Obituaries

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Julius Kimunya

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we regret to announce the death of Mr. Julius Kimunya.

Doting son of the late Maina Kiboi and Risper Mukami of Kamacharia village, Muranga County. Loving husband of Alice Wambui Kimani. Beloved father of Kevin Maina, Kenneth Kimani and Angela Mukami. Father-in-law of Felister Mokeira and grandfather of Ethan Moronge and Ivan kimunya. Brother of Peter Kiboi, Lydia Wangari, Stanley Githua. Brother-in-law of Margaret, Cecilia, Immaculate, Joseph, Jacinta, Mercy, Jane, Peter and John. Uncle of many.

Friends and family are gathering daily at his home in Ongata Rongai.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at 7:00a.m for the burial ceremony in Kiri-ini Division, Muranga County.

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Joakim Kung’u Waichigo

It is with profound sadness and in humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of Joakim Kung’u Waichigo (Deputy Principal, Yimwaa Secondary, Makindu).

He is the son of the late Waichigo Kung’u and Esther Wanjiku, stepson to Yusta Wairimu. A devoted husband to Rose Wanjiru Kung’u (Yinzau Primary School, Makindu). Doting father to Esther Wanjiku Kung’u and Anthony Waichigo Kung’u. Brother to Kabura, Muthoni, Muriu, Wambui, Wangari, Wanjiku, Murichu and Kamau

Son in law to Kamau Mwenda and Teresia Mumbi of Kamuchege village Lari sub county.

Funeral service and burial will take place on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at his home Kahata (Buruburu) Village, Ndiko sub locationtof Gatundu North from 10.00 am.

It is God who gave, it is God who has taken. May His Name be praised

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James Ndung’u Karanja

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of James Ndung’u Karanja of Pokea Farm Njoro who was a member of East Africa Revival (Tukutendereza).

Son of the late Karanja Kangethe and Tabitha Wanjiru. Husband of Miriam Wangui. Father of Dorcas Wanjiru Bobo (Guinea Bissau), Sarah Karanja (St. John’s Community Centre Pumwani) and John Wesley Karanja (Wisconsin USA). Father-in-law of Bobo Comez, the late Muiruri and Katrina Curtis (USA). Brother of Ng’ethe, the late Nyutu and Wangari.

Grandfather of Walter, Lisa, Miriam, Maisha, Makena and Koi wa Karanja.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his home in Pokea Farm Njoro for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege will leave PNN Funeral Home – Nakuru, on Monday 5th April 2021, at 8.00am, for a memorial service at PCEA – Salem and thereafter burial will be held at his home in Pokea Farm Rumwe Njoro – Nakuru County.

Rest in peace James Ndung’u Karanja. Tukutendereza.

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Eugenia Riva De Guzman

1957 – 2021

Eugenia, age 64, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021. She was born in 1957 in Oas Albay, Philippines.

She was married to her best friend, confidant, and soul mate, Gil De Guzman. Eugenia’s laughter was infectious as was her cooking. She loved unconditionally, was an incredible friend, mentor, and advisor. Eugenia worked for the United Nations for 29 years. She gave her life in service and loved her career, her peers, and her work family greatly. She was kind, compassionate, and always forgiving.

Eugenia is survived by her four children and her four incredible grandchildren whom she loved deeply but no one had her heart more than her husband, whom she loved more than life.

May God rest her soul in eternal peace.

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Eng. Peter Ohola Oketch

Sunrise: 04/09/1953 – Sunset 02/04/2021

We regret to announce the death of Erg. Peter Ohola Oketch, retired Principal lecturer of KIHBT.

Son of the late Paul Oketch and Margaret Athiambo. Husband of the late Petronilla Awour. Father of Redempta (Tuskys), Boniface (Safaricom PLC), Catherine (M Gas Ltd), Martin (Kingsway Tyres), Elizabeth (Nestle), Vincent (MRM), Christopher and Aphlin (Student UoN). Grandfather of Tiffany, Dhalia, Levi, Dhilan, Peter, Leroy, Raymond.

Committee Funeral arrangements are currently ongoing at his former residential in Tena Estate, from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

To be laid to rest at his Siaya – Alego home town, on 7th April, 2021. All Covid19 protocols will be observed.

We loved you but God Loved you more. Rest in peace Dad.

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Dr. Nicholas Muthama Mutua, PhD.

Sunrise: 05/12/1977 — Sunset 30/03/2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Dr. Nicholas Muthama Mutua, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Science & Informatics at Taita Taveta University, which occurred on 30/03/2021 after a short illness.

Loving husband to Esther Nthenya Kimeu. Father to Emmanuel, Urbanus, Daniel, Joshua & James. Son of Reuben Mutisya and the late Sabina Wanza. Son-in-law to Majors (R) Philip & Agnes Katiku. Brother of Mutinda, Muli, Muthini, Mutisya D., Kinyungu, Kyalo, Mutindi, Mutisya L, Kinglele, Syombua E, Nduku, Syombua L, Mueni, Munyiva, Kanite, Mwende. Brother-in-law of Keziah, Ruth & Captain Kimeu. Nephew of Peter, Sammy, Dorcas, Alice, the late Meshack (Kisyusyo).

The cortege will depart the St. Joseph’s Shelter of Hope mortuary at 4.00am on Monday 05104/2021 and the funeral will take place the same day (Monday, 05/04/2021) at his parent’s home in Ngumuti Sub-location, Kivaani Location, Kangundo Sub-county, Machakos County.

Eternal rest grant on to him and may perpetual light shine upon him. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts we will live to cherish you forever.

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Cecilia Wambui Mulache

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of a Wife, mother and friend, Mrs. Cecilia Wambui Mulache Retired Nursing Officer of Ishiara Location, Mbeere Sub County, Embu County, which occurred on Thursday 01/04/2021, after an illness bravely borne.

