Obituaries

Obituary Image of Esther Wamuyu Muya

Esther Wamuyu Muya

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Retired Elder Esther Wamuyu Muya on 30th March, 2021.

Wife of the Late Joseph Muya Wamae. Daughter of the Late: Ndoria Gachuche, Ziporah Wanjiru and Hannah Wangari. Daughter-in-law to the Late: Wamae Ruai and Murugi Wamae. Mother to Murugi & Muhoro, Muthoni, Ndoria & Catherine, Wamae & Lisa, Wanjiku & John. Grandmother to Eva & Martin, Diana, Njogu & Caroline, Joe, Arnold & Wanjiru, Scott, Cuka, Mungai, Muya, Kimberly, Eric, Tosh, Kim, Shelby, Javine, Macy, Josh, Walter and Jo-Kim. Great-grandmother to Jomo, Amani, Huru, Jace, Murugi, Njeri and Wanjiku.

Sister to Gathara, Muriuki, Kirigo, Muthigani, Kariuki, Milka, Njambi, Karung’o, Richard, Ngatia and the Late: Ndethi, Gachuche, Mureithi, Wachira, Muthoni and Wairimu. Sister-in-law to MaIna, Ngare, the Late Weru, Njogu, Karume and Muriuki.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral Home (Thika Road) on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at 7:00 m Burial ceremony will be held at Ngunguru village, Tumutumu, Mathira sub county, Nyeri County.

Mum you have fought the good fight, you have kept the faith. Rest in eternal peace!

Obituary Image of Elder Julius Njoroge Ngamate

Elder Julius Njoroge Ngamate

January 19, 1962 – March 31, 2021

We regret to announce the death of Elder Julius Njoroge Ngamate of PCEA Ongata Rongai Mbagathi Parish. CEO of Acumen Equities Ltd, chairman of Acumen Housing Cooperative and vice-chairman of Acumen Sacco.

Son of William Ngamate Nyaniu and Veronicah Nyokabi (both deceased). Step son of Mary Wanjiku Ngamate. Brother of Susan Warnbul and Agnes Wambui (both deceased), Maria Ngamate, Martin Njoroge, Nancy Wambui, Anthony Mworia, Stephen Muiruri, Jane Muthoni and Bernardetto Njeri.

Husband of Miriam Ngamate, father of Nicholas Ngamate, Veronicah Nyokabi and Ken Suakol. Father In-law of Jeff Wahome, and grandfathor of Olive.

Relatives and friends are meeting at his Nkorol residence In Ongata Rongai on Barabara Mpya, Brazzavile Road, near Asyna Gardens.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Nairobi, today April 2,2021, at 9.00am for a graveside funeral service and burial at the Langata Cemetery from 10.00am. Duo the COVID 19 protocols and restrictions on gatherings, financial support can be forwarded to Susan Annie Naigu on 0722550168 or Till Number 5314355.

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. (Romans 14:0)

Obituary Image of Benson Titiai Sironka

Benson Titiai Sironka

We announce the death of Benson Titiai Sironka, which occurred on Tuesday 30/3/2021 after a short illness.

He was the son of the late Samuel Tidal and the late Roela Kalekie. His sibling were the late John Rais, Joseph Titiai, Paul Kipuipui, Rasiti Titiai, the late Agnes Sanainia and the late Mutarine Titiai.

He was a loving husband to Rose Wambui Titiai, father to Naomi Nailesiae, Daniel Kantai, Timothy Tonkei, the late Simon Sokoini, late Susan Sindio, late Jemimiah Naeku and the late David Maroi.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his residence Kandisi starting from 5:00pm for prayers and burial preparations.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Saturday 3/4/2021 at 10:00am. Funeral Service at his home Kandisi starting at 11:00am.

Obituary Image of Alfred Kipkorir Gimnyigei

Alfred Kipkorir Gimnyigei

The Gimnyigei family wishes to announce the passing on of Alfred Kipkorir Gimnyigei, on 28th March, 2021.

Son of the late Benjamin Kipkemboi Gimnyigei and the late Mary Cheboo Gimnyigei. Grandson of the late Rev. Samuel Gimnyigei and the late Maria Gimnyigei and the late Joshua Tum and the late Anne Tum.

