Obituaries

Lucy Kaari Mutegi Riungu

It is with great humility and acceptance of God’s will to announce the promotion to glory of Lucy Kaari Mutegi Riungu.

Wife of Julius Riungu Inoti. Mother to Lorna Kagwiria, Bruce Kinoti, and Liza kawira. Loving grandmother to Bryson Mapesa. She was the daughter of Esther Mutegi and the late Andrew Mutegi.

She was sister to Billiet, Boniface, Lawrence, Dennis, Gerald. Cousin and Aunt to many.

The burial will be held on 23/4/2021 at Kiria Kinugu village, Kiria sublocation, Nkubu.

Rest in Peace Mum.

Loise Njeri Kimani

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Loise Njeri Kimani of Church World Service/RSC-AFRICA that occurred on 15th April, 2021.

Daughter of the late James Kimani Kuria and Margaret Wanjiku Kimani. Sister of Farida Njoki, Patrick Kuria, Joel Mung’ora, Catherine Wanjiru and Esther Wambui. Sister-in-law of Hassan Karanja and Kennedy Asimba (Kenya Power). Niece, cousin, Aunt and friend of many.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University funeral home on Thursday 22nd April, 2021 for funeral service and burial at their home in Munyutha village, Kiria, Muran’ga County.

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

Larry Ojuang’ Okumu

12/01/1960 – 14/04/2021

The family of the late Larry Ojuang’ Okumu, formerly of Kenya Power & Lighting Company, would like to announce his sudden demise on 14th April, 2021, after a short illness. He hailed from Lee Village, Sakwa Kamresi, Awendo, Migori County.

Son of the late Gabriel Okumu Ngige and Mama Teresia Okumu, Son-in-law of Anthony Onyango and Risper Onyango. Husband of Wilfrida Okumu. Father of Cynthia Okumu, Eugene Okumu, Don Okumu and Gabriel Okumu.

Brother of Everestus Okumu, the late Silas Okumu, Theodora Okumu, Fred Okumu, the late Dephina Okumu, Jack Okuniu, Benter Ouma, the late Beatrice Okumu, Tom Okumu, Bernard Okumu, Erick Okumu, Joyce Okumu, Sam Okumu, Florence Okumu, Paul Okumu, Alice Okumu, Stephen Okumu, and the late Andrew Okumu.

Brother-in-law of Charles Onyango, Carolyn Onyango, Eddah Onyango, Jenipher Onyango, Jacklyn Onyango, Catherine Onyango, Virginia Onyango, Philip Onyango, Rita Onyango, Beryl Onyango, Christopher Onyango, Paul Onyango, Catherine Onyango, Cecilia Onyango,V erah Onyango, Valerie Onyango, Austine Onyango and Laurine Onyango.

Friends and family are meeting at #95, Pioneer Estate Phase II off Outer Ring Road daily till 6.00pm.

A mass will be held at the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral home at 8:30 am on 22 April 2021. He will be laid to rest in Lee Village on 23 April 2021.

The family can be contacted  on 0722176972 or 0720665072.

Elder Isaac Kariuki Gichuki & Zephalina Njoki Kariuki

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Elder Isaac Kariuki and his wife Zephalina Njoki.

Isaac was the son of the late Benson Gichuld Ngayu and Margaret Waithiegeni. Brother to late Ngayu, late Mbaruku, Rahab Nyakwea, Samuel Wanderi and Leah Wanjiru. Zephalina was the daughter of the late David Kamuthu Muthoga and Phoebe Nyokabl. Sister to late Joseph Muthoga, Merlotti Wangeci, Charles Wambugu, Margaret Nyothaya, late George Kirethi, Mary Wambui, Rose Njeri and Stephen Kamunya.

Parents to Lucy Wamaitha & Jonathan Karkures, John & Pauline Waweru, Peter & Mary Kamuthu. Guardian’s to Jennifer Nyawira Wambugu. In-laws to late Oladaru & Monica of Kajiado, late Mr & Mrs Kimilu of Makuoni, late Jamleck Marubu & Beth Nyambura of Mugoiri Muranga.

The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital Mortuary, Nyeri on Wednesday, April 21st 2021 at 8.00am. The funeral service will be at PCEA Karuna-ini, Kimathi Location, Nyeri County same day at 11.00arn followed by burial in their home, at Karuna-ini Village.

John Mwangi Wandetto

It with great sadness that we announce the demise of John Mwangi Wandetto that occurred on 18th April 2021 at Mathari Consolata Hospital after a short illness. He was a former KBC Radio Technician, Journalist with the People Daily Newspaper and was recently working as a Contractor.

Son of the late Geoffrey Wandetto and late Charity Njeri Wandetto of Kangaita Village, Gaki Location Tetu Division Nyeri County. Loving husband of Agnes Wanjiru Mwangi (Deputy Principal – Gitwe Girls). Amazing father of Ivy Kinyanjui (PKF), Ian Wandetto (Multi-Media University) and Cynthia Wambui (Mt. Kenya University). Father-in-law to Patrick Kinyanjui. A wonderful grandfather to lvanna Kinyanjui.

Brother of the late Robert Nderi, Patrick Gitonga, Rose Nyambura, the late David Macheru, Nancy Wandetto (Nyewasco), Livingstone Mugo and James Wandetto. Brother-in-law of Richard Mahugu, Josphant Maina, Alice Nyakaria, Bernard Mute and Joyce Muturi. Son-in-law to Cyrus Muriithi and Virginia Muriithi.

He will be laid to rest at his Tambaya home, Mukurweini, Nyeri County on Thursday 22nd April 2021 starting from 10:00am.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live Forever.

