Obituaries

Obituary Image of Loice Kutula Kitau (Mwaitu, Susu Kutula), family matriarch, trader and teacher, dies at 118 years

Loice Kutula Kitau (Mwaitu, Susu Kutula), family matriarch, trader and teacher, dies at 118 years

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1902-2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mwaitu, Susu Kutula on 5th December 2020. Daughter of Mutia and Mununi. Wife to the late Timothy Kitau Malunda of Ithookwe village, Tungutu Sub-Location in Kitui County.

Mother to the late Regina Syevutha, Beatrice Syonzau, the late George Kimwele, David Mbaki, Beatrice Kalekye, the late Anthony Kiema, the late Josephat Mutua, Margaret Mbesa, the late Regina Kavata and Amb. Ngovi Kitau.

Sister to the late Kamene, late Kangangi, late Kalee Maithya, late Kinyatta Mutia, step sister to Muasya Mutia, late Syovata and Nambi

Mother in law to the late Munyao Kathongo, the late Samuel Mutisya, the late Ruth Kimwele, Teresia Mbaki, Mary Mbaki, James Kitumwa, Josephine Kiema, Josephine Mutua, late Lucy Mutua, Omar Haji and Wangari Ngovi.

Grandmother to Sabina, Dr Bishop Mutisya, Loise, Kitau, Charles Kitumwa, Eric, Kutula, Lynn, Kyalo, Asha, Mark, Kiema and 86 others.

Aunty to Willy Muasya, Priscilla Ngala.Pauline Kalonzo, Dr.Mueke Nyamai kinyatta,Hon.Ngoima Kimanzi.Joel Kilele ,and Mbaa Tama among others

Great grandmother to 172 and great great grandmother to 53.

Friends and relatives will be meeting every day from December 7, 2020 at her home in Ithookwe for prayers and final preparations for her send off.

The cortege shall leave Tribute Funeral Home on 10/12/2020 at 10.00 am for funeral service at ACK all Souls Church Ithookwe and thereafter burial at her home in Ithookwe village, Tungutu sub-location, Kyangwithya west location in Kitui county.

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

Obituary Image of Zipporah Wangechi Kanyugo

Zipporah Wangechi Kanyugo

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It is with a heavy heart and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Zipporah Wangechi Kanyugo after a short illness. For many years, Zipporah worked with the Ministry of Tourism, Nairobi and later as a Commercial Attaché for the EU and was based in Switzerland. Lately, she was estate manager for H&K in Nyeri town. She hailed from Tetu (Wamugo), Nyeri County.

She was a dear daughter of the late Rufus Kanyugo Keireri and late Hildah Hiuko Kanyugo. Loving and caring mother of Grace Waruiru and Eric Luguya of Washington DC. Dear sister of Mary and Dr. Francis Kariuki, Marion Wambaire, Salome Njeri, Naomi Njoki, Amos Keireri and Elizabeth, Lucy Wanjiru, Agnes and Jim Thuku, Stephen Mwaniki and Jane Wanjiku. Dear aunt to Nick and Esther Kanyugo, Dr. Catherine and Bill Nyuthe, Martin and Jennifer, Caroline Wambui, Angela Kariuki, Antony Kariuki, Derrick, Jessica Njamiu, Waweru Thuku, Ivy Wairimu, Hiuko Mwaniki and Nduta Thuku.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing. For further details, kindly call 0716430295.

Your prayers and support most appreciated.

Obituary Image of Teacher Regina Wanjiku Koine

Teacher Regina Wanjiku Koine

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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Teacher Regina Wanjiku Koine.

Daughter of the late Simon Njuguna and Beatrice Wangechi. Loving wife of Peter Koine. Sister of Francis Maina, Moses Kanyi, Ibrahim Kingori, the late Jane Muthoni, Ephantus Ndungu and Lucy Warukira. A Loving mother of Bonface Watuthu. Christine Wangui, Patrick Njuguna, Beatrice Wangechi and Brian Kabuga. Mother-in-law of Samuel Gichohi. An aunt to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at the family home in Mahiga Othaya from 3:00pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Consolata Hospital Mathari Mortuary on Thursday 10th December, 2020 at 8:00am for funeral service at Christ The King, Kamoko Catholic Church, at 9:00am and thereafter for burial at her home in Kamoko.

Obituary Image of Lay Leader Samuel Kavoo Muasya, ABC Mavivye

Lay Leader Samuel Kavoo Muasya, ABC Mavivye

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 Sunrise: 1939 – Sunset: 2020

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Lay Leader Samuel Kavoo Muasya, of Kwa Loa village, Mavivye Sub-location, Malili location, Makueni County, which occurred on 2nd December, 2020.

