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Obituary Image of Victor Njenga Wainaina, promising KU engineering student, dies at 24

Victor Njenga Wainaina, promising KU engineering student, dies at 24

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Sunrise: 16th April 1997 – Sunset: 6th May 2021

It is with deep pain and sorrow that we announce the passing on of Victor Njenga Wainaina on 6th May 2021. He was an Engineering student at Kenyatta University.

Son to Engineer Joseph Wainaina Njenga (Jovyne Engineering) and Carolyne Njeri Wainaina (Karols Collection).

Brother of Judy Wanjiku, Vivian Wanjiku and Vinson Githuka. Nephew of John & Rose Ndung’u Njenga (Embu), Esther & Stanley Kimotho (Ng’enda), Margaret Wambui (Thuita), George & Susan Kinaga, Mark & Catherine Githuka, Lawrence Githuka,Valentine Wanjiku and Dennis (All of Gatanga).

Grandson to Ruth Wanjiku Njenga & the Late Njenga Mwireri of Thuita, Mary LucyWairimu Githuka & Benjamin Githuka Kinaga of Gatanga.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and burial preparations in Nairobi, Kasarani, Clay City Estate, Sixth Street from 3:00 pm and at their home in Thuita Village from 4:00 pm.

There will be a memorial service at Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Clay City Church on Tuesday 18th May 2021 starting at 12.00 noon.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Wednesday, 19th May 2021 at 8:00 am for funeral service and burial at Thuita Village, Komothai Location, Githunguri Sub County, Kiambu County near Thuita Shopping Centre.

Victor you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race and you have kept the faith.

Obituary Image of Walter Ojwang' Owiti

Walter Ojwang’ Owiti

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Sunrise: 1932 – Sunset: 7th May 2021

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Ndugu Katika Yesu Walter Ojwang’ Owiti which occurred on 7th May 2021.

Son of the late johana Owiti Wuon Gogi and Alal Nyojwang. Loving husband to Mama Risper Rhoda Ojwang. Father to Dr. Harry O. Kojwang, Kefa O. Kojwang, Dr. Dave O. Kojwang, Isaiah O. Kojwang, Philip O. Kojwang, the late Mary O. Ojwang’ and Daniel K. Kojwang, Dr. Alice A. Ojwang, Prof. Dan O. Ojwang, Sam O. Kojwang, Apphiah A. Ojwang, Miriam A. Ojwang and Hellen A Kojwang.

Father-in-Law to Annastacia Kojwang, the late Nerea Kojwang, Abigael Kojwang, Keziah Kojwang, Olga Kojwang, Dr. Dinah Ligaga Kojwang, Lydia Kojwang, Harry Wachira and Edwin Okingo. Brother to the late Wilkister Onjoro of Kabuoch Kachieng and the late Agnes Akeyo of Kanyamfwa, the late Naftali Odera, the late Omeny Owiti, the late Ojenge Owiti, and Mzee Charles Akado Owiti of Ogande.

The cortege leaves Med 25 Funeral Home for funeral service on Friday 14th May 2021 at his home in Ogongo, Lambwe, Homabay County.

He is survived by 11 children, 31 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

“…precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants…” (Psalms 116: 15)

Till we meet again at Jesus feet, Amen.  

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Victorine Akumu Sande

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We regret to announce the death of Victorine Akumu Sande.

Daughter of John Kubebea and Paulina Kubebea. Wife of Pascal Sande Barasa of Maliki Village (Chude) Bugengi Sub-location Matayos Sub-county. Mother of Allan Barasa, Bernard Barasa, Collins Barasa and Daniel Barasa. Sister of the late Mary Okere, the late Tom Kubebea, the late Joseph Kubebea, Edward Kubebea, Patrick Kubebea and Phaustine Kubebea.

Sister-in-law of John Okere, Prof. Peter Barasa, Christine Ajiambo, the late Stephen Ouma Barasa, Wilberforce Barasa, Moses Barasa, Rebecca Webala and Agnes Nanjala. Aunt of Maximilla, Paul, Sabina, Antony, Adelaide, Felistus, Classina, Elizabeth, Doreen, Douglas, Sammy, Robert, Oscar, Ben, Anita and Warren. Mother in-law of Jacent and Mercy. Grandmother of John.

The cortege will leave Tanaka Hospital Mortuary on Friday 14th May, 2021. Burial will be held at her home in Maliki (Chude) Village, Bugengi Sub-location, Matayos Sub-county on Saturday 15th May, 2021, starting at 9.00am. Covid-19 protocols shall be observed.

“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.”

May she Rest in Peace. Amen!  

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Sr. Marry Amata Shitakha

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Sr. Marry Amata Shitakha.

Daughter of the late Mama Zipporah Shikata and the late Thomas Shitakha. Step-daughter to the late Elizabeth Musabi.

Sister of the late Charles Mabia, the late John Manyonje, the late Francis Wendoh, the late Peter Musoko, Mzee Andrew Muteyitsi, the late Adrian Muganda, the late Josina Luseno, the late Joseph Wisiatsa, Madgalene Muteshi, the late Veronica lkhuba, the late Rose Shilwatso Lunalo, the late Canute Musume, Mary Ambwere and Florence Shihemi.

