Obituaries

Obituary Image of Rosemary Kina Njagi

Rosemary Kina Njagi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Rosemary Kina Njagi of GK Prisons Murang’a County which occurred on 28th March 2021 after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Elias Njagi Kamugane and Margaret Ngurumbu of Njeruri, Runyenjes- Embu County. Wife to the late John Njagi. Loving mother to Margaret Wawira, Hildah Mukami and Victor Mukundi. Adoring grandma to Elizabeth Wamburu, Angel Wakio, Dwight Mwenda among many others. She was a beloved sister to the late Charles Nyaga and Bridgid, Mary Thara and the late Mwangi, the late Ephantus Kamugane and Anselemina, Benedict Njagi and Anne, Fredrick Njagi and Monica, Judy Muthoni, Francis Gachiri and Beatrice, and the late Godfrey Npru. She was a darling niece, cousin, auntie and a friend to many.

The cortege leaves Gakwegori Funeral Home on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at 9.00 a.m. for a funeral service at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Njeruri starting 11.00 a.m. And thereafter she will be laid to rest at the family home at Njeruri village, Kyeni location, Runyenjes – Embu County.

May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Obituary Image of Lucy Muthoni Mwai

Lucy Muthoni Mwai

Sunrise: 7th September, 1970 – Sunset: 1st April, 2021

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Lucy Muthoni Mwai of Kahawa Sukari on 1/4/2021.

Beloved wife to James Mwai Ndathi. Loving mother of Lisa Mumbi and Stephanie Kaiko. Daughter of the late Peter Waihumbu and Mary Kaiko. Sister to Hollidah and Gathuo, the late James and the late Esther, Kesiah, Villiam. Ann and Bakari, Grace and Christophe, Margaret and Mike, Paul, Penina and Mathew, and Freshia.

Daughter in law to the late Ndathi ithamo, Josephine Ndathi and Mary Ndathi.

Family and friends are meeting daily from 3:00pm at her residence in Kahawa Sukari and at their rural home Kimunye, Kirinyaga County.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta Memorial Funeral home on 7/4/2021 for a funeral service and burial at Njino, Kimunye village

“I have fought a good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7

Obituary Image of Senior Chief Tom Muringa Tuaruchiu

Senior Chief Tom Muringa Tuaruchiu

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of retired senior chief of Karama location which occurred on 31st March 2021 at Meru Referral Hospital Level 5.

Tom Muringa Tuaruchiu was husband to Karimi Tom Muringa. He was son to the late Snr. Paramount Chief M’Tuaruchiu Kalaine and Rose Ciobailuria of Karama location. Brother to Kalimbi M’Mukindia, Kielu Ngera, Raphael Kaluru and Priscila Liuntui and many others. Late Tom was father to Eric Munene, Saraphina Gacheri, Everlyne Gatwiri and Kelvin Kithinji. He was Father in-law to David Mberia and Felix Mugendi. Grandfather to Teshay Ayana Munene, Talia Mugendi, Trina Mugendi and Murcus Mugambi Mberia.

The cortege leaves Meru Lee funeral Home on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 9:00 a.m for a church service at St Stephens Angili Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial thereafter at his home in Tabara Village, Ametho sub-location, Karama Location Meru County.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you stay

Obituary Image of Sr. Mary Redempta Mbaire

Sr. Mary Redempta Mbaire

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we the Little Sisters of St. Francis announce the passing on of Sr. Mary Redempta Mbaire, on 1st April, 2021 at Mother Kevin Hospital – Nakuru.

Daughter of the late Francis Kinani and the late Rachel Kabura. Sister of the late Elijah Mungai, the late Janet Nyandia and the late Annabel Warnbui. An aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother to many.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home – Nakuru, on Monday 5th April, 2021. Arrival at Umash Funeral Home will be at 7.15am and departure to Bahati Catholic Parish at 7.45am. The Requiem Mass will begin at I 1.00am followed by burial at Bahati Novitiate, Little Sisters of St. Francis Cemetery.

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

Obituary Image of Rev. Julius Gitonga Kabaya

Rev. Julius Gitonga Kabaya

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the sudden death of Rev. Julius Gitonga Kabaya, which occurred on 1st April, 2021, at Meru Referral Hospital. Son of Or. and Mrs. Justus Kabaya. Son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey Baariu.