Husband of the late Sarah Jepkorir and Gladys Chebet Gimnyigei. Loving father of Sammy Kipruto, Tracy Cheptoo, Graham Kipkemboi and Nicol Chelagat. Brother of the late Loice Chebet, Betty Kimurgor, the late Martin Gimnyigei, the late Rebbeca Chelimo, Julie Gimnyigei, Miriam Gimnyigei and Esther Gimygigei. Cousin and uncle to Many.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital Mortuary, on Friday 2nd April, 2021, for a church service at AIC Gimnyigei-Kipkenyo. Burial will be held on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at his home Kipkenyo, Uasin Gishu County from 10.00am.

“And again I will put my trust in Him” and again “Here am I and the Children who has given to me.” Hebrews 2:11.

Obituary Image of Rtd. Teacher Jossy Martha Kwoko

Rtd. Teacher Jossy Martha Kwoko

Sunrise :25th December 1952 – Sunset : 29th March 2021

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Jossy Martha Kwoko (Mama Betty) which occurred on 29th of March 2021 at Mater Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late James Mwikya and late Damaris Koli Mwikya. A Loving wife of the late James Kwoko Mwaniki, mother of Dr. Betty Kwoko (Tanzania), Irene Koli (Mika TTI), Juliet Mueni (Delmonte Sec), Gladys Kanyaa (Nairobi County Assembly), the late Antony Mwikya and Kelly Maithya (CDF Mwingi West).

Mother in law of Eng. Dickson Musango (EABL), David Kimanzi (NHIF), Charles Mutisya (Signature Contractors), Caroline Mwikya and Teresia Maithya (Kakululo Sec). Sister of Paul, Musyoki, Syombua Kenyatta, Mutai and Racheal Munanie. Sister in law of Grace Mwendwa, Martha Nzambu, Alice Mulatya, Jemima Kilonzi and Janet Mutai. Auntie of Jane Makau, Alfred Mwendwa, Kelvin Mitau, Maureen Kilonzi, Beryl Mutai, Caroline Kenyatta, Mwikya Paul among many others.

Grandmother of Everlyne, Ronnie,Austin, Edna, Melanie, Meldine, Jay, Leslie, Maya, Jemo, Jossyline and Joyline.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home – Mbagathi on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at 8am for burial at her home at Thokoa Village, Mwingi West sub-county, Kitui County.

Behold, how good and pleasant it Is for brethren to dwell together in unity. – Psalms-133;1

Mum, you have joined dad, safely resting in the arms of the Lord and our souls say ‘It Is well’; we shall see you again.  

Obituary Image of Tabitha Kanugu Nkanata

Tabitha Kanugu Nkanata

Sunrise 1940 – Sunset 29 March 2021

It is with humble acceptance of the Lord’s will that we announce the demise of Mama Tabitha Nkanata of Mariinya-A-Ruibi village, Kiirua Location, Buuri Sub-County, Meru County which occurred on 29th/03/2021 at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Nairobi.

Daughter of the late M’Miricui Chiumu and the late Sarah Miricui. Loving wife of the late Elijah M’Nkanata.

Mother of Henry Kirima, Nathan Mbaabu, Lucy Kigetu, Paul Mwiti, Ruth Kanyiri, Robert Kinyua, Lewis Gatobu and Catherine Mwendwa. Step mother of Jennifer Nguta, Hellen Mukuba, Silas Maingi and Fridah Kagwiria. Mother-in-law of Jacinta Kirima, Doris Mbaabu, Stanley Gituma, Susan Mwiti, Robert Kiriinya, Celine Kinyua, Peninah Gatobu, Karim’ Maingi, Francis Muriungi and Timothy Muriungi. Was grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Family and friends are meeting every day at her home in Mariinya-A-Ruibi village for prayer and funeral arrangements.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at 6.00am. The funeral and burial service will take place at her home in Marinya-A-Ruibi village on the same day.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labours, and their work follow them.” Revelation 14:13.  

Obituary Image of Sospeter Mwashigadi Mugho

Sospeter Mwashigadi Mugho

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Sospeter Mwashigadi Mugho, on 26th March, 2021.

Son of the late Alfred Mwaengo and Selestina Chao. Husband of the late Aquilina Katini Mbogho. Father of Alfred Mwaengo, Philip Mbogho, Sarah Chao and Denis Ngeti. Father-in-law of Selina Edita and Tatu Munga. Brother of Winnie, Dufton, Benson, Naomi, Loire, Linet, Gabriel, Dorothy, Cathrine and Thomas. Brother-in-law of Daniel, Roselyn, Rosina, John, Charles, Grace, Moses, Faustine and Dorothy. Uncle and a cousin of many.

The cortege leaves Mombasa Hospital on Friday 2nd April, 2021 at 7.00am. Viewing of the body will be at   Mabirikani Kilifi. Church service will be at St Thomas Anglican Church, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and burial thereafter at Makaburini, Kilifi.