‘Senje’ and ‘grand-senje’ to many.

She will be laid to rest at the Sister of Mary Convent in Mukumu, Kakamega County on Friday 14th May 2021.

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

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Paul Mbaabu Ikiara Mugambi

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paul Mbaabu Ikiara Mugambi, on May 11th, 2021 after a short Illness. He was a Career Teacher and a former Tutor at Shanzu Teachers College and a businessman in Mombasa. He was born in 1957 at Mbuthune village, Katheri Central Sub-location, Katheri Location.

The fourth born of the late M’Ildara M’Mugambi and the late Rebecca M’Ikiara. Brother to the late Gladys Nkandau M’Ikiugu, Prof G.K. Ikiara, Lawrence Mwongera, Judith Gakii, Simon Karani, David Guantai, Dr. Moses Muriira Ikiara, Japheth Kimathi and Kithinji Ikiara. Step-brother to Jason Muthee, the late Bundi Ikiara, Stanley Kathurima, the late Mary Nguta and Kirima Ikiara. Husband to the late Judy Karwitha Mbaabu. He is survived by his wife Lizzie Wanjiru, and children: Kenneth Mwirigi & Betty Kawira, Gloria Naitore, Allan Mutuma, Karen Wanja, and Moses Kiuume; and grandchild Alvin Mwirigi.

Burial will take place at his rural home in Meru, Mbuthune Village Katheri Central Sub-Location, Katheri Location, on Friday 14th May, 2021.

Romans 14:8 — “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”  

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Patriarch Humphrey Mwaura Ruhang’a

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1940-2021  

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing-on of our family Patriarch Humphrey Mv;aura Ruhang’a (formerly of UoN) of Uthiru Gichagi.

Son to the late Mr. Elikana Ruhang’a Kuniara & Mrs. Hannah Wambui Ruhang’a (Kabui/Mwari wa Miingi) of Ruthigiti Village, Karai, Kikuyu. Husband of Mrs. Jane Wahu Ruhang’a formerly of Telkom Kenya). Father to Anne Wambui Mwaura (Kenya Airways), Kimani Ruhanga, Wilfred Githua Ruhanga (FHI360), the late Samuel Miingi Mwaura and Danvid Njuguna Mwaura.

Son-in-law to the late Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Githua Njuguna of Uthiru. Father-in-law of the late James Kariuki, Wanjiru Mwangi, Susie Ibutu (NCCK), Jane Nyambura and Veronica Wambui. Grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and mentor to many.

There will be a memorial service and fundraising at ACK St. Peter’s Church Uthiru Grounds on Sunday 16th May, 2021, at 3.00pm.

Contributions to be channeled to bill: 4004751. Account (Mwaura Ruhang’a Medical/Funeral Fund).

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 18th May, 2021, at PCEA Ruthigiti Church, at 10.00am and thereafter burial at his farm in Kahero, opposite Wambaa Primary Ondiri Kikuyu.

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Nelius Wanjiru Mathenge

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on, of our dear mum Nelius Wanjiru Mathenge, after a long illness bravely borne.

Wife of the late Charles Mathenge Thindiu. Mother of Catherine Wangui (formerly Telcom Embu), James Mathangani (Roben Aberdare), Festus Muigua (USA) and John Mathenge (Kerugoya Prisons). Sister of the late Kariuki Muigwa, Githiomi Muigwa, Millicent Watetu, Phylis Warigia, Eunice Njoki, the late Alice Nyawira and Muriithi Muigwa.

Sister-in-law of Maina Thindiu, the late Wamahiu, Nyaga, Ndirangu, Rosemary Wangeci, the late Kogi, Nyandia, Wahome, Waigumo, Elizabeth, Wambui, Wangui, Waithera and Elder Alice. Mother-in-law of Jane Wanjiru (USA), Monica Wanjiku and Judy Wacuka (PCEA Makadara Parish). Grandmother of Teddy, Elsie, Wanjiku, Nelius, Stephanie and Bridget.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her home in Gatitu village for prayers and burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Mathari Mission Hospital Mortuary on Friday 14th May 2021, at 8:00am. Funeral service will be held at Gatitu PCEA Church, from 10:00am. Thereafter burial will follow on the same day at her home in Gatitu village, Nyeri.

2nd Timothy 4:7 —”You have fought a good fight, you have finished the race”

Shine on your way dear Mum.  

Obituary Image of Mzee Julius Mburugu Matiri

Mzee Julius Mburugu Matiri

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1931 – 07105/2021

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Mzee Julius Mburugu Matiri which occurred on 7th May, 2021 at PCEA Chogoria Hospital.

Son of the late Matiri Kathara and the late Rakeri Matiri. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Karimi Julius. Brother of Gladys, the late Triphosa, the late Evangeline, the late Francis Nyamu and Janet M’Riria. Brother-in-law of Munyugi, Harrison, Mugure, Esther Nyamu, the late M’Marete, M’Riria, M’Rimberia and the late Muchiri.

