Obituaries

Obituary Image of Linah Matete Mmayi

Linah Matete Mmayi

Sunrise: 1st July, 1940 – Sunset: 30th October, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to Glory of Linah Matete Mmayi that happened on 30th October, 2020 at the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu.

Wife of the Late David Mmayi. Loving mother of Levi (Rtd), Mac (Principal), Vicky (Secretariat), Lydia (Layreader), Silas (Kkg Prisons), Ruth (M.P Shah Hosp.), Hon. Dan (Politician), Pst. Caleb (CoCIN, Njoro), Eng. Howard (KeNHA) and six foster children. Step mum of Franklin, Jemima, Alice, Martin, Catherine, Everlyn, Namara, Kenneth, Carolyn, Stella, Steve, Benard, and Constinas. Sister of late Gad, Margaret, late Grace, late Beatrice, Morris and Eglay.

Grand mother of Linda, Linet, Leah, Ezekiel, Ian, Daisy, Lavender, Griffin, Keyden, Matola, late Khaemba, late Gladys, Swabreena, Stanley, Collins, Marylynn, Gloria, Leone, Reagan, Brian, Joe, Cynthia, Karl, Lynn, Ebenezer, Amelia, Ashley, Cheryl, Victor, Moen, Ryan, Ella and Ivan. Mother in law of Beatrice, Caroline, Christine, Wycliffe, Elijah, Catherine, Franciscah, Emmy and Nelly. Loving auntie of many.

Cortege leaves the Aga Khan Hospital Mortuary Kisumu on Friday 6th November, 2020 for a requiem mass to be held at St Stephen’s Shikomari ACK Church. Funeral will be held on Saturday 7th November, 2020 at her rural home in Shirakalu village, Butsotso North Location, Kakamega from 9.00am.

Your prayers and support will be greatly appreciated.

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

Obituary Image of Kai Kenton Omukubi

Kai Kenton Omukubi

The Omukubis announce the untimely passing on of Baby Kai Kenton Omukubi with profound sorrow and acceptance of God’s will on 26th October 2020 following a fatal fall from the balcony of their apartment.

Kai was the adoring son of Sylvester Omukubi and Cynthia Mukoro. Nephew to Christopher, Nicholas, Hawa, Frank, Charity, Elly, Doreen, Sharon and Warren Omukubi, Jonathan, Ruth, Teddy and Judy Mukoro. He was the cousin of Justin, Kayla, Liam, Kiah, Fortune, Natasha, Tamala, Malik, Ethan, Nolan, Israel, Milan, Raquel, Randy and Eliana.

Grandson of John and Mama Nelly Omukubi, Arthur and Madam Margaret Mukoro.

Friends and family are meeting daily at their residence in Lang’ata for prayers and funeral arrangements.

Church service for Baby Kai was held on Wednesday 4th November 2020 at Friends International Centre, Ngong road, Nairobi.

The cortege leaves Montezuma funeral palor on Friday 6th November 2020 for their home Nyambuga village near Bar-Turo primary school, Yala township, Gem Locational, Siaya County.

Burial will be held on the 7th of November 2020.

We loved you Kai but God loved you more. You will forever remain in our hearts, R.I.P.

Obituary Image of Jospeter Mucembi Njeru

Jospeter Mucembi Njeru

Sunrise 1st June 1973-  Sunset 27th October 2020

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely passing on of Jospeter Mucembi Njeru of (Embu county Mbeere North District Revenue Collection section) on 27th October, 2020 at Mathari Hospital Nyeri after succumbing to a fatal head injury.

Son of Mrs Verina Ikamba Njeru and Late Njeru Ithaga. Loving husband of Merry Mbura. Father of Rhoda Karimi (EPZ Mombasa) and Mary Njoki (Ciangera Primary School). Brother to Michael Ireri (KBR Djibouti), Richard Kariuki (KBR Djibouti), Susan Wawira (Kathandeni Primary School), Evelyne Ndui, Fauster Serveter, Late Mary Wanjeru, Late Vekerina Wereri, Bother In Law to Peter Ndiu, James Musyimi, Late Genesio Mwenje.

Family and Friends are meeting daily at his home Kiamachaki.

The cortege will leave Tenri funeral home Embu Ena for burial rites on Friday 6th November, 2020 at his home Kiamachaki Village Ciangera Sub Location, lshiara Location Mbeere North District Embu County.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Fare thee well.

Obituary Image of Joseph Wambugu Kaba

Joseph Wambugu Kaba

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Joseph Wambugu Kaba of Kabiruini village, Ruguru ward, Mathira West Sub County, Nyeri County. He was until his death a teacher at Nyange secondary school, Naromoru.