Loved ones never depart, they rest in God’s hands and live in our hearts forever.  

Obituary Image of Simon Mbithuka Mutiso

Simon Mbithuka Mutiso

It is with humble acceptance of God’s win that we announce the promotion to glory of our patriarch Simon Mbithuka Mutiso of Kee location, Makueni County, which occurred on 24th March, 2021, after a short illness.

He was a former Chairman – KETWA, Vice Chairman – Post Bank Sports, Chairman Pokawa, Vice Chairman – Community Development Lukenya / Kalusya and Chairman – Akamba Funeral Organization. He was also a perpetual pastor of ACK – Lukenya Parish, Machakos diocese.

Loving husband of the late Mary Nduku Mbithuka and Rose Mueni Mbithuka. Beloved son of the late Gilson Mutiso and the late Beatrice Minoo. Caring father of Benson Mutiso, Richard Somba, Boniface Musyoki, Amos Mukonzo, Christine Minoo, Douglas Masila and Esther Kamanthe. Father-in-law of Violet, Francisca, Milka, Grace and Rudy.

Brother of Agnes Ndumi, the late Alice Mbeke, the late Mukewa Mutiso, John Munyeke, late Dorothy Wayua, the late Joseph Kivuva, the late Paul Ngei, Mary Kalewa and Ann Mbula. Step-brother of 9 siblings. Loving grandfather of Michelle, Imani, Tuzo, Sharon; Trfanny, Miguel, Wesley, Tatiana, Natasha, Temmy, Nick, Nathan, Roy, Justin, Littler and Anna. Cousin of Alice, Benjamin, Simon, Nathan, Sammy, Nduku Nthiani and many others. Uncle of Ossy, Bosco, Muema, Musomba, Kyalo, Tito, Minoo, Jane and many others.

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary Nairobi, on Wednesday 7th April, 2021, at 8.00am: for a funeral service and burial at his home in Kilia Village-Makueni.

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

Obituary Image of Simon Mathuva Mukemba

Simon Mathuva Mukemba

(1913-2021)

We the Mathuva family, in acceptance of God’s will, wish to announce the death of Simon Mathuva Mukemba which occurred on 25th March 2021.

He was husband to Ruth Mathuva, Father to the late James Mutua Mathuva, Moses Nyalita, Maj (Rtd) Greyson Nyamai Mathuva, Lt Col (Rtd) Daniel Kiio Mathuva, Jonathan Nthale, the late Juliana Nthambi, Alex Katumo, Eric Mutinda Mathuva.

Father-in-law to Peggy Nyalita (US), Josephine Nyamai, Maria Kiio, Hellen Nthale, the late John Kyenze, Jane Katumo and Peris Mutinda.

He was the grandfather to Mwendwa, Mumbo, Keli (all US), Sila, Mbeti, June, Bliss, Muuo, Munyao, Mutiso, Mulinge, Kennedy, Mueni, Maundu, Mutua, Mutindi, Esther, joy, Rehema, Emanuela and eight great-grandchildren.

The burial will be on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at his farm in Muthyoi village, Nziu location, Makueni.

The Lord alone gives and takes — may His name be glorified.  

Obituary Image of Shadrack Mwendwa Muia

Shadrack Mwendwa Muia

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Shadrack Mwendwa Muia of Airtel Kenya.

Loving husband to Faith Mwangangi. Loving father to Reagan Muia of Premese GreenHill Academy, Natalie Mwikali of Stepping Stones Elementary School, Nedlyne Nyiva and Reynelle Ndanu. Son to Margret Syong’ondu formally of Kefri Kibwezi. Brother to Rosa Mwende, Alex Robert, late Onesmus Mbiti, late Oliver Vundi, John Mutie, Regina Mwikali, Angella Ndinda, Kenan Mutuku, Matilda Kamene, Stella Wavinya and Meshack Wambua. Step brother to Peninah Ndanu and Winifred Maithya. Uncle to many and nephew to many. In-law to Francis Mwangangi, and late Rachael Nyiva. Brother in law to Winifred Mwende, Charles Karisa, Phillip Kamau, Zippora Wangari, Kennyrodgers Nduhi, Magdalene Mutindi, late Nancy Kasiva, Samuel Mwengei, Carolyne Mbeke and James Maweu.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Mona Lisa Funeral home – Machakos on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at 6.00am for a funeral service at his home in Kibwezi.

Koma na Muuo wa Ngai