Obituaries

Obituary Image of Mama Grace Nyambura Kariuki (Wa Rose)

Mama Grace Nyambura Kariuki (Wa Rose)

It is with deep sorrow and humility that we announce the promotion to glory of Mama Grace Nyambura Kariuki (Wa Rose) on Thursday 18th March 2021.

Daughter of late Joseph Macharia and the late Veronicah Njeri Macharia.

Beloved wife of the late Francis Kariuki of Mukarara village, Kangema constituency, Muranga County. Sister of Monicah, Mary, Charity, late Sue and Mwangi.

Mother of Peter Kimani, Joseph Macharia, Veronicah Katoni, Rosemary Wambia, Teresiah Wangechi, John lrungu, Anthony Mwangi, and Martin Njoroge. Mother-in-law of Fraciah Wambui, Gladys Wangechi, Charles Katoni, Andrew Wambia, Winnie Nduta and Lucy Kiruki.

Grandmother of Dorcas and Tom, Olivia,Alistair, Alvina and Allen, Ana Waigwa and Collins wambia, Late Fred, Immaculate and Warigo, Trevor, Ted and Kim, Gisele, Louise, Celine and Sofie Bellia, Nicole, Ed and Tumaini Mwangi, Victor, Leon, Theophilus and Prince Jones, Nicole, Ashley, Giovanni and Shujaa. Great grandmother of Alvaro, Liam, Leroy, Angel Maria, Jaden, Allan, Luca and Ariana.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the Holy Family Basilica Cardinal Otunga Hall at 5pm and also at home in Huruma Estate.

There will be a requiem mass at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Kariobangi on Wednesday.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Teaching Referral Hospital (Kahawa West) at 6.30 am on Friday 26th March 2021 for a requiem mass at Kiangunyi Catholic Church and thereafter for burial at Mukarara village, Kangema.

Mami.., May heavens gates stand open for you..Till we meet again.. Amen.

Obituary Image of Julius Mwangi

Julius Mwangi

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Julius Mwangi of Mbari Kiiru village, Mirichu sub location, Kahuro sub county.

Son of the late Mbekenya Gichemi and Grace Nyambura. Son-In-law to the late Damaris Njeri, the late Stephen Irungu, Joseph Gitau and Elizabeth Thithi. Beloved husband to Susan Kabura and Jecinta Murugi. Brother to Joseph Gichemi, Karanja Mbekenya (Waicari), Benson Kamau, Beatrice Wambui, Irungu Mbekenya and Catherine Waniiru. Brother in-law to Mwangi, Kihara, Macharia, Ngotho, Patrick Ndichu, Bibian Wanjiku, John Ituika and Lucy Wambul. Father to Evan Macharia, Stephen Irungu, George Gichemi, Samuel Gitau, Alice Thithi, Gilbert Ndichu and Peter Gaiti. Father in-law to Julia, Margaret, Rebecca. Zipporah and Mary. Grandfather to Kelvin, Brian, Simon, Stella, Shalom, Susan, Ian, Morgan, Christine. Jeremy, Gabriel, and Keren.

Family, friends and relatives are always meeting at his home Town Muguga and at his rural home Mbari ya Kiiru as from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa funeral home on 25th March 2021 at 10:00am for burial at his rural home on the same day. The Church service will be conducted at the graveside by Seventh Day Adventist Church.

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

Obituary Image of Julius Kamau Benson (Mbuiga)

Julius Kamau Benson (Mbuiga)

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Mwalimu Julius Kamau Benson (Mbuiga). He succumbed to injuries during treatment after earlier involvement in road accident with boda-boda.

Son of Benson Muchoki and Lydia Wambui.

Brother of Julieta Njeri, the late Lucia Muthoni, Andrew Wainaina, Simon Munene, Kimani Ben, Margaret Waithera, Francis Macharia,

Father of Jane Wangeci, Benson Muchoki, Mary Wambui, julieta Njeri, Fred Irungu and Andrew Wainaina.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home – Kabati on Friday 26th March, 2021, at 8:00am for mass and burial at his home in Kaimiri – Kirere, Murang’a.

May the Lord rest him in eternal peace

Obituary Image of Juliet Adiel

Juliet Adiel

DOB 1938 – DOD 20/03/2021

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the sad demise of our lovely mum Juliet Adiel.

She was wife of the late Adiel Nyamu. Mother to Catherine, Bernard, Dorothy, Violet, Lucy, Karen, tirus and Kennedy Muriithi.

Mother-in-law to Julio, Kiragu, Maina, John Gitonga, Kaari, Nyokabi and Ruth. She was grandmother to many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are meeting at her residence at Kiereni in Chuka.

The cortege leaves Embu Gakwegori Funeral Home on Friday 26/03/2021 at 8.00a.m.