Son of Harrison Kaba and Esther Mumbi. Husband of Martha Kirigo.

Father of Jim Kaba, Benny Wamae, and Acton Githui. Brother of Githui, Njeri, Njoroge, Kimondo, Maina, Wamucii, Wachira and Kagema.

Son in law of Francis Wamae and Veronica Wanjiku Wamae. Brother in law of Stanley Wahome, pastor Laban Machunia and Esther Muthoni Wamae.

The cortege leaves Jamii hospital mortuary, Karatina tomorrow Friday November 6, 2020. Funeral service and burial thereafter at his father’s farm, lchuga village, near Nanyuki town starting 10.00am.

Obituary Image of Joseph Lukuyu Oyavo

Joseph Lukuyu Oyavo

It Ii with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Mr Joseph Lukuyu Oyavo which occurred on 27th October 2020 after a short Illness.

Son of Mr DIshon Oyavo and the late Esnas Musimbi. Husband of Joyce Kadlga Lukuyu. Father of Antony Oturi Kenya Police (AMISOM Somalia), Christina Kasaya Business enterpreneur VIhiga, Linet Asap Villiga County Health Worker (Ebusyubi Dispensary), Harrison Teacher TSC (Bungonla Deb), Belinda Musimbi TSC (Teacher Imbale Sec School), Kelvin Oyavo Kakamega County Referral Hospital, Andrew (Muranga KMTC), Agroy Saya and Brian Oyavo. Father-in-law of Lydlah, Oliver, Isaac, Benson, Ephamia, Grandfather of Adloy, Heron, Michael, Britney, Trisha, Rayvon, Favour, Travis, Keril, Lewis and Grayson. Brother of the late Evans, Jane, Tom, Ann, Beatrice, Alice, Daniel, Abiod and the late Mary.

The cortege leaves JOOTRH Kisumu on 6th November 2020 and burial at his home Vihiga County South Maragoli location Muyundi village on 7/11/2020 from 10am.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race have kept the faith. May his soul rest in peace

Obituary Image of Joseph Kinyua Ngeera

Joseph Kinyua Ngeera

20Th Anniversary – 5Th November 2020

To Our Great Hero

It is 20 years today since you left us. Days have slowly turned into these many years. We thank the Lord who has been our anchor, provider and protector throughout. The principles you taught us have always guided us.

You will always live in our thoughts and our hearts not for one, but for many reasons, most of all because you were, are and will always be you – our hero.

Dearly loved, fondly remembered, and greatly missed by your family, relatives and friends.

Obituary Image of Joel Mukoya Ananda

Joel Mukoya Ananda

We celebrate the life of our Beloved Joel Mukoya Ananda, son of the Late Aston Ananda and Rev. Rispah Ananda.

Son-in-law of Raphael and Rebecca Kimundi. Loving Husband of Mueni Ananda of Kenya Airways. Doting Father of Jeanette, Steve Biko and Chris Hani Ananda. Brother of Damary – USIU, Lincoln – Luanda, Norah – KTTID, Kenneth – DHL, Barnabas, Late Ruth, Rebecca – Botswana, Loice – Jubilee. Brother-in-law of Late Dr. Sikalieh, Isabella, lganza, Ben, Njuguna, Teresia, Catherine, Juliana, Somba, Anastasia. Cousin of the Late Etale, David, Esau, Lima among others. Uncle of Mandela, Eric, Sandra, Chrystal, Kevin, Aston, Leon, Kayleen, Kendi,Trish, Steve, Ryan, Mutheu, among others.

The cortege leaves Aga Khan Hospital Mortuary Kisumu on Tuesday 10th, to be buried on Wednesday 11th November 2020 at his home in Ebusiralo village, Luanda -Vihiga county.

Joel, you have fought a good fight, you have finished your course, you have kept the faith. Glory be to God!

Obituary Image of Jane E. Arunga Munala

Jane E. Arunga Munala

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the demise of Jane E. Arunga – Munala as a result of blood clot in the lungs.