Beloved father of Jane Kairo (Kanyakine), Janice Mwangi (Embu), Dr. Frankline Ikunda (Chief Medical Officer, Chogoria Hospital), Rosenancy Kinanu (Burieking’ori Primary), Henry Mutwiri (Mwichiune), Doris Kathambi (Mikinduri Primary), Betty Kinyua (Nkando Boys), Florence Kagwiria (HIS Brands) and Stella Wanja Muiruri (Java House Africa).

Father-in-law of the late Joseph Kairo, John Mwangi (Embu), Faith Ikunda (Nkubu Medicare), Simon Mputhia (Nkubu), Faith Mutwiri (Mwichiune), Jacob Mbaabu (Mikinduri), Daniel Kinyua Marete (CEO Solution SACCO), Dr. Inoti Muriithi (Eye Friends Meru) and the late Dr. Francis Muiruri. Doting uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves PCEA Chogoria Hospital mortuary on Saturday 15th May, 2021 at 8.00am for a funeral service at PCEA Kariene Church, Kionyo and burial thereafter at his home, Kiganjone Village – Kionyo, Nkubu – Meru County.

In God’s hands you peacefully rest in our hearts you remain forever. 1 Corinthians 15:57  

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Mr. Himatbhai Dharamsibhai Bechra

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 13th December, 1935 — 9Th May, 2021

It is with deepest sorrow and regret that we inform you that Mr. Himatbhai Dharamsibhai Bechra (Pangasoap – Diamond Industries Limited), passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th May, 2021, at the age of 85.

He was deeply loved by all and will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

Om Shanti— Om Shanti Om Shanti  

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Mayi Oripha Nekesa Wasilwa

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mayi Oripha Nekesa Wasilwa of Kibingei Village, KimIlili Sub- County, Bungoma County.

Daughter to the late Jason Wanjala Sumbayi (Omubuya) and the late Mama Rebecca Namurwa (Ouusomi). She was Stepdaughter to Annah Nabubwaya and Fridah Nasimiyu. Loving wife of the late William Wasilwa Wamalwa. Cherished mother to the late Mwalimu Ruth Barasa, Margret Taracha (Kakamega Referral Hospital), Gladys Simiyu, Edward Wasilwa, Saul Wasilwa (former MD Nzoia Sugar Co), Tim Wasilwa (UNICEF Nairobi), Eric Wasilwa, Moses Wasilwa and Amos NNasilwa (Bungoma County). Stepmother to Peter, Joel, Sarah, the late Douglas, Catherine and Sarah Nasipwondi.

Grand Mother to Japheth, Douglas, Esther Barasa, Dan Barasa, Francine, Musa, Dr Dan Taracha, Bravina, Mercy, Joseph. Rose Simiyu, Jane, John, Joyce, Geoffrey, George, Shadrack, Maureen Simiyu, Jimmy, Nancy, Oscar, Esther Kituyi, Emmah, Sheila (Dubai), Vera (USA), Eng. Arnold Wamalwa, Anita (USA), Princess (USA), Clarence (Canada), Arnold Simiyu, Michell, Natania, Kevin, Dan Manyasi, Laureen, Patience, Cynthia Manyasi, Joyce Wabomba, Sarah, Levine, Rebecca, Lavan, CynhtJa Nafula, Brian Wanjala,Talia, Kayla, Rose Wakasa, Sharon, Lavenda and Ryan.

Sister to Esther Nanyarna. late Loise Nasambu, late Joyce Nasimiyu, the late Peter Simiyu, late Neddy Namarome, late Judith Nasambu late Wycliffe Wafula, Jenifer Naliaka, late Saulo Wafula, Dianah Maloba, the late William Mbako and Felix Moses Sumbayi. Cousin to Laban Wasitwa, Alfred Mbako. Jestimore Wanyama, the Siruchas„ the Mamais, Francis Wanyonyi Mulati, Virginia Nasambu and many others. Aunt to late Rebecca, Solomon (USA), Rebecca Masibayi, Robert (USA) , Musa, Edgar,Arthur and many more others.

Mother-in law to Doreen Nanyama Wasilwa (Kitale), Justice Hellen Wasilwa (High Court Nakuru), Addah Wakesho Wasilwa (UNON), Metrine Nangila Wasilwa (Kitengela), Evalyne Nanjala Wasilwa, Rebecca Naswa Wasilwa, the late David Barasa, Edward Taracha. the late Patrick Simiyu and Philbert Lubisia. Sister in law to the late Aineah, the late Ayub, Sipia, Abraham Wanyonyi, the late Javan, the late Jimmy, Andrew, the late Joel and David Wanyama and many others. Dear friend to the Makhandias, the Weres and Sitialos of Khasoko and the Tulienges of Kitale.

The body leaves Life Care Funeral Home Bungoma on 14/05/2021 at 2.00 PM. The funeral service and burial will take place at her home in Kibingel Village, Kimilili Sub-County on 15/05/2021.

The Lord gave and The Lord has taken away. Blessed be thy Name, Job 1.21