Beloved husband of Mrs. Lucy Kagwiria Gitonga. Father of Mercy, Mark & Mary and David & Anita. Grandfather of Myles, Rico and Joel. Brother of Monica Kathambi, Rebecca

Karimi, Henry Mwiti, Janice Kawira, Purity Makena and Nay VVanja. Brother-in-law of Alfred Gatobu, Gitonga Kabaya Joseph Kimathi, Edith Gacheri, Martin Ntonja, Albert Kimathi, Kathure Rukung’a, Muthoni Baariu, Beatrice Kaimuri and many others.

The cortege leaves Meru Referral Hospital mortuary on Monday 5th April, 2021, at 9.00am, for a funeral service at MCK St. Joseph Church – Maua, at 10.00am. He will later be laid to rest at his home in Mpitha Village, Kirimampio Location – Maua, at 12.00pm on the same day.

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

Obituary Image of Rev. Janet Makungu Onkoba

Rev. Janet Makungu Onkoba

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Rev. Janet Makungu Onkoba which occurred on 1st April 2021 following a short illness.

Daughter of the late Pst. Samuel Dembede and the late mama Zillah Jadeya. Wife to the late David Onkoba Nyakundi. Beloved mother to Enid Moraa, Abraham Manwa, Samwel & Sharon Dembede. Grandmother to Shane Onkoba Dembede. Sister to Mary Kagusha, the late Dorcus Muhenge, the Margaret Kavetsa, the late Esther Lumayo, the late Hesbon Mido, Solomon Amadalo, Pst. Florence Afandi,Violet Njoroge. Sister-in-law to Samuel Nyambati, Marisa Nyamoita, Olipha Moraa, the late Abigael Nyaboke, Gideon Ogeto, Henry Nyamweya, Moses Omangi, Daniel Misati.

The funeral will be held on 5th April 2021 at their farm in Kibomet, Kitale from 10a.m.

John 11:25 I am the resurrection and the Iife. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die.

Obituary Image of Phillip Mungai Gathere

Phillip Mungai Gathere

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Phillip Mungai Gathere of Mughat General Suppliers, which occurred on 31/03/2021.

Loving husband of Lucy Wanjiku Mungai. Beloved fattier of Joyce Njeri Kairu, Paul Koiniburi, Alice Waithira Githura, Francis Ndungu and Samuel Ndonye, the late Cosmas Gathere, the late Margaret Wanjiku Mburu and the late Emily Nyarnbura. A grandfather of many.

Family and friends are meeting at his residence near Sigona Golf Club.

The Cortege leaves PCEA Kikuyu Mortuary on 07/04/2021 and thereafter funeral Service and burial at his home Kamuguga, near Sigona Golf Club at 11:00am, in accordance to MOH COVID 19 guidelines.

Obituary Image of Margaret Njoki Macharia

Margaret Njoki Macharia

Born: 04/07/1970 – Rested: 30/03/2021

The family of Norman Macharia Kiiru is sad to announce the death of Margaret Njoki Macharia, on Tuesday, 30th March, 2021, at Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital after a short illness. She was the Senior Principal, Inooro Girls Secondary School – Nanyuki.

Wife of Norman Macharia, Senior Chief, Subukia Location. Daughter of Silas Kuria and the late Esther Wanjiru. Daughter-in-law of Rachael Wanjiru and the late Moses Kiiru. Mother of Kennedy Kiiru and Paul Kuria. Sister of Francis Maina, the late Charles Wainaina, Samuel Ndung’u, Miriam Wairimu, John Mwangi, Josephine Waithera, Moses Kinyanjui, Rahab Wangari and Julia Wangari. Step-mother of Moses Kiiru and Rachael Wanjiru. Sister-in-law of John Muturi and Maria Muturi. Mother-in-love of Evalyne Muthoni. Grandmother, aunt and cousin and step-sister to many.

The cortege will be moved from St. Benedict X111 Hospital – Nyahururu, on Monday, 5th April, 2021. Thereafter, mass and the funeral will be conducted at Fly-over town, Gitwe Sub-location, Magumu Location, Kinangop Sub-county, on Monday, 5th April, 2021, from 10.00am.

Obituary Image of Julius Kimunya

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.

Obituary Image of Joakim Kung'u Waichigo

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