Devoted wife of Edwin Munala, loving mother of Joy Decimah Munala, and Joseph Thamani Munala, daughter of Lloyd Malika Arunga, the late Mary Nyanguka Omusinde and Rose Arunga. Daughter-in-law of Mwa(imu Boaz Munala and Mama Decimah Munala of Lurambi Kakamega she was sister of Jacinta Amenya, Paul Omulupi, Sarah Licha, Pastor Phillip Arunga, Winnie S. Otieno, Hezron Odenyo, Jacqueline Atetwe, Charles Arunga, Stanley Malumbe, Damaris Ayoti, Alice Atieno, Clive Nabongo, Evaline Adisa, Mary Nyanguka and the late John Alishula. Sister in law of Lesley Munala, Kenneth Munala, Norman Munala, the late Rebecca Munala, Silvester Oluoch, Judy Amira, Dennis Mnavi, Joy Arunga, Geoffrey Otieno and David Osino. Cousin of the Arunga’s, Wambani’s, Kayo’s, Ayeiko’s, and Omusinde’s. Auntie of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting Today and Tomorrow at Norwich union House Room 6 from 5.30pm to 8pm for prayers and funeral arrangements. There will be a fundraising on Monday 9th from 5:30pm to 8pm.

The body is at Umash Funeral Services, Nakuru. The Burial will be held on Wednesday 11th November, 2020 in Lurambi Constituency, Kakamega County.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. Psalms 116:15 (NIV)

Obituary Image of James George Gekonge Siro  

James George Gekonge Siro  

The Kisii County Government together with the family of the late James George Gekonge Siro are saddened to announce his demise which occurred on October 22, 2020, at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH). Until his death, George was working as Head of Procurement Department at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH). Initially he was working at the department of Transport and Fleet Management.

Beloved son of Silvanus Siro ,Bichage and mama Clemencia Kwamboka Siro. Brother of Alice Siro Monene (Nyamira County Governmnet), Mary Kerubo (Nairobi), Roseline Nyandigisi (Highridge Girls), Innocent Bichage (St. Lukes Boys Kimilili), Benjamin Mokoro (Survey of Kenya HQS), Benard Monari (Canada), Joseph Ombaba, Veronicah Barongo (Sarova Stanely), Charles Makori and Robert Oginda (Eco Bank). Beloved husband of Faith Amondi Apiyo Siro. Father of Chelsea Moraa Siro of Pangani Girls. Son-in-law to the late Gilbert Apiyo and late Rosemary and Beldina.

Brother-in-law to George, Enock, Claudius, Albert, Monene, Late Miters, Mogaka, Joshua, Nyandigisi, Jacqueline Bichage, Sophy Mokoro,Mauline Monari and Esther Oginda. Uncle to Denning, Allan,Mark, Arnold, Ashley, Marcus, Winstone, Corrine, Michael, Brandon, Sharleen,Tyra, Ryan, Bianca ,Sam, Zahra Rose. He was a grandson of Late Onyiego Ogwora and Moraa Onyiego and Late Bichage Osano and Late Mwango Gichana —Bichage. Cousin of Hon. Momoima Onyonka, the Bichage’s, Gekonge’s, Monari’s, Osano’s, the Onyiego’s and many more.

Nephew of the late Oigo, Aguta, Makori ,Otwori Nyakundi, Kibeti, Ombaba ,Oyaro, Obwoge ,Nyabena and Hon. Chris Bichage, Christopher Osano.

The cortege will leave Kisii Teaching and Referral Funeral home on November 6, 2020 at 08:30 am for a funeral service at his home Eremo Village, Keumbu, Kisii County where burial rights will be held.

Rest with the Angels George

Obituary Image of John Dereva Mukere (papa)

John Dereva Mukere (papa)

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of John Dereva Mukere (papa) on the 31st of October at Coptic Hospital.

Son of the late Monica Wambui & Mukere Kamau. Husband of Rosemary Wanjeri Dereva. Father of Vincent Mukere, Caroline Wambui, Oscar Ngunjiri and Peter Joseph Mwangi (PJ). Brother of the late Peter Joseph Mwangi, Francis Ngengi, Bernard Kiiru, Margaret Wanjiku, the late Sophina Muthoni, the late Fredrick Muchiri, Patrick Maim, Susan Gathoni, Geofrey Muthee Kamau, Benjamin Tito & Emily Njeri. Father-in-law of Jeniffer Gitau. Son-in-law of the late Mr & Mrs Simon Ngunjiri. Brother-in-law of the late Geofrey Maina, Stephen & Ann Kimani, Jane & Stephen Kinyua, Elizabeth & the late Mbugua Mungai, Ann & Raphael Kahiga, David Mwangi, jecinta & Gabriel Muraya. Grandfather of Eddie, Trevor, Darren & Angel

Family & friends are meeting at Buruburu, Ijara court from 5:00pm.

There will be a memorial service at Buruburu Blessed Sacrament Church phase 3, on Monday 9th Nov at 2:00pm.

The cortege leaves KU Mortuary on Wednesday 11th Nov at 8:00am. There will be a church service at Gikindu Village, Kiriaini Muranga County.

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