Funeral service will be held at Kiereni P.C.E.A Church at 10.30a.m. Thereafter burial will be at her home in Kieni Village in Chuka.

In God’s Hands you rest, In our hearts your memory remains forever.

Obituary Image of John Brian Muriithi Nderitu (JB)

John Brian Muriithi Nderitu (JB)

Arrival 18/05/1997 – Departure 20/03/2021

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the calling to glory of John Brian Muriithi Nderitu (JB) on Saturday 20th March, 2021 due to a plane crash in Marsabit while on duty.

Son of David Nderitu Muriithi and Lucy Nyokabi Nderitu (JB Stores, Juja). Brother of Trizah Njeri Nderitu (Adelaide, Australia), Ian Njoroge Nderitu and Michelle Ann Watare (Juja St. Peter’s School). Grandson to Mr. & Mrs. John Muriithi Wachira (KAMUTU) of Ruthagati village and Mr.& Mrs Daniel Kamau Kimani (Kagwi sub location, Mitundu village).

At the time of his death, he was the first officer pilot at the Kenya School of Flying and a 4th year student at the East Africa School of Aviation (EASA), studying Civil Aviation Management.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his parent’s residence, Thika Greens Golf Estate Phase One and also their rural home in Ruthagati village, from 4.00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, 25/03/2021 at his parent’s residence from 4.00 pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home – Kabati, on Friday 26/03/2021, at 7.00 am. The funeral service and burial will take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Ruthagati Mathira West, Kirimukuyu Location Gacuiru Sub-location, Nyeri County, next to Ruthagati Secondary School from 10.00 am. All Government Covid-19 protocols will be strictly observed.

In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever. Rest in eternal peace JB till we meet again.

Obituary Image of Harun Ruto (Noriega)

Harun Ruto (Noriega)

Sunrise: January, 1965 – Sunset March, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing on of Harun Ruto (Noriega), that occurred on Saturday 20th March, 2021, at Reale Hospital, Eldoret. Formerly worked at Posta- Nairobi, Meru, Eldoret & Nakuru.

Beloved husband of Hon. Saphina Chelagat. Father of Victor Kimosop, Ian Kiplimo, Tony Toroitich, Lily Chesire, Linn Cheserek, Brudence Tallam, jonson Chesire. Son of Rutto Amdany and Kobilo Amdany (Kipsaa Village Barwesa Ward).

Son-in-law to John Kipkech and the late Komoi Kipkech (Kaptimbor). Brother of Simon, Talai, Zipporah and Christine. Brother-in-law of Sarah, Christine, Salina, Rosemary, Rebecca, Joseph, Solomon, Julius, Emily, Easter, Miningwo, Chepchieng, Benjamin.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Racecourse Mortuary, on Friday 26th March, 2021 for burial at his farm in Barwesa, Baringo North.

Obituary Image of George Henry Gowa Ongong'a

George Henry Gowa Ongong’a

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the promotion to Glory of George Henry Gowa Ongong’a.

Son of the late Samson Ongong’a Odera & Agneta Adem Ongong’a. Husband to Elsa, Joyce & the late Macrine Gowa. Father to Dottie Omollo, the late Faith, jacklyne Omondi, Rebecca Ogolla, Davies, Linda Otieno, Samson, Nelson, Vyenna, Yvonne Konchella, Esther Apolo, Sheila Ndalo, Don, Rex and Bryan. Brother to Boaz Ongonga among others. Uncle to Asst. Chief Obuya Owade, the late District Commissioner Oswako Okello. Son-in-law to Benedetti Ng’ong’a, Nerea Obwanga and Joan Okowa. Father-in-law to Ben Omollo, Kevin Omondi, Andrew Ogolla, Cleophas Otieno, Noreen Mutinda, Lavenda Ongon’gra, Evelyne Odhiambo, Leina Konchella, Andrew Apolo, Joshua Ndalo. Grandfather to 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Fundraising on Thursday, 25th March, 2021, at Professional Centre from 5.00pm and on Saturday, 27th March, 2021, at his residence in Lang’ata, from 2.00pm.

Burial will be on 1st April, 2021 at his home, Waregi Village, Rusinga East, Suba District.

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Obituary Image of Cllr. Eric Jackson Mutisya Nzioki Katithi "One"

Cllr. Eric Jackson Mutisya Nzioki Katithi “One”

It is with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce passing on to glory of Cllr. Eric Jackson Mutisya Nzioki Katithi “One.”