Isaac Mbuki Mwangi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Isaac Mbuki Mwangi of Maki Estate, Thika, which occurred on 18th April 2021.

Son of late David Mwangi Nduati and Salome Wambui Mwangi of Kirigu, Dagoretti.

Beloved husband to Late Lisa Mwangi and Jacinto Wacuka Mbuki. Father of Thamy Mottola (USA), David Mwangi (USA), Calvin Nduati (USA), Robert Mwangi (USA), Been Jackie Muthoni Mbuki and Raphael Kian Mwangi Mbuki. Brother of Wanjiku (USA), Late Wairimu, Wanjiru, Late Nduta, Late Muthoni, Thira, Late Nganga and Mumbi.

Son-in-law to Geoffrey Gathungu and Veronica Wanjiru. Brother-in-law of Karue, Muriithi, Idah, Wanjugu and Wachira. Uncle and grandfather to many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma (Kabati) Mortuary at 8am on 23nd April 2021 for a burial service at home in Maki Estate, Thika.

Kindly support the family to offset the hospital bill of Ksh. 2,200,000 through PAYBILL no. 8016737 lsacc Mwangi farewell. Account name is Jecinta Wacuka Gathungu.

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

GRACE WANGECI WAIREGI

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Grace Wangeci Wairegi (Rtd.Teacher, Mrs. Wairegi), that occurred on Saturday 17th April, 2021.

Wife of Francis Wairegi Macharia. Loving mother of Anthony Macharia & Georgina Wambui, Lawrence Chege & Majorie Njoki, Samuel Mwangi & the late Judy Wangui, Kenneth Maina & Esther Wanjiru, Osbert Kihanya & Fraciah Wanjiru. Grandmother of Steffie, Franklin, Brian, Eddy, Evans, Warren, Wendy, Gianna, Benson, Alvin, Mackdon,Abigael, Sheryl and Vanessa.

Family is meeting at Membly Estate, Green Valley Court, House No. 257, for prayers and burial arrangements. An Online fundraising on Pay-bill. (891300), A/C: (46280), is also ongoing to help settle the huge hospital bill.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home on Thursday 22nd April 2021 at 8:00am Thereafter she will be laid to rest at her home in Matithi village, Kiharu, Murangla County.

Mum, you fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.

Francis Ndarau Muthengi

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd announces the untimely passing on of Francis Ndarau Muthengi on 16th April 2021 after a short illness.

He was son of the late Peter Muthengi and late Agnes Muikamba of Loitokitok. Husband to Elizabeth Nyawira Ndarau. He was the father of Peter Muthengi, Morris Mungai of JKUAT and Timothy Njuguna of Aquinas High School. Father in law to Susan Wambui and Grandfather to Master Liam & Milan.

Brother to Julius Kimani, Hannah Njoki, Evans Kioi, the late Jane Wanjiku, late Grace Mendi, George Njuguna, David Kamau and Joseph Kamaru. Brother in law and Uncle to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home in Dagoretti, Muthama near Nembu Girls Secondary School for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on Thursday 22nd April 2021 at 8.00am for burial at the PCEA Church of the Torch Cemetery Kikuyu (Next to Alliance Girls) at 11.00am.

Psalms 116: 15 ‘Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of a righteous man’

Ephantus King’ori Gateru

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved Ephantus King’ori Gateru.

Dear Husband of Jane Wanjiru Kabuu. Son of the late Jackson Gateru and Agnes Wanjiru. Father of Dennis Gateru (Nestle), Agnes Murugi (TSC), Carol Wacuka and Brian Kabuu. Grandfather of Ayra lmani. Father-in-law of Abeuty Mulehi. Brother of Loise Wangari, Lilian Wamaitha, Sarah Njoki, Dr. Wanjohi Gateru, Leah Gathoni, the late Alice Wairimu, Charles Mwangi and Nancy Wothaya. Son-in-law of the late Samuel Kabuu and Margaret Wacuka. Brother-in-law of Maina, Wangari, Mwangi, Njeri,Wangui, Komu, Ndegwa and Muthoni. An uncle and friend to many.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Kabati near Kenol Town on Thursday 22nd April, 2021 at 7.00am for a funeral service at his home in Iteme-ini Sub-location, Karima Location, Othaya, Nyeri county at 10.00am.

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

Eng. Eliud Kang’ethe Karanja

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, Mentor and Friend to many, Eng. Eliud Kang’ethe Karanja, which occurred on 17th April 2021.

Loving husband to Rose Wanjiku Karanja. Father to Raphael & Betty Kang’ethe, Robert & Damaris Muhia, Evelyn & Francis Mbugua, Joanne & Eric Odhiambo and Richard & Milly Gicharu. Grandfather to Nathan, Eli, Bella Rose, Njeri, Amirah, Anabel, Amy, Lisa, Sam, Sean, Luke and many others. Brother to Hannah Waithera Nderu, Bernice Muthoni Nduneu, James Kang’ethe Nderu, Christine Mweru Kamochu and Joseph Njogu Nderu.

Brother in law to the late Isabella Ngugi, the late Naomi Gataara, the late Mary Kimani, Beatrice Wamuhu, the late Nelly Muti, Hezron Kaburu, the late Apuphia Ndung’u, the late Isaiah Karugi, Peris Njoroge, the late Monica Gichungu, Aaron Njoroge and the late Keziah Wahui. Uncle to many.

The cortege will leave Lee Funeral Home on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 8.00 am for the funeral and burial service at All Saints Church Limuru at 11:00 am. COVID 19 MoH guidelines and protocols will be strictly observed.

Psalm 116: 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.