muthomi Kanja, Belinda Waruguru Kanja. Loving Grandfather of Sally Wayua Simbar. Son-in-law of the late Simon Kamau Ngotho and Rachael Muthoni Ngotho.

Caring brother of Naomi Kariuki, Col (Rtd) Eliud Gitaka, Antony Gachoka, Hellen Wangeci, Elijah Mwangi. Brother-in-law of Michael Kariuki, Antonina Gachoka, Lucy Gachoka. Brother-in-law of Joseph Ngotho, Florence Ngotho, Monica Ngotho, Samuel Mwathi, Rachael Mwathi, Margaret Wachira, Robert Wachira, the late Nyambura Ngotho, Lucy Opudo (Canada), Charles Opudo (Canada), Daniel Wainaina and Beatrice Obudho.

A requiem mass will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church Kiembeni on Friday 21st May 2021 from 10am and hereafter he will be laid to rest at the Mbaraki Cemetry, Mombasa County.

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