Son of the late Muasya Senga. Husband of Grace Kathoki. Loving Dad of Benson, Beatrice, Kennedy, Wilson, Nickson, Mwende, Onesmus and Mukala. Brother of late Kimau, Muindi, Ndambuki, Kingoo, Munyao, Peter and Kavenge. Brother-in-law of David Mukala, amongst others. Father-in-law of Lucy, Elizabeth, Josephine, Dorcas, Catherine, Emmah, Jonathan and Kang’e Mc. Grandfather of Naomi, Lindsay, Samuel, Nicholas, Kelvin, Lilian, Angel, Jasmine, Gideon, Victor, Patience, Chloe, Luther, Nimrod, Noel. Great Grandfather of Taji.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his home, Kwa Loa Village for burial preparations.

There will be a celebration service on Tuesday 8th December, 2020 at his home Kwa Loa Village.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos at 8.00am on 10th December, 2020. Memorial service and burial will be held at his home, Kwa Loa Village, starting 10.00am on, 10th December, 2020.

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

Fare thee well Tata, Babu. Till we meet again. Amen!

Obituary Image of Rosemary Muthoni Mbugua

Rosemary Muthoni Mbugua

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It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of madam Rosemary Muthoni Mbugua, proprietor of Stepping Stones Group of Schools in Thika.

Rosemary was a loving daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Mbugua of Nyaga Village, Gatanga Location, Thika. She was mother to her lovely children Chris Irungu and Wanjiku Njoroge. She was sister to Maggie, Hellen, the late Kepha, Timothy & Jane, Freida & Mumo, Anne & David, Njeri & Kairo and Shiru. She was auntie to Muthoni & Maina, Waithera, Ndush, Njoki and Waithera, Warren and Wendy, Bradley and Hawii, Maya, Darian and Ivanna, Candy and Colleen, Elvis and Chelsea and grand auntie to Lyanna.

Meetings are taking place at her parent’s home in Nyaga Village and Shuhan Hotel, Thika from 6pm daily.

The cortege will leave KU Referral Hospital Mortuary on December 10, 2020 at 7am for burial at her home in Rukanga, Sagana.

Please feel free to make a donation to support the family via Till 5593431.

Obituary Image of Priscilla Kavuli Muasya

Priscilla Kavuli Muasya

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1939 – 28/11/2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our matriarch Priscilla Kavuli Muasya of Kola Location, Kathanzi Village, Machakos County, which occurred on 28th November 2020.

Loving wife of the late John Muasya Uswii. Beloved daughter of the late Philip Musau Kiingyo and the late Naomi Kalunde Musau. Daughter-in-law of the late Uswii Kikomo and the late Rabecca Mutheu. Doting mother of Simon, Mary, Josephine, Samson, the late Gideon, Benjamin and the late Harrison. Mother-in-law of Mercy, Anthony, Peter, Carol and Alice.

The eldest and an admired sister of Rebecca, Reuben, the late Esther, Martha and Joyce. Sister-in-law of the late Sammy Mbevi, Ruth, late David Mwau, Nathan, David, the late Rael, Beatrice, the late Peter and Sammy. Loving grandmother of Kelvin, Tony, Ian, the late Carol, Steve, Mercy, Joan, Dennis,Victor, Muli, Mutheu,Timothy and Abigail and great grandmother of Levi. Guardian of Muuo, Mbithe and Kioko.

She is blessed with many niece’s and nephew’s to name just a few; Gladys, Cissy, Rose, Elly, Elkana, Joyce, Benson, Uswii and Kikomo. Cousin to David Kiio, Jeremiah Mutiso and Charles Ndonye, among other. Her uncles and aunts include Wambua and Ndonye.

Funeral arrangements are taking place at Rev Simon’s residence in Fedha Estate from 5.30pm. Your generous contributions can be sent to Pay-bill No. (8008039) – Account name: (Contributor’s name).

The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home, Machakos on Thursday 10th December, 2020 for funeral service and burial on the same day at her home in Kathanzi Village, Kola Location, Machakos County.

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

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

Obituary Image of Nellie Waithira Waiganjo

Nellie Waithira Waiganjo

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Sunrise :4th September 1952 – Sunset :3rd December 2020

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our beloved Nellie Waithira Waiganjo, wife of Francis Njuguna Waiganjo. She was mother to Anthony Gakuya, Keziah Njoki Waiganio and Bianca Nyambura Waiganjo.

She was daughter of the late Anthony Gakuya Waweru and the late Jemimmah Nyambura Gakuya of Komothai, Githunguri. She was sister to Joyce Wambui Mbai, Wilfred Waweru Gakuya, the late RoseWanjiru Githua, Elizabeth Nyakiringa Muhia, the late Jennifer Wanja, Andrew Gicho Gakuya, Peninah Njoki Njoroge, Anne Nduta Njihia, Julius Ng’ang’a Gakuya, Harrison Muhia Gakuya, Margaret Wairimu Gitangu, David Waweru Gakuya, Elizabeth W-ambui Mbugua, Nancy Njoki Mburu, Janet Nyakiringa Njuguna, and the late Janet Wambui Mirung’IL She was mother-in-law of Nelson K. Waweru and grandmother of Aidan Waweru, Elyssa Wamuyu, Gabriela Waithera and Xavier Kiprotich.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church Ridgeways on Kiambu Road from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

The cortege leaves MP Shah Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 10th December, 2020 at 8.00am. The Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church starting at 10.00 a.m. Interment will follow thereafter at Kiahuria, Juja Constituency

“Nellie you fought a good fight, you have finished the race, and have kept the faith”.