Son of the late Joseph Nzioki Katithi “One” and the late Rabecca Kalondu Nzioki. Husband of Alice Flora Mbithe Mutisya. Brother of the late Alice Rose Mukui (Mks), Jane ldah Maingi (Msa) and Nicky Munyaka Nzioki {UoN). Father of Pastor Josephine Mbatha Kang’eti, Winnie Mbeke Mutisya (USA), Jane Koki Mutisya (Mks), Lillian Ndoti Kwarula (Kakamega), Bassey Katunge Maina (USA), McCrae Nzioki Mutisya (USA), Mercy Sam (The Mammi Hotel), Virginia Kalondu Ligale (USA) Samuel Lundi Mutisya (USA) and Deborah Wayua (Makueni). Grandfather of Eric Kang’eti, Victor Mutisya, Emmanuel Kang’eti, Braxton and Alice Kwarula, Brenda, Maureen and Shawn Kisomo, Randy, Ricky and Rodney Maina, Zack, Eric and Elle McCrae, Grace and Emmanuel Ligale. Great-grandfather of Jayden Itumo Mwendwa. Father-in-law of Reverend Kang’eti, the late Jared Kwarula Lord, Nelson Maina, Sam Kisomo, Newton Lubuya, Kathy McCrae and Ruth Mbithe Lundi.

Son in-law of the late Simeon and Koki Lundi. Brother in law of Francis Muema, Grace Muema, the late Major Zablon Lord and Mrs Robai Lord, Mr and Mrs and Mwangi, Mr and Mrs Bishop Henry Mulandi, the late Pius Kivuva and Phyllis Mutile, the late Mr and Mrs Lubuya and Rose Nzisa Kioko. Brother in-law of Julius Mwaka, the late Danson Maingi, Dr. Elizabeth Nzioki, the late Paul Lundi, the late Tito Lundi, the late Tabitha Wallace, the late Beth Lundi, Tom Lundi, the late John Lundi, Muema Lundi, Monica Lundi, Mutinda Lundi, Mutuku Lundi and Kituli Lundi.

People are meeting at his home and at the Old TToT Hotel – Machakos, for prayers and burial preparations.

The funeral service will take place at AIC Mumbuni on the 27th of March, 2021, at 10.00am followed by the burial thereafter at his home in Mithanga village, Mumbuni location, Machakos County.

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Enoch Simba Apunda

Born: 26th June, 1956 – Rested: 19th February, 2021

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mr. Enoch Simba Apunda, that occurred on February 19th March, 2021, in Arlington Texas, USA.

Beloved husband of Mary Apunda (Formerly of Directorate of Immigration). Son of the late Elizaphan Apunda and Esther Apunda. Step-son of the late Miriam Apunda. Son in-law of the late Wellington Kwasu and the late Rebecaa Kwasu.

Father of Maureen Apunda (MOE), Caroline Apunda (NBA), Nancy Apunda (USA), Stephanie Apunda (USA), Brian Apunda (USA), Justis Wellington Apunda (USA) and Brenshia (USA). Father-in-law to Dr. Joseph 0. Owoko of Hartlane Pharmaceuticals, Kurt. & Grandfather of Heikki Owoko and Franz Simba.

Brother to Ruth, Helidah, Grace, Samuel, Elmad (KRA), Jane, Roseline, Caren and Kenneth. Brother-in-law to Benson Chemonges, John Ouko, the late Henry Okwaro, Patrick Okach, the late Jack Onyango, Julia Okwaro, Jeol, Wilson Ochola, Melenia, Kezia, Ruth, among others.

The Memorial service will be held at Nairobi South Church SDA, on March, 24th 2021 at 12:00pm.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home – Nairobi, on March, 24th for burial at his home in Kachieng, Homabay County.

Obituary Image of Eng. Jackson Ngari Ndambiri

Eng. Jackson Ngari Ndambiri

Born: 13/07/1967 – Rested: 22/03/2021

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the untimely demise of Eng. Jackson Ngari Ndambiri, who until his death was a staff member at Nyeri County Referral Hospital. He passed on at Outspan Hospital, on 22nd March, 2021 after a short illness.

Loving husband of Jane Wangui Ngari. A doting father of Dennis Ndambiri Ngari and Paul King’uku Ngari. Cherished son of the late Bethuel Ndambiri Ngari and Mrs. Violet Wanjiku Ndambiri. Son-in-law of the late Gabriel King’uku and the late Shelmith Nyagathiri King’uku. Brother of winnie Wakaria Omondi, David Muchiri, Grace Njeri, Everlyn Wanjira, Agnes Warigia Muriithi, Eunice Nyawira, Isabell Wangechi and Joseph Thitu. Brother-in-law of George Omondi, Peter Muriithi, Alice Muchiri, Monica Thitu and the King’ukus. He was an uncle to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Nyeri- Kangemi, Ibis Hotel, Nyeri and at his parents’ home in Kiorugari, Mwea, Kirinyaga County in accordance with all COVID- 19 protocols.

The cortege leaves Outspan Hospital, Nyeri on Friday 26th March, 2021 for a funeral service and interment at Kiorugari Village, Mwea East Constituency, Kirinyaga County.