The 5th child and daughter of the late Cosmus Muhindu and the late Anastacia Njeri. Wife of John Njeru Mulache. Mother of James Nyaga, William Nthuka and Eva Migogo. Grandmother of Nathan Njeru, Hebert Wang’ombe, Harry Murimi, Noah Njeru, David Nthuka and Lucas Maina, Mother-in-law of Beth Wairimu, Agnes Mulache and Michael Maina. Sister of the late Lawrence Wakibia, Fredrick Nderitu, Veronica Wangui, Consolata Wanjiru, the late Boniface King’ori, John Gitonga, Theresa Muthoa A and Angelica Kabul. She was a loved and cherished wife, mother, sister and friend.

The cortege leaves Nairobi, on 05/04/2021, at 6.00am. She will be laid to rest in her matrimonial home, lshiara, Mbeere District from 10.00am.

For if we live, we live to Jehovah, and if we die, we die to Jehovah. So both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah. — Roman 14:8.

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Beatrice Wanja Kiboi

We regret to announce the death of Beatrice Wanja Kiboi of Mwiyogo sub location, Mweiga, Nyeri.

She was the loving wife of Rtd. OCPD Mr. John Kiboi Wambugu. Daughter of the late Samuel Kuria Wang’ombe and the late Jeniffer Wachuka Kuria. Sister to Stanley Mwangi, Peter Maina, Lydia Wanjiku Muchiri, Geoffrey Nduny’u, the late Monica Wangechi and David Mutahi. She was the loving mother of Jane Nyawira, Jennifer Wanjiru, Patrick Wambugu, Dr. Samuel Kiboi, Peter Mwatha, Stephen Mwangi and James Ngatia. She was the mother in love to Dr. Joseph Wakibia, the late James Kanoga, Ann Wambeti, Naomi Waceke, Lucy Njeri, Phyllis Wangui and Lucy Wanjiku. Grandmother to 21 grandchildren and aunt to many.

The cortege will leave KU funeral home at 7.00 am on Tuesday, 6th April and funeral will take place at their home in Mwiyogo sub location, Mweiga, Nyeri the same day.

For financial support and contributions, please use MPesa Paybill No 8032771, Account —Your name.

All Ministry of Health COVID-19 protocols will be observed.

2nd Timothy 4:7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith.

You remain forever in our Hearts

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Amos Ndung’u Gathitu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on Amos Ndung’u Gathitu, that occurred 31/03/2021. (Former employee of Nyeri County Council).

Son of the late Gichuki Gathitu, the late Wothaya Gathitu and the late Janet Wagutu Gathitu. Husband of Margaret Wangui Ndung’u. Father of the late Sammy Gichuki and Jane Wanjiku (Nairobi), Virginia Wanjiku and George Ngugi (USA), Mutahi and Hannah Murugi (Muhotetu), Jane Mwihaki and Tonny Kamau (UK), Nancy Njeri (KNLS) and Cllr. S. M Wambugu (Tetu), Agnes Wanjiru (ILIRI) and Peter Mukiri (Uthiru). Step-brother of the late King’ori, Kimathi, the late Njeri, the late Nyawira, the late John and Sarah.

Grandfather of Mr and Mrs Ng’ang’a (Germany), Wangui and Dan (Nairobi),Wairigo and Penninah (Nairobi), Mr and Mrs Eng.Ndung’u (USA), Penninah Mukiri (Uthiru), Eng. Albert Maina (Nairobi), Simon Kanyoro (KCA University), Dr. Mike Karao (USA), Ivy Maina (MKU University), Claudia Mukiri (TUK University). Great-great-grandfather of Wanjiku Ndung’u (USA) and Wanjiru Ndung’u (USA), Sammy Gichuki and Shawn Wairigo (Nairobi).

The cortege leaves Nyeri Funeral Home (Outspan), on Wednesday 07/04/2021 at 8.00am for funeral service and burial thereafter at his home in Kirirwa, Ndugamano, Tetu Sub-county.

Obituary Image of Phelister Murenjekha Lipesa

Phelister Murenjekha Lipesa

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Phelister Murenjekha Lipesa, which occurred on 27th March 2021 at the Mbagathi District Hospital.

Daughter of the late Fabian Anami Muhambi and the late Lucia Shiakule. Daughter-in-law of Mzee Andrea Tendwa Lutsachi and Rita Iseta Tendwa Wife of the late Didacus Lipesa Tendwa. Mother of Luciana, Aquilla and Hillary. Sister of Justine Otsyalo, Clifton Mutsotso, Albert Anami, Hon. Lisamula Anami, Fredrick, Brunalis, Rosemary, Scholastica, Oliver, Victoria, Petronilla, Everlyne, Leonida, Camelite, Cathbert, Fretus, Maureen, Venranda, Khamalishi and Mary-Anne.

Sister-in-law of the late Thomas Qtsyalo, Wilmina, the late Bihembo, Florence Ang’ang’o, Janerose, Emerenciana, Adelaide, Ngala, Digna, Ponty, Merlyn, Amos, Edith, Ling’ole, Mulama, Kokoi, among others. Cousin of Benard Chiboli, Crispin, Aunty of Brigid, Ken, Martin, Mutambi, Lillian, Newton, Kakai, Kevin, Sandra, among others.

The funeral service was at Don Bosco – UpperHill, on Wednesday 31st March, 2021, at 11:00am. The cortege leaves Mbagathi District Hospital Mortuary, on Sunday 4th April, 2021, 7:00am. Burial will be at her home in Iburimbuli village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega on Monday 5th April, 2021.

Shine with the Angels.