Obituary Image of Mwaitu Beatrice Nthambi Joel Maingi

Mwaitu Beatrice Nthambi Joel Maingi

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December 1, 1943 – December 1, 2020

It is with great sorrow and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our Mother, Mrs Beatrice Nthambi Joel Maingi.

Wife of the late Mr Joel Maingi Mbithi. Co-wife to late Esther Ndinda. Daughter of late Mr & Mrs William Masika of Nzeveni village). Sister to late Muthikwa, late Muendo, Jonathan and Francis Masika of Masika and Company Advocate Mother of Mwikya, the late Musyoka, the late Jacqueline Ndungwa, Pauline Kavindu Benjamin Mutinda, Stephen Nyamasyo, Josephine, Janet late Kilonzo, Rose, Nancy, Catherine and Victoria.

Grandmother to Fredrick Mutisya, Charles, Mbithi, Joel Michael, Mainga, Syokau, Mwende, Elsie Zawadi, Kennedy Kasyoki, Janet and Faith among others. Great-grandmother to Evans, Joshua, Vanessa Caleb and Rita. Mother-in-law to Damaris Ngina Musyoka, Christine Nyamasyo, Kamene Mutinda, and Catherine Mutinda.

Preparation meetings are currently going on at her home in Nzeveni, Mbooni and at Kenchic Hotel (Opposite Standard Bank) Machakos Town.

Burial ceremony will be held on December 11th 2020 at her home in Nzeveni village, Mbooni Makueni County.

You lived a full life Mwaitu and we celebrate you. Unto God’s hands we commit your soul. Rest In eternal peace, till we meet again

Obituary Image of Mary Karimi Mwebia

Mary Karimi Mwebia

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Mary Karimi Mwebia which occurred at Thika Level 5 Hospital after a short illness.

She was the first born of Japhet Mwebia Kirera and Margaret Kathure M’ibutu. Beloved wife to Benjamin Marete, loving mother to Yvonne Kiende and Eddie Kithinji. The late Mary Karimi Mwebia was sister to Dorcas Makena, Nicholas Mwongera and Kenneth Kiogora. She was sister in-law to Sarah Kalintu, Sabina Mwari, Francis Kilemi, Joseph Muchiri, James Thiane, Eunice Kanario, Bernard Kibunjia & Sarah Wanjiku. She was Step mother to Christine Marete, Kimathi Marete, Mutuma Marete, Caroline Marete and Emmanuel Marete.

The cortege leaves Thika Level 5 Mortuary on Wednesday   9th December 2020 at 5:30am for a funeral service & burial at her husband’s home in Tigania, Meru County.

“In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever” Amen

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

Obituary Image of Martha Njiraa Kabarau  

Martha Njiraa Kabarau  

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Martha Njiraa Kabarau, on 3rd December, 2020 at Kenyatta University Referral Hospital – Nairobi.

Wife of James Kabarau. A loving daughter of the late Julius Thiribi and Margaret Cio Mukaria and Charity Ntune. Mother of Jane Karimi, Purity Nkatha, Mercy Abuaba, Eunice Muthoni, Edith Nkirote, Winnie Loins, Caroline Kinya and Cleopas Kithinji. Sister of the late Norman Maorwe, Mwenda Thiribi, Michael Kailaria, the late Kilui, Stephen Maingi, Stanley Kabarau, Patrick Gitonga and John Kirimi. Sister-in-law of Janet Maorwe, Charity Mwenda, Dorcas Kaloki, Salome Njiraa, the late Christine Kabarau, Sabina Karambu, Nkatha, Kaunguru, Karei, Rose, M’Mwitari, King’ori and Athilu.

Mother-in-law of Dr. Romano Abuaba, Kenneth Kirema, Edward Ngeera, Nicholas Ng’ang’a and Nancy Nasieku. A grandmother of Maxwell Mwenda, Sharon Mwenda, Favour Kanana, Peace Mwende, Victory Kendi, Lulu Mwendwa, Subira Kamathi, Baraka Kabarau, Ronney Mutethia, Lincoln Agoi, Josiah Mutugi, Samara Mukami, Brian Mutharimi and Theo Wainaina.

Meetings are taking place at Nairobi and at Home Muthaara (Kaithe Village).

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Referral Hospital Mortuary on Friday the 11th December, 2020 and burial ceremony at Muthaara (Kaithe Village).